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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1950

Page

6

Russia Locks the Door On Strategic Metals

The United States faces a growing risk from Russia cutting off key supplies of strategic metals. Policy critics blame government discrimination against domestic mining, noting abandoned US mines for tungsten and antimony. Advocates urge ramping up domestic production to end dependence and strengthen national defense.

Russia Europe Asia United States Munitions Board Congress United States Soviet Russia

From Within: Faith and National Survival

In this history shaped plea the speaker warns that nations collapse not from enemies but from internal decay. Rome fell as learning turned cynical, yet faithful minorities preserved civilization. A moral rebuilding and renewed faith in God, country, and tradition are urged to avert future ruin.

Greece Rome Great Britain United States Roman Empire Jerusalem Solomon

These Days By George E Sokolsky on coal production limits

The piece argues that John J Lewis would push operators and the United Mine Workers toward a production restraint pact that would violate the Sherman antitrust law. It critiques NRA era controls, Wagner Act limits, and judicial rulings, warning that such voluntary arrangements resemble fascist production control and could trigger criminal conspiracy concerns.

John J. Lewis United Mine Workers John L. Lewis United States Hugh Johnson Blue Eagle Yloue Schechter U. S United States Supreme Court NRA Hughes Theovernment Teeu Tatory Harold Medina NLRB Jones and Laughlin Lee Pressman Nathan Witt Justice Hughes Hays Stee Tiatsural Carter Carter Cool Company Justice Cardazo New Deal Congress Stele Canyrt Kihe Feat, Synd., Inc

Did You Know Ancient Rome Made Tee From Snow Pits

A fragment notes ancient Romans packed snow into deep pits covered with straw and tree coverings to make tea. It mentions a place near where the Colorado and Gunnison rivers meet, with odd spellings like Pountings and Tuneday.

William Randolph Hearst urges public welfare with patriotic zeal

A statement attributed to William Randolph Hearst calls for fearless patriotic concern for the public welfare, urging vigilance and civic duty in serving the nation.

William Randolph Hearst

Treason, Ambition and the Hiss Controversy

Westbrook Pegler argues that sympathy for Alger Hiss rests on false notions of guilt and loyalty. He defines the Communist in American terms as a Russian citizen with treason in his heart, who would feel no remorse for betraying the United States and who would rejoice at Soviet victories in Europe.

Westbrook Pegler Alger Hiss Dean Acheson Soviet Russia America United States Roosevelt Yalta Europe Stalin Orient West Christendom

What Is A Communist In This Era Of Treachery

A reader critiques Washington Post and Star editorials framing Hiss as tempted to betray his country. The piece contrasts loyalty standards, cites Chambers, Frank, and Harvard critics, and argues editors reflect Roosevelt Truman era views. It questions the papers' moral authority and defends those loyal Americans who saw through propaganda.

Washington Post Hiss Post Star the Post Whittaker Chambers Harvard Jeant Felix Frank Darter State Department The United States

Understanding Muscle Cramps and Preventive Treatments

Muscle cramps affect many, caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, electrolyte loss, and nervous system disorders. Ammonium chloride has been used in small trials to reduce cramps for a few days, though caution is needed in kidney disease or other acidosis-susceptible conditions.

Causes of Menstrual Irregularity and Medical Advice

Dr. H N Bundesen discusses irregular menses caused by glandular issues infections of ovaries or tubes severe infections tuberculosis and chronic conditions like anemia. An exam by a competent physician is advised to determine the exact cause, with emphasis on irregular cycles near life changes.

South west Texas Bay s Fat Stock show honored

A recap of historical notes from February 18 across years 1640 1890 1900 and 1990 highlights included the fifth annual Fat Stock show in San Antonio content about downtown parking hall protests urged by the Chamber of Commerce and varying public school funding efforts as well as weather notes from past centuries. The entries mention notable figures like George W Brackenridge J M Bennete and Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright among local business and civic actions in San Antonio.

San Antonio Southwest ‘Texas Bay Chamber of Commeree Phil Wright Chamber Notel George W. Brackenridge J. M. Bennete Atockyan

Celebs And Show Biz Snippets From Walter Winchells Page

Walter Winchell reports on Broadway gossip including Anita Loos dining with her fiancé Ruby Dallas and wife Marva Jacquelitvé Dalya, Edgar Hoover at St Moritz, Betty George on Lisa Kirk Tole in Kiss Me Kate, Fleur Cowles Flair feature, and other nightlife vignettes. The column names names, venues, and brief backstage occurrences across New York clubs.

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Buring Down On the News by Bugs Baer

The column lampoons political figures and public figures in a satirical, fast paced style. It riffs on President Truman and other personalities as if narrating a chaotic scene with humorous asides and quirky imagery.

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