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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1944

Page

9

Keep Merchant Marine IN A RECENT ADDRESS AT SAN FRANCISCO

Vice President Charles A. Dostal of Westinghouse urges a strong American merchant marine to deter war. He notes declines in 1914 and the 1930s, cites 1936 merchant marine act, and warns the nation must keep a robust fleet to defend domestic trade and national sovereignty.

San Francisco Charles A. Dostal Westinghouse Electric Company United States Mr. Dostal Dostal Congress

San Antonio Coliseum plan faces war time site study

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce announces completion of plans for a new coliseum and urges careful site selection after the war. Transportation and traffic are key, with autos expected to be the main visitor method, ruling out Brackenridge park. A south or southwest site should be considered after full study.

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St Louis Republican conference signals party shift power

The St. Louis Republican conference appears to reorient power toward newer leaders and closer to the people. It frames Dewey’s campaign against Roosevelt as a stage set, with governors and senators shaping the party line while Congress votes and speechify.

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Campaign issues and Dewey Roosevelts mobilization talk

The piece discusses campaign months and mobilization legislation with references to George M Kilgore bill and veterans measure. It notes Republican senators opposing Kilgore and debated tariff control shifts. It mentions Tom Deweys stance on Hull bills and party cooperation for essential legislation.

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March of Events Professor Laski Attacks American Ideals

A provocative essay targets Professor Harald Laski and his views on communism and democracy. The piece accuses Laski of betraying Western values, arguing his critique of capitalism and praise for Soviet methods reveals a dangerous alignment with totalitarianism. It questions his stance on Britain and the United States during wartime.

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Why Stathe Bait Uls Tank and Tracker Plants

The text questions wartime procurement and movement of industry in relation to Russia and the Ukeattic and White Muxsin backs Urals. It asks why authorities route munitions and technology while debating intellectual or propagandist motives and influence from the Write House.

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Whose Texans By James Farber

This portrait recalls Mac Stewart, famed plainsman and writer, admired for skill with horses and calm demeanor. An accomplished penman and storyteller, he earned respect by bold actions, saving wild horses and facing dangers without boast. His quiet courage defined his legacy.

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Walter Winchell and New York Headlines From Walter Winchell

Walter Winchell reports on celebrity scandals, marriages, and industry shifts. Names include Mark Hellinger, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Timbaltz, Jerri Blanchard, Arthur Brown, and many showbiz figures. The piece also notes health struggles, theater plans, and club life in Manhattan with vivid, period-voice color.

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Danger of Worry by H N Bundeser

The article argues that relaxed patients recover faster than emotionally disturbed ones and stresses the impact of fear and the need for attention on healing. It recommends letting patients talk to uncover hidden motives and suggests that discussing diagnoses, treatment, and court of care reassures them, reducing illness impact.

Georgia Woman Calls for Respectful View on Drink

A Georgia writer urges readers to stop mocking drinking and to show the real harm of alcohol. She recounts a husband’s downfall, moral outrage, and a call to protect young women from liquor in public spaces, arguing drink impacts families and society deeply.

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Marriage Faith Keeps Place Despite Modern Attacks

A columnist defends traditional marriage against cynics free love advocates and modern cults. He argues lasting bonds endure amid war divorce pressures and front page scandals, insisting faithful husbands and wives remain plentiful as ever.

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San Antonio Light Nostalgic Recap of 10 and 20 Years Ago

Readables note nine San Antonians aboard the Mohawk steamship from Galveston bound for Miami and New York. Names listed include Archbishop Arthur J. Dragngerts and others. Also mentions Judge John Onion’s 60 day driving ban and a $100 fine with suspended portion for a young man. Contains reflections on marriage and womanhood, contrasting career and domestic roles, dated 1944.

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