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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1939
Page
8
The federal government widens its probe into espionage on the Pacific coast by foreign agents and American accomplices. Courts in Los Angeles reveal extensive organized cases as spies target industrial, utility, and communications sectors. Americans who aid spies face stern penalties to thwart patriots’ betrayal.
The League of Texas Municipalities backs a bill to require motorists to show last year’s ad valorem tax receipt before license issuance. The move would widen tax collection to cities, counties, and the state, addressing inequality where auto owners with no other property pay little while real estate holders render autos too.
A civic reminder urges residents to pay poll taxes by the deadline midnight January 31 to qualify for voting in upcoming school board and city elections and potential state constitutional changes. It stresses that nonpayment forfeits the right to vote and civic participation.
In 1898 aging figures Gilbert and Sullivan, famed for comic operas, exit the stage amid a long quarrel over a carpet dispute that severed a collaboration spanning over two decades. Despite the split, their works remain linked to a lasting enchantment for every new generation.
By Edwin C Hill. recounts tensions between Gilbert and Sullivan and their manager Doyly Carte. Letters grew formal as warlike brinkmanship rose, leading to a split after the Gondoliere smash and a bitter May day letter dissolving the partnership.
Readers tackle a word substitution puzzle linking capitalized terms to synonyms. Items cover choreography fantasy veteran optimism lucrative injunction controversy contest contemporary labor sensational scrutiny disbursements despite amendments lull consigned consumption saga precedent. Answers promised on the comic page.
A 1950 opinion piece argues women are not as hardboiled as some claim. It discusses sentiment, vanity, and naivete in the context of men exploiting trusting women. It notes women’s willingness to believe favorable lies and retain faith in lovers and promoters despite deceit.
Washington commentary assesses the Linus conference as Argentina shaping outcomes while U S diplomats face a cautious, divided view. Edges of British influence and Latin American resistance are noted as key factors shaping policy and perceived American leadership amid looming Frazier Lemke price fixes.
A vigorous wartime era column voice argues youth reject hellfire myths. The piece contrasts Hell as inner despair with a modern heaven found in fearless living, urging bold pursuit of life and warning that life itself can mock those who scorn desire and ambition. It cites King Fens Syné as the author.
A historical report explains pellagra as a preventable disease linked to diet, noting high southern death rates and mild cases elsewhere. It cites the P-P factor in milk beef and vegetables, with substances like milcotide and nicotine acid as potential prevents and cures.
The article discusses nicotinic acid linked to pellagra prevention and possible adverse reactions like heat flushing or itching. It notes tobacco may lack the factor and stresses diet, including milk, lean meat, and liver, as essential alongside treatment with yeast and liver extracts. Further research is urged to confirm efficacy.
A reader asks about a blocked heart and its causes. The answer explains heart block as interference with heartbeat, usually from heart muscle damage from infection or hardened arteries, possibly drug effects, needing doctor care, infection control, and a life with reduced strain to protect the heart.
Ten and twenty years ago the Albert Sidney Johnston camp of the United Confederate Veterans held a program in the Gunter hotel Army Room for birthdays of Gen. Hubert B. Leo and Stonewall Jackson. Attendees included Mrs. Freeman, Jenmann, Joyce, Long, Bays, and Freeman. The Rev. Mr. Crum planned a sermon on the Church of the Gracombs and praised catacombs study. Also noted: Lt. George Maverick, back from overseas duty, praised infancy, and Lt. Mark Orick inspected ammunition. Police cited rising auto thefts, reporting Mrs. N McDonald's Elgin lost valuables and a seven-passenger Overland stolen accessories.
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