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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1938

Page

4

War Against Religion Unite for Brotherhood Day

A call for a global Brotherhood Day uniting all churches against atheistic communism and fascist paganism. The piece cites Moscow and Berlin actions against churches, urging a moral war where Christianity resists suppression by both Soviet and Nazi regimes and advocates church unity in the United States and other democracies.

Hearst Moscow New York Times Russia Berlin Martin Niemoeller Jeader Rosenberg Spain United States

New Texas Taxes Proposed By Tax Officials

Marvin N. Butler, retiring tax collector of Kaines County and head of the Tax Assessors’ and Collectors’ association, says a state income and sales tax are inevitable in Texas. Speaking in San Antonio, he argues such taxes would create a pay-as-you-go system, but critics note taxpayers must still have money to pay. He urges tax collectors to find ways to cut the current heavy tax burden rather than add new taxes.

Marvin N. Butler Tax Assessors’ and Collectors’ Association Texas Kaines County Butler Butley San Antonio Association

Telegraphic Echoes Across The Atlantic On Telephones

A fragment discusses long distance calling between San Francisco and London, praising the telephonic network linking New York and major cities. It extols the miracle of telephone service, noting vast numbers of telephones, central offices, and daily flows of people and communication that bind the western world. It mentions Admiral Nelson and Westminster Abbey in a light, speculative tone.

San Francisco London Daily Sketch Westminster Abbey Lord Nelson Trafalgar Square Simpson Bob San Franciscan

Seven and a half million daily telephone conversations

By Edwin C Hill notes the vast scale of telephone talk with 350 000 city to town exchanges daily. The piece highlights distant greetings like Hello Chicago and Hello New Orleans, illustrating how voices connect urban centers around the globe in a bustling modern network.

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Inventions and Discoveries Column Puzzle Notes

A garbled puzzle lists figures related to science and history, misattributed roles and origins. It rearranges Solus and Column 3 to form coherent statements about Jenner, Newton, Goodyear, Marco Polo, and others, but the text mixes incorrect claims and distorted names, presenting a scrambled comic page exercise.

Open Forum recalls Texas history and the Alamo era

The author, signed in the Open Forum, reflects on March and Texas history, recalling General Sam Houston and the fall of the Alamo, Goliad, and San Jacinto. The piece questions why organizations have not recovered funds from the era and laments faded local memory of those events.

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The Emancipation Myth and Modern Marriages Explored

In a brisk critique of changing roles, an essay argues that women have not become fearless sole protectors but face new strains from emancipation. It notes men remain expected to be sturdy, while women seek equality, and calls for realistic, non Hollywood standards in relationships amid divorce trends.

Varicose Veins Explained and Treated

An unfinished historical article describes varicose veins, their causes and impact on leg circulation. It notes risk factors like age and obesity, explains vein elasticity loss, and mentions early medical methods alongside a reference to a simpler injection treatment still under discussion.

Medical advertisement on contraception and consulting doctors

A clipped ad by Royal S Copeland M D promotes a $5 injected treatment aimed at eliminating a disabling condition. It urges readers to consult their doctor and follow his advice, offering that if the doctor disapproves of the method he should recommend alternatives. The notice stresses the goal of removing an annoying disability.

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L. A. Light Files Old Notes On Eastland Frog Tale

Ten and twenty years ago from L A Light reveal veteran lumberman Marcis Brevesky challenging scientists who label the Eastland courthouse frog story impossible. An affidavit from B Wiedenfield of Comfort Texas describes being taken live from rock. City officials plan river patrols and a bank of Morila Plan candidates is noted with officers elected. Food administration notes immigration allowances under a safe pension plan for planters and Mexican laborers, with lawful reading and writing tests discussed.

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