Polio Fight Advances Amid Debate on Dusting Efficacy
In San Antonio and nearby areas polio control efforts faced mixed results as Dr. Nixon and Col Livesay discussed DDT dusting effectiveness while noting obstacles from poles and houses. Officials attributed a case to Alamo Heights and urged physician briefings. Ferry Shankle called for broad citizen cooperation and city health notifications as the drive enters its near-term phase.
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Alamo Heights
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Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
United Co
Mayor Delays Police Raise Petition in City Council
A petition to raise police salaries from 160 to 200 dollars was read at Thursday’s city council meeting but no action was taken. Mayor Gus Mauermann said it would be referred to Police Commissioner P. L. Anderson, who stated I approve it right now. Commissioner Paul Lieffler noted the record supports increased pay for all city employees.
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Anderson
Paul Lieffler
Sordid Politics and Garbage Bonds Vetted by Taxpayer League
San Antonio letter from G J Lucchese of the Taxpayer Protective League denounces city officials for seeking to drop contest to garbage disposal bonds while tying polio fears to bond issues. He urges immediate incinerator construction and cites sewer and sanitation neglect, urging funding via existing public health measures rather than new bonds.
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G. J. Lugehese
Protective League
San Antonio
Texas
Frank W. Brady
G. J. Lucchese
Negro Praying To Escape Chair In Iberia Parish Jail
In New Orleans May, attorney Wilie Francis, 18, who survived a previous electric chair attempt, prays for clemency as efforts to delay his execution proceed. Bertrand de Blanc seeks commutation to life. the pardon board may act after a state supreme court ruling. Francis, convicted for killing a St Martinville druggist, awaits June 7 reprieve expiry.
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Iberia Parish
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Agaii
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Francis
State Supreme Court
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High Court
Dallas
St. Martinville
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Air Corps Sun Glasses Released for Civilian Use
Civilian release of Genuine Air Corps Type Sun-Glasses features 12 Karat gold-filled frames and sage green lenses. Priced at 4.95, half the usual 10 to 12.50, with self-adjusting ear pieces and no-risk 10 day trial from National Optical Stores in San Antonio Texas.
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National Optical Stores Cn
Howston St
San Antonio
Texas
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