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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1937
Page
4
This piece argues that mistakes teach growth and warns against pride and carelessness. It cites Joe Louis and Alice Marble as examples who fought back after defeats, while emphasizing learning from errors and avoiding repetitive failures.
The document argues the Civilian Conservation Corps should become a permanent federal agency with Civil Service rules. It notes over a third of 4 million enrolled in the last year, praises the corps as emergency work, and urges merit-based hiring and full integration into the civil service to ensure economy and efficiency while maintaining public confidence.
A fragmented reminiscence by a veteran reporter recounts encounters with famed figures, editors, and performers. It recalls early careers at major papers, notable editors like Ray Long, Alfred Segal, and J. C. Swift, as well as celebrities such as Bing Crosby and Eugene Walter. The piece threads memories of city desks, press rooms, and the lure of journalism’s social pages.
Reading skewed notes mention Clark Gable in a turtle neck sweater and lively quotes about roosters and city life. The text mocks public figures like Mayor La Guardia and includes noisy lunchroom asides and overheard lines.
Doctor Royal Copeland outlines sore throat laryngitis and pharyngitis causes from a cold. He warns neglect leads to bronchitis pneumonia and lasting hoarseness. Rest and voice protection help, with prompt care to avoid complications.
A reflective essay argues Americans worship perpetual youth and shun maturity, labeling any abdication or adult responsibility as weakness. It critiques media and consumer culture that celebrate youth while mocking aging, noting widespread fascination with cosmetics, entertainment, and endless youth idealization.
The column notes Dr Arthur Morgan chairman of TVA proposes the agency avoid destructive competition with private utilities. TVA aims to cooperate rather than clash with private power providers, outlining a definite view of the program’s direction. Malone.
England abandons pacifist stance amid fear of German power and renewed arms race. Describes volunteers and workers in Britain preparing for conflict, with images of factory labor and military readiness. Notes American curiosity and European tensions as London clings to naval dominance and questions if peace can endure.
A notice lists new officers of the San Antonio ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen led by Mrs Mythic Mellon as president and Jo hanna King as vice president with Velma King as secretary and Mattie Fagle as treasurer. Also notes F Z Bishop of Nueces County opening headquarters in San Antonio for colonization plans to boost the city’s claim to Texas leadership.
Scientists investigate why pears seem tastier to Johnie before Christmas and less appealing afterward as new knowledge challenges early palate assumptions. The quirky observation hints at seasonal taste shifts and age-related flavor preferences without detailing a specific study or results.
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