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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1943
Page
4
Washington announces a further butter ration increase from 12 to 16 points starting Sunday as part of wider price and supply adjustments. The move reflects dwindling butter production with broader changes affecting meat, cheese, and canned goods, including pork, veal, lamb, and various fruits and vegetables.
The Bexar county commissioners court authorized immediate use of fees from automobile titles issued by Tax Assessor and Collector P. E. Dickison. The income, estimated at $14,880 for the year, funds additional deputies and tax assessors not in the budget of $142,000, made possible by recent legislation and an attorney general opinion.
The San Antonio Catholic Inter scholastic Debating League will elect new leaders at a 2 pm Saturday board meeting held at St. Joseph's Academy. All Catholic high schools were invited to send representatives, per Bro Daniel J. Rabitt of St. Mary's University and league president. Last year’s members included Central Catholic, St Gerhard's, St Henry's, St Joseph's, St VO, Bro Teresa's, and Ursuline academies. Teams may enter junior or senior divisions, with juniors for freshmen and sophomores.
A chart shows updated point values for meats and fats to be released publicly on October 3. The ALP photo accompanies the chart, outlining changes in nutrition labeling and consumer guidance.
Mariano Alvarez of 301 Worth Flores Street reported a prowler stole 10 dollars in American money and 300 in Mexican money from a car parked in a garage on Crockett Street. No suspects named and no injuries reported.
In Indianapolis on Sept 28 the state department of public safety reported early results from tests on synthetic tires used on state police autos. About one third of 158 tires failed before 1500 miles, with the best reaching under 1000 miles. One tire blistered after 60 miles and a recurring heat-friction problem caused excessive wear at higher speeds. Inner tubes were not tested, and the tires tested were synthetic rather than reclaimed.
WRA reports describe mixed loyalties among Japanese families at Tule Lake relocation center in Arizona in 1963. More than two dozen couples wed in Christian and Buddhist rites as some relatives depart for Japan while others stay loyal to the United States and pursue new roles. The Army coordinates transfers with close supervision, marking the first stage of mass repatriation and internal relocations within the camp.
A long list details individuals from Chester Bert Megas to Capl Perry Cole, all connected to military training or commissions. Names include Reuben D. Duke John J. Lusther Myron B. Andricky Edwin J. Voight Mary Louise Villaret Vera Lynn Lalo R. Ibarra LeRoy W. Binz Theodore Hood Charles O. Lay Robert C. Jasmer Clarence Ackermann Frank Espinoza Paul Yberra Hans Hertzberg Jack Grav en Dorothy Dee Bailey Joe Cadena James L. Allbright Jr John P. Often Perry Cole and others, with residences in Chicago Fort Worth San Angelo and other cities, noting cadet status, commissioning, or promotions.
Johnny Mack Brown, veteran motion picture cowboy, sold his favorite Stetson for war bonds during a San Antonio visit after his Texas bond tour. He stated the hat could be worn during the rest of the tour under a stipulation, and said losing it would have made him a heel in Hollywood. Brown and Raymond Hatton enjoyed an amazing Texas reception, with this stop his first visit since 1926 in this area.
SAN SALVADOR Sept The central reserve bank requests the United States send 2,000,000 dimes to Salvador to alleviate a shortage of fractional currency. The government authorized circulation of U S 1-cent coins in Salvador, stipulating they would be accepted as the equivalent of 1125 cent coins.
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