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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1941

Page

6

Full Release of U S Productive Genius in Wartime Speech

A wartime address urges national unity after Pearl Harbor and Manila attack. It calls for managers and government to work together, praise for bipartisan cooperation, and a warning against class warfare that could aid enemies. It envisions productivity rising with harmony among workers, farmers, professionals, and leadership.

Pearl Harbor Manila United States America Roosevelt

Postal workers press Mead-Flannery wage bill in 1940s plea

The letter outlines Postal Service raises of 190 dollars weekly after 10 years with increases every five years, notes no pay rise since 1925, argues longevity pay exists in other federal services, cites doubling of workload, and calls for quick passage of the Mead Flannery bill to support postal employees and public service.

Theomfort Post Office Congress House Hearst Greater New York Hese

Sneaky the Fun Germ and Mrs Sneaky Probed by Runyon

The Brighter Side essays explain Sneaky the flu germ as male, with a wife Mrs Sneaky, a timid germ who spreads sniffles and small coughs. The column humorously argues about gender roles in germs, with Bronchitis as Sneaky’s troublesome nephew and a jab at theatrical critics.

Sneaky Nore Prn Mra Bronch Itls Bronch Hitler King Foes

Christmas Letter Amid Darkness and Hope From Elsie

A reflective Christmas message speaks of enduring faith against evil and brutalities. The writer urges remembrance of a greater power born in grace, contrasting a cold night scene with travelers and shepherds outside Bethlehem and a town under Roman rule.

Christ Bey Elsie

Silent Night Sky Over Stable With Star and Angels

A vivid Christmas scene unfolds as observers glimpse a bright star above a stable. Angels burst into song proclaiming glory to God and peace on earth, signaling the birth of a savior this day. The moment blends awe and reverent celebration in a timeless Nativity tableau.

Polish Officers' Cross awarded to Gutzon Horglum sculptor

The Polish president awarded Gutzon Horglum the Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in recognition of his Woodrow Wilson monument dedication in Poland. The article also recalls Christmas rituals and a nativity scene with shepherds and villagers in a reflective mood.

Gutzon Horglum Antonio Order of Potonia Restituta Poland Woodmow Wilson

Boys urge continued Southwest Texas Stock Show in wartime

A letter from Blanca County agent Ross B. Jenkins to Mayor C. K Quin defends the Southwest Texas Boys Fat Stock Show and asks San Antonio to proceed with the event, arguing livestock shows boost food production and support troops. It urges reconsideration of cancellation and highlights wartime needs for food and fibers.

San Antonio C. K Quin Ross B. Jenkins Blanca County Bladeo County Mike Ratnt Avery Sey Antonio Lve American Red Cross Igand Guam Philippine Ann Antonio Germany Hance County J. Mlm

Goebbels admits textile shortage signals Nazi grip weakening

The report cites Goebbels acknowledging tense textile supply and labor strains in Germany. It notes the Reich labor office applying pressure for 1,500,000 workers monthly and official unemployment near 9.66 million, while women and foreign workers are redirected to war industries.

Paul Mellon Washington Goebbels Tagidom U. 8 Germany Berlin Reich Labor Office Ministry of Labor France Croatia

Vitamin B1 in Diet Linked to Infantile Paralysis Study

The article discusses uncertain links between B vitamins and susceptibility to infantile paralysis. It notes that disease resistance results from many factors including work, exercise, rest, and sleep, with possible influence from diet. Dr Helma’s observations tie vitamin B1 reduction since 1870 to milling changes.

Karem Helma Australia Tater

Vitamin B1 linked to infantile paralysis in historical notes

The article discusses the role of Vitamin B1 in preventing infantile paralysis and compares it to beriberi. It notes that vitamin intake varies with growth, pregnancy, and exercise, and suggests a possible, though unproven, connection between Vitamin B1 and poliomyelitis symptoms. No definitive tests exist to determine vitamin sufficiency. Distributed by King Four, Sya., Tne.

Eample King Four Sya Tne

Texans by Farber Wharton’s mission for Texas recognition

The article chronicles James Farber Wharton’s diplomatic effort to gain U S recognition of Texas as a republic after the War for Independence. It notes his study of Northern attitudes, his outreach to Washington, and his push to engage British and French interests while pressing Texas’s case to President Jackson.

James Farber William H. Wharton Texas Caleer Husman Ohio River Washington Houston United States Latera Wharton Andy Jackson Offier Lady Dackton Agle

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