May deaths push city toll past 1 700 in 1949 report
Deaths reported to the city health department for May totaled 334, raising the year's toll to 1714 from all causes. Heart disease remains the leading killer with 462 deaths for the year, 85 in May, while cancer and tuberculosis add 43 and 24 deaths respectively in May. Auto accidents account for 27 lives lost this year, eight more in May, and infant diarrhea causes 78 deaths among children under one.
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Wilson Rites Set For Ernest F Wilson 61
Services were held at the First Methodist church for Ernest Francis Wilson 61 a pioneer city resident born here who died Wednesday after a long heart ailment. He was in furniture and real estate. Surviving are his widow Mrs Willie Hancock Wilson two sons Dr Francis Wilson Temple and Clarence A Wilson of Luling brothers Pred and Roward Wilson and sister Mrs P G Simpson of San Antonio. Dial F133. Do way at Fifth or mail To Broad
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League Bucks Rent Controls Oppose Texas Rent Control
The league’s directors sent a resolution to the governor and city officials opposing rent controls in Texas. It argues rent control is unnecessary in San Antonio, calling the war over and denouncing extension of rent control as unconstitutional in peacetime. It urges Gov Jester to sign the control bill now before him.
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Districts to Vote On Consolidation
The county school board will meet June 22 to set a date for a consolidation election in Precinct No 3. Districts to vote on consolidation are Blancord, Scay, Olmos, Lookout Valley, Salado Valley, Serna and Co.
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Bird Lovers Set New Dates for Audubon Camp Sessions
The Audubon Nature camp at Schreiner Institute Kerrville resumes with five sessions. Registrations open for June 18 July 3 July 24 and August 7. Led by Dr. Fred R Cagle Tulane University and run by the National Audubon Society with Texas Game and Fish sponsorship. Contact Mrs John W Greene Austin for registration.
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Austin
Pay Boost For Aussies
Australian workers will receive a basic cost of living raise this month. In Sydney the weekly wage rises by 96 cents to 20.72 dollars, in Melbourne by 16 cents to 20.49 dollars, and in Brisbane by 16 cents to 18.95 dollars.
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Randolph AFB plans to test T-6 aircraft with NAMCO input
Randolph Air Force Base prepares to examine a manufactured T-6 trainer aircraft flown in by North American Aviation pilots from Los Angeles. NAMCO representatives will review pilot suggestions for design changes to improve airframe for potential remanufacture. The piece references a dramatic domestic story about a husband, wife, and a soldier in Arcadane, and mentions subscribing to The American Foreign Export Weekly and Light Want Ads.
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