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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1939

Page

4

Loyal Americans For Public Office Controversy Over MacLeish Appointment

APPOINTMENT of Archibald MacLeish as librarian of congress sparks a Dies committee critique by Rep J P Nell Thomas of New Jersey. Thomas cites MacLeish’s alleged ties to Communist fronts and urges Congress to halt Communist influence in government. He argues presidents should appoint loyal Americans, with Senate confirmation limited to citizens who support the American system.

Archibald MacLeish Congress J. Parnell Thomas New Jersey Dies White House Thomas MacLeish League of American Writers Medical Bureau Dies Committee United Front Communist Party American Youth Congress Communist United Front Spanish Aid Ber Interstate Commerce Commission Amlie Robert Moris Lovett Virgin Islands Mr. Thomas

Vatican peace plan urged by Pope for four-power talks

The Vatican advocates a Christian peace built on justice and charity as Pope Pius pushes for a four-power conference excluding Soviet Russia. He argues internal peace stems from fair dealing and commandments of God, preferring moral principles over political expediency to prevent civil strife and war.

Vatican Rome Pius Russia Europe God Uhe Holy Father England France Italy Germany Soviet

Father s Day a Cultural Shift From Praise to Partnership

A reflective piece traces Father s Day origins and its growth over decades. It contrasts casual early gestures with a modern view of fathers and children as equal participants, noting educational shifts and changing family dynamics shaping the holiday s meaning. The narrative blends memory of past celebrations with observations on evolving affection and respect within households.

What Do You Know What to the locale of each of these Cooke and operas

Comic page quiz lists 16 operas and literary works with misread authors and titles. Players must match the locale or setting to each item, ranging from Gilbert and Sullivan to Shakespeare and Dickens, with answers promised on the comic page.

Harry Gilbert and Sullvan Rania Helen Jackson van Pe BehMer Stenklewles Leoncavalio Synge Shakespear Alcott Homer Cooper Dickens Clinklov Brance Workingto Wagner Runs Mio Kling Benen Syndicate Inco Sam

Pennant of Faith After Tragedy in Atlantic Revelation

A narrator recalls the 1906 quake and personal terror, then cites an Atlantic Monthly piece about a grieving mother whose faith is rekindled by a sign of God’s presence. The story argues love and kindness prove truth beyond ritual despair. The pennant symbolizes divine comfort seen in human compassion.

Atlantic Monthly N Othe Woo Roy Peas

Odd Facts Create Private Seaatic Retort Village

A privately owned seaatic retort on the British tales of Port Metrion in North Wales has led to the creation of a Tlaan village amid ant dream imagery.

Port Metrion North Wales Ant Ehiteck

Wagner plan probes banking system in $100000 inquiry

Washington June 17 A Wagner committee plan seeks a $100000 inquiry into the banking system led by Federal Reserve Chairman Eccles and Senate bankers chief Robert Wagner. The probe would examine the entire banking structure, with insiders wary of the spectacle and potential shifts in policy as political timelines loom.

Paul Mallon Washington Wagner Committee Federal Reserve Eccles Robert Wagner Senate Banking Kubdt New Deal Treasury Federal Deposit Insurance Eocles Senate Redek

Eye Disorders Described by Dr Bundesen in School Boy Query

A reader asks about pink eye and its forms as described by Dr Herman N Bundesen, noting how conjunctivitis spreads in children, symptoms such as red eyes and discharge, and treatment cautions. The letter includes patient questions on X ray therapy and possible scarring, with a physician’s brief reply endorsing age appropriate X ray treatment and urging timely care.

J. H. Dopgart England

1929 Crime and local bids in San Antonio history

MUNIT 1929 reports Johnc C'retey McKenzi slayer of Detective Chief Sam Street who faced court again as a stay allowed by Governor Dor Moly. bidders on a new wing for Wits Memorial Museum in Brackenridge Park were asked to resubmit after the city rejected all proposals, the lowest bid around $19,000 with only $13,000 to spend. Also noted are medical staff additions to the United States Enrolment Commission in the San Antonio district and Mary’s College 67th commencement with diplomas awarded to noted graduates.

MUNIT Johnc C'Retey Wits Memitorial Brackenridge Park C. M. Chambora Jacoh Rublota Tits Deetglan Teublala San Antonio United States Earpleyes Cont B. Milbuin Hoon W. C. Russ Pascal Venable

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