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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

6

Vaccine sprayed in nose to combat common cold at AMA meet

At the American Medical Association convention Dr Theodore H Walsh of St Louis reported a nose spray vaccine shows promise in preventing colds. In eight years 74 percent of observed patients remained cold free after treatment, with 10 percent showing marked improvement and 16 percent no benefit. The method aims to build nasal tissue immunity using bacteria from the nasopharynx, proteins in blood, and tissue defenses to stop invading germs.

Cleveland American Medical Association Walsh Ihot

Bobbitt Chosen to Lead Johnson Senate Campaign

Robert Lee Bobbitt, a member of the state highway commission, was named Bexar county campaign manager for Lyndon B. Johnson's U S Senate bid. Campaign HQ opened at 128 Broadway with Ben Barney in charge. A J Wirtz, former under secretary of the interior, arrived in San Antonio on Thursday to meet local workers.

Robert Lee Bopvltt State Highway Commisssion Bexar County Lyndon Johnson U. S. Senate C. 128 Broadway Ben Barney San Antonio A. J. Wirtz Interior Johnson Ban Antonio

General Depot Names New Commander Porter Assigned

The War Department issued orders appointing Col. John A. Porter as commanding officer of the San Antonio General Depot. For years Lieut. Gen. H. J. Brees led the depot, while Porter previously served as executive officer and has now taken command.

John A. Porter San Antonio General Depot War Department H. J. Brees Porter

Washington Debates War Property Seizure Bill Revisions

Washington leaders signaled no passage of the current war department property seizure bill and favored new legislation. Senate leaders planned a parallel review of Connally’s proposal to empower government to take over defense plants obstructed by labor or other causes.

Washington War Department Roosevelt Bynes Congress Senate Reynolds DN. c Benator Connally D.-Texas Pleikes

Pioneer auto designer Louis Chevrolet dies in Detroit

Louis Chevrolet prominent auto designer and racing driver dies at his Detroit home. Born in Switzerland on December 25, 1818 he set a 126 second one mile world record in 1905 at Thorpehead Bay New York. He helped create the first Chevrolet in 1911 with William C Durant. the company joined General Motors in 1915. Burial planned in Indianapolis Tuesday.

Detroit Louis Chevrolet Planter Motorcar de Signer Chevrolet Switzerland Fiat Thorpehead Bay New York William C. Durant Chevrolet Company General Motors Corporation Gherraid Shhutz Automobille Company Indianapolis Indianapolia

Girl Seeks Nap in Empty Home

A Corpus Christi girl asked police on Friday for a nap in an empty residence at 715 Labor Street. Mrs. Henry Wesnig of 323 Sedie Street reported seeing a girl move inside the home of a man who was away. The girl told officers she had merely entered to rest.

Corpus Christi Labor Street Henry Wesnig Sedie Street Rae Shade

Injured Man Treated After Porch Fall in Abilene

Francis Killough of Abilene was treated Friday at Fort Sam Houston Station hospital for injuries from a fall off a porch at 1928 Rogers Street. Local responders reported the incident and that Killough received medical evaluation and care.

Francis Killough Abilene Fort Sam Houston Sta ‘Tion “Hospital Rogers Street

Firestone Tires Prove Endurance in Indy Victory

Lashing down straightaways at 160 mph Mauri Rose won the 1941 Indianapolis Sweepstakes without a tire change. 500 miles of grinding proved Firestone tires offer blowout protection and durability, a claim supported by drivers who rely on their safety and performance.

Mauri Rose Floyd Davis Indianapolis Firestone Speedway

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