Polio Campaign Backed by Chamber Chief Plans City Cleanup
J Crampton general manager of the chamber backs Dr Nixon and mobilizes the 3100 chamber members to lead a city cleanup drive as part of a three point program. The plan supports the May 28 bond election, educates residents on dangers, and secures garbage cans and screen wire for needy areas. Radio station KCOR will broadcast instructions to San Antonio residents especially Latinos. Dr Royall Calder notes generous help but urges every citizen to help stop the epidemic.
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J. Crampton
Chamber of Commerce
Nixon
Chamber
Health Department
Crampton
Ciy
R. A. Cortez
KCOR
San Antonio
Royall M. Calder
Air Wardens Offer to Help in City Cleanup Campaign
Walter Wolff said Air Wardens would re activate if city needs help with the polio cleanup effort. The chamber of commerce asked for cooperation and 7000 wardens exist, though volunteer numbers are unclear. Park Commissioner Tein considers calling side wardens due to worker shortages. No let up in service demand from Classified.
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Walter Wolff
Wolff
Henry Tein
Werewolf Arsenal Found Near Danish Border
Danish police revealed the discovery of a German werewolf arsenal near the German border. The find was announced on May 15 as authorities investigated potential remnants of German secret weapons in the region.
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Copenhagen
Man Held on Charge Loses $237
Jesse Center, listing Worth hotel as address, is jailed and charged in Fence Justice Bat Corrigan's court with theft over 50 dollars for allegedly taking 237 dollars from Moses Muzquiz of 715 Canton street on March 2. John Burt faces forgery of a 10 dollar check in Peace Justice Frank Vaughan's court, and Benito O Juarez of 3025 Colima street is charged with auto heirship.
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Worth Hotel
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Moses Muzquiz
Canton Street
John Burt
Frank iVaughan
Benito OQ
Juarez
Colima Street
Purse theft case lands 30 day sentence
Dan Lopez aged 48 of 915 North Comal Street received a 30 day sentence in County Court at Law No 1 on a guilty plea for stealing a purse from a praying woman at San Fernando Cathedral. The purse held rings glasses earrings and sugar ration stamps. The theft occurred in May.
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Dan Lopez
sComal Street
San Fernando Cathedral
Polio Closes Duval County Schools Amid Outbreak
Polio forces closure of Duval County schools as Benavides and Freer join the list. Gonzales Springs Foundation offers 10 bed ward iron lung and respirator to polio areas. Dallas crews disinfect planes and shipments. Dr Slake urges DDT spraying for carriers. Austin health officer warns against panic.
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Associated Proven
Benavides and Freer
Duval County
Gonzales
Springs Foundation For
Ross Boothe
Dallas
Dallas Naval Air Station
Ernest W. Slake
U. S. Entomology Bureau
South
Texas
Austin
George W. Cox
Rumor of 21 and under layoffs debunked by officials
Health and city officials dismissed a circulating rumor that all workers 21 and younger were ordered to quit and return home because of a polio outbreak. Tanner H L Freeman of Associated Employers Inc said inquiries flooded his lines, warning the rumor harms essential industries like laundries.
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Tanner HL. Freeman
Associated Employers Incorporated
Five Plead Guilty In Worthless Check Schemes
Five defendants pleaded guilty before Judge Charles J. Matthews in County Court-at-Law No 2 to swindling by passing worthless checks. They are John Stanton Jr with no address, 90 days in jail. Joe Zepeda of 1608 Santa Anna Street, fined $5 and costs totaling $28.20. Lonnie Greer of 1922 Wyoming Street, fined $5 and costs totaling $26.20. William Vogel with no address, fined $3 and costs totaling $25. Alex Okras Jr., nightclub photographer, fined $1 and costs totaling $23.50.
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Charles J. Matthews
John Stanton Jr
Joe Zepeda
Santa Anna Street
Lonnie Greer
Wyoming Street
William Vogel
Alex Okras Jr
Want 140 Exchange Ad Offers Bacon Shortage Cure
An old style classified ad in The Light promotes a Want 140 Exchange as a solution to bacon shortages. It directs readers to dial F 231 for contact and implies a quick or assured remedy. The wording reflects period promotional language.
First Application of Blue Star Ointment for Itching
Advertisement claims quick relief from itching including eczema rash, ringworm, pimples, and minor skin irritations. It promises money back if symptoms persist after one application and urges repeat use as needed.
Heights Fight Polio and Sewage Plan Proposed
Heights officials discuss polio fight and sewer issues. Castano area homes are too low for mains, a pump may be added under current improvements. A trash buildup at a dead end prompts a cleanup by trash truck. Health officer Dr. Kellam urges residents to spray garbage and push passage of a food handlers ordinance.
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Castano
Hoff
Seth W. Kellam
Alamo Heights
Woman's Club Offers Polio Aid At Special Meeting
A special meeting of the Woman's Club board, called by president Mrs Claude Hudspeth, pledged the club to mobilize its entire membership for polio aid. City and state health department speakers and Park Commissioner Henry L Hein outlined the proposed action plan.
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Woman’s Club
Claude, Hudspeth
Henry L. Hein
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