American Liberty Must Begin at Home
A nationwide wave of citizen groups forms to resist federal encroachment and reassert state and local powers. Leaders vary, but common aims: restore constitutional government, expand home front freedoms, and curb federal reach. Wichita declaration by 50 citizens urged return to basic laws. advocates echo 1776 minute men in defense of liberty at the American fireside.
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Henry J. Allen
United States
Mr. Allen
America
The
Washington, D. C
Minute Men
Bus Operators Stand Up For San Antonio Transit
SAM RAYBURN Bus Operator with the San Antonio Transit company defends workers against criticism. He cites wartime effort, overtime, increased ridership, safety concerns, and calls for city cooperation to reduce accidents. He emphasizes long service, union unity, and passenger support.
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the Light
San Antonio
Stomach Cancer Warning Prompts Early Diagnosis Hope
Stomach cancer causes nearly 40,000 deaths and early diagnosis is crucial. Dr. Harold H. Norris Jr. notes symptoms are non definitive and advocates exploratory operations to detect cancer before a positive diagnosis is possible. Patients over 50 with ulcer symptoms may benefit from timely operation.
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Harold H. Norris Jr
New Orleans
Re-election of Oscar E. Miler as council president
Oscar E. Miler was re-elected president of the San Antonio Teachers' Council at a recent meeting held at the San Antonio Vocational and Technical School. Other officers named include Bella Woodall as first vice president, Mrs. Patina Irving as second vice president, Edith McCurry as recording secretary, Treille Goodwin as corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. C. DePye as treasurer, and Mrs. Fannie Ripley as reporter.
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Oscar E. Miler
San Antonio
Teachers’ Council
Vocational and ‘Tachtical School
Bella Woodall
Patina Irving
Edith McCurry
Treille Goodwin
J. C. DePye
Fannie Ripley
Stomach Ulcers And Cancer Surgery Recommendations
Dr H N Bundesen discusses ulcer treatment and stomach cancer. Ulcers without free acid or on the back wall may need only medical care for a month. If no improvement, surgery is advised. A study shows surgery can extend some lives, yet only about 3000 of 10 000 yearly U S cases have formal operations in 60 years, indicating delays in seeking medical care.
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United States
King
Those Texans at Mier Showed Magnificent Military Gallantry
James Farber recalls the 1840 battle at Mier where Mexican forces attacked Texan defenders. Texans held fortified houses around the plaza as artillery was silenced by accurate fire. Mexican assault efforts failed repeatedly with heavy losses, while survivors praised the Texans for steadfast courage under fire.
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James Farber
Bigfoot
Wallace
Mier
Sam Annther
Bas Uon
Ius
News Behind the News on War Perth and Politics
Washington reports outline limited Japanese infiltrations into India and a revised defensive strategy. British hold strong positions with superior supplies, while air support remains underdeveloped. Debate swirls over Vice President Wallace’s China trip and the GOP delegate picture for a Dewey led ticket.
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Washington
India
T Sree
Cina
Milaya
Tall
Singapore
Walter Winchell and Mark Régifercas in 1944 column
Walter Winchell reports from 1944 city desk as Mark Régifercas is cited in a Dally Mirror item. The brief note mentions era details and publication context involving the two figures.
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Dally Mirror
Broadway Tales of the Big Town antics and names
A collage of humor and anecdotes from Broadway and War era scenes. Includes reports of Bob Hope salutes, name changes under legal advice, club tales, Walker and LaGuardia quips, a World War II era hospital vignette, and notes on performers Aaron Merrill and Mary Martin. Ends with San Antonio Light masthead and Associated Press note.
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Willison Rick
Time Mag Factory
Bob Hope
Hope
Mr. Rich
Reader's Tigest
These Days and a Churchman ballot puzzle
A reader asks how to vote on a Churchman award ballot listing Bernard Baruch and peers. The writer weighs Baruch, Elmer Davis, Dulles, Kaiser, MacLeish, O Connor, Mrs. Reid, Stowe, Swing, Wallace, Welles, with preference to Baruch but uncertainty on second and third. He finally declines, citing political motives and suggests voting on election day.
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Mhose
Var Lous
Bernard Baruch
Elmer Davis
John Foster Dulles
Henry Kaiser
Archibilt MacLeish
Basil O'Connor
Mrs. Ogden Heid
Leland Stowe
Raymond Grom Swing
Henry Wallace
Bummer Welles
Ahab
Elmer Davie
Sullivan and Cromwell
Archibald MacLeish
Congress
Bass O'Connor
Roosevelt
Ogden Reid
New York Herald-Tribtune
Wendell Willkie
Raymend Gram Swing
United States
Bumner Welles
New York Herald-Tribune
Mr. Kaiser
Berbert Hoover
Hugh Gibson
Fly Culbertson
Clarence Streil
Ton
Mrs. Reid
Raymond Gram
Ernie Pyte
Sumner Welles
Sumner ‘Welles
Cordell Hull
Wnat
Wong'h
King Feen Syn,, Inc
Mail Subscription Rates Published for Various Regions and Terms
Subscriptions offered in Afyn, Daily and Sunday rates listed for 6 months and 1 year. Rates include daily and Sunday at 85 75 20 5 9 70, daily except Sunday 70 420 a0, Sunday only 40 R60 4 70, and other states 2.00 6 85 11.20. Mexico rates: daily and Sunday 10 6 40 ag20. daily except Sunday 853 1040.20, Sunday only. San Antonio delivery 15¢ weekly or 65¢ monthly. towns daily and Sunday via agents 51.00 monthly. Entered as second class matter at San Antonio post office under act of Congress March 3, 1897.
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