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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1948
Page
2
Radio and newspaper blurbs mix in a 1948 San Antonio Light page tease. The ad section touts “Lights of American History” and “Performance packed” features while mentioning weekly comics and a cable mag. Readers are urged to seek buyers for various ads and listings.
The piece details Bexar County election activity with Willie Macias under Buck Jones directing, Guillermo Hensley’s headquarters behind secrecy, and Don Politico noting shifting loyalties. It mentions Red Berry, DA, sheriff, and various local figures in a tense campaign with open and closed race tensions.
Rain fell in many sections from the northern mountains to the Atlantic coast easing the warm humid weather prevailing in the region. The report notes widespread showers providing temporary relief amid a hot spell.
City health officials will inspect about 500 shallow water wells within San Antonio on Monday. Dr. Austin B. Hin and city health engineer Philip N. A. Bright, with H. J. Ferguson, will lead the review. A 100 foot depth rule may not be enforced to avoid pushing residents toward water peddlers. samples from wells serving single families will be tested in health labs, mainly in the south and west areas.
City health report shows seven diarrhea deaths this week up from six last week. Measles adds one death for the year totalling seven, with four subcoreutosis and two Yersinia deaths lifting yearly totals to 161 and 157 respectively.
Vintage ad copy promotes Caltron stimulating tablets aimed at sustaining vitality for adults. It targets men and women, claims dramatic price reductions, and asserts numerous users report improved vigor and youthfulness. The tone reflects period promotional language.
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