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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1944
Page
5
Antiques aged 96 years or more and valued for authenticity may be repaired without OPA price ceilings. William E. Dozier of the San Antonio district office explains antiques are defined by age and value trends. Previously servicing costs were capped under 1942 ceilings. now repairs fall outside those limits as recognized by GPA and OFA guidance.
The next Alamo A. and M. club meeting was postponed from November due to Thanksgiving holidays and will be held on December seventh. The report notes the November session was delayed for holiday observances and previews a film sketch featuring Paulette Goddard in Duffy's Cavern at Paramount with a playful on-set moment where she tosses soap at Ed Gardner.
A San Antonio marine, Joseph Aldrete, 25, wounded on Peleliu, loses photos of home scenes including the river walk and the Alamo while at a naval hospital. He earned the Purple Heart after being wounded by a Jap grenade. His wife Olga and children Judith and Veronica reside at 204 Payton Place, Victoria Courts. He enlisted December 15, 1942 and previously worked as a federal guard at the San Antonio arsenal.
A November 1971 report outlines progress toward an international air regulation accord by the United States Canada and Britain. Delegates at the International Civil Aviation Conference consider free transit routes capacity limits and a central authority with advisory powers and data duties. Key disputes include traffic capacity sharing and allowing nations to control routes and stops, with Canada softening its stance and Britain resisting intermediate traffic constraints.
Colonel Lair succeeds Brig. Gen. Mer Tis Herman as commander of the SAATSC. General Herman transfers to an overseas command. Laird, a San Antonio native, is on his third Kelly Field tour and earned his wings in 1921. He led Stinson Field in wartime and returns as base commander here. Military notices and wartime bond appeal follow.
Joan Fontaine wears dungarees and a sweater for her first costume while another outfit cost Hal Wallis more than 5000 dollars. producer says the wardrobe choice reflects the film style at Paramount.
A San Antonio Light classified item from November 21 1944 promotes a “Room for Rent” listing as a way to aid the war effort by buying more war bonds. It urges dialing F-12391 to find a tenant and helps readers participate in the home front drive.
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