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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
1
Cuero Cuero May 19 fifty duffle bags will be packed with clothing for a shipment to Europe as the May relief project of the Council of Women.
Austin May 19 senators delay action on a house approved bill to end secret meetings of store boards and commissions. By a 24-33 vote the senate refused to move the bill up for early consideration, leaving the measure stalled on the calendar.
Kerrville reports W. M. Hobbs, former Kerrville chief of police, has been named deputy sheriff for Kendall County and will serve in Comfort. The Comfort citizens had urged the Kendall Commissioners Court to appoint a full time peace officer to improve problem solving.
The report details rising flood and tornado casualties across Texas Oklahoma and neighboring areas. Fort Worth and Dallas endure heavy damage with 13 000 homeless and at least 9 dead overall while Amarillo counts six fatalities. Health measures include typhoid vaccinations and business closures as water supplies fall behind restoration efforts.
A discussion involving Lowery Sutton and Pioch centers on park access and rights. Speakers accuse opponents of denying representation and failing duties while recalling past park use and community tensions. One official promises to arrange park use despite confrontation.
An old advertisement promotes STEETH a powder to secure upper or lower plates. It claims stronger fit less slipping and reduced odor on breath. The copy emphasizes safety relief from fear and uneasy fit while promising fast results.
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