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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1940

Page

11

Our Religious Freedom in American Harmony of Faiths

United States census notes 256 active denominations with about 56 million adherents, roughly half the population. The piece praises religious equality as a core American principle and warns against any move toward a state religion or erosion of liberty. It cites Curran on liberty as divine trust and urges eternal vigilance to preserve free worship in America.

United States Census Bureau Brotherhood of Man United States Congress John Philpot Curran America Americans Pole Pfiary Pioty England Fealirey Bynsienls Kan

Uneasy Seat: Romania's Tumult Under Weak King Carol

The piece portrays Romania as a microcosm of Europe with King Carol, a Victoria line descendant, facing abdication and volatile reign. He rose after two failed marriages, abdicated, then resumed the throne five years later as Russia and Germany threaten his oil rich land. The regime is eroding step by step amid international jealousy and pressure.

Romania Germany Russia Europe Carol England Victoria

The Size Of If A Jed And The River Lesson

A fragmented essay on education and patriotism, recalling a river definition anecdote and noting shifts in American books about rivers. It discusses past political campaigns, Wilkie's call to curb smear tactics, and the value of temperate discourse by gifted amateurs in defending America.

Jed Isler John Ben. Burman P Mississippi Delaware Harry Emerson Wittles America Amerigana Kip- Mag Jong Hiver Catnot Mayer Assatours Belel

Manny Go Round By Helen Rowland

A reflective piece on destiny, self belief, and personal drive. It argues destiny is formed within oneself, not luck, and contrasts genius with will power, highlighting how self-doubt and distraction hinder both men and women from achieving recognition.

Manny Helen Rowland

City market house plans outlined by Park Commissioner

Plans to remodel and modernize the city market house were explained by Park Commissioner Jacob Rubicla. The market house fund stands at 40000 from rentals as Rapids left Fort Worth and Besimont for inspection. Also reported are visits by Porter Whaley and Howell Jones on a goodwill tour of the Rio Grande Valley.

Jacob Rubicla Fort Worth Besimont Porter Whaley San Antonio

Unknown political quotes and misquoted lines collage

A fragmented collection of misquoted statements attributed to various leaders and the public sphere. The text includes garbled phrases about presidents in 1928, war spirit, party allegiance, and international relations, interspersed with likely magazine captions and misrendered names.

The Light Publishes Impartial 1940 Campaign Letters

The Light presents opposing reader views on campaign issues for 1940. Letters expressing opinions are invited but space may limit publication. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect The Light’s own stance.

The Light

Why I'll vote for Willkie

Arthur A. Ballantine argues Wendell Willkie strengthens American defense and industry, praises his leadership and read ing ability, and urges decisive action over partisan politics. He calls for restraint on presidential term length, warns against current administration, and endorses Willkie as a path to solid economic progress and national security.

Wendell Willkie Willie

Why I’ll vote for Willkie and Roosevelt

A universal alarm in favor of both Wendell Willkie and Franklin D. Roosevelt appears in two opinion letters. ABRAHAM 8 WEBER of New York lauds Willkie as a liberal proponent of responsible reform and labor rights, while praising Roosevelt as a courageous, idealistic leader capable of guiding the nation through war threats with democratic, humanitarian policy.

Sy Emory Rk. Buckner U. 3 New York Wendell Willkie Abraham 8. Weber State of Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt New York State Saratoga Springs United States CCC PWA WPA Europe Americas

Angina Pectoris and Nitroglycerin Therapy in Heart Disease

An old medical note explains how nitroglycerin from glycerin, once an explosive, aids angina pectoris. Attacks trigger by exertion or cold, relieved by rest or nitroglycerin, with advice on diet, activity, and avoiding overexertion. Amyl nitrite also mentioned, under physician guidance.

Angina A.C. Ernestone Cleveland Ohio Exnestene

Medical notes on angina treatments and blood pressure Q&A

Dr H N Bandesen discusses glycerin tablets to prevent postmeal angina attacks and sedatives to aid anxious patients. New procedures include nerve alcohol injections and chest muscle grafts, with mixed outcomes. A Q&A on blood pressure, noting 190 is not always dangerous and stressing arterial hardening not yet evident.

Exesteri John L

American voter upset by Democratic convention

Letter writer TLS Robinsow of King Home laments the 1932 Democratic convention's handling of candidates and delegates. He condemns what he calls un American and undemocratic tactics, denounces walling of delegates, and warns Americans to beware of political manipulation. He stresses frankness, free will, and fair play, urging voters to think for themselves.

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