American Communists Show True Colors
A editorial view alleges American maritime unions allied with the World Federation of Trade Unions threaten U.S. sovereignty by urging government operation of ships. It cites CIO affiliated unions and condemns Soviet backed groups while urging public support for President Truman to defend American sovereignty.
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United States
Joseph Curran
Harry Bridges
World Federation of Trade Unions
Great American Federation of Labor
World Federation
Joseph P. Ryan
International Longshoremen's Association
A. B
Russia
Congress of Industrial Organizations
CIO
Josef Stalin
Moscow
Comintern
America
Communist Party
Stalin
Truman
Commentary Notes on Theater, War News, and a German Occupation Update
Walter Winchell relays jokes about stage figures like Mizner Kaufman and Woolleck while critiquing critics. A British-American exchange recalls FDR and Churchill poking fun at Stalin. The piece ends with a skeptical report on German occupation and denazification in the western zones.
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Oral Cocres Pup Idetis
Germany
Potsdam
U.S
Mirror of Your Mind by Lawrene Gould
A consulting psychologist argues over protection by mothers can hinder a child's independence and notes neuroses arise from over protection. Evidence from studies and experiments is cited to explain reactions among spouses, drinkers, and social interactors, with Gould promising future reader guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrene Gould
Policy clash and hopes in talks with Russia over postwar world
Article analyzes Bevin Byrnes and Molotov positions, arguing US Britain misread Russia, urging firm diplomacy now to stop Soviet expansion before it gains strength, noting Russia seeks war only as a future option while pressing appeasement in the present.
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Waslington
Warland
Russia
United Nations
Communists and Peace Talk Divide Opinions on Russia
The piece argues Moscow uses fear and peace talk to weaken US policy. It warns appeasement could empower communist influence at home and abroad while urging firmer demand for bases and rights to stabilize peace and possibly secure a Russian agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Jevive
Hitler
Russia
Hold on to Yourself in a Postwar World
A wartime era message urges readers to hold on to faith and soul amid upheaval. It stresses personal resilience, belief in one’s abilities, and the need to forge a new path despite job loss, insecurity, and drastic changes. The tone counsels courage, self reliance, and proactive effort to adapt and rebuild.
Finding Strength Within Yourself Says Elsie Robinson
In a 1946 note, Elsie Robinson urges readers to stop blaming others and trust their own inner reserves. She argues real power comes from self reliance cultivated since youth, not from pensions or bosses, and encourages faith and action to access that strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coneci
Kim Faas
Synd, Inc
Letter asks thorough probe before criticizing teachers
In a June issue letter to the editor J Garcia is urged to investigate claims about teacher pay and staffing. PFC J L Norman of Norman LA questions whether Garcia knows teachers left the profession in recent years and notes concern over sending children to schools without teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Light
J. Garcia
Piney
Peg
PFC
J. L
Norman
Roosevelt visits San Antonio crowds greet War President
Ten and twenty years ago notes report President Roosevelt touring San Antonio with 75,000 lined streets for a visit to the Alamo. Other items note local leadership elections and a Chinese or Mexican suspect in possession of a gold brick.
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Roosevelt
San Antonio
Alamo
Tidalgo
Texas
Pally
Mexico
Dally
Congress
Constipation in infants linked to rectal structure faults
Medical article notes infant bowel issues from rectal defects to membranes not dissolving, fissures, proctitis, infections, and pinworms. Treatments include diet changes, lubricants, enemas, suppositories, anesthetic ointments, silver nitrite for fissures, and addressing infections. outcomes improve with simple, targeted care.
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Edwin F. Patton
Beverly Hills
Calif
Patton
King Fees
Byndy Inc
Marian Martin Summer 1946 Pattern Book Features Dress
The San Antonio Light promoting Pattern 9361 “round the clock” with embroidery and transfer, available in multiple sizes including 12 to 40. Pattern cost twenty cents, extra 15 cents for the new book, patterns mailed from New York with possible two week delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Pattern Dept
Texas
Marian Martin
New York
Women claim voice at home and in life in 1930s essay
The piece notes women asserting equal say at home while a man jokes he can always have the last word by conceding “Mamma, you’re right.” It lists local figures and social notes on gatherings, travel, and club life, including Red Cross staff additions, convention trips, and a humorous mail address mix-up.
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George MacDonald
The
Dir For Brains
Victor C. Helser
Heiser
John A. Scherzer
Albert W. Shay
City Federation
Harold Gee
Shaw
Life
Dear Miss Fairfax Advice Column Opens Tough Marriage
A 19 year old wife, four years married with a three year old, asks how to handle a controlling husband who forbids outings or visits. The columnist urges calm, original problem solving, and suggests discussing with her father and sisters to create a path for a normal social life.
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Miss Fairfax
R. M
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Western Union
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Keley Allen
Luit
Wilson Mizner
Mizner
George S. Kaufman
New. ‘Limes Drama Dept
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Kitter
Whan Gresley
Ruth
Horace
Vinson Stiles
John Moriey
Stiles
Marley
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Berlin
Charlie Barth
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Tam
Mb. Gould
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King
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Lester J. Sack
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Galveston
Air Service
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Gr Soners
Watt
Eask
Childrens Complaint
Alta
Elizabeth Jacobsen
Home Service
Bexar County Red Cross
Duttorirs
Lydia Klutz
Kula
Boston City Hospital
My Baby Magazine
Nancy Bou McCallum
Emilie Netter
New York City
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Buffalo
Washington
Ems Shamblins
Ruth Kehlman
Tom Blue
Willifa Street
T. M. West
SAN Antonio Light
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