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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1937
Page
4
Quincy Howe argues the twentieth century hinges on the British empire and the United States. He warns Britain’s weakness, the empire’s vast reach, and global unrest threaten US security, urging strong Anglo American coordination to avert imperial decline.
The author defines England and Britain as the British ruling class that concentrates power in about two to twenty thousand families and outlines six pillars of imperial power. He argues his focus is the influence of Britain's rulers on influential Americans and on US public destiny. He notes Anglo American cooperation hinges on Pacific naval access and trade routes, with Mussolini's Ethiopia invasion prompting strategic naval recalculations.
The piece traces early US foreign policy from 1815 through the 19th century, highlighting the Monroe Doctrine's emergence in 1798–1823 with British support for South American independence. It notes Britain’s role in shaping a joint Anglo-American approach and the US stance against European interference in the Western Hemisphere.
Gene Alexander 28 and family witness a Christmas Day crash as a child weaving a red wagon is struck by a car on B30 block of Santa Percy street. Police name driver Miss Tete Nall kimper 18 and list car occupants Miss Johnnie Dollarn and Miss Pearl Tsodges. Child taken to Rabert RB Green Hospital by Fred Coke and Henry Alexander assisted.
London December 25 Amy Molson renowned female aviator urged a women’s air force to assist in Britain's defense. The proposal calls for women to cooperate with the regular services in aviation roles during wartime.
ESTATE GUEST! Aon ind Death Takes Newton D. Baker fn 5155. The article chronicles Newton D. Baker's public life from mayor of Cleveland to national arbitration roles, his stance after the 1929 crash, and his era-spanning influence in international law and public service up to his death.
Two long term convicts and one accomplice were found tunneling under a wall at a penitentiary near YRENTON. The three men, Michael Macijka 22, Anthony Pisano 32, and George B Harris 33, were minutes from escape when the tunnel was unearthed by principal keeper BR.Wiliam Leeey. Macijka faced 12 to 15 years, Pisano 39 to 48 for receiving stolen goods, Harris convicted of murder.
Francis Knuth aged 35, a city policeman, died in the afternoon from wounds suffered during a Christmas morning street fight. The incident occurred in the downtown area near a tobacconist shop and is under police investigation for motive and suspects.
Governor Rivers signed the intangible tax bill describing it as a welcome to business and industry. He noted the measure will help Georgia as a home for capital and enterprise and emphasized its impact on the state’s economic climate.
A historic essay argues that the Open Door in China and the Monroe Doctrine grew from British influence, with the United States aligning with Britain to protect interests in Latin America and the Far East. It credits Sir Edward Grey and Lord Salisbury for steering policy toward a shared world order, and notes Wilson later broke with entangling alliances.
A fatal crash near Crystal City and Carrizo Springs left two dead and several injured as a hit and run driver struck vehicles returning from a dance. Victims include Charles Upchurch, 21, a Texas A. M. College student, who died at Medea and Surgical Hospital. two sisters Kitty Taylor and Beth Stone were treated for serious injuries. Police seek a hit and run driver identified as Roy Sway, 18, with the accident occurring on Highway 68 south of Crystal City and involved multiple vehicles.
A Reno divorce case advances with a sizeable check exchange signifying an amicable split. Attorney EH Johnson represents the Romany gladiator who wed the former Mrs. Forer Astor, while plans unfold for conferences and a Reno-bound plane for Madeline Force Astor’s Dick-Piermont alliance next week.
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