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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1950
Page
8
The Sun was assassinated by union demands and broader economic ills in New York. Editors argue excessive payrolls and rising costs threaten established businesses, warning that layoffs will follow and workers bear the brunt, amid Hearst's stance on organized labor and fair wages.
The text criticizes American China policy as muddled and claims the State Department has forfeited trust. It argues MacArthur should direct China policy, citing his wartime leadership in Japan and faulting present authority for failing to prevent conflict and reform in China and Formosa.
In a 1945 to 1949 arc, Soviet Russia rises to dominate world influence while the United States and Britain struggle with aid programs and policy missteps. The piece argues Moscow’s rise, the UN Security Council dynamic, and propaganda shaping Western publics. It contends Russia uses patience, leverage at Teheran and Yalta, and exploitative aid to color American actions and curb U.S. prestige.
The note highlights New Guinea under southeast trade winds with about 87 acres per inhabitant. It contrasts U S auto workers pay with Europe, and states roughly 90 percent of meat is imported from Canada to the United States.
Westbrook Pegler argues the income tax is a strict duty of citizenship enforced by penalties, while noting selective enforcement and inequities. He contrasts a thriftier taxpayer with a spendthrift who avoids payment, condemning the system that forgives debts while penalizing savers.
A critical look at withholding tax argues it punishes savers who underreport but saves the government by forced contributions from others. The piece cites Miss Vivian Kellems and contends unconstitutional employer withholdings predate Supreme Court review. It contrasts an Atlanta prison scenario with tax equity, accusing the system of penalizing prudent citizens.
A health note warns current risk levels are high and lists common sources such as peeling paint and old battery storage batteries. It explains lead in blood weakens the body, causes abdominal pain, seizures in infants, and potential brain and digestive damage, with treatment focusing on calcium to pull lead from circulation. Continuous calcium injections and bed rest are advised until symptoms subside.
The precautionary guidance lists using belladonna or similar substances for the time being while narcotics are not used. An electric pad or hot water bottle on the abdomen provides relief. Magnesium sulfate may address constipation common to the condition. Blood tests should occur every three days initially, then monthly. Once intestinal symptoms cease, an iron-containing preparation may help replenish ancinta readings.
Cartoonish critique by Arthur Bugs Are rail against Washington budget plans. The piece jokes about 1951 economic strain and calls for scrutiny of funding methods including tea bags and chalk, warning readers of looming fiscal theatrics.
Questionnaire from 1950 notes swelling in left ankle and leg pain. Expert suggests both symptoms may share a common cause such as arthritis or joint inflammation. Recommends evaluation by an orthopedic specialist for accurate diagnosis.
At a January luncheon Mayor Maury Maverick urged using the advertising fund to entertain noted visitors to San Antonio. He then toured river beautification projects as tourism value for the state was cited at 45 million dollars annually, comparable to cotton crop value.
A dense round up of wartime celebrity tidbits and agency bookings. References include Gordon Gray potential intelligence post, a Brazil gift valued at 40 000 now 19 000, Crommelin noted, Runyon Fund money, Taft and Hartley politics, and show business booking figures for Carmen Miranda Danny Kaye Bob Hope and others.
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