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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
2
Shortage threatens bakeries as officials warn of plant closures. Prank G Jungewachie and Commissioner Jivod say cutbacks loom across the San Antonio river region. Bids for pecan crops and vegetable shortenings feature in the unfolding supply crisis.
An ad preens about a stomach remedy promising guaranteed relief from distress. It touts secrecy, preservation by a “Samyus presarvation” and claims a long lineage of use. The pitch targets general stomach discomfort and promises satisfaction and safekeeping, urging purchase at druggists.
Reconversion Director John R. Steelman warns a further rapid price rise could trigger weak demand and a severe price collapse with grave economic and social consequences. He calls for restraint on wage hikes and a balanced path to curb inflation while maintaining full employment.
President Tradwin told reporters the treasury report shows the government is out of the red in operations for the first time in years and expects to finish the year in black. He said deficits will be cut by 2.1 billion dollars, despite an earlier estimate of 1.9 million.
Cleveland news reports the death of Stubby Gordon longtime WTAM musical director and leader of a national town dance orchestra. He was found with a .22 caliber gunshot wound in his Lakewood home and died in hospital. Gordon previously led Phil Spitalny's jazz group and had a notable career in radio and live performances.
About 125 members from various parts of the state will be inducted into the Order of the Athambra this Sunday per Vice Supreme Commander L. Cc. Robalin. The ceremony will be a major day event with attendees from Philadelphia and New Orleans, all drawn from the Knights of Colony club ranks.
Reconversion Director John K. Stedman reports weak consumer demand despite rising production of durable goods. Clothing and textiles costs stay high while prices may ease with policy shifts. housing remains scarce. About 58 million people employed, 900,000 veterans unemployed, and a push for longer workweeks to boost civilian production.
President Truman said there is no conflict between his view and Steelman’s report on meat shortages, though he acknowledged a possible winter shortage and is having a survey made. He anticipated improvements but not a famine and emphasized no discrepancy between the two viewpoints.
Frank J. Holguin 23 of 1921 Bryant Street told police his 1921 Model T pickup crashed in the 200 block of East Thea Avenue when he veered to avoid a parked car. He suffered lacerations above the forehead and a broken wrist while the vehicle was demolished after a quarter century of service.
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