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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1946

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Doctors Split On Epidemic Definition In San Antonio

Medical authorities debated whether polio cases constituted an epidemic. Col C F Craig argued definitions vary, while Col H Livesay and Dr H J Schattenberg urged that the outbreak met epidemic criteria due to rapid case rise and severity. Arendt and Dorbandl offered differing views on the epidemic label.

St. Antonia Col C. F. Craig Proveht de P Nixon Craig Aseer San Antonio H. J. Schattenberg Hospital Tulane University Livesay

Bond Vote Plans Readhed Bond Vote Plans Readhed Mayor Cas Mauermann

Mayor Cas Mauermann and commissioners prepared for a $400,000 sewer bond election on Tuesday amid a council meeting. Commissioner Alfred Callaghan issued an anti bond statement while discussions noted political overtones.

Cas Mauermann Henry Hein Paul Steffler P. L. Anderson Alfred Callaghan Clk Brady Sioners Hein Whitch Karlye Tren 5Derson Steffler Callaghan James Anderson Callaghan Anderson Pietropolitan

New China Battle Looms Near Harbin

The article reports Chiang Kai shek's government forces advancing toward a new clash near Tehwei 90 miles southwest of Harbin while U S General Marshall prepares for peace negotiations. Chou En Lai met with Marshall and leaders anticipate possible truces, with Chiang and Madame Chiang expected back from conferences at Mukden.

Wanking Chiang BabShel New Totay Harbin Manchuria U. S Marshall Issand Phwe Tehhwei Tehwei Changchun Peiping Hsint Min Pao Chiang Chinas Muk-den Chou En Lai

Labor leaders rally behind Truman antistrike bill

Business figures champion the plan while labor chiefs condemn it. W CAUs of the Kansas City chamber commended the president after surveying 25 groups. Michael J. Quill denounced Truman as treasonous and urged defeat of the bill at a New York meeting. Thomas B. Freeman praised the move as defending the public welfare. Unionists warned of mandatory service and seamen vowed to strike on June 15 regardless of legislation.

Truman Charge W. Caus Ure Kansas City Chamber of Commerce QUILL Armong Michael J. Quill Transport Workers’ Union IC Wid United States New York Jling C. I Thomas B. Freeman Chicago Association of Commerce Joseph Curras National Maritime Workers J. T. Ingalls Sr Ingalls Iver Works Company Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation Birmingham Ala Charles M. White Republic Steel Corporation A. Q. Maisel Fella Arizong Flere Alberta Hunnum

Voting Places In Bend Election

A long OCR list enumerates voting locations across Bend including City Hall and numerous schools, churches, recreation halls, and community centers. The entries specify addresses and facility names such as Brackenridge, Calvary, David Barclay, St. John’s, Mackinley, and more, reflecting a broad spread of polling venues.

City Hall South Flures Street Livres Atrely Weal EC Harricadiuo Friscar

Cement Strike End Indicated at Longhorn Plant

A three month strike by United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers at the Longhorn cement plant shows signs of ending as striking employees drop their demand for union security. Union organizer Irene Taub requests a meeting with company officials this week, writing to Theo Weiss, attorney for the cement company, stating the closed shop obstacle is removed and counterproposals will be considered in seeking a settlement.

United Cement Longhorn Irene Taub Theo Weiss Longhoryi Cenent Company

Brooke Gets New Class of 500

A third class of 500 medical corps officers arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center Monday to begin basic training. They were addressed by Col. H. T. Wickert, Maj. Percy W. Smith, Col. Ralph W. Mohrie, and Capt. Edgar W. Wolfe will serve as class director.

Brooke /Army Medical center H. T. Wickert Percy W. Smith Ralph W. Mohrie Divi Edgar W. Wolfe

Mary Ellis Services Set

Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m Tuesday at Angelus chapel for Mrs Mary K Ellis 66 who died here Saturday Burial will be in San Jose Burial park

Angelus Chapel Mary K. Ellis San Jose Burial Park

Rites Set For Navy Vet Hanke Jr. 20

Services for Navy veteran Willam F. Hanke Jr., 20, who served 17 months overseas and died in a car accident four days after returning from the South Pacific, will be held Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church in Wa. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and attended A. and M. College. Survived by parents Willam F. Hanke and Mrs. Jenny Hanke, a sister Carolyn Jean Hanke, a brother Dan Hanke, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Eli Jackson and Mrs. Jenny Hanke.

Wuam v. Hanke Jr WIN Wa. m Christ Episcopal Church Willam F. Hanke Ty

Weather Humidity and Temperatures Across Regions

The report lists humidity at 92 percent for May, 86 percent, plus 8 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours and total month rainfall of 2.87 inches with a deficiency of 0.66 inch. It notes daily moon phases, sundown and moonrise times, and mean temperatures around 78 degrees. Regional readings include El Paso Fort Worth and Los Angeles, with city-specific figures and a weather-forecast style summary. The text also includes an ad for foot remedy and a promotional note for a topical treatment.

