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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
8
A critic laments the rise of obscene literature accessible to youth and condemns publishers and readers for normalizing indecency. He condemns words and phrases amid a perceived collapse of moral standards and cites Cardinal Spellman comparing moral decay to wartime sabotage.
Jack Lait recounts Moraes with appeal meeting dog trainer Hartman at Columbia for the top role in The Hetnrn of October and notes Hartman’s flamboyant stallion hunt while detailing theater and society buzz. The column also covers probate judge William T. Collins’ routine, stage scandals, and industry talk on Petrillo and nightlife venues in New York.
From the 1946 L A light files an obituary notes the death of Old Bill Menger in San Antonio after a long feud with Oscar. The 1928 item reports a new high price for business property at Navarro and Maen streets selling for 112 500 with plans for a skyscraper.
A columnist contends that immigration limits, Arab Moslem fears, and global politics hinder Palestine solutions. Suggests exploring safe refugee settlements worldwide, including Oceania, and reducing reliance on loans to calm tensions. Calls for objective, nonpolitical world action to honor rights while seeking peaceful outcomes.
Lawrence Gould discusses mind associations from unhappiness and love, noting not all dislike links persist. He cites D Bogen on delinquency rising in good times and suggests parental neglect amid prosperity may push youth to risk. He argues enjoying life is not a vice. only harming others or self is wrong, praising pleasure industries for progress.
Reading through the day’s mail reveals a torrent of press releases from the women’s division of the Republican National Committee and various advertisers. The piece lampoons the vast stream of publicity, from magazine notes on Washington doings to perfume schools, corset shows, and fashion forecasts, all fueling a quiz show mindset.
A reader writes in praise of a recent editorial condemning indecent underground reading matter infiltrating the country. The note criticizes sensational material, describes it as disgraceful, and urges continued condemnation. The signatory is Mrs. William Stevens.
Publishers report a broad drop in book sales led by fiction with declines of 20 to 40 percent from last year. Some bestsellers move only a few hundred copies weekly while booksellers exhaust stock and avoid reorders. Causes cited include travel resuming, less spare money for books, and production limits.
A medical note describes a burning pain in limbs called reflex sympathetic dystrophy. It details symptoms such as redness paleness sweating swelling skin wasting and variable pain duration with possible causes from sprains to infections. Treatments include spinal injections of procaine and nerve cutting showing relief in trials.
Pattern extraspecial two piece wonder with curved buttons and peplarh flare promises perfect fit and easy use. Pattern 9230 in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 28 requires yardage and contrast. send 25 cents to The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept Texas. Marian Martin Summer 1946 Pattern Book also offered. free bell slippers pattern noted.
The column surveys George Jessel shelving Brooklyn Bridge for a new project tied to Song of Mine with Daryl Zanuck, featuring a group of professional singers backing a talented kid. It notes possible godfathers like Jolson Cantor Vallee and Jessel, plus interest from Leo McCarey in Crosby Sinatra Benny for Rainbow. Mentions Betty Grable and Peggy Ann Garner, Lana Turner costumes, Donna Reed, Don DeFore, Hal Wallis, and other Hollywood moves as the industry eyes stars, contracts, and upcoming shoots. The San Antonio Light.
Rates shown for advance payments in Tedas Mos 6 Mag 1 and other regions. Prices vary by daily and Sunday delivery, with distinct monthly and yearly totals. Mexico and Texas towns list daily and Sunday options, with carrier delivery noted. Entered as second class matter in the act of Congress, March 8 1886.
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