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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1946
Page
18
Gen. Omer N. Bradley, veterans administrator, opposed a proposed 20 percent increase in veteran pension or retirement benefits. He argued a previous raise addressed much of the cost of living, and questioned the need for another boost. Representative Stigler supported limited additions amid rising costs.
May 31 report from CPy-Phece notes airliners carrying the UK Wimbledon tennis team and 76 passengers landed at Meath Yow airport, inaugurating direct New York to London service. The event marks the first transatlantic run with American pilots at the controls.
Flooding eased in North and West Texas as heavy rain tapered off Friday. Dallas saw reduced creek levels and a temporary drop in the Trinity as bridges and roads faced washouts. state guards aided 35 flood victims while rescues continued after a deadly lightning strike and cattle rescue incidents.
London May 31 The new British food minister John Strachey hinted rationing could come within weeks for Britain's 45 million residents. He said voluntary economy schemes may fail and rationing machinery is being prepared for possible emergency use. Herbert Morrison warned the world food situation could force turning point actions. Churchill criticized the government as shortsighted and argued food from German-occupied eastern regions should have been reserved for Germany. Morrison stressed rationing would be used only if necessary and famine remains a long-term peril beyond harvest 1947.
The city council approved an order by City Auditor Walter Tatsen to pay off all outstanding notes to Alamo National Bank, totaling 548000 dollars. This completes the repayment of 3923000 dollars borrowed from the bank in the early part of the last fiscal year.
The body of L W. W. John known as I W W John who preached socialist ideas on Sapulpa street corners was buried in Sapulpa Oklahoma this week after remaining in Buffington Brothers Funeral Home storage for 29 years. Irene Payton of Amarillo recalls the old case and the long delay in burial due to missing permits and an unresolved inquiry. The body was preserved in a packing box with a ghuslin tied around it until final interment.
Washington May 41 OPA raises prices 10 to 15 percent on shoes selling for 35.50 or less. The hike, effective immediately on new shipments, covers standard men’s women’s and children’s footwear from Laz sources to spur production of affordable footwear. The move aims to bring back low and moderately priced shoes, especially women’s, which had largely disappeared from the market.
Frankfort May 31 General Joseph T McNarney commander of American forces in Europe says the U S occupation mission has not fully succeeded He notes deteriorating security with more German civilians attacking U S troops and civilian workers He cites longer daylight and more alarm sirens as contributing factors and highlights lawless acts by displaced persons including a 6000 person Jewish refugee incident at Landsberg as typical
A secret daily medical conference recommends continuing polio restrictions until Monday with further review at a Monday meeting. The report notes a new polio case at Robert B Green hospital and five encephalitis cases with two deaths, amid tension with reporters barred from the session.
In London on May 31 1945 Conservative MP E G A Lis d claimed two thirds of UNRRA food reaches the black market. He said it is hard to learn the truth behind the iron curtain and that UNRRA officials cannot investigate. He questioned why many communists and commissars control food distribution in non communist countries.
MERNBERG Germany May 31 CPI Charles T Marcolmeoni 39 director of public relations for Justice Robert Jacksons war Grimes prosecution stall was found dead at his quarters here early today Army physicians attributed death to unclear cause but ordered an autopsy.
President Truman said he still hopes to visit Manila on July 4 for the inauguration of Philippine independence. He noted the trip depends on his health and schedule.
Washington May 31. A top ranking group of military and naval advisers is expected to deliver a unified plan to President Truman. He has asked the secretaries of war and navy to reconcile differences on coordinating the armed services.
At Fort Sam Houston a health meeting Friday heard medical officers urge lifting the restriction on soldiers serving at theaters and night clubs. H R Livesay announced the recommendation to the commanding general and attendees.
In Vera Cruz area doctors report nine cases of infantile paralysis at Orizaba about 60 miles west of the port. The notice notes the outbreak location and gives a concrete count of cases the public should know.
Forecast shows partly cloudy conditions Friday afternoon through Saturday with a warm spell. Temperatures expected around 88 Friday, 72 to 93 Saturday, with prior lows around 69 to 73 and a rising trend into Sunday and Monday. Rainfall mainly in Northeast Texas, with scattered thunder showers after Sunday.
A cold air mass lowered temperatures in Minnesota and Michigan with snow reported as the weather system moved south. Duluth records 32, Sault Ste. Marie 84, Milwaukee 47 as the cold front spreads toward the Ohio River later tonight. Forecaster notes a Northeast storm advisory for Lake Superior and Northern Lake Michigan.
President Truman warned at a news conference that the United States would mobilize the Navy Army war shipping administration the Coast Guard and the Army if a nationwide strike threatened. Labor talks with longshoremen and seamen stalled as unions demanded wage increases 22 to 35 cents an hour plus overtime and extended weekly hours. Harry Bridges and Joseph Currari led the CIO unions in presenting the demands as talks continued under the Labor Department auspices.
In Texarkana area two women were killed in separate shootings. Mrs Aleone Peavy 30 was killed instantly near a gravel road. Mrs Johnston about 42 died later at Texarkana hospital. A 38 calibre revolver was found beside Johnston. Justice Charley Blackburn withheld an inquest verdict as investigators consider a possible link to a recent string of killings in the area.
President Truman reaffirmed support for emergency labor draft legislation but said the plan targets citizens in emergencies, not labor unions. Senate edits weaken the bill by removing striker drafting provisions, while Truman weighs Case bill implications and a permanent dispute mechanism. A second item notes Mexico City hosting the first Pan American police congress in early October.
City officials plan impeachment action against Tax Commissioner Alfred Callaghan after a council vote raising property valuation to an unspecified level. Mayor Mauermann orders City Attorney T. Th. Gabba to prepare the order, with potential filing set for Saturday if demands are not met.
New York May 41he INS reports a mission of inquiry found Chetnik leader did not collaborate with Axis powers. The Chetnik chief is scheduled for trial in Belgrade in June on charges of collaboration.
The city council on Friday approved an order prepared by City Attorney T. D. Dobbs directing Tax Commissioner Alfred Callaghan to assess property at 90 percent of its value.
President Truman said he invited Marshal Stalin to visit Washington about 30 days ago but Stalin declined on doctors orders. He noted a prior invitation after the Potsdam conference last summer was also refused for health reasons. Truman has no immediate plans for another encounter.
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