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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1947
Page
3
A wide exchange critiques federal housing policy arguing that claims of a persistent housing shortage are used to expand state control. Proponents say shortages stem from postwar shifts and inflation, while opponents advocate freeing enterprise to lower rents and prices as construction output rises.
A brief Bible line from Leviticus 19 16 condemns tale bearing and standing against a neighbor. It emphasizes moral conduct and divine oversight as the Lord observes human action and speech.
A former union reader recalls past hardships and wage levels, contrasting six day work for twelve dollars with today’s inflation. He argues inflation stems from Roosevelt era policies, cites prices, rents, and domestic life, then pivots to political blame and economic fears.
Lawrence Gould discusses hypersensitive patients, pain shaping guilt and rage, and how blaming a spouse can shield guilt. He cites a Connecticut Medical Journal comment by Dr Charles Burlingame on public behavior and unconscious impulses, plus industrial tension from workplace hatred and resulting illnesses.
The article explains scalenus anticus muscle spasm causing neck to first rib pressure on nerves and arteries, producing shoulder arm chest pain and weak pulse. Diagnosis relies on typical symptoms, with heat, massage, and rest as first aids. surgery to cut the muscle is possible if conservative treatment fails.
Dr Bundesen answers on stomach ulcers, their cure, and relief methods. He notes ulcers are sores in the stomach lining with tissue loss, caused by unclear factors, and stresses rest, heat, and massage post treatment to ensure lasting recovery, while warning neglected ulcers may become cancerous.
An opinion piece mocks political figures and current events with biting humor. The author makes jumbled predictions about grain, taxes, and seasons, mentioning Bob Taft and Robert, and jokes about voters and a lack of certainty in the coming year. The essay is dated January 8.
A set of reader letters criticize alcohol, advocate restricting women's rights, and urge political moderation. One writer condemns public drinking and calls to strip women of suffrage, while others ask for more national news and less crime coverage, urging front-page coverage of major events.
Grumbles paid the city 57 dollars for the pecan harvest in parks today the largest crop on record with 49 077 pounds in Brackenridge 30 000 in Riverside Con enpelon and San Pedro. An estimated 12 000 pounds were donated for public distribution while adults and children carried off portions.
Hollywood chatter notes Patricia Neal shifting to John Loves Mary with Ronald Reagan while Jane Wyman heads back to New York after holidays. Dick Haymes promotes Virginia Goodhue as his first independent film star while Brooklyn and Texas film title chatter swirls around Rock Candy Mountain. Brand names, dates, and travel plans populate a lively industry snapshot with mentions of Ingrid Bergman, Katherine Dunham, Martha Raye, Paulette Goddard, Tyrone Power, and Bing Crosby among others.
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