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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1939
Page
4
A critical editorial argues that terminating the treaty of commerce and navigation with Japan risks escalating tensions worldwide. It condemns President Roosevelts leadership, warns of possible Japanese reprisals, and questions the necessity and timing of abrogation, urging careful statesmanship to avoid war.
Unanimously passed in the Senate the Walter-Logan bill aims to restore constitutional government by establishing judicial review over all administrative rules and decis ions issued by federal agencies. Proponents say it ends government by decree and challenges executive power, urging quick House passage.
An essay argues a unifying planetary force could end wars and disease. It discusses Mars contact myths, global defense fears, and a vision of world unity akin to Clarence Streit’s Union Now, while noting cancer and tuberculosis drive global mobilization and public health funding.
Edwin C. Hill notes two Japanese researchers Yamegiwa and Ichikawa showing a method to induce cancer in laboratory animals that excludes viruses or bacteria as causes. The piece discusses implications for cancer physiology, European and German contributions, and a future united front against war.
A vivid pitch for escape from routine urges readers to seek travel and new experiences, citing stories of resilience. It recalls Jean Henri Fabre’s poverty and perseverance, noting his limited schooling and early hardships before nature study shaped his life. The piece frames travel as a cure for daily frets and stresses the lure of exploration.
A curiously vivid portrait extols Fabre the French naturalist as he recoils from filth yet turns to life in all its detail. The text celebrates his crackling prose and the beguiling way he renders insects and death, likening his pages to a wild pageant that revives youth and imagination despite poverty and debt.
The page presents a riddle list asking for names of famous men and women aligned with historical and literary figures. It hints at Salvation Army leaders, biblical companions, poets, composers, presidents, and explorers, inviting readers to match each clue with the correct person.
Washington reports a shift in President Roosevelt's tactics toward uniting party factions. He plans surprise appointments and western speeches to win conservatives, urban moderates, and semi Republicans. The purge motif may give way to a broader appeal to secure the national convention and support from leaders like Mayor LaGuardia.
Historical health text highlights that early pregnancy mineral intake shapes baby teeth and bone health. Calcium, phosphorus, vitamins G and D from a balanced diet reduce tooth decay and abnormal tooth formation. Observational studies link maternal nutrition to infant dental outcomes and bone strength.
The Brownsville Republican committeeman R B Ornger predicts a strong party showing in Texas in the coming gubernatorial race. He expects a dozen Democratic candidates to challenge, amid talk of sharp contest and rivalry in the campaign. Capt OlIa G Trunk is appointed adjutant of Mancan field, while Lieut Charles M. Thomas becomes air corps station supply officer as July 24, 1919 is noted.
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