Liquor tax hike trialed by House group amid war concerns
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to raise liquor taxes from 6 to 8 per gallon while considering a 10 rate. Enforcement officers warned a $10 levy could spur black markets and hootenanny. The panel also reestablished a 3 percent freight tax and eyed duties on other goods, with broader postwar policy debates shaping the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anternasional News Service
House
Ways and Means Commmiities
Soarcel Post
Ralph O. Brewster
U.S
Miuman
Todey
United States
Washington
United Mine
UMW
Dock Workers Strike in London
Thames dock workers strike in London leaves ports idle as several hundred laborers demand danger pay for unloading essential war supplies. The stalled action follows days of idleness with no signs of immediate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Reuters
Thames
Native Arsenals Local Birthplace Tie Nicknamed Miss Betty Carr
Miss Betty Carr, 19, says she feels at home in her San Antonio arsenal job. Born on the arsenal reservation on South Flores Street while her father James A. Carr served after World War I, she is believed to be the reservation’s only native worker. She works in the property adjustment office with her civilian father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Carr
San Antonio Arsenal
South Flores Street
Arsenal Reservation
The
Arsenal
James A.carr
Garr
Blessed Sacrament Academy
Rendalia Street
Nazis Fear Invasion of South France
London reports German commanders rush to complete special precautions for a projected Allied assault on the continent. Stockholm sources cite troop concentrations and transports on Corsica as evidence of a southern France attack plan. DNB claims British ports crowded with troops and war machines while mine sweeping and RAF patrols intensify in readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mediterranean
Stockholm
London Evening News
France
Corsica
DNB
Sgt Townsend Dies Of Battle Wounds
Word arrives that Sgt J A Townsend of Bartlett died of wounds received in action. The broadcast reached his wife in Brownwood and his mother Ida Townsend of Bartlett. He is survived by nine children, five brothers, and five sisters.
Japanese Ships Reported Torpedoed in Chinese Waters
Two Japanese ships were reportedly torpedoed in Chinese waters according to the Vichy Yadio via Exchange Telegraph. No further details were available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Yadio
Former L A Official Felix Mumanuelli Dies at Fort Dix
Obituary notes Col Felix Emmanuelli once assistant chief of staff G 2 Fort Sam Houston. Born August 2 1883 in Ponce Puerto Rico to French parents he died October 20 at Tilton General Hospital Fort Dix New Jersey and was buried October 23 at Arlington. Survived by widow daughters sons and grandchildren. Also reports Commander C C Howerton of Rodd Field detaching for sea duty from Corpus Christi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turing
Felix Mumanuelli
Ataff
Fort Sam Houston
Los Antonio
Tilton General Hospital
Fort Dix
N. J
Durlal
Arlington National Cemetery
Emmanuelli
Ponce
Puerto Rico
Canal Zone
Presidio of
San Francisco
Cali
New York Metropolitan District
Second Service Command
Morrisville
Ethel E. Malone
Carlos Emmanuelli
Lynbrook
Louis Emmanuel
San Juan
P. R
Transit Company Wins 5th Award for Efficiency
The San Antonio Transit shop crews earned the ME pennant from Bus Transportation for outstanding efficiency in bus maintenance among mid sized systems. The award noted a 77 percent traffic increase since 1941 and a 19 percent equipment rise, with each bus averaging 49 270 miles and seven stops per mile.]]>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Transit Company
Bus Transportation
Army
Navy
San Antonio
L. Metherny
Victim Marcus Bird Slashed After Car Collision
Marcus Bird 49 of 16181 South St Marys Street remained improved but not critical at Santa Rosa hospital after his throat was slashed by an unknown assailant Friday. Bird, armament superintendent at Kelly Field, was attacked as he stepped from his car in a collision on Trio City Road. the driver of the other car sped away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa Hospital
Marcus Bird
South St. Mary's Street
Bird
Kelly Field
Trio City
Open Forum season to feature Lewis and others in L A
San Antonio Open Forum starts its 18th season Tuesday November 9 at Municipal Auditorium with Browne v Lewis or author Lewis Brown the subject Is Machinery Wrecking Civilization Other programs include Barnes Kelley Romulo Duranty Strayer and Duranty lectures free admission for entitled men confirmed dates subject to change
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Lewis
Trave Eler
Lewis Brown
San Antonio
Open Forum
Municipal Auditorium
Harry Elmer Barnes
Camille Kelley
Chlos P. Romulo
Walter Duranty
George D. Strayer
Father Receives Medal for Soldier Son
Corpus Christi reports Manuel Pena of Robstown received the Soldier’s Medal for his son Pvt. Jose Bernadon Pena 22 who died last July in the Mediterranean theater while with the 36th Division in Italy. Major F. Shupp announced the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Manuel Pena
Robstown
Jose Bneamadon Pena
F. Shupp
Short Brown
Pena
Italy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hashington
House Group
War Production Board
Vinson
Elmer D
Military Aviation
Central
South America
Merritt
D-N
Panama
Caribbean
Hele
Natal
Brazil
Merritt Woud
Costello
D.-Calif
Durham
Sikes
Johnson
Calif
F.moj
Arents
RTL
Senate
Phan
Ball
R-Minn
Sgt. Townsend
L. A
Corpus
Condy
C. C. Howerton
USN
Rodd Field
Naval Auxiliary Air Feld
Howerton
Hodd
Navel Academy
Victory Gardens
Ry Ariy
Hitler
Mussolini
Toje
Berlin
Tokyo
CIA
Bexar County War Chest Fund
Es Betrsaixeay
Ea Commerce AT
ST. Marys
San Pirat
Ud Es Lser— Pres
WAC
U.S. Army
Women's Army
Ookiet
Coleanow Bhilg
Antonin Texan
Binio
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!