Insurance or Larceny in Federal Insurance Push
An editorial criticizes moves toward federalizing insurance as a step to government ownership of major insurers. It warns that such control would confiscate policyholder funds, cites wartime war damage premiums held by a government corporation, and urges passage of Senator Ferguson’s bill to refund $200,000,000 to policyholders. It calls readers to contact Wagner and their representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal
War Damage Corporation
Renains Lo
Ferguson
Michigan
Treasury
Europe
AFL
Department of Tustier
William Green
Byrnes
Justine Byrnes
Broadway Gossip and Theatre Notes From Walter Winchell
Walter Winchell riffs on Broadway stars Katharine Hepburn Ray Bolger and Jose Ferrer while noting Perry Como earnings and upcoming productions. The column mixes showbiz buzz, box office chatter, and light entertainment commentary with fashion and theater trends.
Undulant fever dangers and prevention through pasteurization
An historical note on undulant fever caused by brucella, its varied symptoms and course, and the compelling argument for pasteurization of all dairy products in the United States to prevent cases. Diagnosis relies on blood tests or skin reactions, while treatment focuses on rest, fluids, and fever relief. human-to-human spread is not direct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charles G. Baker
Lesington
Keneurky
Clive
Mirror of Your Mind by Lawrence Gould column
A reader asks about love and anger and how love can coexist with dislike. Gould explains falling in love is an urge-driven surge disconnected from facts, while true love requires more grounded judgment. He notes death by action reflects unconscious rage and urges readers to seek happiness through multiple paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter de Witt
London
Lord No
Percy
Lawrence Gould
Mr. Gould
King
Symi
She
Westbrook Pegler on Hobbs bill and union racketeering foes
Westbrook Pegler critiques Congress for exempting gangsters with union cards from penalties under the Hobbs bill tied to the anti racketeering act. He recalls Byrnes and the Supreme Court ruling on extortion as wages, noting AFL opposition and the bill's journey through Congress to the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Westbrook
Pegler
New York
Dune
Hobbs
Supreme Court
Congress
House of Representatives
Sam Hobbs
Alabama
House
Senate
Truman
White House
Lobbs
Supreme
ALF
C. SO
Tose
Case Hill
Pattern details tease sun wardrobe with vintage cuts
A garbled ad style text outlines patterns for sun ready outfits including bra tops and little boy shorts. It mentions pattern numbers 8426 and 420 in Jr Miss sizes 13, 15, 17. The copy hints at pattern variety and size ranges in a retro sewing catalog tone.
Marian Martin Summer 1946 Pattern Book Ad
A San Antonio Light Pattern Dept notice promotes the Marian Martin Summer 1946 book with pattern details for shorts, skirt, and home slippers. It explains order steps, price 15 cents to receive the book and 20 cents for patterns, and notes delivery from New York within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Marian Martin
New York
Teachers Pay Urged by Fraternal Group Rally
The Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks passes two resolutions in Dallas urging higher teacher pay amid broad concerns over Texas schools ranked fifty sixth nationally. Elizabeth Koch of the Texas State Teachers Association lobbies Austin and Buliaio for action. The group plans to press the Texas legislature at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Koch
Austin
State Teachers’ Association
Buliaio
National Education Association
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Dallas
Elizabeth Koch
Texas State Teachers Association
Texas
Fastest Lone-World Hop Flight Recorded in 1936
June 27 1936 Capt K F Wright flew from McCook field Ohio to Kelly field in 9 hours in a Douglas 0 9, likely fastest one thousand mile hop. He refueled in Dallas en route and the feat marks a remarkable duration for that era. The piece also notes ordination plans at Christ Church for June 1926 and reports a tropical storm striking the Texas coast inland between Seadrift and Rockport in 14 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. FL Wright
McCnokk Field
Ohio
Kelly Field
Heeva
Dallas
Texas
Seadrift
Rockpore
Hollywood Stars and Contracts Drive London Bound
Hollywood figures wage contract moves and travels as Kim Hunter signs with Rank to return to Tollywood for six months while Tom Conway, Brynne Foy, and Michele Morpan pursue new deals. Rita Hayworth, Dottie Lamour, and others appear in industry notes about marriages, divorces, anniversaries, and upcoming productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Hunter
Bill Baldwin
Hollywood
England
Arthur Rank
Kim
William Goetz
Leo Spitz
International Pictures
Rank
Hunter Girl
Tollywood
International
Tom Conway
Brynie Foy
Eagle-Lion Company
Tom
George Senders
Brynne
Hollswood
Ltr
Rita Hayworth
Tony Martin
Rita
Gilda
Dottie Lamour
Paramount
Marke McDonald
Justin Davis
Paso Robles
Glene Fowler
Lillian
Dorothy Gish
London
Gishes
Bunner Sisters
de Witt Bodeen
Bob
Jame Haver
Deacon's In the Valley
San Antonio Light Publication Office Note
A clipped note from the San Antonio Light defines publication details and Associated Press credit rules. It states the office address at 420 Broadway at Fifth and reserves rights for republication of special dispatches and local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN Antonio Light
San Antonio Gazette
Fifth
San Antonio
Texas
Fudd
Associated Pre
Associated Press
Act of Congress 1839 Entreaty Mentioned in Fragment
Fragment references an act of Congress from March 1839. Text is garbled but indicates legislative matter or formal acknowledgment related to the act. No clear names, dates, or places fully readable beyond the March 1839 reference.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Wagner
Mister Breger
Dept. B.l.&f. Railroad Co
Walter Winchell
Noyes
Kathrine Coenett
Ray Bolger
Huckstipe
Ett
Ure Stagge
Searett
Wood Studio
Stil” Dept Inc
Roger
Cronyns Glessica Tandy
Gov't
Nassau
Joynee MacMahon
USO
Perry Com
Como
CBS
Jose Ferrer
Bergerac
Harom
Whitman Avenue
Evilies
Annie
Ruth
Anna Amt
Sian
Rex Harrison
Trene Dunne
Laurent Olivier
Vere
Lucilly Ball
Zorina
Joan Davis
Jack Oakie
Spider
Tbe
Jettest
Dus
Bob Nope
Fibber McCree
Molly
Mope
Winehol
Red Skelton
Budtington
Herbert Hoover
Kellant
Westbrook Pegler
Teamster's Union
Stone
Jimmy Petrillo
Musicians’ Union
Chicago
Quiettown
Petrillo
Justice Stone
Roosevelt Court
Lois Johnason
Boards of Education
William Vt. Capers
William T. Capers Jr
Samuel Capers
Christ's Church
France
Michele Morpan
Seymour Nebenzal
Marie Madeleine de Lafayette
Mary of Scatland
Ralphin
Mollywood
Follywood
Martha O'Driscoll
San Francisco
Jake Whrlich
Untang
Ling
Richard Adams
Jake
Martha
Greg Bankzer
Adams
Lagraind
Aduianes
Texag
Yant Sanday
Sanday
Eno Uo Sbrulay Univ
Gonys Moxley
Dally Ang
Xeon Sanday
Sin Antonis
Carrier
Sanaa
Axenn
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