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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1950
Page
14
Commentary on motor learning differences and gender, referencing Dr D K Brace UT experiments with feebleminded youths and ball throwing. Notes potential biases in competition and urges readers to consider psychology of driving while suggesting broader readings. Mentions infant feeding and anxiety neurosis with medical cautions.
A young inventor uses Reynolds Wrap to protect her head from water during showers. The product is praised as economical, reusable, and easy to use. Advertisers urge mothers to purchase Reynolds Wrap in department stores and grocery outlets.
A reader describes a five month old boy’s friendly nature versus a five year old girl’s unfriendly manners. Advice focuses on guiding the child to understand why speech to others matters and how polite behavior builds adult-like social skills. The writer suggests thoughtful questions to foster empathy and manners.
Hollywood gossip notes Rodgers and Hammerstein closed a deal to adapt Anna and the King of Siam as a musical. Gertrude Lawrence and Rex Harrison named for leads, with 20th Century Fox set to share profits. Peter Lawford paged back from New York amid Sharman Douglas romance rumors. Al Jolson reportedly seeking $1 million life insurance. Arthur Stebbins paid $500,000 so far, with more to come.
A fragile, early American horoscope blends dates and personality. It forecasts financial caution for Taurus and Gemini styles, urges resource gathering for a hoped-for chance, and warns against overconfidence in sales. It frames trust in Providence and practical self-belief through varied celestial periods and advisories.
Taipei reports three Nationalist Michell bombers damaged a power plant at Nanking, scoring a hit on a large transformer yesterday. The raid underscores continued disruptions in the Shanghai area and the broader Formosa patrol operations.
The American Weekly feature by Clark Fay presents a vivid color painting titled The Seriion on the Mount. It highlights Fay’s renowned use of light and form, inviting readers to add this striking work to their Bible collection.
A brief classified notice promotes fast service for selling renting and buying, urging readers to dial F-12312 for a courteous ad writer.
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