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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1949

Page

2

Health not too bad says city reports on disease

San Antonio health board reports a low communicable disease death rate since 1948 and falls in tuberculosis and infant diarrhea deaths. Dr Hill cautions polio's unknown cause limits on polio campaigns while urging education to curb tuberculosis and infant diarrhea. Board lacks quorum and makes no official action.

San Antonio Austin E. Hill Heath Department Board of Health Till Ian Wice Hill A. H. Carriyallader Jx Conn J. Milburn Ike Kampmann Jr William R. Linkin

SUTTER Oa Trend in beauty and cosmetics ads spark debate

The piece parodies a fashion boom toward unattractive looks with stars like Gene Tierney and Jean Peters in pursuit of new roles. It lampshades Max Factor and home permanents while advertising ugly pills and mud packs. It critiques cosmetic marketing pushing extreme makeover desires.

Sutter Lelug Gene Tierney Jean Peters Carmien Max Factor Dolinson

Lions to Visit UN Headquarters at International Convention

New York July 20 A thousand lists head for UN headquarters to inspect the layout. The highlight of the thirty second annual convention of the International Association of Lions Clubs is the coronation of the International Queen Janice Harvill 17 of Carolina Beach North Carolina.

New York Vhe International Association of Liang Ehihs Janice Harvill Carolina Reach N.C

China Reds Boost Auto Tax Policy Slashes Rates

In Shanghai July 20, 1949 Communist authorities raised taxes on privately owned automobiles for three months. The Nationalists previously taxed similarly for the period at 1 dollar. The new scale applies to all vehicles, with even a wheelbarrow taxed 1.50 for three months.

China

Roof Painting Proposal for Coliseum In Hexar County

Hexar county commissioners plan a coliseum roof painting at a cost of 4500 dollars. A recommendation will be made to the board of managers under restrictions adopted by the commissioners on Wednesday.

Hexar County Coliseum Board of Managers

Stockyards Aid At Boys Meeting in Dallas Conference

Beal Pumphrey assistant to the press chief of the Union Stock Yards attended a two day state conference of the Future Farmers of America in Dallas on Wednesday. He also planned to attend a state conference of vocational agriculture teachers in high schools in Dallas the following weekend.

Beal Pumphrey Union Dallas Future Farmers of America Pumphrey Lille Light Rourteous Acwriter

Dye My Gray Hair with Brownstone Tint

A legacy style ad extols Brownstone tint for gray hair claiming permanent, natural looking color with one application. It promises safe ingredients, no regrowth or repeat dye needed, and claims 12 million bottles sold while urging immediate try.

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