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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1946
Page
2
Tokyo reports Japan will engage in foreign trade under a new law program as Asiatic nations resume trade. In Harlingen Texans anticipate a legislative program to be presented at the next session, with General MacArthur's headquarters noted.
SAN FRANCISCO October 2 Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey told the American Legion that a powerful fast and mobile navy is essential to counter any push button warfare. He warned preparedness requires universal training and a large reserve, while noting submarines and missiles will dominate future fleets and battleships will yield to missile launchers. Other speakers included Maj. Gen. Hershey War Patterson Sullivan and Bradley as the convention pushed for a robust national defense posture.
Austin reports Dr. I M J Thompson of the University of Texas, expert on supersonic light, believes vibration literally torn the British jet plane apart during a test flight at maximum speed. He contrasts a London newspaper theory that the explosion followed a collision with an air wall. England’s leading test pilot Geoffrey de Havilland was killed in the blast.
A fire in a two story apartment at 601 Richmond Avenue caused about 3300 in damage on Wednesday, traced to an overheated stove in one unit. Fire officials investigated and reported the blaze started in the kitchen and spread through part of the building.
Five cars were recovered Wednesday from the San Antonio river and Military drive where they had been swept from the driveway into the river during the flood height. Constable Ed Schafer said volunteers joined divers late Tuesday after cases of beer were found embedded in the mud. Work continues with at least three more cars still missing.
World War I veterans say they must recruit World War II servicemen to back national defense and veteran aid. Despite rising WWII membership to about 3.3 million, attendance at the San Francisco convention has lagged, as WWII vets delay active involvement due to marriage, jobs, and schooling.
Thirst reporters describe a conflict in Cincinnati involving San Francisco police and Forty and Eight members. Deputy Chief Micge Riordan ordered an old box car towed from Market Street after it was used as a beer dispensary during a parade. Riordan called the vehicle a traffic menace.
Maj. Con. T. B. Larkin, U.S. Army quartermaster general, reports World War I dead to be repatriated to U.S. final resting places. Program covers over 300,000 fallen, 248,000 identified, more than 17,000 awaiting identification, with others at sea. Dial Fannin 1331 for ads.
Veterans at Camp Carson Colorado will trial a new army ration designed to rival a top hotel dinner. Official military food experts say the plan aims to reduce dining hardship for soldiers and improve meal satisfaction.
A brief market notice promising quick profits through easy ads labeled Help Wanted and For Sale. It urges dialing F-1231 for rapid listings, suggests a low-test format, and positions the service as a capable shortcut to hire or sell with stretch staffing.
Filipino Gen Carlos P Romulo urged the Legion to support a plain and simple justice for Filipino veterans. He called for benefits similar to American veterans, including disability pay medical care insurance vocational rehabilitation and muster-out pay, suspended when the islands gained independence on July 4.
State officials weigh light over state operated health insurance versus voluntary plans. The discussion centers on access costs and potential coverage gaps as policymakers seek a stable system for residents.
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