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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

14

Joseph P Kennedy for President if Democratic convention chooses

A column extols Joseph P Kennedy as a top candidate with deep international knowledge gained as ambassador to Great Britain. It argues he would keep America out of war, manage domestic affairs well, and hold broad respect in England, urging the Democratic party to consider him for the presidency.

Joseph P. Kennedy Mr. Kennedy Great Britain Roosevelt Europe Kennedy America Ambassador Kennedy United States International News Service Inez Robb England London Britain Democratic Party William Randolph Hearst Pblic Securities and Exchange Commission Maritime Commission Kemnedy New Deal Democratic National Convention

You Can Take Your Choros Wherever You Go

A 1940 reflection on resilience in the face of betrayal. The author argues you cannot reform the world but you can choose your reaction to others. It urges self control, patience, and a long view, asserting decency remains possible despite hurt. The piece ends with a call to take the long look and reap greater dividends.

Jeb King Feas, Syd. Inc Sam Ryan

Foot Muscle Strain and Treatments Explained

Article explains muscle knots called myogelosis from flat feet and overuse. It details causes, symptoms, and treatments including massage, footwear padding, exercise, possible surgery, and infrared therapy under physician guidance. Also includes Q and A on growth, vaccines, and smallpox immunity guidance.

Wise Words On Living Above Present Circumstances

A compact, period tone quote feature notes Wise Words about living above present circumstances. It credits classic writers and philosopher La Rochefoucauld, reflecting on prudence, vanity, and the danger of seeking hollow praise.

Addison

What Do You Know The Knowledge Test Girls Names

Quiz prompts list of mythical and literary women linked to famous men and events. Questions touch figures like Helen of Troy, Penelope, Medea, Pygmalion’s statue, and others with varying misprints and garbled phrases.

Troy Paris Reobin Hood Hiawatha Boccaccio Pickwick Pygmalion Cyrano David Copparflely Agamemnonn Ulysses Shylock Cepheta Conchobar

Hulls Trade Policy Change Signals Illusion of Reform

Washington report notes Secretary Hull’s renaming of the trade agreements division to the division of commercial treaties and agreements, yet critics say the policy remains a hollow effort. Observers argue reciprocal agreements are unworkable in a war or Nazi-Fascist world and that exclusive dictatorial pacts undermine generalized tariff concessions.

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America Calling Graduates to Explore Open Road

The speaker urges Americans to travel across the country, leaving work and politics behind, to rediscover peace, freedom, and beauty. She stresses national duty to support Europe’s distress and promotes road trips as a balm for gloom, highlighting America's highways as a path to new experiences and people.

Europe America

Open Road Calls Americans to Seek Liberty in Lands

A fragmented patriotic verse urges travel across America to affirm liberty and democracy. It invites readers to explore national landmarks from Lincoln's tomb to pine forests and blue lakes, celebrating the land's beauty and spirit. The poem ends with a copyright notice and syndicate credit.

America Liberty Lincoln King Feaw

Ferguson campaign and rat killer prize in 1936 notes

A 1936 column recalls Miriam A. Ferguson seeking Bexar county support for governor and lampoons a two-governor claim tied to her husband. Henry Newman competes for a city cash prize as rat killer. Cox Roosevelt club forms in San Antonio with thousands of voters to back Democratic nominees led by Judge Howard Templeton and others at the Gunter Hotel.

Suly 9 Miriam A. Ferguson Bexar County Beethoven Hell James B. Ferguson Henry Newman Macdong Todty Newman Newmann Farm San Antonio Texas Cox-Roosevelt Club Gunter Hotel Howard Templeton J. R. Digis Gunter Hardle Lronmuper

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