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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1935
Page
6
The article cites a 1932 Democratic platform pledging drastic cuts to government spending by abolishing commissions and offices, consolidating departments and bureaus, and eliminating extravagance to save at least 25 percent of federal costs. It also promises a yearly balanced federal budget to maintain national credit, binding the party and its candidates to these pledges.
A 1935 San Antonio clip presents Elsie Robinson railing against rich indifference to urban slums and mill towns. She argues poverty erodes dignity and beauty, urging readers to confront harsh realities and demand systemic relief, citing Roosevelt era calls to end deficits. The piece features strong language and a call for social awareness.
A proposed Texas bill would create a department of public safety with three governor appointed commissioners for six year terms and a central headquarters to coordinate identification, communications, and education for law enforcement. Texas Rangers and Highway Patrol transfer, new central office would house felon identification nationwide, aiding rapid action and fugitive capture.
Representative Dockweiler of California introduces a bill to build a strong air base in Alaska for its defense. The measure follows warnings that Alaska is vulnerable to Asiatic air attacks and asserts Alaska is American territory that must be protected, despite concerns about provoking Japan.
Fragmentary OCR quotes discuss social criticism and economic ideas. Mentions Fritz Kreisler, mechanical age, and debates on state costs. Appears as scattered reflections with unclear sources and dates.
An old tale recalls three brothers in Wayne Maine celebrating the Fourth of July with improvised black powder tests. Their father explains recoil, powder behavior, and explosive risk, linking the lesson to the invention of the Maxim gun by son Hiram Stevens Maxim and brothers Hudson and the late Sir Isaac.
A Norman Davis described as a roaming ambassador figures in a fragmentary report. A Kartas woman with many drinks is linked to a comment by Postmaster General Parley. The NRA plan is to continue for two more years, with potential policy shifts if proposed measures fail.
A dense, slangy reminiscence recounts dinners, sketches of Spanish towns, and notes on Victor Herbert. It weaves in references to Maurice Guest, Rosa Lewis, and a cast of editors, critics, and travelers. The narrator recalls meetings with luminaries, theater, and a wish to see Paris, ending with a maritime voyage outside.
This article explains wry neck or torticollis, an inflamed neck muscle condition often from cold drafts. It describes acute and chronic forms, symptoms, and treatments including heat, diathermy, medicine, and in severe cases operative correction followed by bandaging.
February 1 1925 new school board members were sworn in by Hal Brown president of the board The new board includes Hal Brown Charles Wynne Frank Haines W L Hoefeen and Mrs Wheeler Pettus Frank Bushick Jr son of the tax commissioner and Miss Fiota Clout Mer secretary to the commissioner were marled at Austin February 21 1915 Bobby McWatt former president era delegation of street drivers from the San Antonio Auto Berry association protested traffic police treatment Mayor Brown heard the delegation which included H P Cook and Berman Schmelzer a member of the Booteh Highland force received a letter from Mrs McWatt to Mrs Schaezier 112 Carey Avenue
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