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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1933
Page
6
A public appeal urges readers to promote an August buying campaign to lift employment and curb economic slump. It argues rising prices justify early purchases of fall goods, furniture and clothing, with merchants and consumers coordinating to boost demand, reduce layoffs, and aid national recovery. It emphasizes collective benefit and personal savings through timely buying.
A distorted note discusses Governor Pinechot of Pennsylvania praising high officials while criticizing the auditor general's request for relief funds. It claims the governor opposed taxpayer spending on costly officials and hints at political theater and public perception.
A nostalgic survey of notable onstage entrances from Chaplin in City Lights to McIntyre and Meath antics, with era anecdotes about actors, prize fighters, and the Brevoort Hotel. It references crowd scenes, trapdoor gags, and the theatrical culture surrounding early 20th century New York performances.
Essay argues whether living dangerously is worth pursuing. It contrasts youthful desire for risk with the safety of conventional life and questions if great leaders' reputations justify breaking norms.
Column explores why men and women chase romance and marriage, contrasting fantasies with real life. It argues both sexes face pressures, duties, and fears about commitment, love, and independence, noting women dictate social expectations while men seek fulfilling partnerships despite risks.
Fragmented OCR text mixes personal rants with city notices and race results. It references a city water works project near Roosevelt Park, a bathing girl revue in San Pedro Park, and a 32 000 real dance to be staged by Henry Ty Halls. Names include Ham mond Avenue 1195, G S Fowler, William Oclise, Dick Pret drift, Fred Mann, and Marjorie Melinger.
Edwin C. Hill describes General Balbo leading Italian air strength to the Century of Progress in Chicago. He recalls Mussolini era pageantry, Italian aviation prowess, and a rousing crowd as Italy signals friendship with the United States. The piece reflects on the era's aviation fever, future flight concepts, and the daunting growth of air travel amid economic strain.
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