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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
16
Teachers from across the nation clash over classroom doctrines at the 65th annual convention of the National Education Association department of superintendence in Atlantic City. The heated discussion centers on indoctrination versus academic neutrality amid liberal and conservative strains among educators.
An ad touts a salve named Zemo for eczema itching relief and healing. It promises rapid results after 25 years, cites late ingredients, and claims approval by the Good Housekeeping Bureau No. 4874. Available from druggists at 85e to 1.
A vintage testimonial claims Caril improved appetite and strength for a nervous woman at Hartshorne Oklahoma. The letter describes starting Cucdus, then two bottles, with increased appetite, energy, and a sense of belonging. It advises consulting a physician if no benefit.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haariess Of Capsules as a harmless diuretic and stimulant to relieve clogged kidneys and irritated bladder. It promises safe nightly sleep and healthful kidney activity, urging readers to buy Gold Medal from Haarlem in Holland and warning of symptoms like backache and puffy eyes.
In a Hollywood setting, Charley Chaplin is praised as the greatest economist, shaping world trade with the idea that his comedy studio produces a product never devalued while others push mass production. The piece mocks governments and industrialists, suggesting Chaplin’s influence outpaces state policy.
Speakers from Teachers College and Washington schools urged freedom for teachers to discuss modern social questions while resisting indoctrination. Briggs and Ballou warned against using classrooms to promote favored ideals, predicting a societal shift once the public decides the desired social order. Newlan foresaw rapid change and broader discussion, while Studebaker framed academic freedom as the learner’s right to information, not the teacher’s right to instruction.
Chief Justice John H Bickett Jr of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals received notice of his appointment to the American Law Institute. The appointment was approved by the International Council at a New York meeting. A professor suggests gas from lignite could become feasible with advances in science.
Fulton Lewis reports on a War Department survey supporting a Nicaragua canal for immediate construction. The $732 million project would generate about 919,200 direct and indirect man-years, spread across states, boosting industry, shipping, and national defense while easing perishable goods transit. Ernest Graves notes friendship benefits with Latin America and time savings between Pacific and Atlantic ports. The plan would involve labor, materials, and land rights across the United States, with state shares in industrial benefits.
Dr G W Taylor detained two young men at West Gramercy and Belknap after they claimed to use the Actor's name in a Megadihe promotion scheme. They gave police names Jack Taylor and George Miller, 24 and 20, no addresses. In corporation court Judge Shock ordered vagrancy penalties suspended as they promised to leave town.
A German shepherd owned by Mr. and Mrs. O A Gengler of 225 King William Street died from smoke while rescuing its family during a house fire. The dog had sheltered in a kitchen after an injured paw and alerted the couple, enabling their escape in night clothing before firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Kingsville February funeral services were held for Janes BH Sedwick a pioneer South Texas ranchman and farmer who collapsed while supervising farm work in the Tulosa community seven miles west of Corpus Christi in a sudden death marking his long rural career
Austin Feb 37 Gov James Y Allred issued a 506 reward for information leading to the capture of Raymond Hamilton a condemned desperado and urged Ki officers to aid in the arrest. He criticized lack of coordination during Hamilton’s escape from Kinney County noting state rangers were available but not utilized. He warned that if not flushed Hamilton and the other man would have been killed by the rangers. A classified advertisement for a reticent living coon is listed at $49.50.
Mrs Paul Steffler wife of the street commissioner is under treatment. She has been at the Mix hospital for three days and has been ill for about a month. Commissioner Steffler stated the condition remains unchanged.
A remedy claims rapid relief for bed coughs using a sugar syrup and 214 ounces of Pinex from any druggist. The mixture supposedly loosens phlegm, soothes irritated airways, eases chest soreness, and aids breathing. Pinex is described as a Norway Pine extract with healing properties. Money refunded if not satisfied.
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