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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1944

Page

6

America Improvises Victory in War Across Time

The piece contrasts Ludendorff’s view of the American army in World War I with modern Allied mobilization. It argues America’s improvised wartime strength, from Normandy to the Mediterranean, using industrial might and manpower, yields decisive victories. It concludes that America improvises victory in all wars, urging nations to remember this truth.

Ludendorey France Pershing Ludendorff Chateau Thierry The Argonne Hiller Normandy Brittany Bradley Devers Mediterranean Europe America

Walter Winchell On Broadway Teade Mark Registered Copy

Walter Winchell On Broadway notes a seedy night club scene on Broadway and the collapse of its finances after city taxes, with portraits of entertainers and industry figures, plus wartime era politics and public figures like Dewey, Romina, and Sergio Osmena discussed amid a flood of showbiz chatter.

Walter Winchell Daiiy Mirror Tet Jack Lait Broadway

Postwar demobilization plans and labor board actions

Washington observers debate postwar demobilization pace with estimates of 200,000 to 360,000 men discharged monthly after Europe ends and 2,000,000 could be released within 18 to 24 months from the navy. The War Labor Board faces critiques over vacation pay rules for discharged workers and proposed union-only compensation, while Senator Murray promotes a costly postwar air policy commission.

Washington Plana War Department Europe North Atlantic Germany France Italy Japan War Labor Board Firestone Tire and Ruther WLB Our Lord Carder Pudhe Holler Montana Murray CIO Trashield Senate Senate Commerce Aly Administration

Treatment of Epilepsy Shows Partial Improvement in Trials

Treating epilepsy yields limited success with delvinal sodium phenobarbital trials over three months. Forty patients, 3 free of attacks, over half show some improvement while about one in ten experience increased attacks. two are under 20. Mental alertness and coordination tracked.

Mie Texport

New Drug Shows Benefit For Chronic Epilepsy Patients

By Dr H N Bundesen a new drug called q was tested on chronic epilepsy patients. About half remained on their previous meds. ten had more seizures after switching. Mental condition mostly improved and the drug helped reduce post seizure confusion. It appears effective for long standing epilepsy and may ease handling and enhance psychotherapy. Side effects were mild, suggesting value in trials. Copyright 1944 King Fans Synd Tor.

Suensen Bronie Eptic King Foas

Maverick cattle and the origin of the term maverick

In a historical note James Farber explains how the term maverick originated with Col. Sam Houston Maverick of San Antonio and how stray cattle, branded by others, led to a general practice. Postwar leniency gave way to a legal crackdown, yet many men entered the estate trade by branding strays.

Samel A. Maverick Antonio Maverick Nwsh

Political upsets reflect 1954 and 1924 August races

Ten and twenty years ago Aug 20 1954 feature Maury Mavovick defeating Mayor St Quin in a congressional noontime runoff in the new Twentieth district while Albert W Weal bests Sheriff Albert Hause Str. August 26 1924 recounts Forter Loring and mates aboard The Jefferson sailing the San Antonio river toward the gulf with cargo and observers aboard, noting navigational progress and river distance to Presa.

Maury Bmavovick St. Quin Albert W. Weal Albert Hause Fred Olvstikes Meding Lake San Antonio Gulf Jefferson Porter Loring George Graves Joe Grawford Herty Foehner Fred Jim Pothaway Boyd Mark Post

Parental Guilt By Fred Wn Howser District Attorney

An abridged public message from Los Angeles County District Attorney Fred Wn Howser urging parental responsibility to curb juvenile delinquency. He argues prevention is primary, prosecution is deterrent, and society benefits from rehabilitation over punishment. Emphasizes parental supervision, community roles, and firm guidance to stop delinquency before acts occur.

Fred WN. Howser Los Angeles Courtly Calif Los Angeles County Juvenili J Jake Secon Educational Yeliplais San Antonio Texas

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