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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1948

Page

9

Fleas Confirmed In San Antonio Lawns

The Texas health department reports definite cat fleas found in San Antonio lawns after a North Side resident was bitten. Health engineer Philip N. Albright identifies fleas as coming from dogs or rats, noting their strong jumping ability and disease risks. State health officer Dr. George W. Cox urges DDT dusting to curb the nuisance.

State Health Department Austin San Antonio North Side Philip N. Albright I Albright Albright George W. Cox

Youth Foiled in Robbery In Brackenridge Park

Special officer W. E. Sadler reports he was approached by a youth in Brackenridge Park around 4:30 p.m. The youth demanded money, Sadler drew his pistol, fired twice, and the assailant fled. Sadler was uninjured and notified police.

Brackenridge Park W. E. Sadler E. Entelidave Sadler Ren St. Francis Hospital Peoria Ill Bernie Shelton Carl Fairfield Biz Earl Shelton Brothers Hart

Flynn Offered Role in General

Hollywood gossip by Dorothy Manners notes Denis Margen laments plans for The King's General with James Mason. Errol Flynn considered for the project after a Jamaica connection. The piece mentions a satire titled Galahad of Lower Gulch and references Western stars Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, plus various social notes from London.

Dorothy Manners Hollywood Alexander Korda Denis Margen James Mason Daphne du Maurier Guys Jack Novel Errol Flynn Jamaica Carson Ham Amon Hétiel Voce Gene Rodney Gene Autrey Roy Rogers Rob Lower Gulch

One Die, Five Hurt in Grapevine Truck Collision

Reuben Martin Kitchens of Grapevine, 53, died after a truck collision near Grapevine last night. Five others were injured in the crash as emergency crews responded to the scene.

Vive FT. Worth Reuben Martin Kitchens Grapevine

Jitterbug Champ Mary Hatcher Wins Dance Title

Mary Hatcher, rising star of Paramount and the film Isn't It Romantic, claimed the jitterbug championship in a lively contest. Her win showcases her film fame and dance talent as she tops rivals in a public event.

Lowells London Buckingham Palace Bob Considine Queen Mary Queen Elizabeth Margaret Rose Duchess of Kent Winston Churchills Mary Hatcher Paramount

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