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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1942
Page
12
Modification of selective service rules to permit induction of men with non incapacitating physical handicaps gains general approval. The policy ends a prejudice that sidelined capable individuals and frees manpower for non combat roles, reflecting broader social progress in integrating impaired workers into American industry and society.
The War Production Board faces a heated closed session over a proposed $1 a day wage increase for workers. Industrial and labor members clash while public members hesitate, signaling a potential Roosevelt-backed compromise amid inflation fears and looming elections.
The author calls attention to home smells and everyday domestic comforts as core American life. She argues these freedoms and family rituals define democracy and morality amid wartime, questioning what remains if such comforts are sacrificed for total war.
Representative Walter A. Bynch of New York introduces H.R. 7287 to extend the pay of all who served in the armed forces on or after September 4, 19, until one year after the current conflict ends, with debate on veteran bonuses and postwar civilian reemployment concerns.
By Daman Runyon examines civilian neglect of returning soldiers. He argues those who avoided service seek to forget the war and shun uniforms, repeating the same postwar behavior as in prior conflicts, driven by momentary pressure and social stigma.
A historical note on arterial hardening extending life spans and increasing age related ailments. It highlights cerebral artery hardening causing headaches dizziness and faintness upon position changes with symptoms like ringing in the head and memory disturbance. Treatments include sedatives under medical guidance and careful dosage.
Dr Bandenen describes how arterial hardening raises blood pressure and can cause severe headaches and vomiting. Convulsions may follow, especially when brain arteries are affected, and phenobarbital small doses with dietary changes can help prevent them. The patient may display tremors, emotional swings, and personality changes, with elderly patients needing diet control and rest.
From the Los Angeles light files dated July 10 1932 a feature notes Maj William cher and Lieut Curt J Grane detailing blind flying theory and practice. It cites Maj Ocker and other aviation pioneers, plus experimental work at Randolph field and related facilities.
Belgium notes and European tidbits mention matching odds of two people per mile and reference Mellum winning a fret uned da ctrigm iles Iele In 92L. The fragmentary text lists places and numbers without a clear event or person.
A historical sketch recalls Gen. Ord and Gen. Mackenzie guiding U S Army patrols from Brownsville to El Paso during a border clash in 1874. It notes Mexican Liberal reforms, the Porfirio Diaz regime, and U S Army operations led by Col. Shafter, with Lt Col. Licot commanding and a broad expedition south of the border amid diplomatic tension with Washington.
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