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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1938
Page
6
A defense of reducing or opposing higher taxes on oleomargarine, arguing that extra levies harm an American labor-employing industry. The piece warns that taxing synthetic products like oleomargarine and rayon destroys employment and undermines diverse consumer choice. It calls taxation a tool to destroy industry and increase welfare costs.
A formation of eighteen navy bombers from California to Honolulu sets a record in mass ocean flight. The feat demonstrates aircraft capability and pilots while urging rapid expansion of planes and trained personnel to safeguard the nation, stressing that air defense remains essential against Pacific threats.
The article argues many expectant mothers undervalue prenatal care and wrongly rely on diet alone. It warns against fear of childbirth and stresses that proper medical instruction and a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals reduce complications. Hospital records suggest most birth complications could be prevented with prenatal care.
The article notes no definite mileage for expectant mothers and stresses individualized care. Diet, activity, height, weight, and general health guide decisions made by the attending physician. Prenatal care should begin as early as possible.
A garbled sports themed prompt asks about names and terms in cricket tennis and track and field. It mentions javelin metre coxswain and asks about origins and event types such as decathlon. It includes a jumble of names and entities without coherent narrative or dates.
The era fades as seven former standard acts split 12.60 in a New Jersey cabaret, once thriving acts now drift to small radio roles or odd jobs. Many top performers like Jack Benny faded, while few found Hollywood success. The business dies from sameness and lack of new talent.
By C O McIntyre and others the piece surveys a gallery of writers and painters. It notes Mark Hellinger quitting Broadway gossip for Hollywood, Josephe Hergesheimer’s aristocratic demeanor, Augustus John’s famed presence, and Richard Mansfield’s striking influence on interviewers. The tone blends vanity, notoriety, and literary portraiture.
Cairo exploded with color as King Farouk and Queen Farida Zulficar wed in a grand pageant. The event drew sheiks and rulers from Arabia, with bands, chants, and modern radio to herald Egypt's new nationalist mood. Separate reports note an Almenhotep II stele discovery, shifting alliances toward Mussolini, and global commentary on the era’s dynastic symbolism.
A public survey of high school graduates reveals 4437 favor college over trade. The piece argues the college diploma is framed as essential for citizenship and social acceptance, likening American ideals to a modern British diploma culture and warning of democratic danger if the path shifts.
A reflective piece argues that teaching bias toward college graduates harms society and undervalues artisans. It calls for pride in all skilled workers and warns the education system creates misfits and revolt. It cites the need for good colleges while honoring trades and personal ties.
January 25 3978 alert on delinquent Bexar county property owners facing arrest and fines if licenses not obtained by February 1. Notes on 1924 convention city San Antonio and broadcasts featuring Silnéy Kring. Also recalls January 25 1918 talks at Main Avenue High School on US entry in World War I and a fire department wage raise approved by city commissioners.
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