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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1940

Page

14

Wheeler Opposes Third Roosevelt Term at Mine Workers

Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana told the United Mine Workers convention he personally opposes a third term for President Roosevelt but would support him if nominated. He warned against foreign wars diverting focus from domestic problems and condemned current production restrictions as economic absurdities while urging policies to increase purchasing power for workers and farmers.

Burton K. Wheeler Montana United Mine Workers Convention Roosevelt Wheeler Democratic Party Europe Asia United States Senator Wheeler Mr. Roosevelt

Penalizing U S Industry

The piece questions Secretary Hopkins on Japanese American trade relations after the trade treaty expiration. It argues Japan is the United States third best foreign customer and that halting trade would hurt American agriculture and industry, urging continued relations and criticizing tariff reduction policy. It cites Manchukuo trade growth as evidence of Japan buying American products.

Secretary of Commerce Hopkins United States Hopkins Japan Manchukuo Hull

Barefoot Children in a Democracy sparks debate on shoes

A 2 federal report with a barefooted schoolroom cover faces censure by Miss Katherine Lenroot of the Children's Bureau who tore the covers before distribution. The piece links Whittier and Whittier era childhood to barefoot symbolism, noting changes over time and calling for more and better shoes for all youths.

Wibel Katherine Lenroot Children’s Bureau Poetic Scense Republic Chaildren White House Circus

Footwear, Chestnut Tree and Local Life Reflections

By Edwin C Hill the piece blends shoe factory pollution, barefoot boy imagery, and a return of the American chestnut after blight. It muses on technology versus tradition, the village smithy vs garage patronage, and social drift, ending with a nod to Cope’s 1840s copyright and April mischief.

Temporary Nations

Dinosaur Tyrannosaurus at the New York Natural History Museum

A vivid description of the Dinosaur Tyrannosaurus on display in New York's Natural History Museum. The giant skeleton and fossil evidence illustrate a distant 30 million year old world with towering bones and signs of primeval swamps, climate, and life, challenging the idea that humans could share such a world.

Natural History Museum New York Tyrannosaurus

Message encoding puzzle from periodical page

A fragmented puzzle note asks for three synonyms mapping numbers to words like Wealth Duty Agile Edge and more. The garbled line suggests a magazine page puzzle distributed by King Features Syndicate with a playful riddle about meanings and names.

Bose Wealth Duty Agile Edge Danger Kingdom Melody Incident Envy Odd Nalse W. Belligerent Virtue A. Clear Amousement Ramgat i King

Be Humble and Proud in the Long Shadow of the Big Boy

In this reflective piece Elsie Robinson argues earth’s history humbled man’s fragile body and inflamed his inner drive. She urges Bill Jones to stay humble before towering achievements yet remain proud of rapid personal ascent and the power of mind to rule sea and sky. The tone blends motivation with a caution against vanity.

Heavel Bill Jones Big Boy King Fear

Roosevelts labor board plans amid Smith hearings shift

Washington reports Roosevelt aims to reshape the national labor relations board after the Smith hearings. Key figures Ramapeck of Georgia and Cochran of Missouri push the legislative effort while the president weighs replacing Edwin Smith and Madden to temper criticism.

Washington Roosevelt National Labor Relations Board Ramapeck Georgia Cochran Missouri Tamils Qoxcaran

Toxic Goiter in Pregnancy Analyzed by Dr Bandesan

A medical summary reviews toxic goiter during pregnancy, its symptoms, and effects on mother and fetus. It cites a study of 1000 pregnant women by Drs Portis and Roth showing 14 cases with nervousness rapid pulse and enlarged thyroid. Treatments include rest sedatives and iodine with surgery reserved for worsening cases. iodine may reduce complication rates when guided by a physician.

Herman N. Bandesan King Meas

San Antonio bond vote eyed for up to 5 million

L A Light Files recalls a 1920 San Antonio plan to seek a bond not to exceed 5 million dollars for city projects. Mayor Chambers notes possible cuts to park development funds and the recreation board. Inauguration woes and prohibition era signals frame a city commission’s early 1920s budgeting.

San Antonio Sity Commission C. M. Chambers Jacob Rubiola City Recovertion Board MH. Kier Young Crook Myor C. M. Chambers Pasqual Ortiz Ruble Mexico

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