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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

2

Hill Considers Houston Health Program Chair Post

Dr. Austin E. Hill city beat director says he may accept the diester of the school health program in Houston. He notes a substantial salary increase and says he has not yet received formal word from officials or city authorities. He plans to decide by early September with a July 1 start date or earlier if offered.

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Slot Machine Law Explained

Attorney Austin Bo Anderson outlined the new state law making possession of a slot machine a felony. He noted owners are moving machines before the law takes effect and that some operators are shipping equipment to foreign countries.

Weathet Austin Bo Anderson

Man Admits Old Robbery in Bexar County Jail

Allen Baker, Kerrville rancher, admitted a long-ago Illinois armed robbery after fingerprints linked him to the crime. Identified as Clarence Cayhill, he had served with the Seabees in the war and faced parole hurdles, while recounting a tense encounter with Constable Gus Gerfers during a late night arrest. Baker and an Illinois conviction were confirmed by fingerprints. The sheriff’s office transported him from Kerrville, and his wife reportedly became hysterical upon learning of his past.

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Sulphur Firm Names New Chief

Sulphur producer Fexat Galfer Sulphupeo announces Walter H. Aldridge as chairman and Fred M. Nelson of Houston as president. Aldridge had led the company since it began 32 years ago. board meeting held in New York. The rest of the text references adventure heroes in a comic magazine.

New York Walter H. Aldvidae Fred XI. Nelson Houston Aldridgs

AFB Seawer Bids Called For Connection Project

City council called for bids to construct a 4.2 mile 3 inch sewer main linking Lackland Selly APBg to the city system. Bids open July 19. Federal funds of 231000 aid the project while the base will pay the city per thousand gallons of sewage handled, averaging 75 to 100 dollars daily. An ordinance accepted a proposal to build a 12 inch sewer line to connect to the city system.

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Firework Stand Fireworks Display Sparks Injury

In Culver City a fireworks stand opened by an American Legion post displayed $10,000 worth of fireworks. A 1 year old boy lighted a piece causing minor burns to Ken Bush the stand manager. The boy said he wanted to see what would happen. The display lasted about 15 minutes.

Culver City Jie American ‘Legion Ken Bush

Kastel Freed In Contempt Case

NEW ORLEANS July 28 AM Charges of contempt of Congress against Nawily Phil. Wastel a gambling associate of Frank Cos tello were dismissed by U.S. Judge Herbert Chris tenberry yesterday.

Kastel New Orleans Jime Congress Desi Nawily Phil. Wastel Frank Costello U.S Herbert Christenberry

Gittinger Promoted To Supervising Letter Carriers

Richard “Dick” Gittinger, 54, of San Antonio, promoted after 20 years to clerk and supervisor of letter carriers in the postal service. He began in 1920 after naval service, once delivering mail downtown, now stationed in the Alamo National Bank Building. He recalls the 1921 flood and notes a constant workload with about 3500 pieces daily.

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Mecca Water Project Funding Reported by ANA

The Saudi Arabian government earmarks 1578400 dollars to improve routes and water supply in Mecca per ANA. The plan marks the largest allocation in Islam's holy city’s history with details from ANA and Mecca sources.

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