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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
8
A critical view of government regulation and its impact on American business, citing the DuPont de Nemours and Glidden cases in federal antitrust actions over paint marketing. The piece argues many firms settled to avoid costs and that standing for rights carried heavy expense and stigma, warning of bureaucratic overreach.
Carter Sommers founder of a 23-store drug chain in San Antonio and Paul West longtime Southwestern Bell executive and civil defense chief died in a tragic grade crossing incident. Both men were civic minded and will be sorely missed in the Alamo City.
The passage emphasizes God the Saviour appearing in mercy, not by human deeds, but through His mercy. It highlights regeneration and the Holy Ghost as central to salvation, contrasting mercy with works.
The piece defends patriot leaders like John B Trevor and Charles A Lindbergh against smears by World Federalists and others. It condemns attacks labeling ordinary patriots as fascists and recalls the Amerasia case and McCarthy era clashes, arguing that love of country is not a crime.
A terse diplomatic note says there is no gratitude or sentiment between nations in the current exchange. Officials emphasize practical cooperation over ceremonial gestures as talks proceed.
Quotable spoof features Sir Willoughby Wallable touring Windsor with American George Spelvin. They mock US English phrases and discuss autographed baby shoes tied to a Kennedy era joke, while a mock Hyde Park in New York hosts postcards, stamps, and curiosities in a fanciful dialogue.
A satirical dialogue features Windsor and Hyde Park figures critiquing American culture and commerce. Spelvin contrasts private grinds with taxpayer backing, mocks Windsor Castle nostalgia, and questions royal relics, while discussing Roosevelt legacies and public spectacle. The piece blends homage with lampoon of modern consumerism.
A bustling city page blends talk of Broadway stars and nightlife with playful jabs at Hollywood figures. References to Kirk Douglas, Linda Darnell, Anita Louise, and Buddy De Prana mingle with fashion, parades, and a parlor of showbiz anecdotes.
Early warning signs include difficulty swallowing and weight loss. Surgeons report safe, effective modern methods that improve outcomes if treated early. X ray detection with barium helps diagnose, allowing timely treatment and feeding via liquid intake.
Dr H N Bundesen outlines diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer noting barium swallow images show passage blockage, Moa growth, and that surgery now removes the cancerous segment with stomach brought up to connect to remaining esophagus. Some surgeons use a plastic tube to replace the esophagus. Early symptoms warrant prompt medical consultation.
The item bundles dated December 27 across years mention wartime airplane production claims, land purchases for a new post vacated by year end, a Wilson Memorial foundation branch meeting with Marshall Hicks as orator, Frank Davin becoming president of the San Antonio Advertisers, a widened Commerce Street in San Antonio, and a phantom party hosted by Miss Maggie Moon at the Moon residence on New Year’s Eve near Morales and N Leona Street.
Investigations for skulduggery break all records while Whistler allegedly betrays his mother. The reform wave ripples through the scene as profits remain the focus entering the new year amid gossip and uncertain pace.
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