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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1939
Page
6
Opinion piece arguing for a complete replacement of the Roosevelt era policies with a new approach. Accuses the New Deal of debt, unemployment, and ineffective governance. Calls for a fresh start and a straight American Square Deal, opposing continued New Deal reforms and foreign-policy appeasement.
A pasted narrative recalls Admiral Peattie’s tale of a formal Panama bullfight with a New York debutante in the president’s box. The story contrasts polished Latin manners with an American misstep, featuring a Spanish bullfighter and the Missouri engineer Bill Trudgaan in a tense arena moment.
In a chaotic scene described by Edwin C. Hill, a man named Bill used a rain umbrella to paralyze a bullfight. The crowd hissed as he mocked the matador, then escaped into the arena, pursued by a stunned audience and a seven foot long rifle bearing army unit. Soldiers scattered as Bill dispensed mockery amid a late night retreat. The millionaire’s daughter offered apologies in a subsequent interview.
A gonzo reminiscence of two World’s Fair travelers who toured the fair for about $1.50 each. They savored free exhibits, the Lagoon of Nations, and the lighted glamour, describing a romantic itinerary of shows, gardens, and arbors with affordable charms.
A nostalgic travelogue describes visits to foreign pavilions from Maine to Texas. It recalls attractions in Florida and Missouri, then journeys abroad to Terlundo Italy with a 200-foot cascade, Italian art, silk wool, and highlights such as the Govlet building and the Crown Jewels in the British Pavilion.
A list of supposed Irish facts tests accuracy. Several claims are false or misattributed, including Wilde as a crowned king of Treland, Shaw born in Ireland, Dracula by an Irish writer, and Nelson's Pillar location, among others. The page invites correction.
Washington reports detail how Roosevelt's New Deal shifted business loyalties. Some firms aligned with government policy, while two leaders resisted and later gained market share by public stance against regulation. The piece argues critics helped shape administration decisions and notes changes in the white list of favored firms.
An endorsement of modern youth from Katherine Reed at Shelter California shares a veteran perspective. The writer notes youths show vitality and resilience while many elders recall their own impulses to seek attention. They praise youth for honesty courage fairness and a game code despite occasional missteps.
A 1930s letter from John argues that giving a youngster faith bridges differences and heals a troubled soul more effectively than surveys or sermons. The plea emphasizes personal trust and divine guidance as the key to guiding youth, contrasting with harsh policies or punishments.
A 1929 item cites Mayor M Chambers surveying annexation areas with city officials while Bushick absent from invited discussion. Texas Highway Chairman Sterling praises San Antonio as fortunate for highways, replying to Chambers over uneven road attention. A 1919 note discusses Municipal auditorium plans and site choices, plus a Furniture and Warehouse trade meeting on warehouse relations in San Antonio.
A recent medical claim states alca-Unic acid, like vitamin G, can cure pellagra, a disease affecting hundreds of thousands in the U S and worldwide. Trials by Ruffin and Amit at Duke and Elve deh of Madison show nicotinic acid used with caution may clear skin rash, diarrhea, vomiting, and mental symptoms, though large doses require medical supervision.
Dr Herman N Bundesen notes a nerve inflammation condition linked to alcohol use and bacterial deficiency. He cites a treatment combining nicotinic acid with intravenous thiamin chloride, vitamins B1 and B complex, plus a balanced diet including vegetables fruit whole grains milk butter meat and eggs in moderation.
A letter writer objects to dismissing communists and insists the municipal auditorium, built by and for the people of San Antonio, should be governed by citizens. The writer urges constitutional rights and flags foreign trouble makers, including communists, Nazis, or fascists, as enemies of the United States.
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