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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1945

Page

5

Nine Injured in Freak Auto Crash on Austin Highway

Nine persons were injured in a three vehicle crash on the Austin highway near Fratt Texas. The wreck involved a station wagon and two autos as witnesses reported another independent accident sent a car into a Fredericksburg road building. one driver escaped serious harm after his car colliding with a structure due to steering trouble.

Austin Highway Fratt Tex Fredericksburg Road Tra Williams Navarro Street Frank Marion Wald Buck Caral Lonnie Beard Hack William H. Claude Lewis Helotes

TB Tax Clears Vicinity Vote In County Referendum

Final precinct tallies from 187 of 198 indicate the tuberculosis control tax levy approved 3564 to 155. County Clerk Fred Huntress noted the official canvass will occur Monday. The Robert B Green hospital tax levy passed 3604 to 1914.

T.B Fred Huntress Robert B. Green Huntress

Aspirin promises relief in a crowded market

An OCR fragment touts aspirin as a complete remedy for headache and pain, claiming high strength and value. It references a large 100 tablet bottle and urges consumers to seek reliable, effective relief with trusted aspirin products.

St. Joseph Dhe Thiasiza St. Daseph

Penicillin Shipment Flown to Mexico City

Three large penicillin consignments totaling 300 boxes and 2n000 vials were flown to Mexico City by Braniff Airlines in the largest single shipment to Mexico. Three railway expressmen and Braniff district traffic manager Gordon Shook received the cargo at the airport, forwarding it to Sanborn's in Mexico City. The 300 boxes weighed 16,000 pounds and originated from Upjohn in Kalamazoo Michigan, consigned to Sanborn's Mexico City.

Mexico City Braniff Airlines Mexico Gordon Shook Braniff Upjohn Company Halamazoo Mich Sanborn’s

Knife Slayer Gets 5 Years in Prison

Pete Aguilar aged 19 was sentenced to five years for murder without malice in the knife slaying of Joe de la Garza Jr aged 18 during a March fight at the Little House tar Buena Vista and Frio streets. The jury after 30 minutes recommended the maximum penalty. Judge James M Williamson presided, reprimanding defense attorney Herman Nari.

Pete Aguilar Criinal Joe de la Garza Jr Garan Little House Buena Vista Frio Aguilar James M. ‘Williamson Lareno W. W McCrary Herman Nari War Production Board Mauermann Henry Hein

Typhus Chief To Be Moved to Atlanta July Transfer

Lieut. Vinton E. Bacon, chief of the typhus control division in the city health department, will be transferred to Atlanta, Ga., August 1. Ralph Marvel, new typhus control unit head, will assume duties, overseeing both typhus and rat control programs. Remaining changes include supervision of extermination by Grain, consu lian by Jackson, and eradication by Massey. Wilvin remains with the rat poisoning crew. McAnally will stay as consultant until August 15 before new assignment.

Vinton E. Bacon City Health Department Atlanta Ralph Marvel Marvel City Health W. E. Jackson Edward Massey W. F P. Wilvin B. McAnally State Health Department Bacon St Austin

Diphtheria Case Reported in City

City health department reports a diphtheria case for a 6 year old boy receiving treatment at home on Furnish. A one month old infant was admitted to Robert B Green hospital and a three month old on North Laredo street was treated at home. Both had diarrhea.

City Health Department Furnish Street Robert B. Green Hospital North Laredo Street

Fine levied on liquor possession without license

Alex Lopes of 103 South San Marcos Street pled guilty in Count Court at Law No 2 to possession of liquor without a license and was fined $100. Lopes was employed by Mrs. Guadalupe H. Martinez of 1413 West Commerce Street, who holds only a wine and beer permit. Air Force Day open house announced for Moore Field Texas on July 27 with an four hour program.

Alex Lopes San Marcos Street Lopez Guadalupe H. Martinez West Commerce Street Air Field Moore Field Texas Army Air Force Othe

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