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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
9
An editorial argues Flag Day underscores patriotism and constant respect for the flag. It laments postwar complacency, urges constant display and teaching of patriotic duties, warns enemies exploit neglect, and cites Daly’s tribute to inspire daily devotion to the stars and stripes.
A 1949 quotation from Elsie Robinson advises facing each moment rather than a new day. It urges small, mechanical gestures to begin the day and persist through emotion, insisting life unfolds through brave, steady steps.
A devotional note highlights Proverbs 3 5 urging readers to trust the Lord with all heart and not rely on personal understanding. The guidance emphasizes faith over self reliance in daily life and decision making.
A column argues the central issue is how Whitaker Chambers obtained secret papers and who within the state department accessed them. It asserts public opinion must focus on the supply chain of documents while noting Chambers’ admitted involvement and flaws, and questions the defense’s ability to address the source of the papers.
A collection of curious notes including barbed wire patent origins by early surgeons who were barbers, the widespread distribution of wheat, the assassin etymology from hashishin, over 250 asteroid studies native to North America, and a comparison that the earth is the fifth largest planet with the sun appearing much larger yet the moon and sun seemingly similar in size from Earth.
The document warns against ignoring abdominal pain as it may indicate serious conditions. It highlights gallbladder inflammation as a common cause in some women around forty, describing pain location, fever, pulse rise, and possible gallstone blockage. X rays aid diagnosis. treatment includes nitrites, sedatives, or morphine if needed, with surgery for gallbladder removal in many cases not during an acute attack unless rupture risk exists.
Dr H N Bundesen explains that right side heart issues and coronary thrombosis can mimic acute gallbladder symptoms. Thorough study is required before diagnosis and treatment. Questions cover heart rate after meals, ptosis impact on abdominal organs, and belt use versus surgery for persistent symptoms.
An opinion piece by Arthur Bugs Baer skewers government trials and bail in a breezy satirical tone. It jokily likens legal outcomes to casual acts and argues for adding a new freedom to the preamble, reflecting a columnist’s combative take on democracy.
From the files of L A Light and dated August 14, 1939 Mayor Maury Maverick assured San Antonians they would receive adequate food milk and meat. The pledge came amid claims that someone had 44 cousins and aunts as part of the situation.
Report notes a third alligator caught in the San Antonio River over three days. The item mentions June 14 1929 and June 14 3889 with stray phrases about Breger and Lenin and unrelated notices.
The article outlines the early development of artificial respiration in 1903 and the uncertain first use of gunpowder in artillery, noting a possible 133L date for cannonball use. It also explains hoof types in animals, describing five toed ancestry and variations such as one toed horse and four toed hippo.
Walter Winchell reports from New York on Broadway chatter. Critics find the season rugged while vaudeville returns to the Palace with strong crowds. Patricia Wymore earns praise at Fox, Kiss Me Kate profits, and stage protests flare over language.
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