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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
3
A reverent exploration of the flag’s symbolism tracing its origins to June 14 1777 and detailing how red blue and white express defiance wisdom justice and mercy. The piece emphasizes national unity, courage, faith, and the flag as a living emblem of American ideals and honor.
A column denounces General Mark Clark for being reassigned to the Presidio, arguing his talents suit Germany, Austria, or Greece where he can advance U S Middle Europe policy. The piece blames flailing State Department policy, cites Wedemeyer and others, and laments limited action by the Republican Congress.
A faded shopper ad for Marian Martin style pattern 9218 offers a comfortable frock with optional trimmed accents. Available in sizes 12 through 42, with yardage and sizing noted. pattern send twenty five cents to The San Antonio Light Pattern Dept Texas.
A fragmentary newspaper snippet discusses Evelyn Barkins book The Doctor Has a Baby, blending psychology with humorous tone. It covers self-doubt, vanity, and parenting advice, noting the physician husband’s views and the need for balancing child education with parental rights.
A fragmentary round up of celebrity sightings and gossip in New York includes Helmut Dantine and others on Broadway, Fredric March and Florence Eldridge at Eddie Condon's, Bob Hope fund jokes, and a humorous flap over a new neighbor near the Hayward residence with a Marine guard and a nose-thumbing plaque, plus assorted hotel life and theater chatter.
A fragmented June 1 1937 column notes Charles Bellinges a wealthy local business figure who dominated polities for a decade dies. It mentions long running leaders Fay and references to various local events, people and distant trips, including legal and security incidents and a controversial planned Alamo Plaza gathering.
Local listings combine Broadway free lemonade events with Raul and Eva Reyes dramatic torpography at Ha vana Madrid and Lil Green at the Blue Angel. Wayne audio bills include The Musi caloons, A Bond 3 at Mermaid Room, WHN radio, and Ted Malone’s ABC program. A mixed lineup features Perry Como at Paramount, Ella Fitzgerald at Down Beat, and Jean Carroll’s Capitol show, with notable notes on crime, court, and industry figures.
Medical science advances with folic acid as a new weapon against macrocytic and pernicious anemia. Dr Heinze notes folic acid boosts red blood cells, color, and white cell counts, improving symptoms and preventing relapses when administered orally or by injection under physician guidance.
An essay laments America’s obsession with consumer goods and advertising driven hysteria. It contrasts frenzied shopping with simple, peaceful living, urging restraint, modest homes, and appreciation of genuine beauty over clutter. The writer argues simplicity is the ultimate beauty and condemns material excess.
Louella Parsons surveys Hollywood talk of the week, noting Leo Dorlach and Lana Turner at Joan Fontaine’s party, Laraine Day’s Grand Canyon chat, and plans for unproduced stage and film projects. Dennis Morgan teased with an Irish brogue, Ustinov advocates comedy, and Miracles on 34th Street dominates box office as stars attend celebrations.
Payable in advance rates listed for Texas and other states with daily and Sunday options. Daily and Sunday costs shown, including Sunday only and Mexico rates. Act of Congress March etc.
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