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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
7
The Spend-Lend program has been adopted by Congress and the president. It aims to aid the unemployed through prompt, prudent administration while encouraging industry. A united effort by industry, labor, and government is urged to ensure rapid return to normal prosperity.
Notice of the death of Dr. Royal S. Copeland reflects on his service in the United States Senate and New York City public life. It praises his defense of constitutional government and his advocacy for oppressed minorities, and notes his role in the Hearst delegation report on Palestine.
A Melbourne police report praises a five year old who could accurately cite his name his father s name the father s car number his father s telephone the place he was lost and where his parents might be found The piece argues the feat reflects parental teaching more than inherent child intelligence and calls for more attention to imperfect parenting rather than blaming the child
The piece argues punitive taxation hurts American industry and employment at home. It notes reciprocal trade treaties lower tariffs, allowing cheap foreign goods to flood in, effectively exporting jobs while domestic industries are kept idle. It asserts industry should have a say in policy.
An article on angina pectoris outlines its symptoms including chest pain radiating to the left arm and neck, pressure and burning sensations, and common triggers like exertion and worry. It notes historical lack of treatment, its prevalence in older men, and how patients often find relief by adjusting posture.
Dr. Royal S Copeland warns that heartburn and indigestion may mask heart disease. Recurrent chest discomfort could signal angina or other serious conditions, so never self diagnose and seek medical supervision to determine proper treatment.
A survey details sleeping sickness or encephalitis in Edwin C Hill It notes cases in Illinois and elsewhere, mentions the Bulgarian belladonna treatment and the caution of medical skeptics, then shifts to entertainment trends with ventriloquism in 18th century mood and the origin of the term.
A reflective piece praising humanity's progress while recounting a grim tally of murder, hostage taking, divorce, and personal tragedy. It centers on Mrs Donsid Gerron and Mrs Frederick Matthie Sen’s actions, comparing parental reactions, and highlighting motherly ferocity and restraint in a turbulent case.
A dramatic account of Elsie Robinson praising a teenage couple Donald Carroll and Charlotte Matthiesen who defied gossip and danger. Their romance faced parental scorn, social constraints, and a fatal double suicide attempt. The motherly figures blame themselves while a crowd and judge react. The tale ends with a plea that the lovers’ courage strengthened humanity.
A quiz style piece defines terms like arson, eminent domain, ex parte, garnish, collusion, affidavit and corpus delicti. It mixes correct definitions with errors and prompts readers to turn to the comic phrase for answers, reflecting early 20th century educational humor in a newspaper feature.
A debate on Soviet aims questions whether Russia seeks global conquest or operates through democracy. The column contrasts a critique from American Mercury with musings on astronomy, childhood fairy tales, and a brief praise for Out of Africa describing Africa as a frontier of jungle life and civilization.
Benjamin de Casseres recalls a scene where a native awakens a baroness with the calm proclamation that God is coming. The baroness glimpses a tall grass fire marching down the hill, trying to explain the phenomenon as fire while the native hints at a hidden truth beyond contemporary philosophers.
A compact quotation presents Keats declaring beauty is truth and truth beauty as the essence known and needed on earth, capturing his celebrated line. The phrase echoes the poet's view that aesthetic and moral truth intertwine in human perception.
In June 1828 aniline air mail service was proposed between San Antonio and Laredo with one plane and pilot on the route until an international air mail system is set up. The plan, noted by W A Moores of Texas Air Transport, aims to establish service to Mo lao City. The city’s finances were announced by City Auditor Walter Tatseh showing bonded debt and fund balances.
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