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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1947
Page
2
London news reports that Big Four foreign ministers, lacking Bidault, face a split over German assets in Austria as deputies present a report showing a clear rift between Russia and western powers, jeopardizing completion of the Austrian treaty. Russia yesterday rejected a French formula in the matter.
In Washington Robert D. Kleberg of Kingsville and T. R. Armstrong announced a Texas cattle industry led inquiry into the U S switch from infected cattle slaughter in Mexico to vaccination for foot and mouth disease They will testify before the Gillie subcommittee and Rep W R Poage supported slaughter while noting Mexico’s position and possible actions
Secretary of Labor Schollenbach proposed a wage board to monitor pay pressures in industries facing price freezes under President Truman. He told the House Banking Committee that a third round of wage boosts can be avoided by prompt action to lower living costs, including expanding domestic program authority. Senator Wherry urged a full set of anti inflation proposals before Congress. Funeral notices appear for individuals with service details and cemetery arrangements following repeated garbled text.
Three infant deaths from diarrhea were recorded in the week ending Nov 28 by the city health department. Year to date totals reached 226 cases and 78 deaths, compared with 449 cases and 103 deaths last year. Other diseases listed included tuberculosis 11 cases 5 deaths syphilis 39 cases 2 deaths gonorrhea 18 cases whooping cough 2 cases and pneumonia 1 case.
Charles A Ellis a San Antonio secret service agent warned merchants and clerks to inspect counts for counterfeit bills in the city noting a 20 percent increase in forgeries over 60 days. He cited phony $20 and $50 notes and altered raised money with scratched denominations.
Waco reports guard Ralph Pulley a junior and center Don Heathington a sophomore named as Baylor university basketball team co captains for the 1947 48 season.
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