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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1936
Page
9
The death of Officer John W. Stowe highlights delays in San Antonio fire and police pension payments. His widow awaits about 12 months for the $20 monthly pension as arrears in the fund grow, despite a $1.25 monthly police relief deduction and a 2 percent salary assessment from officers.
A Wisconsin man named Ralph Rieder stacked 5011 matches on a beer bottle mouth before the structure collapsed, presented as an object lesson on taxes. The piece compares his stunt to the growing pyramid of taxes at state, local, and federal levels, warning that duplicated levies threaten the economy.
The piece extols Charles P. Kettering as a towering automotive engineer and research leader at General Motors. It lauds his self starter, home refrigeration, improved diesel engine, and impact on industry while contrasting him with millionaire industrialists who defer to his quiet leadership and practical genius.
Una suggests civilization may catch up and that there has been no real invention in a decade. Kettering says we are at the beginning, have explored little, and must push ahead to ponder existence and build a new life on earth. He urges engineers and scientists to continue at fevered pace.
Edwin C Hill argues that invention adapts to human use and laments blame on researchers. He contends research brings world wealth and prosperity, urges backing scientists, and cautions against hamstringing them despite past abuses. The piece frames postwar recovery and innovation as humanitys hope.
A dinner conversation highlights concerns about dead teeth or pulpless teeth and their links to infection. Emphasizes careful evaluation, X rays, and medical collaboration before extraction, plus prevention through regular dental care and nutrition. urges prompt professional consult for cavities or infections.
A look back at past city finance and bids shows San Antonio paying 3.6 million for a bond issue with over 20 thousand premium. Pan American Air Corps witness Maj Gen Mé r on M arrives with aide Lieut Donald Duke. Bexar County Medical Society elects officers Dr A McDaniel president after 93 years as physician. Representative Garner urges action on South West Texas road damage from National Guard concentration near the Mexican border.
A report claims that dreams may be recorded on specially treated paper using platinum electrodes placed on the skull to measure brain currents.
The piece recalls Rockefellers sprawling New York empire in the 20s and the flop of the original Music Hall. It notes early vacancies and the audience’s scorn, then credits Rockefeller Center’s later success with a bustling 100000-strong core. It also hints at shifting fortunes as old homes depart for parks and new luxury blocks emerge.
In a playful reminiscence by O. O. McIntyre, delectable dishes span corn beef and cabbage, roasted pork, and spicy sausage with eggs melted cheese and fluffy flapjacks. The narrator recalls travels from Toredo Texas to old Mexico, praising Scotch generosity and a token deli lar for edth as a humorous culinary tribute.
A reflective column contrasts universal restlessness with the idea that happiness is an inside job. It argues life means something only when we assign meaning, urging self-mue while criticizing superficial fixes. The piece ties personal fulfillment to attitude and effort, warning against blaming outer circumstances.
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