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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1949
Page
1
The article reports the wounding of a Los Angeles gambling czar amid a web of mob ties. It mentions Cohen, a haberdasher with a criminal past, and associates like Harry Rothman, with ties to past assassinations. Virginia Hill is described at her husband’s bedside in distress.
New York July 20. Walter C. Fisher of Queenston Ontario was nominated today for president of Lions International and was unopposed. His election is scheduled for tomorrow at the final session of the thirty second annual convention. Herbert C. Perry of Carrizal Springs Texas was also nominated without opposition for first vice president.
Survivors recount a catastrophic plane crash that killed six and left wreckage scattered. The pilot and crew, including stewardess wife of the Alpine president, were described as entangled in the wreckage amid the fire as rescuers pulled survivors from the twisted fuselage. Several servicemen aboard the SUN Bus were identified among the victims or witnesses.
The city health department reported three infant diarrhea cases for the second day in a row, while polio totals for the year stand at 118 cases and 11 deaths. Several counties reported new polio cases, with statewide totals rising as health officials urge continued vigilance.
The treasury department reported tax receipts for the year ending June 30 totalled 40 498 198 070, a decline of 1 116 045 925 from the previous year. New York again led with 7 367 802 709 distributed to states. Texas receipts stood at 1 378 844 163, vs 1 285 23 048 in 1948.
Commissioner Day Traugott said he asked the district attorney for an opinion on whether Bexar County can levy an occupation tax. The inquiry seeks tax limits and what taxes besides real property taxes could be imposed.
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