DDT Will Kill Carriers and Insect Threats
Health officials on Wednesday urged use of a solution of at least five percent DDT to reduce insects carrying the pinka virus in homes. They advised checking for USA patent or FDA approval marks, and suggested water for inside spraying and kerosene for outdoors. The department notes the solution is not toxic and no mask is needed, despite rumors that DDT causes paralysis.
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USA
Food and Drug Acts
Health Department
Truman to give public view on draft act at 2 pm
The White House announced President Truman will state his opinion on the hamstrung draft act at a news conference tomorrow at 2 p.m. CST. He signed the stop-gap extension reluctantly, and strong words are anticipated.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Overflow at Kilmer Depot Sends Troops to Fort Dix
CAMP KILMER New Jersey May 15 A backlog of troops destined for overseas shipment forced the War Department to shift an overflow of soldiers from Camp Kilmer to Fort Dix Col Cecil L Rutledge commanding officer said Kilmer was the only remaining receiving depot on the east coast and the post was crowded because overseas commanders had not requisitioned enough men.
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N. J
War Department
Fort Dix
Cecil L. Rutledge
Holiday Fetes Jewish Freedom Observed Across Germany
Thousands of Jews in Germany mark liberation from Nazi persecution with festivals and meetings. The new anniversary is observed as a holiday by German Jewish communities and displaced persons camps.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Lars
Russia to Lift Carbon Travel Restrictions in Summer Schedule
Moscow officials announced extra trains would be added tonight on all lines under a new summer timetable. Wartime travel passes will be lifted June 1, restoring prewar freedom of movement within the Soviet Union after wartime controls.
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Moscow
Vfi
Russian Transportation
Soviet Union
150 Tons Garbage Sets New Record
San Antonio reports a record 150 tons collected on what was the heaviest garbage day in the city’s history. Louis LeLaurin, sanitary superintendent, noted all 35 trucks were used from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.. nearly half remained uncollected and will be returned to pick up next day. Four inspectors will check can regulations, and Dr A A Luther urged residents to buy new tight‑lid cans. Housewives were asked to keep cans off streets for routine collection.
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San Antonio
Louis LeLaurin
A. A. Luther
Court Acquits U S Flier in China
In Shanghai on May 15, Claude W. Adams a United States Navy pilot who flew over Port Arthur in February was acquitted by a two navy court martial of disobeying orders. Testimony showed gunners were ready to fire but Adams ordered them not to shoot. In Alexandria Louisiana on the same date city bond issues totaling 3 010 000 were defeated by property owners about three to one.
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INS
Claude W. Adams
United States Navy
Port
Arthin
Navy
Adams
Shirt Exhibit Mostly Pictorial In Boston Show
In Boston the five day men s apparel exhibit reports sour shirt stocks with exhibitors shaking hands and showing pictures. Herman Cohen of a New York firm notes continued scarcity of better shirts and a worse sports shirt situation. Designers move to utility with simple collars to endure wear.
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Boston
Herman Cohen
New Engl
New York
Six Booked in Assault Case Near Blue Bonnet Hotel
Latin youths were taken into custody Wednesday after a 29 year old woman, Derulby Hendrix, alleged she was forced into a car on North St. Mary's near the Blue Bonnet hotel and assaulted by five men. The car was traced to Highway 181 near Brooks Field before returning to town near the Federal building. A hatchet and a live baby chicken were found in the vehicle. Arrested for vagrancy and held for investigation were Ruben Rodriguez, Jerry Trejo, Joe Galvan, Robert Gonzalez, Pvt. Mario J. Cardenas, and Pvt. Ambrosio Ortiz at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Buckley.
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Fort Sam Houston
Ruben Rodriguez
Durangos Street
Jerry Trejo
South Frio Street
Joe Galvan
Camaron Street
Robert Gonzalez
West Houston Street
Mario J. Cardenas
Ambrosio Ortiz
Camp Buckley
Colorado
San Antonio Forecast With Showers and Thunderstorms
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for considerable cloudiness with occasional showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and night. Thursday will be partly cloudy. Wednesday’s high near 82, Thursday’s low around 64, and Thursday’s high about 86.
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San Antonio
Storms Strike Texas With Hail and High Winds
Severe weather battered Texas with fifth consecutive night of hail and heavy rain. Dallas reported wind gusts up to 50 mph and power outages. 11 Luscombe planes demolished near a German factory. Houston and Austin logged heavy rain and thunder with crop damage noted. overall rainfall figures and city totals listed, with forecasts of more storms and cooler conditions.
