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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1932
Page
6
Faces pressed to windows scan a cold Christmas night with no sleigh bells or Santa, as unemployment darkens hope. The poem echoes unemployed families, noting the pain, the broken faith, and the need to tell children there is no Santa, a cross borne by the jobless. George EB Phair.
A nationwide radio address by General Kurt von Schleicher pledges immediate relief for Germany's five million unemployed through a single policy: public works financed by prosperity loans. The piece argues the United States should mirror this approach to aid its twelve million unemployed, urging Congress to approve widespread public works.
Polish and French deficits on loans to Poland are framed as war loans rather than ordinary debt. France has financed Poland to sustain European influence, including arming and equipping its army, creating tension with Germany and Russia. The key question remains whether Poland will default on these loans or honor the obligations.
A verse invoking Jesus as a carpenter and worker, linking his hardship to modern jobless and homeless workers. The speaker asks for divine help during Christmas, noting vast poverty, hunger, and the demand for aid from the Christ figure and God. The poem frames the birth and work life as shared with laborers.
The Hearst Papers Advocate outlines three proposals: a five billion dollar loan to relieve unemployment and boost investment, a 6 percent sales tax with income tax reductions to finance industry, and an immediate Volstead act modification permitting light wines and beers to revive industry, create government revenue, and expand personal liberty.
The piece explores the battle of the sexes as a struggle for love control rather than power. It argues men dictate terms, love requires self restraint, and lasting equilibrium favors the man’s poise and emotional balance.
A prewar era health column argues for preventive care and periodic health examinations. It stresses early detection of diabetes tuberculosis and cancer, urging biannual checkups of the heart teeth tonsils and general health, and promotes public cooperation with doctors to improve national health.
In New York City on December 24, survivors of the Holocaust linger in Central Park despite the chill. About 200 were left homeless after summer, with nearly 100 still there, living in improvised shelters near the reservoir and stream byways. Police rarely intervene unless property is harmed. The tale interweaves observations of squatters, street life, and cultural notes on New York City's changing skyline and arts scene, including mentions of theater figures and local journalism.
Dear Miss de Peyster asks about buttering large soda biscuits piece by piece and whether toast should be eaten bite by bite with jam spread by the same knife. A caller after tea should visit the hostess who gave the tea if unable to attend.
The writer recalls growing up in 1858 near West Market Street, describing the former cottage site that became Central Police Headquarters. He notes changes to the block, the river, Bowen's Island across the water, and surrounding marsh grasses, while reflecting on long tenure in the area.
Ten and twenty years ago features recall the Little Thepler theater plea for preservation in San Antonio and the presentation of Beyond the Horizon at Main Avenue High School. Notes on local theater and civic events sit alongside Governor’s honors and a Christmas livestock sale at the stock yards.
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