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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1939

Page

4

Keeping War Power in the Right Hands

A SPLENDO page argues the senate must retain the power to declare war, with Congress and the president as coequal in constitutional action. It credits Borah and warns European leaders not to misread Roosevelt’s stance as abandonment of the fight for neutrality law revision amid ongoing war-power tensions.

White House United States Senate Mr. Roosevelt Congress Roosevelt Chicago House of Representatives Senate Versailles Woodrow Wilson United States England William E. Borah Webster Clay Legislative Department Europe

Better Meat and Bigger Market for San Antonio

The city commission adopted a strict meat inspection ordinance easing access to markets. Dr. Van C. Tipton said San Antonio meat will now meet federal standards requiring veterinary inspection before and after slaughter, and the measure regulates processing. Mayor Maverick welcomed the move as boosting public confidence and improving meat quality.

City Commission San Antonio van C. Tipton City Health Department Tipton Maury Maverick

Desert gold rush dreams revive in old west mines

The piece describes renewed interest in legendary and rumored mines across the American West. Investors, prospectors, and locals anticipate a new boom driven by high metal prices, with whispered finds in Arizona near Oracle and legends of a rich Spaniard era vein behind a sealed doorway. News centers on revived exploration from Arizona to Nevada and beyond.

Hell Arizona Oracle New York Panamints Nevada California Drath’ Valley Mexicat Sierra Wichita Mountains Oklahoma Rockies Canada Roosevelt King Features Synydicate, Inc

Gold Lodes and Indian Tales Turned to Fresh Yarn

A desert tale of a miner and a map to a $200 per ton ore inspires reflections on colonial greed and legendary yarns. The piece recalls Epenow’s gold legend on Martha’s Vineyard and the era’s lure of treasure, noting how such stories spread far beyond their origins.

Iast Malapal Hassay Aipa Nquer Southweab New York Epenow Martha's Vineyard London White Matt Earl of Routhampton King Ear

Strong Teeth Facts on Diet and Tooth Decay

The article cites Dr. R. W. Bunting of Ant Arbor Michigan arguing that diet alone cannot prevent tooth decay. It notes digestion issues and glandular disorders like thyroid or parathyroid involvement can affect mineral uptake and tooth development, and that even well formed teeth can decay while poorly formed teeth may resist decay.

R. W. Bunting Ant Arbor, Mich Gret Bay

What Do You Know Can You Answer 10 Questions Correctly

A garbled quiz style page asks about science trivia and general knowledge. It mentions topics like humidity effects, projectile motion, air quality, barometers, water glass preservation, Sperm whale classification, quarantine, opaqueness of substances, and kerosene origins with many OCR errors.

Tals Sa Salmple Cleo aiatiMatory King Peaturen Symdiiate

Tooth Decay Tied to Germs and Diet Findings

Dr Herman N Bundesen reports tooth decay links to the acidophilus germ and infection. Reducing sugar and certain grains in diet lowers germ levels and may halt cavity progression. An orphanage study showed low sugar diets delayed new cavities and prevented further decay.

Bunning King

Roosevelt’s Neutrality Debate Divides Parties In 1939

Washington July 22 Roosevelt pushes to repeal arms embargo to aid Britain and France, while Republicans warn this risks war. Observers note a rare bipartisan push toward a clear national stance, with Democrats and some Republicans split over intervention and neutrality.

Paul Mallon Washington Roosevelt White House de Tert Britain France

Listen World! A Satirical Look at Tolerance and Decency

Elsie Robinson critiques modern tolerance in a nostalgic column arguing for a general code of decency and good manners. She contrasts Victorian restraint with Prohibition era freedom and mass tolerance, urging Americans to restore civility, respect for religion, patriotism, and private boundaries.

Grampa

Vann Joins U S Marshal Office. Elks To Initiate Tonight

John W. Vann, who served 10 years in Kerr county, begins as deputy U S marshal under Fleet White in San Antonio. Vann replaces J. H. McKay, who moves to the customs service at Corpus Christi. Also, over 25 new Elks to be initiated in San Antonio tonight under Jack T Burke.

John W. Vann Shield Kerr County Joonx United Fleet White Vann J. H. McKay Customs Service Corps Christ Roy Campbell San Antonio Elks Lodge Jack Tt. Burke G. P. Tuttle WG. Sharver Sala Burke Los Angeles

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