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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1947

Page

6

Plastic Advances in Tissue Transplant Use in Hernia Treatment

Dr. W. E. Gallie of Toronto, speaking at the American College of Surgeons meeting, described patch like transfers of thin human tissue from thigh to hernia sites. He illustrated weaving the grafts and ending techniques, noting long term success and the importance of careful timing in relocation. The weaving method reportedly saved many lives, including soldiers, with some transplants remaining perfect after nine years.

W. E. Callie Toronto Gallie American College of Surgeons Municipal Auditorium Tony

Georgia white primary bill sails to Senate after house vote

Georgia’s white primary bill, aimed at excluding Black voters from Democratic primaries, cleared the House by 210 to 1 and moved to the Senate. The measure seeks total limiting influence in the state’s decisive ballot.

Atlanta Georgia State Senate House

Buckley's Canadianol Mixture Aids Cough From Cold

An old advertisement touts Buckley’s Canadianol Mixture as triple acting for throat and chest congestion. It claims quick relief from stubborn coughs caused by colds, urging readers to try the remedy sold at a Buckley’s distributor and American-made.

Buckley Canada USA

Kidnapped Britons Told to Free by Deadline

British troops hunted kidnapers in Jerusalem after two Britons, banker L. A. J. Collins and another, were seized. Collin’s injuries included head trauma and chloroform burns. Martial law threats induced brief searches and mass questioning in the Montefiore area and nearby Jewish suburbs as authorities sought Dov Bela Gruner’s safety and an appeal to the Privy Council.

Jerusalem Montefiore Quater Gival ‘Shaal Viglim L.A. J. Collins Ralph Windham Collins Fleht Marshal Law Lipftet Tel Aviv Petah ‘Tikvah Ramat Gan Carhy Tuvey Nad Tic Dov Bela Gruner Privy Council Britain Supreme Court

Renewed Hunt for Dahlia Killer Doctor Ends Fails to Close Case

Police, bombarded by hoaxes and confessions, renewed pursuit of the Elizabeth Short case. Reports say callers claimed killers, a woman or man, must contact authorities. A newspaper envelope with Short’s papers arrived last Friday, while two individuals alleged murder but facts remain disputed. Major suspect stories include Daniel Voorheers, a restaurant porter, who surrendered and signed a terse confession, and Emily Williams, who recanted a prior claim of killing Short. Doctor Willard Cooke visited Brooke General Hospital to study obstetric setups, praising Braoke’s maternity care and outlining needs for a Galveston medical school plan.

Los Angeles Elizabeth Short Miss Short Ed Dieckmann San Diego Emily Williams Daniel Voor Jhers Willard R. Cooke University of ‘Texas Medical School Post-Graduate Medical Assembly Brooke General Hospital Braoke Galveston Army Hospitals Slas Anu

Brice Services Planned for Reginald F Brice at Westminster

Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church for Reginald Frederick Brice 57 of 1015 Florida Street who died Wednesday. A San Antonio resident for 35 years Brice was sales manager of bakery supplies for Southwestern Special Co for 33 years. Survived by widow Edna Brice sons Reginald LeRoy Brice Byron Robert Brice brother Byron Brice and grandson Robert Keith Brice. Interment will follow at a local cemetery.

Westminister Presbyterian Church Reginald Frederick Brice Florida Street Brice San Antonio Southwestern Special Company Tew Anchor Lodge A. M Edna Brice Reginald LeRoy Brice Byron Robert Brice A. R. A. Brice Byron Brice Robert Keith Brice

Tomorrow's Help Seeks Light Jelp Call for New Ac

A brief public notice urging readers to seek assistance today to improve future luck. It promotes calling a helpline dialing F-1931 for new air conditioning or related help, framing the service as essential for achieving better outcomes tomorrow.

Early Valley Judge Succumbs

WESLAUO Jan 30 07 Mudge S E Wells of Raymondville died aged 83. He conducted the first court ever held in Willacy county and was elected Willacy county's first Justice of the peace in 1926.

Weslauo Mudge S. E. Wells Raymondville Willacy County

Contract Near on Taxes Contract Near on Taxes

Commissioners approve in principle a $65,000 contract with J. B. Stoner for inventory of Bexar county taxable property pending a legal draft. Assistant DA Anderson flagged the first draft as illegal. The vote was three to two amid warnings of inflation and tax-roll inequalities as officials push to complete assessments in time.

J. 8 Stoner Bexar County District Attorney's Office Commis Sioners Austin F. Anderson A. “. Ploch H. L. Reader Sara Bennet Charles W. Anderson Dan Traugott Fred Reutzel San Antonio Traugoit Patrick Henry Trangott

Soriano Ends Visit In San Antonio And Los Angeles

Andres Soriano, reputedly one of the world’s wealthiest men, flew from San Antonio to Los Angeles after a brief stop to join Lone Star Brewing Co. board meetings where he serves as chairman. A naturalized American of Spanish origin, he holds global business interests and homes in several capitals. During World War II he fought at Bataan, aided Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s escape, and served as a colonel on MacArthur’s staff. He is married with two sons in college.

Andres Soriano Los Angeles San Antonio Soriano Lone Star Brewsing Company Jan Bataan Douglas MacArthur MacArthur

Critics condemn false hormone claims at medical convention

Dr Edward Ryn Carter, addressing delegates at Municipal auditorium, denounced ads for new life hormone products as criminal and warned against experiments on animals as basis for human claims. He praised a field for hormone research but urged caution over injections and unbacked oral preparations.

Edward Ryncartson Mayocliing Thurs Municipal Auditorium

Michigan board backs NCAA athletic conduct principles

The University of Michigan board in control of intercollegiate athletics endorsed all athletic conduct principles formulated by the NCAA at its New York meetings earlier this month. The action was announced from Ann Arbor Michigan dated January 30.

N. CG. A Ann Harbor Mich Thue University of Michigan New York

Packers sign two ends from Notre Dame and SMU

Green Bay coach Curly Lambeau announced that the National Professional Football League club has signed end Bob Skoghind from Notre Dame and end Eugene Red Wilson from Southern Methodist.

Green Bay Chicago Curly Lambeau Green Bay Packers Bob Skoghind Notre Dame Eugene Wilson Southern Methodist

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Ad Campaign

An old promotional note urges quick treatment for bronchitis and stubborn coughs. It touts Creomulsion as a potent, non narcotic remedy thatsoothes inflamed bronchial membranes, loosens and expels germs, and promotes rest. If unsatisfied, the ad promises a money back guarantee.

Papal Ady

Moonglow Club Dinner-Dance Honors Boxing Team

Moonglow Athletic club will honor its amateur boxing team with a dinner dance at the Tourist club on the night of March 2.

Moonglow Athletic Club

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