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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1941

Page

8

Taft urges production push to aid Britain over war risk

Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio in a recent speech argues the Roosevelt administration should speed up production and end strikes to aid Britain. He questions why strikes on the west coast and in auto and coal industries persist, and urges a sensible Washington setup to secure results. He warns American gains like unemployment relief and debt reduction depend on boosting production.

Robert A. Taft Ohio Roosevelt Britain United States Taft England Washington Navy Yards Amberigan

America Means More Than Wealth and Land

A speaker extols America as defined by a vision of freedom and equality, not mere assets. It praises the idea of equal opportunity and human brotherhood, acknowledges flaws like unfairness and greed, and asserts that America remains on a hopeful course fueled by its inner heart and ideal history.

Hequest America Amezine New America Valley Forge Ray Gettysburg Texas

Vision of America Courage Message by Elsie Robinson

A wartime era exhortation urges belief in America's future and the guiding vision. The author praises perseverance, calls out distractions and doubt, and rallies readers to trust the dream that built a nation. It references rock and wagon imagery and ends with a hopeful note on liberty.

Pellege America Atery Bank Kine Bess

Wound Care and Infection Risks From Hand Injuries

A medical expert outlines when to close versus leave open a hand wound to prevent infection. If treated within six to eight hours a wound may safely close. after eight hours infection risk rises and drainage may be required. Severe bite wounds should remain open. Proper sterilization, dressings, gloves, and instruments are stressed to prevent infection.

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Untitled Hand Surgery Note by Dr Bundesea

Fragmentary medical note discusses hand wound treatment by Dr H N Bundesea. It mentions sewing tissues to control bleeding, repairing nerves and tendons, and rejoining cut parts to prevent infection and permanent loss of use. The text appears as a partial clinical aside with references to intrilaneal by Kin e Fevs.

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Real Bullets for Maneuvers Debate Goes On

Letters to the editor discuss risks of live ammunition in military maneuvers and urge limiting foreign war involvement. A reader argues home defense warrants no overseas conflict, while others criticize noise and demand enforcement of laws. Signatures include M. Dartenoy of Yoon Springs and W. Ward of Faller.

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Farm Campaign Seeks Farmer Awareness On War Stakes

Washington officials argue that farmers are not fully informed of the United States position and the global war stakes. The Agriculture Department runs an extensive outreach through AAA agents and county committees to explain the Dakar and Cape Verde campaigns and Britain’s food needs, while some lawmakers question the campaign’s reach and content.

Washington Rowevelt Agriculure United States Security Administration Jack Fischer Britain Hitler Coud Western Hemisphere Wickard AAA Dakar Cape Verde Islands Agriculture Department Roosevelt Coromittes Wallace Uneir New Jersey Humterdon Soil Conservation Agores Wisconsin Jess Kme Featurez Oe J Fivate, Inc Hhey

Highway department praise and warnings criticized in Texas

A Texas reader lauds the state highway department for public service and motorists’ safety, noting helpful crews and clear warnings on Highway 77 in Ellin County. The piece condemns fee-grabbers and urges broader enforcement, warning signs, and reform while contrasting official corruption with department diligence.

Highway Department Dallas Seve Tral Paiges Highway 77 Eilts County Filis Ellin County State Highway Department Texas Ranitary Commission

Free Lunch Mania Prompts NYC Reader Debate

A scrambled reminiscence recalls Andy Harns free lunch counter and rival spots in New York and other cities. Witnesses like Lt. Teegan and Eddie Curley describe long bars, ham and cheese platters, and penny meals. Gullen and other readers rate San Francisco, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Jersey City among famed lunch districts while noting Stewarts on Broadway and Fulton as legendary dining corners.

Gentlemien Andy Barle New York Free Linet Andy Thort Martin Teegan Strutenant Regan Copa Andy Harn Pal York San Francisco St. Louis Milwaukee Jersey City Googe R. Cullen Tulsa Okla Stewart's Pine Street Cilcn Associated Press Stewart Paul Cots Fulton Broadway Gullen Orient Clarence L. Catlen Ile

Remembering Westchester Bars in Grand Central Days

Damon Runyon era reminiscences recall Clarence Cullen and Charles Meyer among readers praising the Hotel Bellmont bar near Grand Central, famous for its free lunch. Armin W. Riley notes another nearby bar, while affection for vanished times contrasts with today’s harsher drink economy.

Charles R. Meyer Beacon Bellmont Grand Central Station Westchester Charles and Company Armin W. Riley Los Angeles

Odd Facts Baflers In to U.S. Navy Aft

An unusual Navy policy limits certain personnel to wear their date to a minute mark. An estimated 290 miles of nine finals weave around under the steals of Butte Montana.

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Notable 1934 figures and events in Texas notes

Entries recall George Henry Altekruse, 50, a vice president of Jay Glene company, born in St Louis, with 24 years in the industry. Other notes mention Texan county agricultural agents, Miss Tade Toye, and visits by Harry Locke of Los Angeles to San Antonio for road inspections, plus a California return by Parey Tyrrell after an 180% mile trip.

Fone &1 George Henry Altekruse Madison Street St. Louis Jay Glene Contany Harry Locke Los Angeles

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