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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1941

Page

15

Drifting Toward a Totalitarian Economy Warning

The Investment Bankers Association of America heard Emmett B. Connely warn at Hollywood Florida that the United States trends toward a socialist totalitarian economy. He argued debt taxes and government loans erode private enterprise and savings, noting sixty billion dollar debt and heavy taxation, with entrenched totalitarianism already here.

Investment Bankers’ Association of America Emmett B. Connely Hollywood Geach United States Hock Connely Russia

Nomination of George Messersmith as U S Ambassador to Mexico

George Messersmith, career diplomat and former minister to Austria, nominated to succeed Josephus Daniels as United States ambassador to Mexico. A former assistant secretary of state and once a teacher, he is said to be well informed on Mexico and Latin American affairs and to have a strong record, including service in Cuba.

George 8. Mesersmith United States Mexico Josephus Daniels North Carolina la Cuba Messersmith Imade Austria Central South American

Cold Allergy Treated With Histaminase Therapy

Historical notice describes a cold sensitivity disorder with swelling and itching in hands from cold exposure. Dr. Baker in Charlotte reports two female patients improved using histaminase tablets and skin injections of histamine, with gradual cold-water exposure therapy. Potential broader use discussed for allergy-related illnesses and reactions to serum injections.

de. Thomas W. Baker Charlotte, N. G Baker

Letters to the Editor on San Antonio river lighting and beautification

Albert Cortis argues the city neglects river beautification and lighting, urging the city to continue the river lighting project in downtown, add miniature plantings and evergreen accents, remove ragged plants, and improve the Houston Street bridge area to enhance the river as a southwest showcase. He references the American City Magazine noting the city’s potential appeal.

San Antonio C. EK. Guln Weere American City Magazine White Bierd Ayres Page Algo Lat The Conservation Society Houston Street Eoclettes Albert Cortis

Cherokee Chief Richard Fields and Cherokee Mission in East Texas

The article recounts Cherokee leader Richard Fields and his people’s move into East Texas around 1820, their friendship with Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, and Mexican efforts to Christianize while preserving Indian land rights. It notes leaders seeking relief from omitted policies and includes a reproduced petition to the Subsecretary Governor of the Province of Spates.

James Farber Mexico Prav Spain Fehurey Palley Mexico City Juchard Pields Sam Houston East Texas Carlos Fictis

Lions Nomination Lists Officers for Next Year

The Lions day nominating committee announces officers and directors for the ensuing year. W. G. Higgons is named president with R. J. McMillan as vice president and Dr. Thomas B. Dore as second vice president. Adeline Varner is secretary, with Henry J Wylie King and Edward Mokena as directors. Rev A H Brand is chaplain.

W. G. Higgons R. J. McMillan Thomas Bf. Dorebandt Adeline Varner Henry, J Wylie King Edward Mokena W. J, Jtiles Nottamer Joe Walsh Tall Swister A. H. Brand

Birthmarks and names under public gaze in media

A raspy essay riffs on birthmarks and baby names arguing medical myths about strawberry birthmarks and criticizing parents for choosing odd Given names. It notes one in three people carry initials they dislike and mocks naming trends linking to public figures like Lindbergh and Dempey, with satirical anecdotes.

Wilbur Bailey Los Attuéles Covention Radiological Society of North America Associated Press Unis Ishie Akeleton Roosevelt C. O Toe Eastzhant Interstate Commercce Commission Eastman Fastman

War and politics shaping early war response in Washington

News Behind the News surveys wartime sentiment in Washington and Tokyo. It discusses Japs acting from weakness, Roosevelts labor negotiations, freight-rate costs, and congressional battles over anti strike legislation. It notes weather hindering German advance near Moscow and Russian mine defenses shaping the Eastern front. The piece mentions the Tatsuta Maru voyage as a potential prewar indicator.

Marry Go Round and the Pressure to Please

A fragmented piece reflects on marriage norms where women face pressure to accept unsuitable partners and gifts to maintain popularity. The text cites social expectations, imitation of affection, and the idea of pretended admiration within the wedding culture.

Remember the Kvitted Hating Suit and the Unraveling Thread

Algic tale explains how small criticisms pull at a relationship like a stray thread in a bathing suit leading to growing tensions and eventual rupture. The piece urges frank talks, warns against envy and petty fault finding, and cautions that unraveling is gradual and painful.

Elsie Robinson Danny Peg Buspple

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