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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1948

Page

6

Let's Face It Mr Congressman

Burris Jenkins Jr argues that Republican leaders hinder universal military training while praising veterans benefits. He cites Truman support and asks readers to question their reps, urging adoption of a Swiss style citizens reserve system to strengthen national defense without militarism.

Congressman Burris Jenkins Jr House of Representatives House Senate G.O.P Hearst Armed Forces Committee American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Ren Department of Defense Department of the Army Department of the Navy Air Force Congress Truman Leo Allen Illnois Rules Committee Walter G. Andrews President Truman Armed Services Republic

Sabinal May Get Million Dollar Pecan Plant

A 1938 San Antonio pecan shelling payroll is pledged by the sabinal chamber to protect against labor disturbances as Julius Seligman, the pecan king, threatens to pull his business from the NRA pressure. The report notes he faced questions on workers’ wages and his Washington visits.

Sabinal San Antonio Peyroll Sopiunrre Julius Seligman Sigman NRA Washington

Aviator dream clashes with cavalry ranks in 1908 note

In a 1908 dispatch from a Seventh Cavalry air aspiration clashes with officers and department heads who deem the shift to aviation ridiculous. A later item from 1893 mentions Rabbi Markson urging spiritual reform, while 1888 notes excitement in Uvalde over a gold discovery and a temple discourse. A comical 1888 item jokes about an injunction over a girl’s balcony lights if she provides her callers’ names.

U.S. A John W. Heard United States Cavalry Samuel Markson Rabbi Marks Temple ‘Beth Batins Street Lexington Avenut

Letters to the Editor raise questions on road holes and transit

Readers discuss the underpass on a Southern Pacific road near the Kelly Bomes addition. They question the purpose of new holes, possible bridge solutions, and express concerns about safety and funding. The letter also comments on political accountability and radio forums, ending with a critique of the prison system and advocacy for reform.

Fria City Kelly Bomes Southern Pacific Noy Transitco Kelly Air Base Adriana Grand Canyon Rafio Forum Dachau Oshuya University of Crime Mary Culbertson MePhic

Bible Verse Reflections on Hope From Romans Text

A devotional line cites Romans 4 18 stating that Abraham believed against hope in order to receive what was promised. The quotation emphasizes steadfast faith in the face of doubt and human limitation.

Wrongful Rest for Patients With Pheumatom Arthritis

Medical guidance on handling a painful arthritis variant emphasizes balanced rest and exercise. Maintain posture with proper supports, use heat and gentle muscle work, and avoid prolonged immobilization to prevent joint deformities and adhesions.

Medical Q and A and wartime notes from a defunct clipping

A jumble of medical questions about tendon surgery arthritis and a doctor’s advice. It also notes wartime earnings prisoners American penal institutions and a brief glimpse of television adoption in department stores. Includes garbled references to World War II era staff in London and a San Antonio Gazette imprint.

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Buaoring Bown On the News

Hank Wallace notes the difficulty of coordinating diverse elevator voters as he campaigns. The piece explores how mis counts and inflated promises complicate ballot logic and how Wallace open new campaign angles amid the confusion.

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