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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
12
Editorial denounces calls for delaying or forgiving U.S. income taxes while European debtors seek moratoriums. It argues Americans must pay on the due date, contrasts with Europe’s grace, and links tax payments to governmental expenses and postwar economic conditions. It warns against appeals for tax relief and defends the necessity of taxes despite hardships.
An editorial urges Congress to abandon long term Philippine independence debates and instead devote the 1930s short session to immediate unemployment relief and revival of agriculture and industry. It criticizes the Mare and Hawes Cutting bills as insufficient and argues independence should come only with a Philippine constitution ratified by its people.
An ornate reminiscence sketches Jimmie Walker and New York political figures, noting his sudden departure, public adoration, and isolation. It blends memories of Mantle era theater, Hallimore journalism, and cultural vignettes from Central Park to a fading career in politics.
Elsie Robinson argues pride is the creative spark that turns mud into a living soul and urges readers to build pride through personal achievement not possessions. She criticizes hollow pride based on wealth looks or status, warning that life without real pride becomes a tragedy.
A fragmentary meditation on silence and self awareness hints at personal restraint and hidden depth. The text contrasts naïve ease with inner judgment, suggesting that restraint may shield a person from regret while exposing true feelings in quiet light.
The editorial outlines a five billion dollar loan to relieve unemployment and spur circulation. It also urges a 5 percent sales tax and income tax reductions to finance industry, and calls for modifying the Volstead Act to permit light wines and beers.
A column critiquing romance and marriage with social commentary on women, fashion, and courtship. It discusses expectations, appearances, and the evolving view of partnerships, noting older ideals and contemporary attitudes toward gender roles and romance. The piece blends wit with cultural observations.
Expert note explains food poisoning caused by germs in contaminated food and toxins. Warns about cream soups and sauces spoiling and advises safe handling and reporting to health authorities to prevent widespread cases.
A damaged snippet debates aging and temperament, noting signs of old age, the value of restraint, friendship, and hesitation in decision making. It reflects on patience, self control, and the idea that avoiding haste can prevent poor bargains in relationships and plans.
A reader asks proper replies to teachers' forms of address in class. The columnist advises John should answer Yes, Miss Dunn or Yes, Mrs Dunn once married, and notes using a teacher's name after Maam or no. Includes hotel register signing guidance for married women and examples.
The reminiscence recalls a fifty year old Pedro park amusement scene with beer garden merry go round and crowded streetcars. A past Epworth league meeting drew many riders, leaving conductors unable to collect fares and prompting a traction company conscience fund.
Ten and twenty years ago items from the San Antonio Light recount opinions on a proposed hospital at Sunset Ridge Alamo Heights civic concerns a suffrage note from a Grand Opera appearance and a police report about horses and runabouts moved to city hall stables Baron von Tomasini aged 102 dies in San Antonio at his daughter's home in the city surviving family listed with spouses and children in Austria and the United States
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