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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1941

Page

8

Congress and the Bridges Case demands deportation

The immigration committee endorses a bill that would deport Harry Bridges to Australia, mirroring last session's House vote of 330 to 42. Supporters urge Senate action, arguing Bridges is a dangerous Communist whose presence harms the United States, while opponents warn of delay and political pressure.

Immigration Committee Congress Harry Bridges Australia House of Representatives Senate House Bridges Starnes Alabama Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Soover Emory S. Land U. S. Maritime Commission House Appropriations Committee Communist Party

Veteran Warns Against War Propaganda and U S Involvement

A World War I veteran urges America to stay out of foreign wars and avoid English or German propaganda. He argues for strict defense of the United States, criticizes Roosevelt administration signals, calls for home-focused policies, and condemns lending schemes and foreign entanglements while advocating stronger roads and airports. He cites debt disputes with England and cautions against entering any European conflict.

United States England Democracy America Hitler Garraly Reed Roosevelt Canada South America Brackenridge Park Congress Toay Jesse Jones Argentina Texas Uhey Jorge Bulid Lfe New Deal Mabel Lewis Pueblo Street

Debate Over Averles Entry to Europees War and U S Defense

The column argues against joining the European conflict, urging America to focus on defense and oppose Roosevelt and the New Deal. It claims Congress should impeach Roosevelt for alleged betrayal and calls for ending support to English war efforts while protecting American land and resources.

New Deal Averles Roosevelt Congress America England House of Representatives United State

Odd facts on light sources and lard trade affect US surplus

The text notes a 37 percent higher light output from 00-watt versus 100-watt bulbs and references 921 as a value. It mentions lard overproduction in 1999 and a loss of foreign markets, resulting in a large United States surplus.

United States

Knowledge Test and Puzzle Series From Historic Page

A fragmented knowledge quiz page asks about contagious behavior traits, country endings, saints names, flowers named for a saint, a boy's name meaning bearing, and jobs like glazier and pedagogue. It includes quotes and Latin phrases, then hints at answers distributed by a king and other obscurities.

Cledysburg Talto

Washingtons Quiet Prewar Moves Tighten Security

Washington notices show gradual tightening of security as officials and reporters must wear photo badges for entry to the White House and other departments. Bystanders note only Knudsen publicly objects, while Rankin quietly opposes lend-lease. Discussions cover war readiness, funding, and U S defense plans including aid to the Philippines and China grants.

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Thyroid Gland and Basal Metabolism Test Findings

The article explains thyroid function, hyper and hypo thyroidism, and the basal metabolic rate. It cites Dr. Em F. Gildea of New Haven and reports studies on 29 patients showing thyroid extract improves symptoms in some with low metabolism but not in others, noting cholesterol levels influence treatment decisions.

Em. F. Gildea New Haven Conn Gidea Iia

Marital Musings From A Career Woman On Twenty Years

A letter from a professional woman celebrating her twentieth wedding anniversary offers reflections on marriage. She praises her husband for steady devotion, unresentful patience, and nonjudgmental support while noting his faults are few yet real. She emphasizes quiet loyalty over dramatic gestures.

The Light's Quizzer Items From Texas History

A quiz item references Texas fruit and cotton in a historical context. It cites World Almanac noting peaches and berries, and an 1828 shipwreck tale attributed to Cabeza de Vaca linking cotton growth in Texas. The fragmentary prompt blends questions with dubious proper nouns and dates.

Olvera Texas Cabezaro Vaca

Virtues of omission in marriage and friendship

The author profiles a spouse as a loyal partner who never pressures or teases, never neglects the wife’s friends, and remains attentive without ostentation. The piece reflects on trust, quiet affection, and the idea that gentle restraint and steadiness can define a lasting union.

Heaven Wahame Bena

Thyroid Extracts and Contagion Questions in Medical Q A

Dr H N Bundesen discusses pre treatment testing for thyroid deficiency including cholesterol blood work. In a Q A on tuberculosis contagion, the doctor explains TB spreads via open discharges and contaminated articles, transmitted through contact with affected individuals.

J. Fleb Fear, Syn, Inc

Motion Picture Showings and Legion Election Notes

February 8 marks cinema listings with Richyrd DM Irene Dunn in Cimayron at Majestic, Evelyn Laye and John Hales in One Weave Only Night at Aztec, Otis Skinner with Loretta Young in Hia met at Empire, and George Bancroft with Kay Francis in Scandal Sheet at TexAS. Tra L Ogden Post 280 announces American Legion officers including Robert L Barrow Harry W Teoberson B C Saulman and Louis Lauterstein.

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