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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1945

Page

6

The Truth About A Planned Economy

Mr H W Prentis Jr former president of the National Association of Manufacturers told an advisory committee in San Francisco that Americans favor free competitive business but fear government planners who seek control. He warned that a true planned economy would erode civil religious and personal freedoms and echo Nazi Germany. He urged keeping the American free way of life while resisting planned economy advocates.

H. W. Prentis JR National Association of Manufacturers Association San Francisco Prentis America Germany Italy Russia Mr. Prentis Adolf Hitler Roosevelt Capitol Supreme Court

Walter Winchell’s Soho Gossip Mixes High Life and Politics

Walter Winchell reports on a sprawling, disjointed batch of society and political chatter. The column threads together divorces, introductions, and marriages with rumors about Turhan Bey, Gloria Vanderbilt, Beardsley Rum, and the Liberal party’s dark horse candidates. It also notes Cap Tolman’s Capitol access, radio interviews, theater box office, and industry whispers, all framed by a rapid-fire, tabloid voice.

Tommy Dorsets Pat Dawe Lann ‘Turner Turhan Bey Suys “Mee Gloria Vanderbilt Reo Je Marchi H. Canovera Mdde New Liberal Party New York Beardsley Rumi Washington Nickel Mag Capitol Inez Alexander Drew Pearson H’swood Steve Early FDR Loewy’s, Inc

Broadway Schechter brothers risk case report

The text references Schechter brothers facing a risk case linked to inflation and a warning that success could trigger broader economic trouble. It mentions National Nickel Weekly paying out cash in a legal dispute over undisclosed complaints and a misleading file. It also notes Marguerite Chapman during the Columbia film Counters Attack and a May Dock of the Month tied to Ira Wolfert’s American Guerilla in the Philippines.

Interies Committee National Nickel Weekly Columbia Marguerite Chapman Ira Wolfert Philiapinas

March of Events on Postal Cards and Democracy

The piece critiques postal cards and their role in society with satirical references to Arthur Géetnes and Benjamin DeCasseres. It cites figures like Will Rogers, Victoria, and U S political leaders, arguing literacy and education intersect with democracy. It notes debates on mail communication and political influence, with musings on dictatorship and schooling.

Gladastone Victoria Shaw Will Rogers Noble Son Oklahoma Benjamin Benjamin DeCasseres Bostals Ile Arthur Svili

Texans at Mier Clash as Mexican Forces Press Siege

A chaotic account of the siege at Mier shows Texans behind walls while Mexican infantry and a relief column press the assault. General Ampuilla suffers setbacks as intentions and surrender terms spark confusion. Tom Green urges Allanasty to act while Colonel Fisher and Fincher dispute the truce. (Continued Tomorrow).

Mier Jaime Ampuilla Murther Pial Cotte Remy Moory Gen. de la Vega Caragen Bianco Pug Camargo Padre de Lire Tom Green Allanasty Fisher Green Gram Fincher

Postwar Reform Urged as Nation Faces Communism Threat

Palm Beach analyst warns of rising communism and moral decay. calls for firm leadership to restore confidence, economic prudence, and national teamwork. Cites bankers, doctors, clergy, and educators urging sound values, balanced policy, and reconstruction after war. Roosevelt era critique and Johnson Act repeal debate noted.

Palm Beach Fla Stalin Livadia Europe Bialin American Bankers’ Association Bretton ‘Woods Roosevelt Washington James Byrmnex White House Iea Fleht King Feat

Excess Drinking By Hr N Bundesen

A discussion on excessive drinking outlines four behavioral groups and notes that 250000 people drink to excess. It emphasizes individual causes, need for psychological assessment, hospital treatment when needed, and building self confidence to avoid relapse.

Hr. N. Bundesen David G. Wilson Virginia Heac Win

10 And 20 Years Ago From L A Light Files

February 2 1955 reports crop damage from freezing weather in South Texas as temperatures fell to 20.2 degrees near the White's records. February 21 1925 notes San Fernando Water Co earnings of 2581.10 with net profit 399.85 and a service charge of 1 for each ed-foot jet, filed by C L Sedgwith secretary treasurer.

South Texas Kelly Field San Fernando Water Company RYOSS C. L. Sedgwith Treag

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