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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

2

Doctors Blame Expose On City Dept Two Quit

Doctors accuse city health department of a harmful expose and two physicians resign. Focus magazine sparked a rush as 80 copies appeared at city hall and were quickly bought by staff. Web­er News Agency distributed 7900 copies, showing health and diving conditions on the West Side, all snapped up. Delays due to theft fears slowed delivery to dealers across about 260 stores and newsstands.

Bishop Health Department Focus Focus Magazine Weber News Agency Express Atlas News Gynter Hotel

Gill May Be Next to Quit Health Board

Dr. W B Gill, chairman of the city health board, hinted he may resign after colleagues Drs Hairston and Celaya quit the board. He cited not wanting to leave with two members and said an impartial investigation should reveal the board’s record over 21 months of work in San Antonio. He criticized Focus for stirring strife and communistic bias.

W. B. Gill City Health Board City Health Department Drs. Hairston FOCUS Gultion

Roosevelt’s forthcoming message and farm bill debates

The piece outlines expected presidential remarks and competing White House camps on economy and regulation. It notes Jackson-Ickes cadre favor busting monopolies and price squeezing while Richberg advocates industry planning under the commerce department. It highlights farm bill reactions, regional splits in Kansas, price supports, and Byrnes push for government reorganization.

Dy Traul Hing Fes Washington Roosevelt Jackson-Ickes Donald Richberg Riehhberg White House Commerce Department Hichberg Wassing Mags Kansas Fair Farm

Tornado disaster devastates Rodessa as death toll rises

In Rodessa Louisiana a violent tornado killed 22 and injured about 100. Rescue teams rushed to the wreckage using lanterns and torches while volunteers dragged debris with ambulances improvised from oil field trucks. Governor Levice ordered relief coordinated by Adj. Gen. Rodessa’s oil field town hallmarks a vast oil region spanning northwest Louisiana and northeast Texas.

Page One Ike Avey ATH Shreveport Vivian Atlanta Louisiana Arkansas Richard W. Levice Adj Raymond Fientig Rodessa Louis F. Guerre Hoclesss Wich Texan Bichrevenort Gedep Parish Texas

West Texas towns survey tornado damage and injuries

Residents of Meelton and Sherwood survey the destruction from a Texas tornado that injured nine people and damaged or demolished dozens of homes. Five buildings were demolished and windmills and water tanks were wrecked at Sherwood. A three year old child, Manuela Martinice, was treated in a San Angelo hospital about 35 miles away.

West Texas Mertzon Meelton Sherwood Manuela Martinice San Angelo Tere

Ipson Firm Lends Time to Avert Pay Cuts

Detroit February 18 The Gold Bl ar Producta Bar and Restaurant Equipment company loaned time off to about 40 employees in a plan to stabilize employment. Workers normally on a four six day week shift to four day weeks with no pay cuts. Employees agreed to repay the time borrowed when business improves.

Ipson Detroit

Tornado Death List From Lethal Texas Storm

The Associated Press reports identified multiple tornado victims across Atlanta Texas and Shreveport areas. Names include B. E. Crowder and Mrs. Crowder, Annis Growder, Trevillan, Thatcher, Blackwell, and several others with ages ranging from infants to adults. Injuries include skull fractures, broken limbs, and head wounds among residents and funeral-home listings.

Associates Press Keveri Rodessi Storm Atlanta Texas B.E. Crowder B. E. Crowder Annis Growder Crowder W.L. Young Robert Allen ‘Trevillion George Clark Laura Lee Clark Shreveport Benneth L. B. Somerfield Somerfield Robert Jackson James Haddock A. UI Jackson Fidler June Jackson M. B. Stubblefield Myre N. B. Stubblefield Hazel ‘Nmiay Stubblefield Glenn Young Antoine W. L. Young Noy B. Fulier Elly Magee Radcliffe Langston Beatrice Perry Frank Perry G. M. Perry Inez Riggs Mount Pleasant Eugene Richards D. M. Richards Gwen Polter Albert Fuller J. Perry Bob Wafelt

Classified Want Ads Include Thousands in Big Sun Light

Ad listings for Friday through the weekend in the Big Suns Light papers tout profit and proper classification. Readers are urged to dial F-1231 for Rom Returnings and related notices across 433 editions.

Springtime deals lure buyers to new destination CD

Ad snippet touts “Enjoy spring” and discounted trips under a playful headline. It markets a better CD and urges buying now while prices drop. Mentions low prices and light want ads style language, with no clear dates or organizations.

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