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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1950
Page
3
A wage and hour law clinic conducted by the Texas and San Antonio manufacturers associations and the chamber of commerce opened Monday at the Gunter hotel. The session explained provisions of the act to more than 160 attendees.
James M. Davis promotes Calvert Reserve Mented Whiskey as today’s best blend and best buy. The ad cites Calvert Distillers Corp New York City and notes 86.8 proof with 65 percent grain neutral spirits.
Dr Arthur M Olsen of Rochester told the International Postgraduate Medical Assembly in San Antonio that family physicians can care for 60 percent of illnesses. He urged a return to personalized medicine and noted the growth of the American Academy of General Practice founded in 1943 with leaders Dr Le Bonham Jones and Dr J B Copeland.
The fourteenth annual meeting of the International Postgraduate Medical Assembly of Southwest Texas began Monday with delegate registration at Municipal Auditorium. More than 1500 members and guests are expected, with top specialists from the United States Canada and Mexico as principal speakers. Registration runs daily 8 am to 4 pm. Social highlights include a dance at Club Seven Oaks Tuesday night a stag party at the Plaza Hotel Wednesday night and a buffet supper for the ladies at the Bright Show same evening.
Nuevo Laredo rancher Jacob Rodriguez, executive secretary of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce, supplied a list of San Antonio dealers selling bulldozers and tractors after a Monday information request.
Dr. John Z. Bowers of the atomic energy commission called nuclear energy a mixed blessing in a Baltimore talk. He noted its potential to save lives through medical uses of radioactive isotopes, including cancer therapy, while referencing Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings and the associated death tolls.
Officials say a proposed 300000 bond to repair streets sewers and drainage will be discussed at a Terrell Hills Council meeting Monday night. The bond issue is expected to be set for late March or early April after the official list of eligible voters is released.
New York January report shows air speed pilot Mantz, age 47, setting a gasoline engine transcontinental record from Burbank to New York in 4 hours 52 minutes 58 seconds in a modified P-51. He achieved top speeds near 458 mph, with engine power around 2000 hp, surpassing De Bona’s March record and the jet record held by Col Counsil.
Members of the San Antonio LULAC council led by John Esquivel will attend the regional meeting in Corpus Christi this weekend. Representatives from Texas councils will elect a new governor to succeed Bob Cruz of San Antonio, who recently resigned.
A horse previously noted for aggression attacked Mrs. Pablo C. Rodriguez and her 14 year old son on a vacant lot between 18th and 19th streets. Rodriguez suffered injuries while the boy bit and stamped her. Neighbors freed Mrs. Rodriguez and another resident sustained a fractured collarbone. Owner Talderas was told to remove the animal.
Central Christian Church begins a week of dedication ceremonies for its new $1,000,000 temple on Main nave at Romena Plaza. Leaders from Temple Beth El and other faiths will speak at multiple services, with Dr. M. E. Sadler and Dr. D. Ray Lindley among speakers.
London reports Sir Henry Gunter, 45, accuses Lady Dorothy Gunter of consorting with Joslin Bingham, a black cafe entertainer, in a west end venue since 1942. Gunter, a baronet, runs a Mayfair club where Hinghan performs as pianist and singer.
An ad touts BC powders and BC tablets as fast acting headache relief. It claims the famous formula combines ingredients for quick dissipation of simple headaches neuralgic pain and minor muscle pains, with powder, tablet, and DC form options and dosage guidance.
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