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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1946

Page

2

Medical Pick New President

GALVESTON May. Dy C C Cody of Houston will be installed as the new president of the Texas State Medical association at the concluding session of his convention here today. He succeeds Dr. H F Connally of Waco. Recommendations of the executive council included cooperation with public health groups and opposition to socialization of medicine. Mrs George Turner of El Paso was introduced as the newly elected president of the women's auxiliary. Other officers include Mrs J B Windham Tyler first vice president and Mrs M A Rameshill San Antonio seconding secretary. Ex Senator Bruce Dies Baltimore May 9 7 Willian Cabell Bruce 86 United States senator from Maryland from 1933 to 1929 died today at his home.

Galveston C. C. Cody Houston Texas State Medical Association H. F. Connally Waco Counell State Board of Health George Turner EL Paso Women’s Auxiliary J. B. Windham Tyler M. A. Rameshill San Antonio

Free Speech Menace Hit How to Get Radio License

A radio station license is granted without a hearing to the father of a close political friend of former FCC Chairman Paul Porter. The son of an administration senator gains another license in his father's district. The piece accuses a dozen bureaucrats, many linked to un American activities, of favoring licenses for certain radio stations. It notes Rep Wigglesworth seeks curbs on FCC power and questions motives behind the Pritchard license amid ties to Porter and Democratic figures. Senator Stanfill warns against FCC program screening.

David Sentner Washington Blaweau Washington FCC Paul Porter Appropriations Committee P.ac Rowse Committee On UN Wigglesworth ReMass Kentucky Edward F. Pritchard Democratic National Committee Pritchard Wirgleswworth Edward F. Pritchard Jr Porter Bob Hannegan Congress Young Pritchard Squire T Margaret Truman Frankfurter Felis Frankfurter Supreme Court Juste Frankfurter Commission Stanfill R.my

Yoakum Plans Three Day Rodeo With Parade for Infantry Day

Yoakum officials announced a three day rodeo to run June 13 to 15 with four performances Thursday through Saturday at the football stadium arena. Eight events including bareback and steer riding calf and bridle roping will be held plus square dance on horseback each show. A gift presentation to General Wainwright will be broadcast by KTLA. Camp Hood will stage Infantry Day in Yoakum June 15 with a battalion armored infantry reconnaissance troops mounted units and an army display. Radio KSA will cover eight broadcasts and an ex servicemen barbecue. An estimated crowd of 4000 is expected.

Yoakum General Wainwright KTLA San Antonio Fourth Army Headquarters Camp Hood Wainwright KSA

Grain price boosts aim to lift supplies and curb feeding

Washington on May 9 reports government increases to grain ceilings under a half-the-line policy. Higher prices encourage farmers to sell grain rather than feed livestock, with May 18 effective dates raising corn by 25 cents a bushel and boosts for wheat oats barley rye and grain sorghums. Protein feeds also increased.

Washington

UNRRA chief calls food relief allocations inadequate

UNRRA Director General Fiorello LaGuardia told the IWF council that relief food allocations are greatly inadequate and threaten a catastrophe. He cited uncertain advance planning and a May grain allocation cut to 486000 long tons from 700008, leaving recipient counties in a hopeless position. The report urged backing for a larger UNRRA share from the Food Board created by Britain Canada and the United States.

Washington UNRRA Fiorello LaGuardia LaGuardia I WF International Rellef’ Organization Atlantic City Enmnbined Food Board Britain Canada United States Combined Food Board

Hessian fly plagues wheat regions in Kansas Missouri

In Chicago on May 3, reports from the grain trade reveal a new obstacle in 1946 wheat growing areas. The Hessian fly attacks damage wheat crops in parts of Kansas and Missouri adding to drought losses in the southwest.

Chicago America Kansas Missouri

Thieves Shoot Five Frenchmen at Le Havre Dock

Dock workers at Le Havre appealed to American authorities after reports that U S soldiers shot five workers and two policemen while breaking into a warehouse. The French agency said workers demonstrated at police headquarters demanding protection from American GIs amid several similar incidents in recent weeks.

LE Tiavre France INS le Havre United States Hhe

Vaccine for Dengue Developed by Army Scientists

Washington May 3 Army scientists announce a dengue vaccine from the commission on neurotropic virus diseases of the army epidemiological board. The breakbone fever, a mosquito borne tropical illness, affected about 4000 during the war years with no deaths recorded. The vaccine is described as the first actual weapon against the disease.

Washington Commission On

FALSE TEETH THAT LOOSEN NEED NOT EMBARRASS

Warners of ten have offered real embarrassment because their teeth loosen or wobble when misaligned. Do not live in fear of this. FASTER teeth offer a firmer bite and safer fit. Get FASTEETH at any drug store for confidence and comfort.

Warners Nize Tenth

Kick Frees Woman From Assault Near Bus Stop

Norma Schroat 18 reports a blond boy about 17 tried to drag her into brush as she walked from a bus to her home on Tif Lee street. A well placed kick in the groin freed her, and she cooperated with police.

Norma Schroat Tif Lee Street

Assault and Theft Charges Filed in Local Court

A complaint charging robbery by assault was filed against Leon ard Cade of 206 Brown Street in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan's court on Thursday. The charge stems from a May 6 theft of $4 from D. L. Echols at 301 North New Braunnicle Avenue. Other complaints in the same court include William S. Arnold on a May 6 theft of $700 auto from Joe Marshall at 524 Montana Street, Joe Garcia on a May 3 theft of a $70 radio from Josephine Velasquez at 2116 West Salinas Street, and Paul S. Jones at Bic Bennett Hotel for theft of $1,200 from Wheeler W. Creel at 114 Armistead Street.

Leon Ard Cade Brown Street Pene Frank Vaughan Cade D. L. Echols New Braunnicle Avenue William S. Arnold Joe Marshall Montana Street Joe Garcia Victoria Street Josephine Velasquez West Salinas Paul S. Jones Bic Bennett Hotel Wheeler W. Creel Armistead

Army to Sell Movie Projectors at Fort Sam Houston

The Fort Sam Houston exchange announces surplus musical instruments public address systems moving picture projector equipment and other items to be auctioned at Building No T-315 from May 13 to 18 Items may be inspected daily 9 am to 5 pm May 13 to 18 and slips may be obtained at the building during the same dates Bids to be awarded at 10 am May 20

Fort Sam

Prays Purse Stolen At San Fernando Cathedral

Mrs. Rebecca Alve kneeling in prayer at San Fernando cathedral reported her purse vanished as she concluded. The bag contained jewelry valued at 30 dollars and sugar stamps. Police were notified.

Rebecca Alve F Street San Fernando Cathedral

Light Want Ads Offer Quick Selling Help

An ad copy extols daily light want ads as a fast, courteous way to reach ready buyers. The text promotes dialing the number 4 Light -1231 for experienced ad writers and results in listing articles or services for sale.

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