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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
12
President Roosevelt urges careful study of ambiguous securities act clauses to protect investors while boosting honest dealing and economic growth. He favors reforms that clarify liability and restrict hindsight judgments, aligning U S standards with broader international practice.
An autobiographical voice recalls childhood shyness and loneliness in crowds, then shifts to a Washington style critique of public schooling. The piece cites a Roosevelt era education survey showing widespread disruptions in attendance and access, with alarming figures of missing children and disrupted terms. It links personal alienation to broader social challenges, urging understanding of shared human difficulty and responsibility.
A sanitation of shuttered classrooms reveals nearly 2000 rural schools in 26 states failed since September while many private and parochial institutions closed. Higher education numbers down and commercial schools shrinking. cities cut terms and funding shortages threaten every level of schooling.
In a textured sketch of New York society, the piece profiles Hawry Hoane as a perpetual party goer, and Evang, connected to Florida aristocracy, a former film critic turned patron of fashionable circles. It notes shifts in mansions becoming shabby rooming houses, street vendors, and a carnival of performers, with Gershwin’s music shaping the era. The anecdote follows J. T. Harahan and a memorable yard worker encounter, illustrating civic bustle and city characters in a late era parade of urban life.
President Hoover unveils a comprehensive education program for 31 000 CCC men. The federal Office of Education will draft instruction with Dr G Boook as educational advisor. The War Department will back nine major army areas in implementing the camp programs under corps area command. Each camp commander will run classes, lectures, and individual study for enrollees.
Reader questions on serving spoons for baked apples and porridge, individual serving plates, and appropriate dessert spoons. Manner notes advise using double silver service with dessert spoon and fork, and discuss who holds chairs for daughters at table. Also covers hands position and timing of courtesy in family meals.
A garbled recap recalls weather, deaths, and local events from San Antonio area files. Mentions Mary Heder, 73, fleeing her residence. notes varying weather and harvest outcomes. references local officials, farm activity, and a Paynants union meeting in Fort Worth.
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