Vlaas Pugsitay Amoon Corus Chrieit del Rovivcere Toner el Paso Fort Worth Keanena City Tuna Angeles Loys New York City Omaha Pluamirsh Williston Sen Osol Tory

Patterson Dies at 67. Joseph M. Patterson News Chief

Joseph Medill Patterson, president and publisher of the New York Daily News, dies at Doctors Hospital after illness since May 11. Funeral planned for Wednesday in Washington. burial Arlington National Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary King Patterson, daughters Mrs. Guggenheim and Mrs. Baker, Lt. James Patterson, Col. Robert R. McCormick of Chicago, and another daughter. Patterson built the Daily News into America's largest daily circulation.

New York INS Joseph Medill Patterson Sta New York Daily News Washington Ie Rainbow Division Doctors’ Hospital Ossining N. Y Firanor Patterson Bucial Arlington National Cemetery Patterson Mary King Patterson The Daily News Harry Guggenheim James Patterson U.S. Army McCormick Donald W. Baker Greenwich Conn Josephine Patterson Reeve Chicago Col Robert R. McCormick Chicago Tribune Captain Patterson Tesshan United States

Polio Season Opens as Texas Health Leaders Convene

In Austin May 27, Texas health officials warn polio season is underway earlier than usual. Dr. George W. Cox urges vigilance as more than 3% of state health workers gather for the 21st annual Texas Public Health Association meeting. Attendees include Mayor Gus Mauti mann of San Antonio and Dr. J. W. Bass of Dallas Public Health.

Austin Lewis Dodson Fight Public Health Association Texas George W. Cox Texas Public Health Association Gus B. Mautimann San Antonio J. W. Bass Dallas Bryan Blalack Marshall Texas Dairy Products Institute W. Stanley San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

Polio Cases Rise in Dade as Planes Spray DDT

In Miami Dade county polio cases climbed by 1046 as planes were dispatched again to spray DDT over the Greater Miami area as a preventive measure. Two new infantile paralysis cases were reported by the end of the work week.

Miami Fla Dade County Ney

Trains Collide Near Aschaffenburg Killing At Least 77

London reporting from the American News Service in Germany says a train collision near Aschaffenburg killed at least 77 people. The wreck involved evacuees from Bavaria heading toward the British area.

London Germany Aschaffenburg Bavaria Vane

Texas Rails to Be On Schedule

Texas railway traffic was expected to be running on schedule Monday as most lines reported trains moving on Sunday though some were behind. Backlogs of mail and express shipments were being cleared, entry clerks were recalled at Fort Worth to handle a flood of second through fourth class mail, freight was moving with no damage to perishables, and the Dallas Union Terminal reported normal operations late Sunday.

Treas Texas Moat Rail Lines Fort Worth Dallas Union Terminal

Love and Kisses' Dig Trouble for Senators and Engel

Tokyo reported that Senator Edwin C. Johnson and Representative Albert Engel faced criticism for a "love and kisses" draft extension campaign. Johnson advocated GI use of affection on geisha girls to boost enlistment while Engel derided the campaign as ridiculous. A radio message linked to the draft issue sparked backlash among lawmakers.

Tokyo Edwin C. Johnson Nla Albert Engel Engel Lawrence Deng Ier Davenport Iowa

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a fast acting herbal kidney aid. It claims to ease bladder irritation and promote urine flow, detailing a 16 herb blend and warning against habit formation.

Sulley Eilvasty Batkaches DR. Kilmer de. Kilmace

Seamen Strike Ties Up Canadian Lakes and Coasts

About 5000 seamen were called out in Canada as the Canadian Seamen's union began a drive for shorter hours. A total stoppage affects all lake and coastal ships except those exempt by joint applications to the war labor board for the eight hour day. Union President J A Sullivan announced the action to Labor Minister Humphrey Mitchell.

Toronto Canadian Seamen's Union J. A. Sullivan Humphrey Mitchell Sullivan Canadian War Labor Board

Miners in British Columbia consider strike vote over pay and conditions

In Vancouver 2500 hard rock miners were urged to vote within 10 days if negotiations fail for a 29 cent hourly wage rise a 4 day week and union security. The move was disclosed to locals of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers. In Oregon a 72 hour bus service restoration is planned after a 1 day strike by 300 drivers and mechanics ended with a compromise. In Rochester readers prepared an ultimatum to the city administration over a long dispute in public works.

Vancouver B.C British Columbia Les Nigit U International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers CLC-4 Portland Ore Oregon Motor Stages Company Oregon Northwest Motor Coach Employees’ Union Wade Richester PAF Eite Ariion Organizatin Anthony A. Capone Pfc Central Trades and Labor Council

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