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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1941

Page

4

Hudson Plant Gain Opens After Wage Strike

Detroit May 22. The Hudson Motor Car Company announces wage gains at its three Detroit plants, a week after the United Automobile Workers called a wage-increase strike. An agreement approved by 3000 to 4800 members provides an eight-cent hourly raise for about 2500 workers, below the union’s 11-cent demand.

Detroit Hudson Motor Car Semtpear Temumaedt United Automobile Workers C. 1 Bacal Compety

Japan Tightens Belt with New Ration Rules

Tokyo reports a new decree tightening rations. Four adds to staples like flour, cereal and sugar join meat, eggs and milk as scarce. June flour allowance for a four person family is one and a quarter pounds. Butter and vegetables rise in price while milk is limited to children and meat remains hard to obtain with monthly meatless days in Tokyo.

Tokyo Japan

Latin naval officers on wit here at Stinson field

A party of 11 top ranking Latin American naval officers stopped briefly at Stinson field on Wednesday afternoon en route to New Orleans. They were accompanied by Rear Admiral A T Beauregard, United States Navy veteran from San Antonio, traveling in two navy transports and two United Airlines planes.

Stinson Field New Orleans A T. Beauregard United States Navy San Antonian Navy Diane United Airlines

Cross-country naval tour includes Latin American officers

Senger planes lead a tour visiting navy stations and defense plants with Latin American officers accompanied by an American navy aide and an officer. The group lists Capt. Julio Arguelles chief of staff Cuba, Vicar Admiral Jose Machado, Rear Admiral Carlos Ratalde of Brazil, Vice Admiral Julie Alard of Chile, Commander Cesar Mogollon Brua der, Vice Admiral Jose Guisasola of Argentina, Commander Antonio Picardi of Argentina, Commander Ramon Benza of Paraguay, Commodore David C Ochoa of Mexico, Rear Admiral G Schrodes of Uruguay, Lieut. Gol Francisco Cortez of Colombia.

Senger Rar King Latina America United States Navy Julio ‘Arguelles Cuba Jose Machado Braz Carlos Ratalde Peru Julie Alard Chile Cesar Mogollon Bruader Jose Guisasola Stinson Field U. S Julio Arguelles Castro Jose Machado Silva Brazil Carlos Rotade Tamon Diaz Gonza Paraguay Cesar Cardenas

White Collar War Pay Seen in War Outlook

Pasadena, Calif. May 22. A California Bankers Association official warned that if the nation enters war the white collar class will bear the burden both in fighting and paying for it. He noted upper incomes are taxed near capacity while organized workers push wages up to match taxation. He suggested skilled and unskilled labor may need exemption from armed service to keep industry running.

Pasadena Calif California Bankers’ Association

Army Warehouse Fire Probes Origin of Port Russell Loss

Marfa May 22 G men checked the origin of a blaze that destroyed parts of two warehouses storing 79th Field Artillery equipment army property and officers' furniture at Port D. A. Russell. An army board of inquiry chaired by Lieut. Col. Bertram Frankenberger began the investigation.

Marfa UINS Port D. A. Russell Army Board of Bertram Frankenberger Jalro

Bette Davis Ill With Illness Not On Strike

Hollywood report says film star Bette Davis is ill and not on strike. Sam Goldwyn stated she was taken sick on the lot several days ago and, per physicians, will be unable to work for several days. Production plans were adjusted to follow medical advice.

Hollywood INS Bette Davis Sam Golkwyn Tolay

Two theft complaints filed in Justice court against Marshall Pietds

Two theft charges over $50 were filed Thursday in Justice of the Peace Bal Corrigan's court against Marshall Pietds of 131 Helena street. One claim says Pietds took $93 from P. Rugh of Bandera on April 10, the other alleges $60 taken from Lt. John Foster of 111 Sheraton Drive, Marendle. Both complaints were signed by City Detective Frea Zepeda.

Marying Justice of the Peace Bal Corrigan Marshall Pietds Helena Street Fields P. Rugh Bandera John i. Foster Sheraton Drive Maren

Ford ballot count begins for Ford employees

Detroit May 22 National Labor Relations Board officials began counting about 8b ballots to determine the outcome of Wednesday's Ford Motor Company employee election. The stake is to determine whether the United Automobile Workers or the American Federation of Labor Federal union will represent Ford employees as bargaining agent.

Detroit National Labor Relations Board Fort Motor Company United Automorille Workers American Federation of Labor Federal Union Weld Ford

Witte Museum Reopens Chuckawalla Exhibit This Year

The Witte Museum brings back its chuckwalla display after seven years. A 16 inch reddish reptile with black legs and white tail was captured in Big Bend country by R. M. Frank. Attendant A B Stokes notes the creature can sprint by striking with forefeet and propelling with hind legs and tail. Chuckwalla meat is referenced as a regional delicacy in southwestern lore.

Witte Museum Rentiie R. M. Frank Big Bend Counbry A. B. Stokes Idlang

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