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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1937
Page
6
An editorial argues that strict neutrality requires adequate defense and strong policy. It notes Supreme Court support for limiting arms sales, warns neutrality alone cannot ensure security, and stresses that enforcing neutrality risks enmities and potential war. It concludes that defense, not weakness, sustains a peaceful stance.
A critique contrasts Soviet use of firing squads for reckless driving with US tactics. The author argues that despite campaigns and harsher penalties, reckless driving persists and urges mobilizing public opinion to curb the danger. He cites a Soviet example of execution and calls for US adaptation through societal pressure.
An editorial argues that paying ransom fosters kidnapping and praises Canada’s criminal offense against ransom payments. It cites the Matt son kidnapping example and claims Canada’s statute reduces kidnap cases, urging similar federal action to end the American racket.
In a note on the new year the author praises the Guild of Former Pipe Organ Pumpers for preserving American relics and wild life. The annual meeting debated issues from sex life of the cigar store Indian to amalgamation with the Dusty Society to prevent calls to Pullman Porters. Dr Chet Shafer delivered the principal address amid lively opinions. The organizer, near six feet tall and 114 pounds, has appeared in several motion pictures.
Dr Shafer, famed as a trout tickler, urges the guild to organize a safari to rescue cast iron wildlife once seen on lawns and front yards. The plan envisions preserving specimens in a national park, with McCardell pledging funds for a Cupid statue specimen from a Staten Island lawn. The meeting ends with a report urging end to cast iron bungalows and conch shells in American aquaria.
Preparations were under way at Dimnean field to ship the amphibian aircraft that had stayed there since the Pan American flight’s hop-off. The flagship New York reportedly cracked uy yesterday as the plan progressed toward Guatemala City from Galeveston or New Orleans. San Antonio school bond issue rises from 400000 to 600000 after board approval for a revised construction program. Jack Beretta departed for Alexandria to rejoin the scheet program following a holiday visit with his parents. The Ladies’ Turn Verein elected officers: Miss Lens Briaca president, Mrs Toretta Huth vice president, Miss Staral Dulling secretary, Mrs Grasso treasurer.
Senator Edward R. Burke of Nebraska plans to sponsor a six-year presidential term in the current session. Critics fear six years may be too short for effective leadership while four years could be insufficient for stable policy. The central question is whether a six-year term would shield or remove policies from the White House.
A fragmented profile surveys Seson topflight star Barrett and Maugham’s cosmopolite image. It sketches Barrett’s long Island appeal, athletic feats, and ambitions on stage, plus gossip about writers, agents, and a dramatic salon culture.
A reflective piece by Elsie Robinson argues that every person harbors two selves the body self and a higher self. It urges embracing the truer self, despite shame, and shares Walt Whitman’s idea of the self as a shadow and likeness seeking livelihood. The essay encourages belief in one’s kingly inner self and steadfast faith.
An article explaining felon infections on fingers. It warns neglect can spread infection, risk amputation, and urges antiseptic care and medical consultation. It notes blood poisoning from skin infections and stresses prompt treatment and proper wound cleanliness.
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