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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1942

Page

6

Labor Unions Waive Weekend Pay to Aid War Effort

The two major national labor unions suspend double pay for holidays and Sundays and urge that savings from waiving Saturday and Sunday premiums go to the U S government. They urge gifts to the treasury to lower war material costs, stating profits should not rise and any windfall would be taxed away for federal revenue.

Associations of Labor Unnions United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers United States Roosevelt Donald M. Nelson Secretary of the Treasury Cubs Federal Treasury

Doing Our Bit: San Antonio urged to aid Navy relief and China aid

American citizens are urged to volunteer and contribute to the Navy Relief fund led by Arthur Biard and to Chinese relief chaired by Porter Loring. The piece stresses the Pearl Harbor losses, the likely bloody war ahead, and emphasizes that donations help American forces abroad and civilians at home. It highlights that Texans supporting Navy Relief are acting in neighborly and patriotic spirit and argues that aiding China supports a friendly ally and reduces overall sacrifice.

Navy Relief Fund Arthur Biard Porter Loring Pearl Harbor Tras China

Spyros Skouras New Tremkin Century Fox President

Immigrant Greek born Spyros Skouras rises from bus boy in St Louis to head Tremkin Century-Fox Pictures. The article charts his career from theater owner to executive power with the Fox chain, noting his service in World War I and large family life as a key part of his public image.

Spyros Skowras Tremkin Century-Fox Pictures Stribes Horatio Alger Maratio Aloont Horatio Skoures Greece el. Louis Teail Skouras Bug Akouran New York Charley Spyres Ty Spirnt Grooge New .Jersey St Lowia Gharley Weat Uke Spyros Ife United States Aviation Corps Grees

Runyon figures in wartime political ties and agency roles

The text outlines Damon Runyon connections with the era's political figures and media leaders. It notes Skouras as Twentieth Century Fox president and Wendell Willkie associate, Spyros not active in politics, and Charley Bkowas as Rooseveltian, suggesting mixed political leanings within the group.

Manly Twentieth Century-Fox Skouras Wendell Willkie Spyros Willkie Charley Bkowas Roosevelt Nan Bkowas King Pest Spa Tao

Kidney Infections and Urinary Tract Blockage Overview

The text explains how kidneys remove waste, how infections can spread to the kidneys or bladder, and factors like diabetes, stones, and prostate enlargement that raise infection risk. Symptoms include frequent urination, fever, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and headache. Diagnosis involves identifying the infection type and sources.

Mama Helatita Civic League to Open New Home

Ninety years ago on April 16 1932 the Mama Helatita Civic League announced its opening of a new home at North New Braunfels Avenue and Garrity Road with a house warming at 8 o clock. Miss Aileen Maggard to lead the entertainment portion and invitees include members and friends.

Mama Helatita Civic League New Braunfels Avenue Garrity Toad Membeng Aileen Maggard

Kidney and urinary tract infection guidance from Dr Bundesen

Dr Bundesen outlines diagnosis and treatment for urinary infections detailing potential kidney or bladder involvement. He notes use of X rays to locate obstruction, varying treatments by germ type, and cautions on antibiotic and saline therapies. Hospital care advised for high fever cases.

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Inflation War Plans Split Washington Over Tax and Price Controls

A debate in Washington over Roosevelt's inflation policy pits Morgenthau tax plans against Henderson and Hetles push for price controls and compulsory savings. Proposals seek to recapture excess savings, with estimates around fifteen billion dollars, targeting workers, farmers, and corporations. Dreher's book proposes a Soviet style industry planning commission, raising concerns about public ownership and labor dominance.

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Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland and War Era Photos

A corrupted fragmentary feature notes Marry-Go-Round by Helen Rowland with photographs by International News Photos. It appears as a quirky collage of romance tips and social commentary, mixing ad-like snippets about spring, fashion, money, and relationships alongside wartime era captions and cliches.

Helen Rowland Arery International Newa Photos

Confederate Master Plan for Texan Federal Push

The text sketches Maj. Gen. Magruder’s bold strategy to draw Federal forces into Texas and trap them by naval action aided by cotton-clad ships. It notes Banks’s federal troops in Galveston and a swift Texas advance that captured Fortifications, culminating in the fall of Galveston and a destructive, contested defense along the shore.

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