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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1941

Page

10

Communists Loyal To Stalin

A radio speech by Robert Minor in Washington exposes the Communist party as anti American, arguing they back Red Russia and Stalin’s policies. Minor asserts the party would aid Russia and Britain, oppose American deployment to Europe, and ally with Roosevelt only if he backs Moscow. The piece likens Congress banning the party to France’s surrender under the Kremlin influence.

Communists of America Robert Minor Washington, D. C Minor Communist Party Earl Browder Soviet Russia United States Russia Britain Europe Red Army North American Hearst Communist Party of America Moscow Stalin Congress Kremlin Leon Blum France

Post Office Workers Urged to Pass Mead-Mannery Bill

The piece argues the forgotten man is the post office employee and urges passage of House Bill 1037 the Mead-Mannery bill to grant longevity pay and promotions. It notes delays since introduction, contrasts with big public works spending, and calls readers to contact their representatives and senators to support raises for letter carriers and station staff.

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Crime and politics blend in an era of graft and reform

The piece argues crime shapes political life in the United States, citing figures like Bill O'Dwyer and Thomas Dewey as prosecutors who raised public profiles. It recalls Whitman, Tilden, Cleveland, and Roosevelt, noting their varied paths from law enforcement to governorships and presidency, and suggests crime's shadow extends over political careers.

United States Tatler Orlme Dewey Manhattan Grover Cleveland Theodore Roosevelt New York Cleveland Buffalo

Roosevelt and Dwight Green shaping reform era legends

Damon Runyon recounts a young Theodore Roosevelt proposing impeachment in New York legislature and denouncing the wealthy criminal class. He notes Roosevelt’s western cattle protection, deputy sheriff role, and New York Police Board presidency. Mentions Dwight Green as Wines governor and Capone case attorney with a nod to national reform efforts.

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Painful Side Without Appendix Inflammation

A medical note discusses lower abdominal pain not caused by appendicitis. It cites Dr. Benjamin M. Bernstein who suggests a spasm of the ileocecal valve as the cause, affecting mainly women, ages 26 to 40, with mild constipation. Treatment includes a bland low residue diet, atropine to relax the intestine, sedatives, and cautious use of laxatives while frequent feeding helps.

Mnenis Benjamin M. Bernstein Brooklyn M. D Bernstein

Doctor Bundesen Examines Abdominal Pain Causes

Dr H N Bundesen notes valve open diagnosis and searches for underlying nervous causes of abdominal pain. If pain subsides with treatment, this supports a nonappendiceal condition and may spare unnecessary appendix removal through careful study to identify the true disorder. Distributed by King Yeas Syn Inc.

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Reincorporation Talks Spark South San Antonio Move

July 23, 1931 report notes Mayor T J Tatar says efforts to reincorporate South San Antonio may proceed as the electorate voted to dissolve the existing corporation last week. Fred W J Johnson of San Antonio Public Service resigns after ten years to enter the clearance bases. July 23, 1021 item mentions a cotton boll weevil destroying machine to be manufactured in San Antonio, per Walter Gwinelle, amid dispute over street name changes and local significance.

San Antonio T. J. Tatar Fred WJ. Johnson San Antonio Public Service Company Walter Gwinelle

General Lear controversy and military morale critique

A Nation byline style column discusses Lieut. Gen. Ben Lear amid public scorn over a golf incident and a 15 mile penalty march for soldiers seen to hoot at girls in shorts. It condemns sensationalism, notes other officers’ pursuits, and cites a Dallas minister opposing naked swimming by 29 000 soldiers en route to maneuvers.

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Marshall Leads a Democratic Army into Efficiency

Washington profile of Gen. George C. Marshall as a disciplined, blunt, highly effective chief of staff. Describes his routine, lack of personal staff, press clashes, and push for democratic leadership, weight of inspections, and strategic restraint toward German methods while building up air and mechanized forces.

Marshall Pershing Sir Mthiels Maranall Alva King Peatuces Syndicate, Inc Rensoduction

Listen World By Elsie Ive Reading Genesia

A reflective piece urging readers to find hope in Creation myth amid modern horror. It frames Genesis as a timeless source of strength, urging focus on light and life while acknowledging current fears and violence. The prose blends biblical quotation with protestant resilience and calls for optimistic view of humanity's progress.

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Cape of Grad Hope and ancient Egyptian dor daya noted

The text mentions a Cape of Grad Hope at Swatow in Kwangtung China and a Siam or Alam to Nag route with a six minute Mit. It references the plight of the dor daya traced to ancient Egypt.

Swatow Kwangtung Province China Egypt

Texan Frontiersman Grappled With Indian Threats in Early Texas

Fragmentary reminiscences recount Gideon White’s 1842 death near Travis County as forts and forests hosted dangers from Comanche and other tribes. A frontier encounter ends with Paddy ignoring warnings and dying after a failed rescue, as Rangers close in on the ambush site.

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