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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1946

Page

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Senator Carter Glass Dies at 88 in Washington

Washington May 28 Senator Carter Glass of Virginia long time financier and father of the Federal Reserve system died early today of heart failure at the Mayflower hotel. He was 88 years old and the oldest member of the Senate having last appeared in June 1942. Glass resigned from the House in 1918 to join President Wilson as treasury secretary and later served five elected terms in the Senate. He helped draft the Federal Reserve Act and opposed the New Deal gold standard and NRA policies. He married Mary Scott Meade in 1940 after his first wife Aurelia Glass died in 1937. His son Powell, a newspaper editor in Lynchburg, died last July.

Washington Carter Glass Wurinla Congr Senate Mayflower Hotel Mary Glass Virginia Supreme Court House Wilson Federal Reserve System Roosevelt NRA Aurelia Glass Mary Scott Meade Amherst Willow Powell Lynchburg

Labor Roundup Pickets Defy Strike Pact in Rochester

Rochester labor leaders held a massive mass picketing protest that halted transit and clothing plants, idling about 25 000 workers. Anthony Capone, head of the Rochester Central Labor Council, said the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and transit drivers were among the hardest hit as the march began at 5 am. A state and city settlement was announced within hours with Governor Dewey involved, restoring affected workers without prejudice. Capone warned the action could spread.

Wren Rochester N. Y Anthony A. Capone Rochester Central Travel and Labor Council Uve Acm Oil Public Works Department Dewey Nelis State Federation of Labor Albany Louis F. Cartwright Thomas E. Dewey APL Capone C.I.0 Amalgamated Clothing Workers Rochester Transit Gornatal

Ships threaten walkout after wage offer rejected

Five maritime unions including the National Maritime Union reject a $12.50 monthly wage increase and overtime adjustments as inadequate. Negotiating committees from five unions reach agreement on contract provisions based on boosts, with remaining disputes over 30 percent raises and retroactive pay. Large scale labor actions also unfold in Los Angeles transit and Georgia Power maintenance, impacting city and regionwide transit services.

C. I. O. National Maritime Union Maritime and Atlantic Gulf Coast Frank J. Taylor American Merchant Marine Institute Joseph Curson National Marine Union American Communications Association The Marine Cooks and Stewards Marine Firemen Ollersenflipers Inland Boat Men’s Union Carpenters and Bastswains Union

Bexar Teachers Elect Henniger

MOR. Henge superintendent of common school district No. 16 has been elected president of the Bexar County Teachers' association. Arnaud was elected first vice president, Mrs. Warren ull, second vice president, Mrs. Ola Lapenhorst, secretary, and Mrs. Roberts Waitts, treasurer.

Mor. Henge Common School District No. 16 Bexar County Teachers' Association Arnaud Warren Ull Ola Lapenhorst Roberts Waitts Treasurcy

Veteran Master Sgt Casper Sr 33 Years in RAF Service

Master Sgt Jack Casper Sr of the RAF Military Training Center marks 33 years in service with roles from cavalry to bombing and submarine patrols. He began in 1913 at Gettysburg and plans retirement in January. His family includes two sons in the military and a daughter. A local ordinance on Alamo Heights livestock and poultry housing is up for council, requiring secure pens and pest controls, with amendments to zoning also on the agenda and a League of Women Voters presence for cleanup discussion.

Mexico Jack Casper Sr RAF Military Training Center Casper Army Gettysburg National Guard Cavalry l Wort Leavenworth Kaw Fredericksburg Road Puerto Rico Navy Alamo Heights Theo Weiss League of Women Voters

Dale Miller Named Acting Head of Intracoastal Canal Group

Dale Miller of Corpus Christ has been appointed acting head of the Intracoastal Canal association of Louisiana and Texas, succeeding his late father Ray Miller. The announcement came Tuesday from advisory committee chairman Craig Cullinan. Miller will continue association activities in Washington, with officers at the 372 Mayflower hotel.

Dale Miller Corpus Christ Intracoastal Canal Association Louisiana Texas Ray Miller Craig Cullinan Miller Washington Mayflower Hotel

Labor May Shift Support As Unions Attack Truman

Washington May 26. Big unions hint at backing Henry Wallace and Chester Pepper if concessions shift from Truman. Capitol Hill sees possible gains for Pepper and Commerce Secretary, but evidence remains vague amid ongoing labor critique of Truman’s emergency strike plan. Wallace avoids direct critique while Pepper rallies support from New York CIO members.

