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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
7
The piece quotes Sinclair Lewis criticizing national complacency and luxury. It contrasts American freedoms with Nazi fascism Italians Russians and Germans, noting Americans still have shoes bread cars and the right to think and speak loudly. The barbarians might be deterred by the stubborn American pride.
Dr William P Peterson from the University of Illinois suggests a link between sun spots and a rise in boy births in war years, proposing sun spots trigger emotional instability leading to conflict. He notes 1927 Vermont data with 128 boys per 100 girls though evidence is thin and not scientifically solid.
The special session did not pass much of substance but acted as a generous benefactor to its members. It provided 225000 dollars for mileage to travel home for Christmas, a notable perk amid stalled farm and housing bills. Procrastination ruled other propositions as the session played Santa Claus to congressmen.
Elsie Robinson gathers reader letters urging sweeping reform and patriotism as New Year hopes rise. Cecilia Eulom of Pennody proposes a broomstick to sweep away crooked politicians, while Rivina R. King of Glendale calls for a restored Supreme Court respect. Jataretta Chapman of Los Angeles envisions a patriotic movement free of foreign drift.
A fragmented snapshot of New York's Irving Place saloon culture and its fading atmosphere. The piece recalls Henry and his Gifts of the Magi, the dim saloon vibe, notorious drinkers like Mark Hellinger and Tex Guinan era figures, and a vanished world of open artist gatherings at the Daytons.
O O McIntyre recalls the Pratt family of Essex Ct celebrating the 77th birthday of James Lord Pratt, oldest business owner in town, symbolizing the village blacksmith tradition. The event drew the largest local gathering since 1812, reflecting a storied local heritage and enduring family enterprise.
The article explains that blood in sputum does not always indicate tuberculosis and can arise from many causes. It notes coughing, inflammation, tooth issues, or nosebleeds as possible sources and urges medical consultation if blood appears repeatedly.
The notice urges consulting a physician for blood in the sputum and cautions against self diagnosing. It stresses not to determine the cause personally and recommends expert medical attention from a trained doctor with years of experience.
Dec 1927 report notes tract on Seguin road given to federal government for new air corps flying school. Maj Gen Feather arrives to inspect site while B J Altgelt leads options with Chamber of Commerce. Legion post proceeds with a $1125 drive to boost statewide membership.
A New York writer and his wife vanish after traveling to Soviet Russia on fraudulent papers, sparking fear among Americans and foreigners in Moscow. Reports describe the KGB style secret police, the Libyanka prison, and mass executions as the city endures heightened patrols and ominous silence around Lubyanka Street.
Edwin C Hill asserts 2,000,000 executions by Ghicka under Fell Deershinsky’s rule. He decries secret police at Lubyanka, praising censorship, surveillance, and coercive reach from malls to embassies. Claim cites Gay-pay-co succession and a brutal regime with global reach.
The reader answers a quick Bible quiz with single words naming people or places from scripture. Questions cover Jericho walls, John’s imprisonment, Jonathan friend of David, first Resurrection appearances, Lazarus in Bethany, Cain and Abel, Melchizedek, and more biblical persons, places, and terms.
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