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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1937
Page
6
The article argues Secretary Perkins' labor plan mixes inquisitorial powers with arbitration, risking prejudiced outcomes. It calls for compulsory arbitration with binding findings, warning against granting subpoena power to a cabinet officer and urging impartial, fair resolution for labor and industry.
Y Gerrish Smith, president of the National Council of American Shipbuilders, warns no general cargo ships are under construction in the United States and only two cargo passenger ships have been built in fifteen years. He notes while other nations add modern fleets, American tonnage is old on average 17 to 18 years, risking unpreparedness in war and loss of jobs. Idle yards invite foreign control and hurt national security and prestige of the American flag.
A fragmented historical analysis traces gold production from Columbus to Roosevelt, noting drastic price shifts and devaluation. The piece cites global mining booms, foreign gold flow to the United States, and concerns of credit inflation as nations move away from the gold standard. It reflects early 20th century monetary tensions and the United States’ perceived safety of gold.
A reflective critique of the gold standard as an automatic system opposing managed economy plans. The piece notes uneasy shifts toward stabilization funds, questions whether stability can be forced, and mentions large gold reserves, Roosevelt era devaluation, and mining anecdotes as context for ongoing policy debate.
Dr. Francis Carter Weed warns at a meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Medical Directors of America against dubious cancer cures sold in newsletters and “weekly” discoveries. He underscore that early detection and proven treatments give real chances, and caution readers to seek medical advice rather than self medicate.
A satirical letter from Winston Norman discusses communism in France, noting perceived money and influence, comparisons to capitalism, and mocks about French politics. The writer alleges communist revenue, strikes, and links to Blum's government, ending with attribution to a syndicate.
Ten and twenty years ago San Antonio and the nation faced extreme cold as February 2, 1917 brought record lows. Walton D. Hoard announced veteran loan policy in recognition of local World War I heroes. Representative John N. Garner from Texas would sit in Congress after state redistricting sparks a local movement approved by legislators.
A 1937 McNaught Syndicate column lampoons New York theater critics and actors clashing over reviews. It highlights precision dancers Harry Evans and Ernest Truex, notes changing dining venues near West Fifty second Street, and parodies theater life with a Maurice Barrymore anecdote, reflecting a brisk, period voice.
A 1987 piece by Elsie Robinson discusses how thoughts shape fate more than bombs or wealth. It cites Arthur Brisbane’s idea that words are living forces, warning readers to guard the words and images absorbed daily.
A garbled OCR style item mentions a golfer faking a swing and a 00 weight chef or chefton dampening a cancer party. Names, places, and clear facts are unreadable, but the tone implies a light, chaotic social or sporting mishap at an event.
Puzzle style quiz asks to fill blanks about Crecy Monitor Merrimac Cartier Wellesley Lincoln Gettysburg Atlanta Trenton leaders and battles with a years and titles cue, inviting page side answers from King Features Syndicate.
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