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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1946
Page
1
The dispatches report World Airlines halted operations on international routes as six day strike continues. Management and union leaders remain deadlocked over wages while urging government action. Strikers rejected a restart proposal and demands. A White House inquiry seeks a path to end the stalemate.
The Justice Department reviewed the government contract with the United Mine Workers on a potential November 4 strike by 400,000 soft coal miners. The review could jeopardize Secretary of the Interior Krug if the government continues to operate the mines under the current terms.
Confusion dominated Saturday in Hollywood as a strike by studio talons showed intent not to settle. The labor dispute appeared to gain jurisdiction over construction matters, signaling the strike remains unresolved.
Ships in New York and federal officials responded to a compromise proposal aimed at ending the 26 day Atlantic and Gulf coast idle strike. Negotiations between the AFL Masters Mates and Pilots and ship operators settled most issues except a demand to include ship masters in a preferential hiring clause. A 2 percent wage boost was also requested.
In Detroit on Saturday Antos Watted Automobile Workers C L O members in Chrysler plants plan a 21 percent wage increase next Wednesday. They cite Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing living costs up 31 percent since spring. A 21 percent raise would add over $2 per day in pay.
Carloads of relief goods including barley seed and foodstuffs bound for Greece sit spoiled in San Francisco warehouses as a maritime strike halts shipments. UNRRA officials could not assign blame and West Coast Maritime Commission officials say they have not been informed of the issue.
A historical market report lists prices for fruits vegetables and poultry. Items include apples cantaloupes oranges grapes bananas avocados and onions with per unit and per crate costs from various regions and vendors. Poultry is shown with dressed ducks and fryers priced by weight and location.
A bundled listing of marriage license applicants and spouses including Melendes Jr, Herrera, Hearn, Shore, Silvas, Eva Arghings, Lopez, Glaneme, Achatietos, Barry, Miller, Baber, Aguilar, Jones, EB, Beller, Analtar, Staith, Hotgen, Ambrosia Bote, Chavatrin, Basila, Tuttle, Feidays, Hawking, Pant, Silber, Genevieve, Tenlin, Be Bel, Verdinand Cole, Giada Mute and others in a dense community notice of pending nuptials.
Weather data lists humidity at 20 percent, precipitation none in past 24 hours, month total 1 inch with a 42 inch deficiency for the month, and 41.55 inches excess for the year. Sunrise at 7:16 am, sunset at 7:17 pm. Wind from northeast at 5 am, meteorological IDs around Aransas Pass and Key Follen areas. Mean temperature 70 degrees with readings of grasses and mountain cedar noted.
Ray Morris of Brooke General Hospital and Clarence Beidler of San Marcos were booked on marijuana possession after arrests in Llano. Also reported is funeral services held for El Rusehe, 49, Llano ranchman, who died in a San Antonio hospital after a long illness.
Listings show multiple venues around San Antonio area hosting dances on Oct 26 and nearby dates. Acts include Lovie, New Braunfels Village band, Melody Kids, Majestic Orch, Niemeyer, and Carlo Orch with venues such as Oak Grove hall, Woodlawn Pavilion, Herman's Hall, and Kann's Hall. Also notes private party hall availability and a bingo fundraiser at Hermann Sons Hall.
Help wanted message urges donations to the Community Welfare Council as a Community Chest agency to ease rising living costs. It stresses debt burdens on families, urges immediate giving, and promotes the Chest as the best way to help others in town.
In Sacramento Governor Warren attacked Senator Barkley accusing him of carpet bagging in the California race. In Salt Lake City Barkley hit Republicans while Henry Wallace spoke in Los Angeles and Clare Boothe Luce in New York about civil rights and anti-poll tax issues. A Harlem Negro candidate urged continued Democratic control to advance anti-lynching and anti-poll tax legislation.
Pvt. James L. Parker of Houston reported to police that he was robbed of 740 dollars early Saturday. He recalled only that he had been drinking in a place in the 60 block of East Commerce Street.
In Athens Texas on October 28 a well at Crow and Chastain No 1 Young burned since December 13 last year. Explosives briefly snuffed the flames but the fire reignited shortly after. Fire fighters were sent to Dallas to obtain more explosives for another attempt.
The USS Saipan, the navy's newest aircraft carrier, docked in Houston for Navy Week open house inspections for South Texans. The ship is about 100 feet longer than any other vessel to berth at the port, signaling a major milestone for the fleet and local naval interest.
A report from Los Angeles says two members of the police burglary squad learned burglars had broken into their squad room and taken a gun ammunition and a leather jacket. The piece notes the oddity and ends with a local ad style cue about visiting a store.
A fragmented schedule lists varied acts and programs including spiritual pieces, choirs, a Baptist memorial, and evening performances. Notable entries include the Wraith Singers, Kelly Chorus, Lent We Sennets, and Proudly We Hail with multiple time slots and venues referenced in a late afternoon to evening broadcast.
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