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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
14
A defense of wholesome literature urges readers to reject leftist bias in publishing. It argues publishers chase sales over value, promotes patriotic, pro American literature, and says decency should guide readers to reform without censorship. The piece calls for awakening public scrutiny of alleged literary racketeering and aims to strengthen free press traditions.
Jack Lair recalls a Brooklyn Eagle interview with Marianne De Craft amid talk of his forthcoming book and sequels to Confidential. He contrasts Chicago and New York experiences, noting Broadway and Manhattan focus, and previews Hollywood Confidential and Chicago Confidential while touching on industry figures and an ensuing political race with Mead in New York.
A Washington writer critiques a Atlanta Baptist minister and an Afro American Methodist preacher who attacked Christianity and praised communism at national gatherings. The piece argues Stalin suppresses religion, taxes churches, and uses propaganda, while American minorities advance under democracy.
A booklet style advisory piece argues against parental myths and overidealized mothers shaping sons, warning that idealizing mothers hinders future relationships. It also critiques overbearing spending by employers and discusses handling temper tantrums by withholding incentives to prevent future outbursts.
The text explains that elderly personality changes and mental decline can result from secondary, treatable causes rather than brain tissue decay. Dr. Palmer notes anemia, chronic nutritional deficiency, and heart failure can mimic brain disorders, with proper diagnosis and care offering recovery in about one in four cases. Poor absorption from atrophied digestive membranes worsens nutrition and appetite loss.
A survey shows women object to masculine seat mates on flights but prefer men over same sex seating for comfort. Women favor stewardesses for baby care and convenience. The piece mentions Mrs Helen F Schutte treasurer of Texas Women’s club, and notes political and social notices from San Antonio leaders alongside humorous household anecdotes.
J Frank Norris writes to Dr Louie D Newton President of the Southern Baptist Convention at Druid Hills Atlanta accusing him of endorsing Communistic Russia and Joe Stalin. Norris demands immediate resignation while detailing the Paris peace conference and the return of dead airmen.
August 80 1938 report notes juvenile crimes on the decrease as Reed Cozart federal probation officer presents figures. San Antonio clears debt for the first time in years. Senator Earl B Mayfield to speak at Koehler ark peak day celebration. August 30 1826 entry lists D Perkins hospital status after cast join of Rough Riders cast member.
Dr HN Bandesen notes aging can disrupt nutrition and brain chemistry, with vitamin deficiencies such as thiamin and vitamin C causing fatigue irritability and susceptibility to infections. He advises correcting circulatory issues, nutrition, vitamins, and treating chronic infections, plus rest without long bed confinement to improve mental disorders in the elderly.
Pattern 9956 offers a clean cut jumper and bow blouse with easy sewing steps. Shows sizes 6 8 10 12 14 with fabric needs and yardage. Send twenty five cents for pattern to The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept Texas plus 15 cents for Marian Muzin Summer 1946 Pattern Book. Free slipper pattern printed in book. Orders filled in New York and delivery may take two weeks.
Hollywood gossip notes John Wayne is out of the hospital and discussing a new movie With John Ford for next spring The plan calls for The Quiet One to be shot in Ireland Also mentions Marion Davies FrEd MacMurray and projections for Innocent Affair and other Hollywood items A brisk column from Louella Parsons with various names and industry observations.
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