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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

5

The Fiftieth Child and Juvenile Delinquency

Director J Edgar Hoover argues that one in fifty U S children becomes a juvenile delinquent. He presents two views the majority’s pride in well behaved youths and the minority s crime impact and urges restoring one wayward child to decency as key to solving juvenile crime.

Irector J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau ‘of Investigation American Magazine United States Hoover America

Civic Leaders from Three Faiths to Be Honored at Dinner

Three men representing different religious faiths Mr Reagan Houston H P Drought and Mr Jake Karot kin will be honored at a March 1 dinner sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Chairman C W Miller notes the trio have long served the community and promoted brotherhood. A representative audience will attend at the Plaza hotel to show San Antonio's thanks.

Ave Reagan Houston Jake Kare Otkin San Antonio National Conference of Christians and Jews C. W. Miller Drought Karotkin Plaza Hotel

Somervell Lamented As Architect Of Victory In War Effort

The piece honors Gen. Somervell recalling his role as quartermaster general in World War I. He directed army supply services and logistics across Atlantic and Pacific theaters, enabling convoy transport, embarkation, and delivery of men and munitions. His work supported Allied campaigns led by Eisenhower and MacArthur.

Breton’ Somervell Atlantic Pacific Hisenhower Africa Europe MacArthur Somervell

Readers Debate School Vandalism And Editorial Accuracy

Letter writers argue vandals blame schools and parents, question school blameworthiness, and note student recognition issues in Texas towns. A responder critiques the Kelly article photo and airplane caption errors, urging verification of aircraft IDs and history.

the Light Prince Pals Texas

Portrait of a Confused Ex-Communist and Informer

The writer examines Harvey Matusow as a confused ex-Communist and self styled character actor, noting his shifts from informer to actor and his estrangement. The piece discusses ex-Communists’ varied motives, risks, and sincerity, arguing against condemning all critics of communism and highlighting the personal costs of testimony for America.

Hudson River Matusow Harvey Matusow Toots Shor’s Marshall FBI Communist Party Westbrook Pegler Fulton Sheen America King Features Syndicate, Inc

Labor Party in the Offing as AFL CIO Merger Grows

Washington report on the AFL CIO merger shaping a new labor party modeled on the British pattern. It discusses political aims to repeal Taft-Hartley laws, control labor boards, and contest the Democratic Party, with figures like John L. Lewis and George Meany cited amid intra-labor rivalries.

George Rothwell Brown Washington CIO AFL Truman United States Roosevelt Sidney Hillman Resolutions Committee Labor New Deal National Labor Relations Board Republican Party Whigs Know Nothings Abolition Party Atty Biddle Labor Movement David Dubinsky International Ladies Garment Workers Union Europe John L. Lewis CIG Bill Green Lewis Green Willards Hotel Spider Samuel Gompers American Federation United Mine Workers Miami George Meany Walter Reuter Democratic Party Hamlet

Landmark World War II era figures marked Feb 17

The notes recall multiple February 17 events including MacArthur landings plans for Iwo Jima and Corregidor and Bataan liberation, Kaiser Wilhelm blockade talk, Grand Duke Sergius assassination, and city council vindication of City Atty Newton in 1835 records.

Gen. MacArthur Iwo Jima Corregidor Bataan San Antonio Buick Co Grand Duke Sergius St. Petersburg Fes the Light Leonore Beb S. G. Newton

Health Talk on Cod Liver Oil for Baby Vitamins A and D

Dr H N Bundese TM explains cod liver oil supplies vitamins A and D crucial for growth and energy. Start at two to four weeks old with half teaspoon daily, increase to one spoonful, adjust in summer for sun exposure, and avoid forcing the dose to prevent dislike. Copyright 1955 King Fe Syn.

King Fe Syn

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Mr. Hoover Jesus Gen. Somervell J. R. Kidwell Stockdale Kelly Air Service Robert B. Williams USAF The Light O. D. Harris Edward Chavez Lette Gale Sokolsky Galt George E. Sokolsky Labor Party Vogue Kaiser Wilhelm England H. N. Bundese
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