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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
8
The Paris foreign ministers conference ends without progress toward a peaceful European settlement. The Soviet Union shows no will for peace and aims to dominate Germany and Europe, while the western powers insist on a free, self-sustaining Germany as a counter to Soviet aims.
A reflective piece on Kipling’s poem urging readers to seize the unforgiving minute. It argues against wasteful anger and self centered living, urging acts of sacrifice and service that extend beyond the self and align with higher aims.
The message urges fearless living and generous daily effort, noting that rewards of the earth are worth a price. It warns against unforgiving minutes and calls for fully generous deeds as a guiding principle.
Its the Truth Nerthers Norway contains Europe's only glacier reaching from the mountain heights directly to the sea. It throws off the color of deep blue. Electrical output in the United States increased 58 times from 1902 to 1940. In the last attempt at colonization of Arradis, 1598, the French landed 60 convicts on Sabie Island. The first recorded strike to the United States occurred in 1786 when Philadelphia printers walked out demanding a $6 weekly wage. More than 80 percent of the telephones in the United States are operated by pane system. Nine damns at the TVA dalle sep the Tennessee River in its 630 mile course from Knoxville to its mouth on the Ohio River and adueah, Ky.
A fragmentary Bible text quotes Jesus promising mansions in his Father’s house and preparing a place for believers. The wording appears as a devotional passage with archaic spelling and a typographical error in the reference.
Paul Robeson is criticized for denouncing America while retaining American citizenship. The piece contrasts Robeson with emigrants who supported Soviet Russia, notes his education at Rutgers and Columbia, and questions his claims about liberty and opportunity. It cites other figures like Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman and questions Robeson’s influence on American arts.
A columnist decries interlocking directorates in national politics. He notes a committee investigating another and jokes about a member investigating himself, previewing an inevitable public confrontation amid political satire. The piece blends sharp wit with a chaotic, lively style.
Pegler recalls New York's old Bowery and Pearl Street area, noting vanished saloons, now sites of public buildings, and a world of panhandling, speakeasies, and reformers. He recalls Diamond Dan O Rourke, Jeffries connections, a grim winter flu outbreak, and health commissioner Copeland amid changing neighborhoods.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts Bowery nights inspecting flophouses with Jeff, noting immigrant residents and aging former workers. It weaves in references to Tammany Hall, Al Smith, Mamie O Rourke, and Charlie Lawlor, culminating in a vivid social portrait of 19th century New York figures.
Eyes develop through several growth stages and early defects should be treated. Farsightedness often normalizes by age five or six with glasses if needed to prevent strain and possible cross eye. Nearsightedness and astigmatism are common, sometimes hereditary. proper glasses and outdoor activity prevent progression. Early eye exams at school entry are crucial, even for toddlers who may need glasses.
Dr H N Bundesen explains two medical concerns. First, yellow eye growths in middle or older age are degenerative and affect the eye muscles. removal with Tonochloracetic acid or Carharoic oxide is common. Second, diabetes has no cure but can be controlled with insulin and diet under medical supervision to prevent fatal outcomes.
From the files of 8 A Light July 7 1939 tax commissioner C Ray Davis reports on drastic tax assessment and collection reforms Commons references peace depictions German officers to be tried July 1 1909 1929 notes remittance policy in Corporation court by Mayor C M Chambers July 1 1910 former German emperor to be tried Lloyd George announces widening of Commerce Street July 1 1999 Wolff Marx building elevator Alemont fence San Pedro San Antonio sanitary department criticized July 1 1889
A San Francisco reader urges members of Congress to consider that 3 percent of property income is held by Americans earning 5000 dollars per year or less. Citing Reader's Digest and U S Chamber of Commerce, the letter argues small property owners cannot compete with low cost housing and notes many homes for sale with prices as low as 50 dollars down but no buyers. The writer contends the proposed bill targets the wrong group.
Walter Winchell’s column sketches a glut of celebrity news and political happenings. It mentions a $61,000 matter involving a religious official, divorce rumors for Xavier Cugat, Lorraine Allen’s Brazil return, Gloria Haley, Frances Keegan’s unmarried revival, and various show business tidbits. The item reflects midcentury Broadway and society buzz with names like Garson, Errol Flynn, Joan Crawford, Costello, and Edith Nourse Rogers, concluding with notes on defense and a Sing Sing murder case linked to a film project.
A fragmented OCR note outlines the Independent Newspaper chain details including Hearst publication, San Antonio Light and Gazette, and the Press. It mentions publication offices, address at Fifth Street, and AP association notes with partial references to registration and dates.
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