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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1943

Page

3

Budget Fight Shrinks National Resources Planning Board

A clash over trimming the National Resources Planning Board budget from 1.4 million to 200 thousand endangers its postwar planning work. Senate Appropriations Chairman McKellar seeks 634,422 for the long range group, while the House zeroed the board in the independent appropriations bill. President Roosevelt appeals against penny wise cuts as Nye and others push to block the move and assess postwar planning procedures.

National Resources Planning Board McKellar D. Tenn Senate House Frederic A. Delano Roosevelt Liegeneale Nye RESIS Appropriations Committee Sirenu Dumy Yenish McKellar George National Planning Board National Resources Committee

Mexico Party Selects Nominees Amid Conventions

Mexico City May 24 Conventions of the administration’s national revolutionary party were held yesterday across the republic to nominate candidates for congress and governors. No disorders reported here. Antonio Villalobos attended the Sonora convention where former President Abelardo Rodriguez ran unopposed as the party’s candidate for governor.

Mexico City National Revolutionary Party Antonio Villalobos Sonora Abelardo, Rodrigiex Sandutale

Mrs Taft to Be Buried in Arlington Cemetery

Mrs Taft, wife of the twenty seventh president, will be buried tomorrow beside her husband in Arlington National Cemetery. The brief notice from Washington notes her anticipated interment at the national cemetery.

Kleerex pimples gone overnight ad claim

A medicated liquid named Kleerex is advertised to remove pimples overnight. The sale pitch promises a clear complexion with no risk and urges customers to demand refunds if unhappy. Sold by Sommers Drug Stores.

Sommers Drug Stores

House Hears Anti Poll Tax Bill Charge

Washington lawmakers debate the anti poll tax measure as Representative Manasco accuses Communist influences of seeking to replace Southern Congress members. Southern forces expect Senate action to block the bill while a bloc of seven states argues states reserve electors qualifications.

Washington Msy Manasea D.-Ala House Congress Manasco Senate Soulics Virginia South Carolan Alabama Georgia Texas Mississippi Arkansas Bbel Hailée Stanley

More Roads to Stadium Sought by Chamber Leader

H M Van Auken, chamber of commerce general manager, urged Mayor Mannemann on Tuesday to provide more roadways to Alamo Stadium. He noted 23,000 attendees at a recent army air raid show and warned current parking and access are insufficient, though the mayor said a survey will be made and no changes are needed now.

H. M. van Auken Chamber of Commerce Gus H. Mannemann Alamo Stadium Army Department Vat Auken Meyermann

Brazil Officials To Visit in San Antonio

Bracing government official Alfredo Possomani Barrats travels to San Antonio to attend a Pan American Affairs Committee dinner hosted by the chamber of commerce at the St. Anthony Hotel Wednesday. South American representatives will be entertained during the interstage event.

Alfredo Possomani Tulle Barrats Ministry of Information and Propaganda San Antonio Uhr Pan-American Affairs Committee Ehombecy of Commerce Fengan Houston St. Antony Hotel Oy Me

Gas Ration Cut 40 Percent in East

Washington reports a 40 percent reduction in motor fuel allotments for all commercial vehicles with T ration cards. Vehicles including trucks and taxis face restricted driving across 12 northeastern states from Maine to Virginia, aiming to curb deliveries of non essential goods and beer and liquor. The order, enforced by ODT and OPA agents, affects buses and trains serving war production centers and military installations, with some reductions up to 80 percent for non essential deliveries. A WPB priority list will guide field agents in applying the cut.

Washington ODT OPA Nort-Easenttay Malie Virginia WPB Eamme QDT

Pay-As-Go Compromise Again Fails

Washington reports a renewed failure by a joint conference committee to agree on pay-as-you-go tax legislation despite scheduled talks. Democratic members push a compromise while Republicans demand House-approve or amend the plan. Treasury pressures and talks of higher income rates surface as officers flag ongoing tax dispute.

Washington Bath Senate House Senate House Walsh Congress New Tevelie Bil Inn Morgen Uva Treasury Morgenthau Byrd D.-Va Danaher R.-Conn

Youth Knife Attacks Reported in San Antonio

Several youths attacked and robbed people around South San Santa Rosa and North Laredo areas. Adolfo Uribe, 42, was stabbed at a tavern on Ruiz Street. six or more incidents left victims injured or robbed. Police arrested suspects after confrontations at Koehler Park and bars near El Paso, Pecos, and Navy Laredo streets. Victims include Adolfo Uribe, Maria Rodriguez, and others, with injuries ranging from cuts to beatings.

Robert B. Green Pevisius Adolfo Uribe Ruiz Bios Sanla Rosa Avenue Charles Barrera Alex Sandoval Adolph Jinitiez French Missouri Pacific Paso Salado George L. Martinez South Pecos el Paso Pecos Maria Rodriguez North Pecos Street North Pecos B. Torres Atv Felix Arroyos North Laredo Free Navy Laredo Lohi Jwinte Marlines South Tanna Street Leona Monterey Streets Cay

Seabees Seek Bakers and Cooks for Navy Construction

Seabees recruit at the federal building announcing openings for bakers, cooks, stewards, and other skilled trades. Applicants aged 18 to 30 must present three letters from former employers and a draft board letter. Classification sessions occur each Thursday in Gatineau.

