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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
7
A historical editorials argues blackmail rivals kidnapping in menace, urging Federal action. It credits J Edgar Hoover and G men for targeting kidnapping and calls for stronger laws and enforcement across state lines to stop blackmail schemes that cross borders and exploit reputations for blood money.
A reflective essay argues against clinging to past glories and escaping present duties. It cites Augustan Athens and Andre Breton's psychologist to illustrate how retreat into yesterday dulls action. The piece warns that modern life demands immediate effort, not nostalgic shirking.
A reflective meditation contrasts death and sin with the fate of the easy mark, noting a long span of existence ahead for those who stumble. The prose blends moral wary caution with a somber, timeless tone.
A World currency fever and Shanghai silver boom frame a portrait of Sir Victor Sassoon and the Sassoon dynasty. The piece traces their vast banking and industrial wealth, daring moves across continents, and a life of luxury from Bombay to London, with ties to the Shanghai market and global finance.
In a 1936 McNaught Syd collection fragment Edith Wharton and radio figures illuminate high society tastes. Roger Davis, Brice’s long time foil, brings burlesque flair resembling early vaudeville with a toupee joke. Critics like William Lyon Phelps linger from New Haven to judge performances while theater life mixes glamour with hard editorial duty.
A Con $tant Reader explains pyelitis, a kidney pelvis infection linked to neglect and distant infection sources like tonsils and teeth. Symptoms include fever, weakness, nausea, and pain. diagnosis via urinalysis. Treatment stresses bed rest, fluids, diet, urinary antiseptics with doctor guidance, and post-attack kidney tests. Copy't 1884 King Fess.
The Daily Constitutionals notes that a small senate of two lawmakers per state fosters longer terms and greater debate. Fewer members allow better acquaintance with colleagues, stronger responsibility, and balanced governance alongside a 435-member House elected frequently.
Edwin Franke installed as president of Sananta n ina le a Fraternal Order of Eagles with E R Narberry as vice president and other officers W Brinker leaves St Anthony hotel to run Nueces hotel Corpus Christi Eva Latham installed as new worthy matron of Alaino Heights order of the Eastern Star Kathe Plumb installing officer Light Files The weather department orders permanent stables at Fort Sam Houston for horses of a full segment Declamation contest at St Marys Parochial School awards the Mahon memorial medal to Evie Turbvile Miss Alma Fox receives the Irish history medal from the Ancient Order of Hibernians
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