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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1947

Page

7

Chaplin Urged to Defend Role in US Political Debate

The piece criticizes Charlie Chaplin for cable to Pablo Picasso protesting Eisler deportation, saying the move shows improper interference by a foreign figure in American affairs. It urges Chaplin to withdraw from such actions, defend his artistic merit, and leave political matters to qualified individuals.

Charlie Chaplin Chaplin Pablo Picasso Paris Hanns Eisler America Picasso United States Mr. Chaplin Atien

Truman era economic tract skewers policy and demagoguery

The piece criticizes a political document attributed to Truman era economists Nourse Key Clark, accusing it of denying economic truths to gain labor support. It contends scholars are forced to leave objectivity for election aims, warns against demagoguery, and questions plans like price and income adjustments and government control of industry.

Mr. Truman Econome Brasstrust Erwin G. Nusrse Leon H. Key Clark Marty Tapking Wallace

Debates on Price, Work Week, and Economy in 1940s Panel

The piece cites By George FE. Sokolsky arguing for low prices aligned with fair reform in a stable economy, contrasting with councilmen who back a longer standard work week. It notes Bernard M. Baruch’s production focus and questions what constitutes a stable economy amid postwar emergencies and political controls.

Ife Bernard M. Baruch Baruch Syed Ine

Westbrook Pegler on Kinship Rumors and Family Tales

Westbrook Pegler defends himself against rumors linking him to the Roosevelt family and other notable lineages. He narrates a humorous, rambling recollection of kin who supposedly connect him to Washington, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and the Astors, while joking about literary cousins and a chaotic luncheon scene.

Westbrook Pegler Pegler Westbrooks Franklin D. Roosevelt Robert R. McCormick Joseph Medill Patterson McCormick-Patterson Captain Patterson Henry VIII Louis XIV George Washington Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt Astors Vanderbilts Tam Roosevelt Eleanor Eliott Mr. Big Anna Wall Jon Fern Stantly Rand McNally Rand McNally Geographical Globe Strangier Lewis Chewocki Memphis Courin Hall Rhporia Eiliot Walt Millew Harry Hopkins Gramp Forbes Morgan Internal Revenue Forbes Capt. Patterson Col. McCormick Westbrook Chicago Tribune Golden Gloves Allstar Apel Fratetrane Henry Tawe

Soviet Strategy in World War Til-TM TOMPKINS

A heavy claim piece asserts Soviet Russia has formed a comprehensive military plan for global conquest, adapting German invasion concepts for a four-phase push across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It outlines how Nazi objectives become Soviet attack centers and previews bold world-war ambitions.

Soviet Russia Hearet Comintern Politburo Hias Hitler Moscow Poland Germany Leningrad Baltic Countries Stalingrad Ukraine Odessa Kerch Peninsula Turkey Iren Egypt Wavell Rommel Mediterranean Suez Near East Middle East Malay Peninsula Archipelago Philippines Melanesia Te East Indies Siberia Man Churia Korea India Europe Africa Asia Americas Red Army France Spain Portugal North Africa China

Cancer Fight Increases Hope As Research Progresses

Despite warnings and the dread disease, researchers report more hopeful outlooks than before. Ongoing studies and medical efforts promise advances that could bring a cure sooner rather than later.

Betiev Han

Bacr ing Down On the News by Arthur Hash

A clipped satirical critique notes Republicans and Democrats unable to decide on actions and delays. It mocks Taft as a party pillar and criticizes Senator Taft and Boss Tine Tast, plus Congressman Bob passing opposing bills. The piece hints at upstate scams and partisan misalignment.

Arthur Taft Tine Pennsylvania Ave

Cancer Cells Bypass Normal Rules of Growth

Dr H N Bundasen notes cancer arises when cells lose normal controls. Cancer cells originate from normal cells but grow much faster, disregarding tissue growth rules. The origins of why cells become outlawed are not yet known.

From Around the Plaza Highlights Through Decades

A fragmentary column recalls mispelled names in San Antonio, local election pressure on park commission nominees, and a 1917 page of patriotic poems. It notes Carrie Nation’s travels, open air preachers, and Sunday liquor laws affecting clubs like the Concord Club of San Antonio.

Deft Davis Sant Antonio Jacol Rubiolo Rubinia San Antonio Carrie Nation Alamo City Mexico Diaz Port Arthur Tn Order of the Salvationists Mala Hlaza Awell Jiquor Harmony Club

Yuletide Yarns and Newsparrow Tricks in Christmas Letters

Walter Winchell retells a string of Yuletide capers and jokes from New York and Detroit, featuring a traffic court Santa in full regalia, a cameraman quip, Will Rogers at a Christmas dinner, and lighthearted quips about Santa Claus letters and prayers. The column preserves the era's brisk, witty tone with multiple named figures and festive vignettes.

Tngle Bes Coricerna Santa Detroit Bate Brooks Santa Clara Roguels

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