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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1939

Page

11

Hull Trade Pacts Lose Support

Opposition to Secretary of State Hull's reciprocal trade treaties grows as Congress nears, with Senator Wheeler of Montana leading constitutional objections. Wheeler argues treaties require Senate ratification and says any future unratified Hull pacts are unconstitutional, urging repeal or amendment to restore Senate control.

Secretary of Hull Burton J. Wheeler Montana Wheeler Roosevelt Supreme Court James Bryce Senate Congress Executive Branch Senate of United States Mr. Hull America

Talking with our Mr Hymnangen in a New York tale

A fragmented reminiscence centers on a quirky older professor in Hester Street and Tower Second Avenue. The рассказ narrates his piano skill, eccentric habits, frugal life in a red brick tenement, and the curious mystery of his funds while describing a colorful local neighborhood mood and characters.

Hymnangen New York Augen Hester Street Tower Second Avenur McGarr Bim Mike

Professor and dancer linked by a fatal winter incident

A chilling reminiscence recounts a professor dying after a sudden illness as a young dancer rises to fame in London. The speaker suspects a cover up by a club owner or impresario, noting fear of exposing the dancer’s big early career and a newspaper scoop that could have harmed her.

Dune London Lurnapy Doogan Tays Piel 5 Lunt Kink Peas Syad

Marry Go Round on Wed Lock and Debt in Love

A muddled reflection compares marriage to national debt and old romances to faded frills. The piece muses on gender roles, patience, and the illusion of new brides seeking swift happiness while old commitments linger.

Knowledge Test Quiz Medley From Old Strip Page

Puzzle style questionnaire asks about the Battle of Quebec village of the last emperor of Germany Moses island shell mother of pearl diving helmet author hymn title Sealand rebellion Ute fort oak fruit female judge tower trees instrument of Scotland Nero Meantia Meantia Bay Pacific Ocean discoverer, with note to turn to the comic page for answers.

Quebec Germany Moses Sealand King Told Ute Chinago Tyrael Martha muUate Scotland Nero Meantia Bay Pacific Ocean King

Washington President Roosevelt Tax Plan Debate Sparks Clash

The article outlines a left wing tax program favored by Cohen Eccles and Foley allies, challenging LaFolletta exemptions and a flat 10 percent hike. It also notes potential shifts in War Secretary and labor relations committee strategies, with Ireland and Nordic defense, and Finland relief fundraising amid wartime concerns.

Washington Roosevelt Informa Cohen Eccles Foley Treasury Hanes Morgenthau LaFolletta Itstead Internal Revenue Bureau

Listen World 18 year old from Brooklyn in dark poem

A fragmented prose poem portrays a hopeful yet tormented 18 year old from Brooklyn, observing a world in decay. He writes to Miss Elater about poverty, a mother and sister in danger, a father ruined, and a soul seeking purpose amid hunger, fear, and warlike vows.

Brooklyn Charlie Sclanguin Miss Elater Hess Thumpkin Shire Italy Feax Symi

Thumpkin casts shadow over hopes in Brooklyn letter

A mother in Brooklyn laments Thumpkin’s hold on her home and hopes. Elsie Robinson presents a personal piece recalling lost cities of dawn and a push toward healing, noting a burden on families and the memory of a fallen son.

Brooklyn Hunan Thumpkin Charles Sciangula Firkin Ave

Trench mouth disease described with causes and care

The article explains trench mouth or ulcerative gingivitis as an infectious gum disease spreading through shared items. It lists germs, symptoms such as gum soreness fever and foul mouth odor, possible heart impact, and outlines treatment by a dentist, diet, and antiseptic mouthwash.

Brain food myth debunked by doctor Bundesen says iodine aids thyroid

Dr. Herman N. Bundesen addresses claims about atrophic conditions and brain food. He explains that no evidence supports a “Q8 brain food” and emphasizes proper protein for tissue building and iodine from fish for thyroid function. The piece notes scientific caution and asserts factual basis over rumors.

Bb” Ansayer Jem Syndy Dia

Odd facts: birds extinct would doom humans in seven years

Scientists warn that without birds, humans would survive only about seven years. Insects would multiply uncontrollably, ravaging crops and vegetation, threatening ecosystems across the United States as the era would destabilize agriculture and food supplies.

L A Light Files 1929 Political Appointments and Wage Talk

A recap of 1929 events notes Willan H. Purlong named honorary representative of the Mexican national lands commission and Albert Re Holachuler, longtime Bexar Republican leader, appointed to census supervision for 1930. Testimony before a wage commission cites a $15 per week minimum for workers. other local appointments and civic roles are listed, including Jewish and civic leaders and a recent election outcome in Alzafar temple society.

Willan H. Purlong San Antonio Albert Re Holachuler Bexar County Hagheer Ty Ptale Laslay Dexar Atiscofa Holaachuler Wan Republican Committee

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