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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
3
Polio claims 52 lives in a single county while a Boston social scene story highlights a sensational figure nicknamed Romantic Rebel The Fabulous Mrs Jack. The American Weekly magazine distributed with Sunday’s Light attracts readers with glamorous society pieces and quirky headlines.
Robert Lee Bobbitt Jr a San Antonio attorney was elected chairman of the newly formed San Antonio rent advisory board at its organizational meeting Elmo J Burke Jr was named vice chairman Lucille Manning a county juvenile officer was elected secretary S C Mallett was named rent control director Six of seven new members attended the swearing in meeting Newman Long was absent Three old board members will remain on the new board The group plans its first regular semimonthly meeting and may set a fixed day for future sessions.
Fernando de la Garza of the Mexican government tourist bureau said tourist flow to Mexico is rising steadily. He noted returning visitors report hotels and restaurants keeping former prices despite devaluation.
Qualifying trials for the National Air Races begin at Cleveland airport with a special incentive. Pilots who qualify today earn a $100 bonus, while those who qualify tomorrow receive $50. No extra reward is offered for last day qualifiers on Thursday.
A bulletin reported by Noticias Latino-Americanos says producer to consumer markets will expand nationwide in Mexico. In the federal district three markets serve 30,000 to 50,000 daily, with farmers and housewives noting higher earnings for producers and lower prices for buyers, though concerns about variety and grading persist. Immediate plans target more markets in the federal district and later nationwide expansion.
Fragmentary OCR mentions ad writer F-1231 and quick problem solving with light want ads. No clear event or entities beyond Arabs and Jewish sector references. Summary notes limited due to missing context and incomplete lines.
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