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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
5
Sufferers find prompt relief from itching and burning using the famous Black and White Ointment. The cooling antiseptic dressing kills fungi on contact and pairs with Black and White Skin Soap for soothing care.
TEMPLE July 21 via Vv OC Marshall chairman of the state wall and water conservation board said members would meet here Monday to consider petitions for soil conservation districts. Thirty applications for districts aggregating 15,000,000 acres were received yesterday.
Willam B. Arnold, publisher, was named vice chairman of the city zoning board of adjustment. Dahl Dewees was sworn in as a new member, replacing Ed Walsh who resigned. The board denied one appeal and granted two, including remodeling permits for Mrs Edna L. Rainey and Mrs Elela Lopey.
A fragmentary police report lists Otto Wildberger 11 of Grenet Street treated for a fractured leg at Robert B. Green Hospital after being struck Thursday while riding a bicycle near Alazyan and Buena Vista. Julian Vargan of Cleveland Court was cited as the driver of the auto. Beverly Cherry of Ward Avenue treated at Nix Hospital for bruises after being knocked down on South Presa Street. The incident occurred around 4 20 p.m. Saturday.
Washington July 22 The Hatch bill to curb political activities of federal officials won approval in the House after a noisy session. It passed 242 to 134 and goes back to the Senate for minor amendments. Lead author Senator Hatch of New Mexico asserts the measure bars office holders from political campaign management or attendance as delegates while preserving free opinion. The bill bans coercion, use of federal power to influence elections, and political use of relief funds. penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars and up to a year in prison. The Senate must concur before Roosevelt can sign.
Philadelphia report details a third man slain in two months. A 40s former convict, Piahe Piccolo, was shot as he waited on a street for an altercation to end. Police say two men in a black car opened fire with an automatic weapon.
The city estimates saving 600 to 700 dollars monthly on gasoline under a new contract with Mage Holla Petroleum. Assistant Purchasing Agent James Enlight reported the purchase rate at 6.35 cents per gallon plus 4 cents per gallon for tank car lots, replacing prior prices cited by officials. Mayor Maverick touted the deal amid figures showing previous costs varied and were awarded among many firms.
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