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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1940

Page

5

Vaycees urged to push drive on tuberculosis

Three physicians addressed the Junior Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio urging immediate steps for an anti tuberculosis movement. They outlined a four point plan including expanded clinics, 150 new beds at Southton tuberculous hospital, a dedicated tuberculosis service, and staff improvements at Robert B Green hospital. They cited 1939 tuberculosis deaths and economic losses, calling for stronger funding and action to protect the mainly Latin American community.

San Antonio Bexar County Eac Chamber of Commerce C. J. Koerth Woodmen of the World Hospital R. G. McCorkle W. B. Russ Kress Store Koerth Robert EB. Parrish Robert B. Green Hospital Bexar County Medical Society Bexar County Tuberculosis Association County Commissioners’ Court Maury Maverick Robert B. Green Southton Dr. Keerth Chamber, of Commerce San Antonians Tess Health Department Tigspitil Keerth R. W. P. Dearing Citien of

Tiea LOSE VOTE ON TREATIES SEEN

A Ways and Means Committee survey shows a close vote on extending the reciprocal trade program with 10 Democrats for and 10 Republicans against, leaving five Democrats undecided. Chairman Dan Doughten leads the panel as hearings set for tomorrow with Secretary Hull anticipated as the first witness.

Washington Jan House Ways and Means Snan Doughten D.N Hull

Tuberculosis talk spurs public health action in San Antonio

Dr McGorkle outlined modern surgery including artificial pneumothorax with Eddie Lopez cited as cured, though he remains marked. Dr Russ urged modern hospitalization to protect healthy citizens and noted Maury Maverick’s cooperative public health stance while acknowledging limited results. Theo Weiss presided. J E Siebert chaired.

Lopez Russ Maury Maury Maverick Maverick Judge Anderson Theo Weiss Chamber J. E. Siebert

Pleas Entered In Adulterated Foods Case

Pleas of guilty to possession of adulterated foods with intent to sell were entered by E Sanchez A B Nelson and M Reyes in County Court at Law No 1 Judge McCollum Burdett Ket fined each twenty five dollars. Sanchez accused of possessing wilener sausage mixed with 681 per cent cereal Nelson charged with meat loaf containing 1473 per cent cereal Reyes with bologna mixed with 6 per cent cereal A F Reyes and S M Reyes jointly were dismissed. Offenses allegedly occurred December 6.

McCollum Burdett E. Sanchez South San Jacinto Street A. B. Nelson Blue Star Street M. Reyes South Laredo F. M. Reyes S. M. Reyes

State Exams Held for Veterinarians

Examinations for licenses were held Wednesday at the Gun ter hotel by the state veterinarian medical examining board led by Dr. P. P. Starr of Gainesville. Seven applicants took the tests, which will conclude Thursday. The board conducts license examinations twice a year.

Gun»ter Hotel State Veterinarian Medical Examining Board P. P. Starr Gainesville

Fisher Reappointed Corpus Christi School Superintendent

Corpus Christi officials renominated R. B. Fisher as superintendent after a unanimous board vote. He received a four year contract at 4800 dollars per year, maintaining the same seat salary in the Corpus Christi school system.

Corpus Christe R. B. Fisher Corpus Christi Board of Trustees Fisher

Mexico's New School Plan Issued

Mexico City report on President Lazaro Cardenas education reform outlines a state controlled system with private schools under strict supervision. It bans religious teaching, mandates public schooling, and aims to align education with a socialist regime while emphasizing scientific truth and national production.

Mexico City Jat Mexico Lazaro Cardenas

Vending Machines Are Looted On Broadway Street

Burglar entered the Broadway Drive inn at 1425 Broadway and rifled vending machines for nickels. Car prowlers Friday night stole items from autos and clothing from several residents including M B Mulls, Jose Olivarez, Jack McGuire, Manuel Rodriguez, and J B Harper. Police noted damaged windows in a cafe but minimal theft. Nearby witnesses C J Storey and B Cox reported prowler activity.

Broadway Drive Inn Broadway M. B. Mulls Lansing Mich Jose Olivarez National Grocer Company Jack McGuire Manuel Rodriguez Arbor Place J. B. Harper South Alamo Street C. J. Storey Eas Rosewood Avenue B. Cox South Flores Street

Baptists Report Texas Sunday School Growth and New Schools

More than 1000 Baptists meeting hear that Texas Sunday school enrollment rose by 27000 in the past year. G S Hopkins of Dallas reports 161 new Sunday schools organized and 47 training awards to workers, with Southern Baptist leaders present in Gaia.

Pupils Appetite Strong After Christmas Feast

Pupils enjoyed good appetites during the Christmas holidays with school cafeteria receipts rising for two weeks after the holidays, surpassing previous periods, says cafeteria director Mrs. B. E. Moffett. A light want ad can find tenants for vacant rooms before January 16. Dial F. 1231 for courtesy.

la Antume Scnow — Enaren BE. 0. Moffett Courteoys

Peace Talk 8 Screened Aveda Washington

President Roosevelt discussed prospects for world peace in talks with Baptist, Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran leaders. He asked visitors not to reveal details, noting sensitivity around Wilson era peace plans. Church leaders viewed Myron Taylor’s Vatican appointment as potentially significant for church stateUnion, amid constituent protests over misinformation.

Washington Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Myron Taylor Vatican Church Taylor

Strawberry Loss Report Sparks State Ag Officials

Dry fall weather is expected to curtail the famed Missouri strawberry crop next spring, according to Alfred C. Brittain, state agricultural statistician.

Missouri Alfred C. Brittain

Finland imports U S delousing cars for troops at front

Helsinki reports Finland has imported American delousing devices for troop use at the front. The machines are described as cleared uniforms used to prevent epidemics and are part of sanitation measures during operations.

Helsinki Dan Finland

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