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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1939
Page
8
A Senate resolution by Senator William H. King urges the president to convene an international conference in Washington to limit armaments and discuss humane warfare. The piece argues Europe hampers peace by refusing to reduce arms, urges U S leadership, and warns against delaying talks that could prevent another world war.
Kansas Senator Capper proposes a constitutional amendment to bar aliens from counting toward apportionment for the House of Representatives. He cites six million aliens in the U S and 1.5 million foreign-born in New York as non citizens. He notes several states already exclude non citizens in state apportionment and warns aliens could hold balance of power in the House.
A dramatic survey traces the rise and collapse of two infamous swindlers, Alfred Loewenstein and Ivar Kreuger. It recounts Loewenstein’s European exploits, luxury, and mysterious death after vanishing midflight, and Kreuger’s ascent from poverty to global control of banks and railways before his suicide. The piece contrasts their public charisma with private delusions of grandeur and lists the investigations and outcomes surrounding their downfalls.
Infections of the bladder and kidneys show better response to two newly discovered oral drugs. These agents resist common disinfectants, reach the bladder and kidneys to kill germ forces, and help treat bladder and kidney infections. Doctors first identify the germ and infection level in urine to guide therapy. The common culprit is the colon bacillus, with older remedies sometimes succeeding when new drugs fail.
Woe spoonfuls for times a day is the dose used. The preparation is taken after meals to avoid loss of appetite. During mandelic acid therapy, monitor the amount the patient ingests. Better results may be seen with 4 to 7 1 2 grains of ammonium chlorite taken four days during the first three days of treatment. If sulfanilamide is used, these grains tablets should be taken daily for five days. Dr. Cison warns no preparations should be taken except under a doctor's guidance due to possible undesired reactions.
Dr Herman N Bandesen reports improper reactions to silfanlisihide causing stomach pain headaches and skin swelling. Dr Olson recommends arsenic-containing preparation injected into a vein in three doses at regular intervals, claiming rapid relief. Abanitamide and mandelic acid less effective against infection varied by crocus produced by colon bacillus.
A scrambled quiz asks for England prime ministers Ireland’s greatest modern poet capitals of Albania Bulgaria Iceland three minerals of And three countries supplying world rubber. It lists universities in New York states with initials A, three Maxwell Anderson plays, freshwater fishes, four large Japanese islands, and Three descriptions of bitin. The page directs turning to the answer page with copyright 1930 by King Buries.
Washington reports a soaring parlay plane pace may shift military power away from Germany and Britain. Officials debate how speed, oil, and production determine strategic advantage, with Britain building more planes and considering guarantees or destruction of bases to deter attack. Wheat price fixes and farm supports are floated to stabilize economies while political maneuvering reshapes interstate commissions and rail rankings amid postwar planning.
A reader letter advocates respecting child mental privacy and condemns intrusive parent and teacher psychology. Spiro Agnew, age 2, voices a plea for humane parenting, arguing that children should discuss problems voluntarily and not be subjected to invasive analysis.
A fragmented note by Elsie Robinson emphasizes a parent’s duty to respect a child as an individual. It warns against invading a child's mind or exposing thoughts and urges readers to protect a child from harmful influence and unwanted control. The piece cites personal autonomy and mutual respect within the family.
The anonymous taxpayer letter urges readers to question $5000 in tax money and questions public workers, including bus drivers, mail carriers, police, and firefighters, suggesting danger and high costs. The piece reflects concern about taxpayer funds and public service expenses.
FEBRUARY 15 1933 Kinoul's club luncheon featured Dr William H Phipps on Public Health preservation. Dean Flowers presided and Carl A Bryatt led songs. Also noted is a Mexican commerce delegation led by Enrique Santihanes to Laredo for Mexico Day events on February 22.
A fragmentary piece discusses divorce, marital infidelity, and social expectations for wives and husbands. It argues that legal freedom is not easily granted and critiques double standards, urging readers to question traditional roles and the idea of a wife as a perfect public image. It cites jealousy, court limits, and social performance as central tensions shaping marriages.
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