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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1933
Page
5
An opinion criticizing bureaucratic rigidity in naval planning argues for adopting the German pocket battleship as a cheaper more efficient current standard. It urges abandoning obsolete battleship types, advocating a modern design focused on real combat effectiveness and rapid, stealthy operations.
The president’s order brings first, second, and third class postmasters under civil service, ending the old patronage practice of rewarding political allies. The move aims to raise efficiency and merit, but realists warn some political preferences may still surface within the eligible pool.
Fragmentary quote praises tax adaptation by free sovereign peoples to sustain state expenditure. The passage mocks historic rulers and hints at shifting social contract, but the garbled OCR lacks clear names, dates, or concrete facts for fuller reporting.
A critical essay lampoons the Bridge Setters and Society Ladies who spotlight a supposed foreign heroine. It reveals the hoax and vanity fueling their manipulation, then asks why people fall for dramatic tales and excuse their own gullibility.
A fragmentary OCR piece recounts Henry Busse and his orchestra performing at an open air venue, with references to Logan Cresap and historical events from 1774. The text blends music notes with a distorted historical tale of Colonel Cresap, Chief Logan, and Dunmore's War, including a vengeful Logan speech and violent episodes.
The piece sketches shrinking demand for grand mansions and rising interest in compact dwellings like the smallest Manhattan house at 75 1/2 Bedford Street, while noting international luxury dreams. It surveys society figures including Edna St. Vincent Millay, Deems Taylor, Max Baer, and Broadway nightlife amid a chatter of elegant penthouses, romantic idols, and socialites.
In July 1983 the San Antonio board unanimously selected Graham Dowdel, an city attorney, to fill the unexpired term of Guy E. McFarland after his resignation. The piece notes local issues including a proposed $3,459,000 bond issue and regional developments such as refinery ownership by Jonna in Bag Antonia, plus military and civic notes.
Royal S Copeland MD explains athlete’s foot or dermatophytosis caused by a parasite at beaches pools and gyms. He warns it is serious if neglected and outlines precautions such as sterilizing facilities wearing slippers and antiseptic pools to prevent spread.
The piece critiques modern marriage, arguing that wives are valued for ornament and status rather than genuine partnership. It suggests men fail to see beyond appearances, while a cynic dismisses love as a myth and questions how to handle a partner long term. The essay, likely by Helen Rowland, challenges conventional ideals of romance and commitment.
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