Washingson Truman Henry A. Wallace Chinde Pepper Capitol Secretary of Commerce Benator Pepper D.-Fla Jdemnee Senate Hig Robert E. Hannegan Abou Whitney Democratic Party Labor Hannegan Wallace Mum Walinte New York Wallner Pepper Dan Moss New York C. I. G. Council Frank Mn Delano Roosevelt

Smaller Loaf Due On June 1

Washington reports a government drive to curb famine abroad and tighten home shortages by mandating bread and rolls weigh 10 percent less starting June 1. Bakers may adjust sizes without changing prices, a March permission to alter loaf weights but few took up.

Washington International Food Conference

Charges Filed in Stabbing Case

Murphy Wears of 710 Albert street and Tenorio Dears of West Laurel Heights were charged with assault to murder in the Saturday night stabbing that killed Raymond String fellow of 1224 Rivas street. The charges were filed in Justice Vaughan's court. police report a theft of nylons an umbrella and yard clothes from Lydia Bullis's home at 621 Piever avenue and named a suspect.

Murphy Albert Street Tenorio Dears Laurel Heights Raymond String Rivas Street Vaughan Lydia Bullis Piever Avenue

Unions Protest Arrest of Seamen Tied to Strike

Ottawa reports show 45 seamen arrested for desertion amid Great Lakes shipping strike. Union leaders claim 61 ships tied up between Montreal and the lakes, while owners say only 17 of 15 ships were strikebound. Pickets and police scenes unfold at Thorold and Montreal as talks loom.

Ottawa Great Lakes Administration of Justice D. A. Sullivan Canadian Seamen's Union George R. Donovan Dominion Marine Association Donovan Montreal Head of the Lakes Park Thorold Ontario Kingston Federal Transport Department Atlantic Prince Edward Island St. Lawrence Crows St. Joann Newfoundland Sullivan Seamen's Union A. F. of Ly C. T

Men Clerks Needed At Kelly Air Base

Advertisement seeks male clerks at San Antonio Air Technical Service command Kelly Field Applications accepted through Wednesday at Building 205 Applicants must be high school graduates ages 18 to 35 and able to drive sedans carryalls and jeeps

San Antonio Air Technical Service Command Kelly Feld

Funeral held for Willam Wallace Campbell, 84

Funeral services were held Tuesday in Porter Loring chapel for Willam Wallace Campbell 84 a former city engineer and grandson of San Antonio's first mayor John W Smith He died at a niece's home in Dallas Campbell a native of San Antonio had been living with his niece and nephew in Dallas for three years

Porter Loring Chapel Willam Wallace Campbell Dallas Campbell San Antonio John W. Smith Www. D. Jackson Dallan

Fire Station Addition at Alamo Heights Planned

A Tuesday start initiates an expansion of the Alamo Heights fire station to add two truck capacity. The addition is being constructed by Judson H. Phelps on a cost plus basis.

Alamo Heights Judson H. Phelps

Truman Kin Plan Gathering in Washington Flight

Kansas City reports relatives of President Truman will fly to Washington today in the Sacred Show personal plane for a family reunion. Mary Jane Truman and the Wallaces are among those planning to travel while Martha E. Truman, the president's mother, stays behind and misses Margaret Truman's graduation ceremony.

Kansas City Truman Washington Mary Jane Truman Frank G. Wallace George P. Wallace Martha E. Truman Margaret Truman Miss Truman

Texas Poll Shows Rainey and Sadler Turned Upward

A Texas poll released in Austin on May 28 shows Homer P. Rainey and Jerry Sadler emerging as leaders in the governor’s race while large segments remain undecided. The survey indicates Stevenson could still contend if he enters the race, with many voters familiar with names guiding choices and others awaiting clearer issues.

