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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
2
A damaged OCR passage describes a patient after an operation, noting weight loss, botched care, and medication use. It mentions 47 pounds total and a request for a return on investment, urging others to seek medical advice and consider alternatives. The text is garbled but implies patient dissatisfaction and recommendations.
A fatal blaze swept two adjacent residential buildings in central San Francisco. One woman died and at least two others were injured while many residents and some firefighters were overcome by smoke and treated on the scene. Scores of occupants were rescued as crews battled the flames.
In Warsaw the health ministry outlines a program to train more than 19,000 nurses. Vice minister Jerzy Sztachelski notes Poland has 10,500 nurses now and estimates a need for another 9,090 to staff all medical centers.
Senate debate on labor reform and the Taft Hartley act continues as Humphrey pushes for more hearings while administration seeks an economic package. Morse proposes a compromise banning court injunctions on major strikes but allows government plant seizures under conditions. The House advances a broad military pay raise, boosting funding by roughly 304 million dollars yearly, and a Senate panel launches an ethics showcase over a supposed army report on TVA official Clapp. Cotton policy debates arise with calls to trim European purchases.
The Senate yesterday ratified the international wheat agreement to govern trade among major exporters except Russia and Argentina. The treaty would take effect July 1 if enough nations ratify, including the U S and four other exporters along with 38 importing countries. A separate reorganization bill granting President Truman broader power was approved by both houses in differing forms, with a compromise committee unable to resume talks amid sharp recriminations.
Senator Connally of Texas says the 1.13 billion arms for Europe program has little chance of passing this session. He backs ratifying the North Atlantic treaty and, as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, may lead the treaty and arms plan through the Senate. The arms assignment could move to the Armed Services Committee led by Senator Tydings.
Tokyo reports a frail Japanese doctor and author, Dr. Takashi Nagai, awaiting death in a small Nagasaki hut. His influence soars as his works top Japan's best seller list, with a new volume in progress reflecting his faith, antiwar views, and hope for humanity.
The Bridlington chamber of commerce offers twelve tips to improve selling. Be real and greet customers pleasantly avoid sour faces. Be courteous, avoid flattery, and resist high pressure. Build trust by anticipating needs, handle complaints promptly, and focus on value in every transaction.
Des Moines reports Successful Farming Magazine predicts corn hybrids will replace present varieties within five years. The article notes corn can grow like grass with double ears and sugar-ready stalks, suggesting rapid advances in hybrid varieties.
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