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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1948
Page
4
Ralph Dixon, business agent for the APL Truckers union, said in Dallas on Tuesday that a petition for a National Labor Relations Board election to determine the bargaining agent for Brown Express employees in San Antonio has been entered.
Patient reports rapid improvement from rheumatic trouble after using Mertox Compound. Claims include reduced shoulder stiffness, fewer aches, improved digestion, regular bowels, and better breathing. Mentions gas, headaches, and nighttime urination improving after treatment.
Hollywood gossip notes James Barton Myrna Dell and Wallace Beery among stars. Earl Long takes Louisiana reins while Jane Wyman bonds with Hildegarde. Lana Turner unhappy but married, Eddie Cantors celebrate 44 years, and Jimmy Durante named honorary mayor of Arrowhead Springs.
Tax commissioner C Ray Davis notes Tuesday’s steady flow with 70 to 80 percent targets for budget coverage. City tax totals reach 4 938 760 through Monday, 72.4 percent of year’s goal versus 77.6 last year. school taxes total 2 572 071, 82.2 percent versus 79.4 in the prior year. Backlog payments by mail remain unopened though official June 1 deadline passed.
About 1500 visiting firefighters gathered at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio for the second annual convention of the Firemen and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas. Jorge G. F. Dohrn of Mission presided as lectures and demonstrations were planned through Thursday, with social events, a concert by the San Antonio fire department band, and an underwater rescue demonstration on the San Antonio river bank.
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