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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1950

Page

3

Defense gavization marked by Krueger leadership in San Antonio

Gen Walter Krueger named director of the civilian defense program in San Antonio with Col William Tuttle as advisory chair and Col R H Durkee as vice chair. C J Crampton and Reagan Houston Ti named chief deputies. Brig Gen M F Davis to assist. other appointments include Paul West, Walter Wolff, Melrose Holmgreen, Harold Wagborg, J Ed Kuykendall, and Goldman Drury. Krueger stresses thorough preparation and community cooperation for any potential civil defense need.

Walter Krueger USA Krueger Col William B. Tuttle San Astonito R. H. Durkee Tuttle Secord C. J. Crampton Chamber of Commerce Reagan Houston TI S = ANTONIO M. F. Davis Davis Paul West Southwestern Bell Telephone cc Alamo Iron Works Harold Wagborg Southwest Research Institute Kuykendall Goldman Drury Green Hospital Ci Hich Oy Nok Krueger Civvilon San Antonio Bexar County

Sargasso Sea: A Metaphor for Despair and Renewal

The text likens personal crisis to the Sargasso Sea, a stagnant expanse where ships wreck and hope seems lost. It urges perseverance, noting that calm, blue skies, breaking waves, and birds return after desolation. The writer speaks of resilience amid current events, mentioning repulsion in Korea and America.

Sargasso Sea Great Ocean

Not Real Failure If Youth Persisted In Striving

By Elsie Robinson, the piece praises teenagers who held a two mile line for three days before retreating to northern forces. It argues there is no real failure if one has tried and given all, likening young readers to those who fought in the Revolution and westward migrations, urging the American spirit to rise.

West America Court

Bible Verse Teaches Thoughtful Focus

A religious note highlights Philippians 4 8 urging believers to dwell on things that are true honest pure lovely and of good report. The brief reflection emphasizes positive thoughts as a daily guide.

Washington Senate race shapes up in balanced state

Washington politics show a split pattern as Republicans lead in ousting Democrats while Warren G. Magnuson seeks reelection. Aspirants include Janet Tourtellotte George C. Kinnear Walter Williams Carl Viking Holman and Al Canwell all vying for the Republican nomination. Canwell emphasizes anti communism and calls for government reform while eastern Washington hopes for regional parity in Senate representation.

Washington Senate Arthur &.Langlie GOP House of Representatives Warren’ G. Magneson Janet Tourtellotte Philadelphia George C. Kinnear Carl Viking Holman al Canwell Washington Committee On UN- American Activities Tr Wes Canwell State University Canwell Alger Iilgs Amerasia Harry Bridges Truman Congress Acheson Sen. McCarthy State Department Canwell Committee Jon Foster Dulles Washington, D. C Spokane Seattle

Fear of Excess Government Looms in Public Debate

A speaker warns of a real danger of excessive government power while hoping it may not arrive, expressing concern that the public may endure or accept stronger governance than desired. The remark reflects anxieties about state reach and citizen constraints.

Delano Family Opium Trade Legacy and Historic Memorabilia

Westbrook Pegler visits Delano family history, recounting Warren Delano Sr and Sara A. Delano, the China trade and opium smuggling links. He examines a wooden money box from 1824 mentioning Warren Delano Jr and notes on Hyde Park lineage, referencing Captain Hawes and Forbes in reprinting New Bedford China trade history.

Westbrook Delano Warren Delano Sara Franklin Dy Warren Kranzler Warren. Delano Jr S.A.D Sara A. Delano Fairhaven Hyde Park Delano-Roosevelts Mahatma Canton China New Bedford William L. Hawes Hawes Robert B. Forbes

Delano Opium Trade and Roosevelts Mentioned in Hint of History

The fragment recounts Delano and Roosevelt family wealth linked to opium smuggling through Canton during early trade with foreigners. It alleges the Opium trade was once profitable and conducted by prominent families, with references to Sara Delano and Hetty Green. The piece frames opinions on morality and historical confirmation against critics, noting state department hints and ancient views on smugglers.

Canton East India Co John Co India Roosevelts Delanos Warren Delano Ivy League State Department Hawes Sara Delano Secret Service Hyde ‘Park Chita Cape Cod Hetty Green King Features Agnatente, Inc

Vitamin E Prevents Eye Condition in Premature Babies

A study of over 160 premature infants shows that vitamin E given as a water mixture every eight hours markedly reduces retinal disease risk. Only one of the infants fed vitamin E developed the condition, while about 20 percent of those without it did.

Vitamin E treatment for premature babies benefits blood levels

Dr H N Bundesen notes that giving vitamin E raises the blood level rapidly in babies under three pounds at birth. Without the vitamin, blood levels stay low. The test of a treatment lies in its results, a simple measure that can prevent many cases of permanent blindness in premature infants.

Kinz Foat. Syd. Inc

Past Times Grist Of San Antonio Chronicle Clippings

A digest of August entries from 1849 to 1900 notes homemaking teachers discuss national defense roles, city planners map subway routes to replace grade crossings, a San Antonio gasoline price increase, river flow projects with traction company wells, a Lake City horse portfolio and pineapples, and a waterworks offer valued at 2 million dollars payable over 56 years.

Morris 2B Storer State Conference of Gunter Hotel San’ Antonio HL E, Kincaid Traction Company Ninth St D. H. Knowles Lake City Knowles

Fragmented historical notes mix almanac trivia and alimony jabs

A garbled OCR passage blends political allusions, alchemical like prophecy, and scattered facts about Napoleon, alimony cases, and early media milestones. It mentions figures such as Jack Lait, Emil, and Nora Eddington, with stray notes on cinema origins, radio announcers, opera broadcasts, and early U S postal service history amid disjointed fragments and incomplete names.

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