Joee Lexup Austin Coke Stevenson Texas Ade Tae Homer P. Rainey Jerry Sadler Stevenson Capitol Jeross Sohn Lee Smitly Grover Sellera Beauford Jester Walter Scott McNutt B. Brown A. J. Burks Minton Dr. Rainey Reiney Sadler John Lee Smith Grayer Sellers Beadford Rainey O'Daniel Ae Jed

Joseph Freud Rites Pending

Funeral services were pending Tuesday for Joseph Freud known as Joseffy the Magician who died at Robert B Green hospital Sunday Born in Vienna in 1873 he arrived in San Antonio about a year ago He was famed for Balsamo the talking Skull and his radar work during the war Closest friends in San Antonio were M S Mahendra and John Dittmar He canceled a Mexico City trip to benefit Boysville while in San Antonio

Joseph Freud Joseffy Robert B. Green Hospital San Antonio Tte Vienna Balsamo Thomas Jefferson Hight School M.S. Mahendra John Dittmar Mexico City Boysville

London Dock Workers Strike Delays Port Activity

About 4000 stevedores walked out at three London docks delaying loading and unloading of 20 ships. The dispute aims to restore a prewar rule allowing workers to join the union automatically at age 21 and receive a work card. The Port of London Authority said the stoppage is not delaying food supplies.

London Port of London Authority

Weather Keeps Powdered Sugar In Tight Containers

A brief note warns to store powdered sugar in tightly covered glass or metal containers to prevent clumping and moisture ingress, noting proper sealing to maintain freshness.

Jin Jirevent

Junior Yanks Win in Court Conclude custody suit victory

After a week of trial Judge and G. Tayloe in Forty-th District court gave an instructed verdict for the Junior Yanks of America First Texas Regiment in a suit for custody of 5000 dollars and stock of the San Antonio Building Land Loan company. The Junior Yanks were represented by H. L. Ewing Kager Stokes Dr. T. A. Baker Z. H. Glass and M. L. Theverts. The Texas Cadet corps represented by W. F. Traeger and others faced the suit. Testimony showed the group once had about 800 members, most now in the Cadet corps. The decision also awards uniforms and equipment to the Junior Yanks.

G. Tayloe M. L. Theverts Texas, Cadet Corps W. F. Traeger Texas Cadet Corps

Two-Year Hunt Ends with Deputy Arrest of Coronado

Special Deputy Joe Gonzales finally captured murder suspect Coronado after two years of vigilance. Coronado, 36, had eluded arrest since March 13, 1944, when a murder warrant was issued. Gonzales spotted him Monday in a city park and took him into custody. Coronado awaits arrival of Australian officials at the county jail.

Joe Gonzales Gonzales Felix Coronado Aus ‘Ut Coronado Ausay

Tiny Baty Okeh Tiny Baty Okeh Cherry Daughter Born Prematurely

Charlene Cherry, four pounds, premature birth to Maj. and Mrs. Charles S. Cherry Saturday at Brooke General Hospital. The infant in an incubator is improving and expected to be discharged. Mrs. Cherry, former Lt. Claire Ronca of the Army Nurse Corps, has returned home to 153 Harrigan Court.

Charlene’ Cherry Charles S. Cherry Brooke General Hospital Cherry Claire Ronca Army Nur'se Corps Ative Guy Harrigan Court

Molotov Talks Hit Paris Diplomacy Amid U.S. Pitch for Peace

Washington reports debate over Molotov’s charge that Britain and the United States press for a peace plan aimed at Soviet restraint. Byrnes defended the Paris conference stance while officials noted persistent American-British differences. Molotov reiterated Russia’s firm position, saying any “offensive for peace” may be used to push a Western will on others. Some observers doubt a collapse of the Paris talks, citing only reaffirmation of Moscow’s terms and no imminent concessions.

Washington Molotov Soviet Union Paris Byrnes United Britain Pravda Kremlin Malofov Brynes Germany Byres RED Answer United States Europe Monotoy Iceland Russa Russia

Greek Order Will Hold Dance At Shadowland

The local chapter of the Order of Ahepa plans its eighth annual dance at 8 p. m. Sunday at Shadowland. Arthur Sockler, entertainment committee chair, announced the event and said proceeds will support charitable activities. Committee members are Steven Pepps Mex Manox Ted Carson and Gus Gregory.

Order of Ahepa International Greel Organization Shadowland Arthur Sockler Steven Pepps Mex Manox Ted Carson Gus Gregory

Train Wreck Kills Marines

A Maryland bound troop train carrying 208 marines to a discharge center derailed 25 miles southeast of Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Steam from the overturned locomotive killed two marines and a Pennsylvania railroad engineer. More than 30 marines, all veterans of the Pacific, were injured, several seriously.

Harrisburg Here Pennsylvania Railroad

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