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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1947
Page
2
June 19. Captain Robert A Portello of San Francisco was killed when his P-51 fighter crashed on landing at Johnson Field near Tokyo. Fifth Air Force headquarters announced the fatality today.
Annie Nelson of 1138 Wilbur Street Dallas reports rapid relief from sour stomach heartburn and headaches after taking Mertox claiming it works fast. The ad-style notice touts hundreds of endorsements and urges readers to ask their druggist for Mertox Compound to start on the road to better health.
City mayor Alfred Callaghan announced at a city council executive session that the city will pay a $5800 annual installment toward the purchase of the South San Antonio 1.5.0 building from the federal government. The move aims to improve administration and ensure rent comes from a reliable payer while keeping city utility costs in check.
Police reports show roving bandits continued attacks in Tampico and San Marcos streets and at Buena Vista and Frio streets. Joe Converse, 35, of 1521 West Commerce, was beaten and stripped of shoes, shirt, and a $2 wallet by four men. Jose Terrazas, 26, of 406 North San Saba, was robbed while walking, though nothing was found. India’s cotton records note use 3000 years before Christ.
A faulty ad offers quick cash or job help through a light based service. It promises courteous advice and rapid funding via a toll free number. The message markets fast cash and employment help.
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