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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
20
Editorial on shrinking wasteful costs in municipal county and state government urging citizens to act. Calls for home rule reforms, mergers of agencies, and mobilization of chambers of commerce and civic groups to push corrective legislation and reduce tax burdens nationwide.
General Douglas MacArthur, chief of staff, urges immediate action at the January session to raise enlisted personnel to 165,000 and modernize equipment. He warns the army is below the danger line and calls for a strong, responsive force as unrest spreads globally and at home. He notes even full measures would still leave a force half the size required to ensure national safety under the 1920 act.
See America First One result of the dollar's drop is that many Americans who don't know America may visit more now. The piece argues travel to Europe costs less for Americans due to dollar strength, boosting U S tourism. It notes prior European spending by Americans and claims increased domestic travel will benefit many regions and foster national appreciation.
A reflective column argues against the myth of male oppression and urges genuine equality. It counters claims that women must stay unified to gain rights, noting both genders have faced oppression, but emphasizing responsibility, maturity, and equal treatment over rhetoric.
State governors eye early special sessions in 1934 to tackle liquor control reforms and other urgent issues. Nine of forty eight states may convene, with Massachusetts, Town, and Michigan already arranging sessions. Ratification of the federal labor amendment remains a pivotal factor for many states. Roosevelt’s push could sway ratification momentum.
From the San Antonio Light files dated December 1 1923 Commissioner Paul Stettler announced widening and paying at Market street will be among the first projects financed by the $250 000 street opening bond. Also noted is a Christmas offering by Catholic and Protestant orphanages at Antonio and a Rotary Club minstrel show under Olbert T Sehramm with quartet members listed.
A long fragmented piece mentions Christian Gembler a pioneer bean seller and a death at a ranch, with garbled ect from a marriage column in a past era. It touches on social mores and etiquette with references to signs and leopard-skin attire.
An educational piece on blood transfusion procedures by Royal S Copeland M D explains the concept of transfusion, donor selection, typing, and benefits. It notes blood as precious, describes donor health checks, and outlines how transfusions restore color, strength, and aid blood production organs. The article highlights simple typing to match donor and recipient groups.
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