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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1940

Page

11

Disease in Men Elevates Skin Infections Says Dermatologist

Dr Francis E Senear a Chicago dermatologist notes seven of every 20 men suffer eczematoid skin infection or wiblete's foot. He spoke at the International Post-Graduate Medical Assembly in South Texas noting fungi infections rising and spreading through shower baths pools and beaches. Treatments include parasitizides sulphur preparations and weak sulphur solutions.

Wiblete Francis E. Senear University of Minoi Chicago International Post-Graduate Medical Assembly of South Texas Bays

Night visitors at Greenwich Observatory spark star photos

A group of men welcomed Lordon at Greenwich Observatory where staff, since the war began, have captured exceptional photographs of stars under peaceful city lighting.

Lo —Bone

Doctors Hear Seases of Turess Convention Opens Talks

The Southwest Texas International Post-Graduate Medical Association entered its second day as Dr Francis L Senear of the University of Illinois Chicago spoke on Mycotic Infections of the Skin at 9 am The program continued with Dr Paul B Magnuson of Northwestern University Surgery discussing topics in dermatology and surgery.

Southwest Texas International Post- Graduate Missical Association Francis £. Senear University of Miinois College of Medicine Chilengo Senenr Paul B. Magnusson Northwestern University Medical Chool Chicago

Rainmaker Miss Lillie Sloat Delays Valley Fair Opening

Harlingen reports light cold snap delays mid winter fair opening after Miss Lillie Sloat of Mississippi took credit for a preceding shower. Observers blame weather for frost damage to fruit and crops rather than interference with organizers.

Harlingen Vailey Lillie Sloat Mississippi Miss Stoat

Woman Struck by Police Car Injures Local Resident

A pedestrian, Miss Marit Garza of 41333 South Santa Rosa Avenue, was struck by a police patrol car driven by Officer Charles Barrera on Matamoras Street. She sustained bruises and received a statement releasing the city from further action.

Charles Barrera Marit Garza Santa Rosa Avenue Miss Garza Matamoras Street Simick Officer Barrera

Forty Ships Added to Merchant Marine in 1933

New York June 24 UNSI Forty seagoing ships were added to the United States merchant marine in 1933 under the merchant marine act and US maritime commission. The year saw 40 vessels totaling 1 835 200 tons launched as part of the program. Doctors from San Antonio led six luncheon groups with discussions at the convention on cancer, blood pressure, diabetes, embryonal cell growth, and intravenous therapy.

New York United States Merchant Marine National Council of American Shipbuilders Maritime Commission John S. Lundy Mayoclinic Rochester Minn James Borchey Ase Johns Hopkins Medical School Haltimore Elliott P. Jost Af Boston Harvard Medical School Lawrence T. Smith Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia Reed Mersing Imerican San Antonio W. J. Gade BP. N. Haggerd 5. P. Moore J. M. Venable E. D. Dumas J. A. Nunn

Parking Troubles Involved A Man Identified As C

A man identified only as C. Sims appeared in Corporation court on Wednesday over parking offenses. He paid a $14 fine for parking his automobile in a veto and a nickel fee for a second offense but argued his car was parked under three minutes. Judge Temple Calhoun found the second offense guilty after considering a payment during the first offense and a later unrelated ticket.

C. 5 Sims Corporation Court Audge Temple Calhoun Kaile National Bank of Commerce Arkey Street Andee Galhoun Tad Heert

Brain Surgery's Scope Limitless

Dr Roland M Klemme of St. Louis told the International Post-Graduate Medical assembly that two brain operations offer transformative potential. He cited 79 face shaking procedures since 1937 with no eye or facial paralysis complications and predicted further publication of a second technique.

Asaassteeee Roland M. Klemme St. Louis Pr. Klemmme

Breastfeeding Urged By Pediatrician At Medical Assembly

Dr Bernards Denver of Mount Sinai, New York City, urged more mothers to breastfeed to reduce infant diseases while speaking at the International First Graduate Medical Assembly in the Gunter hotel. He warned against early weaning and emphasized three months as crucial for infant health.

Ross Golden Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York Arthur W. Allen Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Lernard Denzer Junet Mount Sinai Hospital D. C Cleveland Clinic Cleve- Ir Edward Churchill Harvard Medical School Louis H. Clerf Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Paul B. Maghuson L. W. Smith E. F. Lyon Jr Max Johnson R. E. Scout San Antonio James Bordheyal Bernards Denver Mount Sinai's Hospital New York City Denver International Fast Graduate Medical Assembly Gunter Hotel Siler

Law Discussed for Produce Dealers

William Wlanchet assistant city attorney Wednesday re drafted a proposed ordinance aimed at repurating poultry eye dealers. Dealers conferred with city officials Tuesday afternoon, suggesting several changes to the measure.

William Wlanchet

Dewey in Maine as he tours New England

Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential hopeful, moved into Maine and New England with a criticism of New Deal policies. He told a Boston mass meeting that administration policies have prevented nine million Americans from finding work and accused the administration of maladministration and unbridled spending.

Boston Thomas E. Dewey Maine New England New York New Drat

School Enrollment Rises to 1415 in San Antonio System

San Antonio public schools opened the second semester with enrollment of 1415 students, per J T Shea school board statistics. Current total enrollment is 38597 with 22778 in elementary groups, 9244 in junior schools, and 7935 in senior high schools.

San Antonio

Treasury position shows large year over year gaps

Treasury data for January 22 compares receipts and expenditures with the prior year. Receipts total $17,427,709 versus $16,732,129. expenditures total $36,269,542 versus $39,910,363. net balance $2,343,958,667 versus $2,941,407,921.

Treasury Washington UPI The

Insulin Use Emphasized By Joslin At Medical Assembly

Dr. Elliott Joslin, Harvard Medical School professor emeritus, told 400 doctors at the Southwest Texas International Post-Graduate Medical Assembly that insulin treatment is the most important factor in extending diabetic life. He noted a 1940 diabetes diagnosis could yield about four times the lifespan of a patient in 1815 and discussed regional death rate differences in the South.

Elliott P. Joslin Harvard Medical School Boston Southwest Texas International Post-Graduate Medical Assembly Joslin

He Hates Music Now He'll Face It

Robert S. Garcia, 38, was held by liquor board officers after allegedly misrepresenting himself as a liquor agent at the 10 bar on North Alamo Street. He and two companions were seated when he turned off the phonograph. workers objected and Garcia claimed he was a board agent. Police called agent W. T. Tucker who investigated.

Robert S. Garcia Liquor Board Lquor Gus Brown Garcia North Alamo Alrvet Brown W. T.tucker

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