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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

8

Global Christian coalition unites against atheistic communism

A worldwide movement unites Christianity to resist Bolshevik atheism, led by bishops and observers including John Foster Dulles at Amsterdam. He warned Marxist regimes rely on force, purge opposition, and deny human rights, urging stronger church organization and unified action to promote peace and moral principles.

Hearst Kambeth Conference of Protestant Episcopal Church Mr. Dulles Stel Beate

San Antonio Flood Control Urged Bond Issue Plan

After a four inch rain exposed citywide drainage failures Commissioner James Knight asks council for a large bond to fund street repairs and a comprehensive drainage system. The piece recalls the 1923 flood and Olmos dam as precedent but warns delay invites further disasters.

San Antonio James Knight Olmos

These Days Reflect on Faith and World Peace

The essay contrasts Christian moral law with Marxist views of human nature and social environment. It notes Protestant efforts to bridge theology and science, cites John Foster Dulles’s Amsterdam speech endorsing moral leadership, and argues that durable peace requires recognized higher law and human dignity guiding lawmaking.

Thomas Huxley John Foster Dulles Amsterdam Gov. Dewey America Duligs Ray Wrong Organization of International Peace Gopgrisht King Fent

The Light A Cure for Hiccups

Mrs. Carl Scrimpeher of Sis Athens street writes that drinking water through a plain cloth cup or barrier successfully cures hiccups. She reports consistent success in her experience.

Carl Scrimpeher Sis Athens Street

Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Influen Zal Meningitis

Inflenzal meningitis is a severe disease mainly affecting babies and children. Early detection, use of sulfonamides and streptomycin, and avoiding spinal injections in some cases improve outcomes and reduce brain damage.

Cripplis

Influenzal meningitis signs and diagnosis note

Dr H N Bundesen discusses recognizing influenzal meningitis in young patients. He notes drowsiness fever and nervous system disturbances warrant spinal fluid examination for definite diagnosis and outlines sulfonamide administration routes. A reader question about facial hair growth is answered, attributing no link to face creams and mentioning electric needle removal as a method.

Truman, Roosevelt Allies and Red Scare Reflections

A critical column targets President Truman, Roosevelt loyalists, and alleged Communist influence in Washington. It reviews Bert Andrews Washington Witch-Hunt and condemns suppression of dissent while accusing New Deal figures of disloyalty.

Pulitzer Flap Over Andrews Award Sparks Political War

The piece argues Wasbhrook Pegler attacks on the congressional committee on un American activities and loyalty tests. It labels the Heywood Broun and Pulitzer choices as dodgy symbols and predicts public sentiment will favor strict court procedure and impartial American courts.

Raus Political Society Congressional Committee On UN American Activities Roosevelt Andrews Heywood Broun Congressional Truman Mer. Andrews The Fersid Tribune Congress

August 31 1954 Republican district convention in Bexar

Bexar county Republicans at their district convention resolved not to sponsor a Republican congressional candidate. A 1940 remark suggested conditions would be favorable for a candidate if Roosevelt had not ruined the country by then.

Mr. Truman Roosevelt Roosevell Mahatma Rusela Mir Truman Filiott Jimmy Fala Bert Bexar County Chicago

Bacring Down On the News By Arthur Baer

An unsigned defense of honesty in politics critiques long serving officeholders and critics wasteful use of taxpayers money. The author mocks politicians who take and hide public funds, arguing for frugal governance and accountability.

Arthur Bugs" Baer Enoch Arden

New York’s resilient politics amid a diverse city

A 1940s column by Jack Lait defends New York against charges of radicalism, praising the city’s solid electorate and predicting a strong Republican showing in forthcoming elections. It discusses immigration, labor unions, and the diverse urban fabric from Harlem to Little Italy, stressing assimilation and the dangers of political demagoguery.

Burge New York American Labor Party Italy Spain Harlem Yorkville Hitler Uncle Sam Peratns

Subscription Rates and Payment Notice

Payable in advance under the act of March 8 1837. The tariff lists charges for daily and Sunday newspaper delivery. Readers are reminded to pay promptly to ensure continued service and avoid interruptions.

Fegan

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