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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1939

Page

6

Making Everyone Tax Conscious Campaign Urges Tax Awareness

The piece argues that only a tax conscious public will trigger politicians to act as statesmen. It cites a Gallup poll showing 25 percent of adults, often earning $20 a week or less, do not realize they pay taxes. It lists hidden taxes on transportation, food, clothing, newspapers, and ice cream, urging a nationwide drive to raise payroll taxes and funding for enforcement.

Gallup American Institute of the Public Opinion United States Sam Olly Moresco Mel Olly Gilbert Seldes

Too Much Fear In Americans Over Heart Disease

Dr Paul D White notes Americans over identify with heart disease causing heart neuroses in healthy people. He argues the heart is tough and capable of recovery and urges less fear and more enjoyment of life while seeking treatment if needed.

Journal of the American Medical Association Paul D. White Bastion Doctor White

Glass Houses at Cleve land Poultry Congress Exhibit

At Cleveland Ohio July 28 to August 7 a unique exhibit will present four modern kitchens enclosed in glass where food preparation is shown under ideal conditions. Women will demonstrate egg and poultry cooking from world recipes and a bridal couple carving contest adds a playful element to the event.

Cleveland Ohio Pontiry

Vaudeville fears TV rise as moving pictures loom

Televisions rise on Broadway worries vaudeville veterans that movies will kill live acts. Old performers blame cinema for shrinking stage work while new TV trends push past traditional storefront shows, as local entertainers seek fresh angles to attract crowds.

Broadway Mr. Winchell Belshazzar's Palace Orpheum Mic Pat Mike Joke

Television's impact on film and radio in the new era

Edwina C. Hill compares entertainment tech in a brisk essay noting movies and radio still lead, TV lagging in range but potentially reshaping theatres. She envisions engineers solving production issues, while England accelerates TV projections and could aid picture houses rather than kill them.

X ray treatment aids sinus infection findings

Medical note discusses sinus infections caused by colds and nasal obstruction. It explains X ray treatments tested by Doctors Butler and Woolley of Portland on hundreds of patients, noting partial and sustained improvements, especially when combined with other measures. Children showed meaningful recovery and no recurrences over years.

Mesa Peter F. E. Butler M. Woolley Portland Ore Butler and Woolley Thrie Dali Farlora Buller Woolley Tring Inter Agai

Treatment notes on sinus infection and X ray therapy

Dr Herman N Bundesen discusses using X ray treatment to detain infected material in sinus infections. Three to four sessions often suffice with patients showing thickened sinus linings and discharge. Cautions include not treating infections with pus that won’t drain and avoiding X rays if drainage is blocked.

What Do You Know? A Miscellany of Oddities and Facts

A fragmentary list presents varied topics such as abbreviations, thermometer scales, population notes for New England, March events, pronouncing agape, American patriots named Sherman, weather terms, and historic questions. It references Washington Irving, the flag of Portugal, and notable pages from a 1939 collection, with many garbled phrases and unclear items.

Beglie Leley &D Caal Washington Irving New England Sherman North Dales United States Adephon Master Portugal Ile Anawerad Congrimil Meacires Yyasicale

Japan Seeks Heavy Silver Bond in Tientsin Concession

Washington reports reveal Japan's demand for vast reserves of Tientsin silver and a looming clash with U.S. policy. Treasury fears a drain while Britain and Chinese channels struggle to control the immense hoard. Treasury and state officials debate silver purchases amid congressional pressure on foreign silver policy.

Treasury Washington London State Department China Morgenthau Japan Ste U. S Tientsin

Youngsters argue risk and marriage in American attitude

A lively discussion among youths contrasts risk taking with marriage safety. Clark Das of Santa Barbara urges delaying marriage until after 18 to secure success and pride for his future wife, while others defend taking chances. The piece frames risk as a national ethos, condemning a life without danger as lifeless.

Clark Das Santa Barbera Calif Clark

Embrace an Imperfect Life and Take the Risk

An Elsie Robinson style meditation urges embracing insecurity and risk rather than security. It celebrates the divine spark that loves adventure, inviting readers to dive into uncharted territory, accept doubts, and give up control for growth.

Porce Bob Wieg Thane King Fets Spud

Marry Go Round The World Of Yenteruuy Nostalgia Essay

A nostalgic riff contrasts a past world with modern advancements a world of yesteryear before the war. It muses on inventions like air conditioning and Atlantics Clipper while noting social changes such as women’s ballots and changing dating norms. The piece contrasts fashion, romance, and everyday life with imagined innocence and satire.

Faded Reflections on Peace and Happiness from Yesterday

A fragmentary reflection by Helen Rowland contrasts yesterday's placid world with modern longing for peace and happiness. References to a quiet past and a wistful sense of lost contentment appear in a nostalgic voice.

Teles Rowland Biymik Eoe

Nonsense fragment from Stars and Stripes article

Fragmentary text discussing talking on a telephone and a claim about a team being the world’s greatest opposition, plus a station selling various items. The readable content is chaotic and lacks coherent facts or events to summarize.

City to lease armory site for National Guard

July 17 1929 report notes Bry Antono to grant a lease rather than donate land for a National Guard armory. Mayor C M Chats hors says city charter prohibits land donation and outlines a very reasonable lease. Sworn plans include attendance by Jay Turley civic engineer and others touring Texas sites.

Eity National Guard Bry Antono Elty C. M. Chatshors Allo

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