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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1939

Page

6

The Dangers of the New Deal exposes its supposed totalitarian aim

Princeton finance expert Professor Harley Lutz argues at Stanford that pursuit of recovery through government spending leads to regimentation and dictatorship. He claims the new deal will result in complete state control of production, eroding private enterprise and liberty, and urges Americans to choose between the new deal and freedom.

Harley L. Lutz Princeton University Stanford Business Palo Alto the Treasury Hanes United States J. B.S. Haldane

Doomed Man Bradley Reflects on Death and Daily Life

A reflective piece discusses the mental and physical toll of extreme peril, comparing J B S Haldane and Dr George W Orle to insights from wartime adrenal responses. It follows Claude Joseph Bradley of Brooklyn facing death with calm, recounting memories from his life and the idea of a twilight zone between life and death.

George W. Orlle Cleveland Haldane Nesitales Claude Joseph Bradley Brooklyn Bradley Bia Jamaica Bay Cemen Jin Farley Harry Houdini Sid

The Bird of Dawning and a Clipper Ship Tale

Edwin C Hill presents John Masefield’s grant book The Bird of Dawning where the clipper Black Gauntlet sinks in a gale. The cook recalls a muttered toast and a sailor’s fear as Potsy and others cling to life before shipmates save him, revealing life’s hard edges and memory amid danger.

John Masefield Manty Whitechapel Monty Anya London Potsy Masefield King

Overweight linked to gland issues and treatment data

Doctors in St. Louis and peers report overweight caused by gland problems such as pituitary, thyroid, and sex glands. Pituitary obesity clusters fat around shoulders and hips with a fuller face, while thyroid-related obesity shows fat rings at wrists and ankles. Therapy included pituitary extracts, thyroid extract, and specific dietary guidance over about 4.6 months, yielding roughly 30 pounds loss in 77 treated cases, with meal plans described.

4. A. Werewid D.C. Weir St. Louis Werner and Weir Dra Wern

Diet Plan From Doctor Bundesen For Weight Loss

The text describes a physician led diet of meat, bread, potato, vegetables, pie, gelatin, and beverages with coffee or tea, totaling 1350 to 2600 calories. It notes mineral deficiencies due to lack of milk and questions glandular causes for weight gain, implying medical evaluation is advisable.

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Garner image stands firm as attack on poker rumor fades

Washington observers say the Garner image of sobriety and clear judgment undercuts a last ditch attempt to smear him with poker playing and drinking. The public view, built over 49 years of service, favors Garner despite political attacks. Meanwhile Hull’s move to end the Japan commercial treaty is seen as a strategic power play with mixed domestic effects.

Washington Garer Beandat Garner Bethe Grans Net Lewis Man U. S Senate Hull Japan Vandenberg Representaive Eaton

National Education Fund idea sparks youth debate

A Homestead Pennsylvania teen, Ros Allen Vargo, advocates a national education fund funded by voluntary public and federal contributions to cover tuition, books, room and board. The response argues such subsidies devalue effort, warns of taxpayer burden, and notes higher education costs rising faster than earnings.

Rousallen Vargo Homestead Rousallen Rosie Whtich

A Reader Seeks Ideas On Student Dropout Costs

A column by Elsie Robinson discusses the value of a practical gap between high school and college, noting that a pause could build cash and self respect while reducing fool notions. It questions whether some youths might drop out and invites reader ideas.

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San Antonio and Alamo Heights clash over dumping dispute

In July 1925 San Antonio ordered guards at city incinerators to stop North Side Alamo Heights from dumping. Mayor Chambers vowed to reopen sewerage issues. A new Intertainment committee was named by the San Antonio Lions Club with members including Maury Maverick and Wray Jones among others.

San Antonio Alamo Neights Jacob Rubboia Rubbola Alamo Keights Mr. Chambers Alamo Heights Bar Antonio

Promoter Archetypes Warned By Judge In Wall Street Practice Case

A judge labels the suspect as a spoiled impulsive promoter type, warning that many real estate and Wall Street schemes lure investors with a grand aura. The piece mocks blind faith in blue sky ventures, notes widows and professionals losing life savings, and warns the public that such schemes tempt even wary souls.

Times for boys and girls who don't like work

Helen Rowland discusses ideas of retirement and big plans out west, noting some youths resist hard work while others chase dreams. The piece mocks hipsters and daydreamers, referencing Santa Claus as a symbol, with playful, satirical tone about gender and ambition.

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Wise Words and Whispers of Value in Odd Prose

Fragmented text notes odd maxims about rivalries and schemes. It mentions a “curly bird” and “night hawie” with unclear meaning, and a mock caution about dollar deposits and prices. No clear event or person names emerge.

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