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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1952

Page

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Tax relief prospects in new Congress eyed by business

The piece argues Congress should cut federal taxes on individuals by about 11 percent over two years, let the excess profits tax expire, and overhaul depreciation rules. It contends such moves would unshackle American business while balancing the budget through cutting nonessential spending, praising Reed for leading a pro growth agenda.

Congressman Reed New York House Ways and Means Committee Ests Reed Congress Treasury Britain

Listen World The Mark of the Beast on Child Discipline

Elsie Robinson denounces brutal punishment of children in homes and calls for laws and better parenting. She argues rods and rubber hoses harm children, noting brutality fuels rebellion and fear. She urges calm correction and clear explanations as true discipline. Copyright 1952 King Features Syndicate.

Elsie Robinson King Fea. Syn., Inc

Backrng Down on the News By Bugs Baer

A satirical column by Arthur Bugs Baer critiques alleged witch hunts and UN inquiries. The piece lampoons internal security actions and jokes about expulsions and grounding of workers, portraying a chaotic institutional scene.

Arthur Bugs” Baer

Light of the World Sermon on Flood Control and Peace

A letter argues for using billions to dam the Mississippi with bridges and reservoirs to end flood danger, unlock arable land, and boost living standards, rather than pursuing war. Mrs. C. W. Suhler signs this appeal.

the Light Man of Galilee Light of Wwe Mississippi River C. W. Suhler

Odd Facts on Air Routes and World Data

A summary of miscellaneous trivia notes including a Greenland to Fairbanks air route to the Orient, about 21 million U S grade school pupils in 1951, Arctic distance between California and Denmark at 5008 miles, light travels about 196000 miles per second, and sugar beets yielding 3500 pounds of granulated sugar per acre.

Greenland Fairbanks Alaska Orient U.S Esther Williams Photography Bob Mitchum Hollywood Variety Thief Eggert Nassau Gallery Jane Russell

Pattern of Mob Power in New York Politics and Dope Trade

The article discusses Frank Costello and Thomas Lucchese as mob power players in New York City politics, labor, and graft. It notes Kefauver hearings, bets on mayoral candidates, and Lucchese’s rise while Lucky Luciano remains abroad. It warns that corruption and illicit dollars finance real estate, hotels, and enterprises, extending mob influence beyond the city.

Three-Finger Brown Thomas Luchese Luchese Frank Costello New York City Kefauver Costello Vincent Impellitteri Ferdinand Pecora Edward Corsi Pecora Juige Lucchese Impellitteri Thomas E. Dewey Corsi Lucky Luciano New York Italy Mob Mafia New York State Crime Commission Luciano United States Internal Revenue Bureau Department of Justice King Fea, Byn., Inc

Broadway Talk of New York Highlights Bette Davis and More

Walter Winchell surveys theater and film notes in New York. Bette Davis in Two’s Company at the Alvin theater dominates as star and top ticket-seller amid a collage of reviews, gossip, and upcoming releases including Ingrid Bergman references, David Burns sketches, and Hollywood trends.

Walter Winchell Bette Davis Alvin Theater Bette Miss Bankhead Ingrid Roberto David Burns Manadd Hiram Sherman Ogden Nash Mr. Burns’ Ham John Murray Anderson

Understanding Hernias and Their Repair

The article explains how body walls weaken to allow internal organs to protrude, most often in the groin. Predisposition and injury can trigger ruptures, with aging and obesity increasing risk, and surgical repair offering generally satisfactory, low-risk outcomes.

Groin

Early repair of hernias prevents complications and death

Dr. H. N. Bundesen explains that repairing a hernia early is simple with little recurrence, while neglected ruptures enlarge and can strangulate bowel, risking gangrene and fatal outcomes. He urges prompt correction to avoid future difficulties.

King Fea. Syn, Inc

No Rationing of Christmas Trees in San Antonio

Ten and twenty years ago notes from December 20 highlight San Antonio using native cedar from the hill country for Christmas trees, relief committee talks on expanding aid, the 4th Field Artillery returning for holidays, efforts to root out a fake doctor, a plan for a summer theater, and voter registration begins January 2 to meet an election deadline.

San Antonio Central Relief Committee 4Th Field Artillery Ft. Sam Houston Bexar County Beyar County Medical’ Society Hicks San Pedro Park

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