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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1944

Page

6

Congress Brings These Things Upon Itself

President Roosevelt interjected his sixteen year term campaign into the soldier vote bill debate insulting both houses. He accuses fraud against Congress while boos fill the chamber. The piece argues Congress resists the president to uphold the constitution and keep soldier voting within legal bounds.

Congress Roosevelt White House Senate House of Representatives Supreme Court

Winged Victory entertains as war-time variety broadcasts begin

Walter Winchell reports Winged Victory members touring nearby hospital bases and camps while Connie Bennett prepares a syndicated fashion show. Lieut Harmon was badly burned in a nonexplosive bomb incident. Hollywood chatter notes Wehr/Nazi era tensions, stage coupleings, and a gossip-laden mix of actors, marriages, and industry moves across New York and Miami society circles.

Walter Winchell Berleterei Conydebl Winged Victory Connie Bennett Vent Harmon Tom Prrrists

Texans and a Kiowa oracle at Salt Creek massacre

The account notes General Sherman narrowly avoiding ambush on the way to Fort Belknap during an 1871 Texas expedition. Kiowa medicine man Maman-ti, the Owl Prophet, forewarned of two white parties, guiding the war party to wait for the larger convoy. Salt Creek massacre followed when the second group arrived. Sherman reached Belknap unharmed. Later interviews revealed the true events.

Jame Thigwell Sherman Texas Oklahoma Fort Belknap Mamabu Do-ha-te Mamsa ii Brier- Man Belknap Maman-ti Salt Creek Beilknap

Roosevelt s bill of rights sparks wary debate in Washington

The piece critiques Franklin D Roosevelt s proposed peacetime bill of rights arguing government provision of jobs wages farm prices homes medical care and education risks totalitarian drift. It questions whether federal action or private effort better preserves freedom and prosperity citing potential tax burdens and mounting debt.

Washington Roosevelt Paul Mallon Els King Festores Bendiente, Inc

Sulfa drugs aid skin infection relief say Dr Ingels

Dr Anne Ingels of San Francisco reports that sulfa drugs such as sulfathiazole and sulfadiazine, prepared as skin ointments, can significantly shorten illnesses like fever blisters, ringworm, seborrheic dermatitis, and sycosis barba. Improvements vary with condition. several disorders clear in a week or two, though some cases show limited benefit.

Anne Ely Ingeles San Pranciaco

Use of sulfa drugs in skin disorders urged by doctor

By Dr. H. N. Bundesen notes that infection with staphylococcus or streptococcus germs often accompanies skin disorders and that sulfa drugs can be beneficial. He warns that about one in thirty six patients may develop sensitivity, and urges physicians to adjust or stop treatment if such sensitivity occurs.

Ingels King Feas. Synd., Inc

Shotgun Divorce Among Servicemen Sparks Moral Debate

A wartime column by Helen argues against divorcing servicemen, calling the practice a shotgun divorce and a betrayal of loyalty. It contrasts past marital roles with new infidelity worries, urging wives to support their husbands fighting overseas and refrain from leaving them. Copyright 1944 King Features.

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Mustering-out Pay for Veterans Sparks Sharp Debate

A harsh critique condemns Congress and the New Deal for offering a meager mustering-out payment to World War II veterans. The author argues the act is a political sop, leaves many with insufficient support, and calls for ongoing military payroll support for at least one year post-discharge to ensure true security and independence for veterans.

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10 and 20 Years Ago From Los Angeles Light Files

February 1 1934 Gus Jones head of local finance department returns from El Paso where he opened a new federal bureau of investigation office J C White formerly of this office acts chief of the El Paso office now February 1 1924 Mrs John E Trainer widow of Capt John E Trainer is to be appointed as precinct 1 constable to fill unexpired term Chief Albert Van Riper withdraws in her favor San Antonio Light 1881 publication details follow

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