Seabees Construction Corps of the Navy Federal Gatiney Nerden

Nurses Die In Army Plane Crash Near Petersole Field

COLORADO SPRINGS May 24 Three army nurses and three crew members were killed when a four engine bomber crashed and burned ten minutes after takeoff on a routine training flight near Petersole field Rauchday. Lieutenant Harton identified the victims as Mafalda Array Terre Haute Ind Evelyn Mt Pauidy Morocco Ind Lieb A Tison Terminus Minn James R Wilson Santa Monica Calif pilot Leroy Walton Watsonville Calif co pilot Cecil L Blane Bedford Town. Public relations officer said the Flying Fortress was taking wounded settlers to evacuation points.

Colorado Springs Calc NeaThy Petersole Army Liew Harold Harmen Peterson Satel Mokind Inlgston Lnes Harton Mafalda E. Array Terre Haute Ind Amuse Alewt Evelyn Mt. Pauidy Morocco Nursey Lieb Deniue A. Tison Termuiiig Minn Muse James R. Wilson Santa Monica Chil Treyt Leroy , Walton Watsonville Calif Cecil L. Blane Bedford Town Wage Flying Fortress

USC Honors Mexican Minister at Commencement

The University of Southern California conferred by proxy the degree of doctor of laws on Exequiel Padua Mexico's minister of foreign affairs at graduation exercises for 7164 students. Rafael de la Colina Mexican minister to Washington accepted the degree for Padilla.

Los Angels University of Southern Caltin Exequiel Padua Mexico Rafael de la Collin Washington Hove Padilla

Townsend Speaker Scheduled Here

Townsend residents prepare for an address by Sherman J. Bainbridge, general manager of Townsend Organization, Tuesday night. Mayor Gus B. Maaurrimann introduces Tambridge, who will advocate a special income tax as a government raise.

Sherman J. Bainbridge Uanager Townsend Orginlention City Wall Tambridge Gus B. Maaurrimann Kovernue

Escaped Nazi Prisoner Recaptured After Tip Indirect Clue

Little Rock Arkansas May 24 A German war prisoner named Anton Soliwins was recaptured near Tallinn Oklahoma and returned by agents to Camp Chaffee Arkansas. A dairy farmer witness described the prisoner unable to state a clear amount eaten, gesturing with hands to measure pints or quarts, after news of a German escape prompted the capture.

Little Rock Ark Hadi Anton Soliwinsgenhever Nea Tallinn Oklo Camp Chaffee Fred Hallford The PAT

Forts Attack Jap Airdrome Reasoning, New Guinea Raids

Allied bombers conducted their seventeenth raid on Caype Glowcaster and twelfth on Gasmatta as part of ongoing operations against Japanese airdromes in New Britain and surrounding areas. Fortresses targeted Kavieng Rew Ireland while single Catalina forces attacked Gape Groucestery. Beaufighters and Bostons patrolled the New Guinea coast, while additional blasts occurred near Timor and dispersal areas. A Japanese side attack on Port Moresby caused no observed damage.

Australas New Beritaly Gasmatta Kavieng Ireland Salamaua New Guinea Timor Island Port Moresby

Dallas News Editor Dies at 73 in Dallas Morning News

Dr. Joe J. Taylor, 73, longtime editor of the Dallas Morning News and a sharp, humorous columnist, died after illness that began last year with gradual decline until October. A Wilson North Carolina native who moved to Texas in 188?, he rose through the paper’s editorial department, married 45 years, leaving two sons. Funeral plans incomplete.

Dallas Joe J. Taylor Morning News State Press Wilson Texas Clarksville John Garner

OPA Boosts Coffee Ration Amid Sugar Shortage

The Office of Price Administration announced a new coffee allotment, increasing the supply for a period from May 31 to June 20, with one pound per person per 30 days. The boost follows higher green coffee availability and aids sugar deficit regions in western New York and western Pennsylvania. Also noted, Pope Pius XII received Germany’s ambassador to Italy, Hans-Georg von Mackensen.

Washington Joffee Atiakers Office of Price Agsministration Valla Brot Bal OPA Louisiana New York Pennsylvania Gulf Londor Fius Ait Han Germany Italy Hans-Georg Viktor von Mackensen

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Resources Planning Board United States Steel New Federal Port Newark Mr. and Michael Kote Thomas Fitzsimmons Kote Forestimans Saint, Nowe Photo Brazil S.A Marjorie Senha Fright Notary Front Machiise Wright Actommacical Corp East U.S.C Townsend U. S. Mixs Elizabeth Woot National Association of Housing Officials Dallas News Bell Gonpone Dial Notwriter Siroil Laboratories, Inc Dlirgit Michigan Seven Up
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