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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1936
Page
6
An editorial lauds a presidential land defense program and Congress for funding to modernize the U S Army though it laments omissions. It argues for an army of 165 000, expansion of reserve officers, and full funding to reach national security goals amid a tense global scene.
Washington discusses creating about a dozen little capitals to divide the nation into regions, eroding state powers amid pushback against what some see as the raw deal era. Critics compare the idea to fascist fiction and warn of centralized control centered on large cities.
The Digest poll shows nearly 62 percent oppose Roosevelt policies in the 48 states, with only twelve states, mostly in the south and Utah, supporting him. The piece notes the poll predicted Roosevelt’s election within one percent in 1932, and implies he will not be the next president if sentiment does not change.
The National Braille Press of 110 Tremont Street Boston seeks contributions to fund its weekly Braille newspaper distributed free to the blind and mailed at government expense. Readers and supporters are invited to subscribe as gifts for blind friends, aiding wide distribution.
A reflective essay describes Washington as an iron emblem of permanence with the Supreme Court building and White House framed by Graeco Roman state archives. It contrasts this fixed memorial image with a newer 126,000,000 strong America, noting varied congressmen, silent asides, and vocal, expressive lawmakers shaping national identity.
Edwin C. Hill discusses varied types of citizens from isolationists to internationalists and the broad societal layers behind a republic. He notes the symbolic value of Greco-Roman art and the contrast between those who govern and those who work, illustrating a representative political system amid time’s pressure.
From L A Light Files a January 29 1926 note reports San Antonio’s building boom with permits totaling about $514 000 issued in two days. City building inspector Gus Niggs says January may become the biggest month yet and mentions new safety measures like stairway ladders in downtown factories and offices.
A column argues marriage dangers from intimacy and loss of individuality. Readers warned that too much shared privacy leads to boredom and conflict, urging partners to preserve their separate selves and respect differences.
A bustling New York diary captures dinners, theatre, and society chatter. Frances and Isaac Marcosson bid farewell to H T Webster as wintering in Florida looms, Gracie Allen is waved at, and Lenore Ulric sends a flowery telegram.
An oldtime health official urges constant attention to preventing colds. He cites transmission by droplets from coughing and sneezing and recommends strict sanitation, disinfectant use, and avoiding contact with infected people. He emphasizes skin care, proper clothing, nourishing food, ventilation, and rest to build resistance and prevent complications.
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