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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
8
The House near unanimously approved renewing the Dies committee for another year by a 245 to 21 vote, mirroring the previous year’s 344 to 35 margin. Two years of investigations have kept the panel in public view and shaped strong opinions on its methods and results.
The Dies committee has endured harsh publicity and attacks yet gains public endorsement. In its third year, it is described as seasoned and effective, exposing Communist, Fascist, and Nazi subversives while earning broad American support for investigation and eradication of un American activities.
Hymie Augen, a veteran New York dealer from Red Hook and the Bowery, argues that jury procedure cited in Lehman’s proposal to abolish the blue ribbon jury reflects long-ago events. He defends blue ribbon juries as factual history, noting past corruption and the idea that panels could be packed by influential bosses to favor acquittals or convictions.
A heated essay asserts love defies martyrdom and cost, praising lovers who endure pain and risk. It condemns dwelling in heartbreak as cowardly, arguing love is arduous yet essential, demanding courage, abundance, and honesty in embracing its trials. Copyt 1840 by King Peas Synd Int ht.
A reader signs a letter denouncing the New Deal, comparing it to Soviet methods and alleging plans to centralize control. The writer cites Browder and Roosevelt era politics, claiming Reds are multiplying and business failing leading to government ownership. Public opinion shifts are noted.
A fragmented OCR style snippet lists topics and clues such as AGRARIAN Interests and the COMPLEX plan. It references dispatches, edict, propaganda, currency restrictions, and a saga of the sea. The reader is asked to provide understanding of each item and answers.
Dr Herma explains that many overweight children, especially girls, grow into normal-weight adults. Most obesity arises from inherited patterns, not gland issues like thyroid or pituitary disorders. Studies of obese children show taller growth, earlier maturation, and earlier puberty in girls, challenging the need for hormonal treatment.
Parents should avoid harsh dieting as growth is underway. limit starchy foods and sweets while ensuring adequate nutrition. The article notes many overweight youths slim down during puberty with height growth, and cautions against restrictive diets that could impede development. It also answers questions on meningitis after-effects, noting possible deafness, joint or eye issues, and occasional mental disturbances, with no transmission to offspring.
Paul Mallon surveys Roosevelt's inter-departmental committee to coordinate Allied purchases. Morgenthau's role, Britain and France holdings in American securities, and cash reserves are examined to question the plausibility of fresh credits. British and French reserves, including gold and securities, imply limited room for new purchases within a year or two.
City commission approves emergency zoning rule requiring consent of 7 percent of front lot owners to invade residential districts until a city plan is devised by Harland Bartholomew. Also, unanimous vote to accept Swiss Plaza Notes’ dirt river channel project between Fifth and Seventh streets to improve drainage, endorsed by Commissioner Spectier.
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