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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1946
Page
7
Secretary of State Byrnes returns from the Paris four power talks convinced the United States must speak bluntly to Soviet Russia. He argues Russia acts only from self interest and coercion, not cooperation, and urges firm measures even without Moscow’s cooperation to defend world peace.
Walter Winchell comments on Mississippi newspaper reactions to Bilbo and Rankin, noting split adjourns between supporters and opponents. The column covers editors, actors, and public figures lampooning political loyalties, with snide remarks about civil liberties and regional attitudes. It mentions media figure missteps, celebrity gossip, and cultural tidbits as a broader tapestry of 1947 public life.
Westbrook Pegler critiques the American Veterans' Committee AVE Inc for churning out press releases from its Des Moines convention. He argues the group uses publicity to push a left-leaning political agenda, questions the value of their releases, and notes government agencies contribute propaganda.
A series of psychological observations discuss bias toward optimism as a protective choice and its risks for disappointment. The piece cites experiments showing pessimism arises mainly from harsh upbringings and notes complexities in masculine female behavior and crime psychology.
The article notes warts were once thought cured by charms but are now linked to a virus. It explains warts often vanish without treatment, warns against painful methods for children, and recalls how toads and hands carried warts in youth. Parents are urged to consider risks before treating curious cases.
A sharp autumnal essay describes city heat fading into fall fashion as shoppers browse Houston street shop windows. The piece mocks seasonal overbuying with half price sales on mink, wool suits, straw hats, and summer leftovers, and ends with readers realizing fall purchases may worsen discomfort and regret.
A 1948 King Features Syndicate piece urges readers to reject hate and revenge. It argues that anger and malice harm only the person who holds them, not the target, and invites readers to claim control of their own spirit.
Sheriff Albert W. West claims in a reelection speech that Mayor Quin hired 100 special policemen to ensure election honesty, while West says he has hired 260 to monitor the 100. The clash highlights local security measures amid a heated race.
Dr H N Bundesen outlines three wart types in children veruca plana veruca plantaris and veruca vulgaris with location and recommended treatments. He notes carbon dioxide snow for vulgaris silver nitrate or picric acid by a physician and mercury preparations by order. plantar warts may not need treatment as they often disappear. Moray treatment is cited as providing immediate relief for plantar warts.
Pattern 9052 top cut in one piece with sun adjustable buttoning. Dirndl skirt uses easy ironing and dressing. Sizes 2 4 6 10. Size 6 dress requires 112 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept. Include size name address and style number. Free ballet slipper pattern offered. Orders processed in New York with two week delivery.
Hollywood news notes Roy Del Ruth launches his independent film with a $1 000 000 budget for It Happened on Fifth Avenue naming Dan YeFore and Gale Storm as co stars with Ann Harding and Victor Moore in supporting roles. Merle Oberon may stay on for Bella Donna while Sam Wood seeks her for The Story of Ivy.
A historical snippet outlines the San Antonio Light and Gazette publishing offices at Brosilyway and Wirth, San Antonio, with Associated Press rights and republication notices for local news dispatches. The fragment references archival publication rights and news attribution practices of the period.
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