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Ithe
Ballinger
Port Arthur
Gulf Coast
Dallas
Weather Bureau
Fort Worth
Wichia Falls
Sha
Luscombe Aircraft Corporation
Germany
Houston
Austin
Hall
Dallas to Start Major Highway Project
Dallas officials announced plans for the citys first major highway project since V-E Day a $10,000,000 central boulevard intended to speed up north south traffic through Dallas construction may begin within a month and progress to improve city transportation.
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Dallas
Gen Marshall Visits Mme Chiang in Shanghai
General Marshall and his wife, with Madame Chiang Kai Shek, arrived from Nanking for a two day visit at Madame Chiang's home in Shanghai. An aide said the general was resting.
All-Out Polio Fight Targets Local Sanitation Efforts
Alamo Heights officials moved to eliminate a legal garbage dump on Tuxedo avenue after a city council session. Dr. Sturtevant reported sanitation progress with oiling Olmos creek, inspections of food-handling establishments, and notices issued for improper garbage cans. Livestock removals and sewer concerns were also addressed as the town ramps up its polio prevention effort.
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Wetmore Road
Robert A. Sturtevani
Paul Villaret
Kelly Construction Company
Tuxedo Avenue
Sturtevant
Alamo Heights
Bexar County
Albert Eacl
Olmos Creek
Olmes Dam
Austin Highway
U S Demands Reds Free Clerk
The United States demanded Russia drop a hooliganism charge against Ameri can embassy clerk Waldo Ruess in Moscow and allow him to depart the country immediately. Moscow refused, signaling a growing diplomatic incident involving the U S State Department and the Kremlin amid suspicions of retaliation for a prior espionage arrest.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Moscow
Waldo Ruess
State Department
Kremlin
Strake
Trestle Burns Near Struck Plant
A 180 foot Katy railroad trestle on the Austin highway leading to Longhorn Cement plant burned away early Wednesday. Foreman D. Merritt and crew saw flames. the trestle collapsed before aid. Insurance and loss set at 310,000. freight access reduced to a single Missouri Pacific line amid a strike.
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Longhorn Cement Company
Austin Highway
D. Merritt
San Antonio
R.W. Davidson
Katy
Inc
Lawrence Taub
United Cement, Lime, and Gypsum Workers Union
Davidson
Missouri Pacific
Removal of Stables Urged in City Health Conference
Dr. P I Nixon chairing the health board urged closing or relocating all horse stables to outside city limits to curb flies carrying the polio like virus. Doctors also target chickens hogs cows and other livestock. They call the outbreak piano like and note Fiesta week origin questions while San Antonio remains open and not under quarantine.
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P. I. Nixon
Health Board
Nixon
E. J. Arendt
San Antonio
Senate Banking Committee Extends Price Control Law
The senate banking committee voted to extend the price control law for a full year beyond the June 30 expiration. The house had approved only a nine month extension with several restrictions.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
House
Boy Killed in 50 Foot Fall Near Airport
Craig Nelson seventeen of 1727 Lee Hall Street died instantly after a fifty five foot fall while assisting construction of a hangar near the municipal airport on Wednesday morning. He worked for Aero Motive company owner Charles Bengon.
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Craig Nelson
Lee’ Hall Street
Nelson
Charles Bengon
The
Aero- Motive Company
Polio Outbreak Reported with Suspects and Control Efforts
A private physician reports 16 cases in Colima street area with three deaths and one new suspect. city health department notes no new deaths or suspects. Two encephalitis cases with one death also reported. Three Tuesday suspects eliminated at Robert B Green hospital. A 63 year old man recovered with weakness from polio. Boysville boys kept under observation two weeks. polio unlikely for two others. DDT spraying planned on San Antonio rivers and creeks by 10 tons. Ground crew targeting 50 miles of creek beds, with eleven city workers and Houston DDT team. Water bodies to be avoided include Woodlawn Lake due to fish and frog danger.
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Colima Street
City Health Department
Robert B. Green Hospital
New Braunfels
Boysville
Avenue A
AFTZE
J R. Throgmorte
San Antonio
Kelly Field
Hildebrand Avenue
AL AL Luther
Joe Ridgeway
Park Department
Houston Ddt Company
Luther
Woodlawn Lake
Austin
Dallas
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Ae Antonio
FP. L Nixon
Health Board
Hungary Debases Currency With Billion Peso Note
Budapest reports a new one billion pengo note in circulation as inflation erodes value. A prewar rate of five pengo per dollar would have yielded $200 million, but the note now trades for less than 50 cents. An average worker earns about a month’s pay and a black market dinner costs around $3.
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Hungary
United States
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