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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1939
Page
6
The Byrd bill pushes reorganization with no surrender of essential congressional authority and declares a national deficit emergency while the new deal plan gives the president power to alter structure and budget control. It warns against bureaucratic dictatorship and stresses economy and democratic governance.
Experts from Yale university report to the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness that 20 to 40 percent of motorists have a deficient eye and only about 20 states check vision for licenses. One eyed drivers face night driving hazards, and many are unaware of their deficiency, suggesting stricter eyesight tests for licensing.
The article recounts the Tutankhamen discovery by Howard Carter in 1922 and the superstition of a deadly curse said to target those who disturbed the pharaoh’s tomb. It notes reported deaths among linked figures and Carter’s perseverance despite ill health, detailing legendary inscriptions and tales of divine wrath.
Edwin C Hill recalls the moment when archaeologist Carter breached the final doorway to a gilded tomb chamber. The four chamber complex housed more than 600 groups of gold and inlaid treasures around a solid gold sarcophagus and a gold mask. Carter’s later goal to pursue Asia Minor’s Alexander tomb is noted, then his ill health and death in Matabilirg.
A 1930 column by King Frag argues that youth face a long tradition of hardship and that societal pressures and agitators threaten America’s youth. It defends young people against assumed ingratitude and urges resilience, maturity, and parental guidance to curb manipulative influences.
A reader asks which company one must be in to hear a set of wartime lines and maxims. The items cite famous phrases about war, fate, and sacrifice attributed to generals, poets, and soldiers, suggesting a test of knowledge about who spoke or endorsed each saying.
Washington reports reveal a controversial defense amendment linked to labor contracts and the Navy and War Departments. Debate centered on who would arbitrate contract disputes, highlighting risks of political influence and past reform failures. The piece ties these tensions to Douglas Aircraft and broader wartime policy, with nods to Roosevelt aides and Lindbergh era intrigue.
A satirical guide from a Victorian tone advising newlyweds on home keeping. It mocks traditional female wisdom and humorously prescribes how to manage kitchens, clothing, furniture placement, and sneaky hiding spots to preserve order and happiness. The piece lampoons domestic myths while urging silent, careful conduct.
The passage uses archaic spellings and playful misdirection to describe domestic scenes. It features swapped duties, breakfast theater, and musings on romance as a social performance, with mentions of a spring bride and a satirical tone about gender roles.
A German physician Dr H Vogt notes aging patterns influenced by parental and grandparental health. He cites 94 twin pairs aged 65 to 81, observing shared eye and heart issues, while stressing that proper care can reduce age related discomforts.
The text discusses how daytime napping by elderly individuals may reduce night sleep, causing anxious fears of a night attack. It suggests measures like a reachable bell for reassurance, notes circulation and heart strain in older bodies, and warns of skin issues and tragedies from poor rest.
Dr Herman N Bundeson discusses hearing aids for the elderly and active exercise to maintain vigor. Diet tips warn against excess starch and sweets. Q A covers why teeth are differently shaped and dangers of neglected infant speech and dental care.
A 1920 item notes Mrs J C Griswold urging national wool voters to unite under a single organization after Washington trip. San Antonio board of education elected Stella Bleves Walker Adolph Beckmann Lao Brewer and Dr J A McIntosh with a 1783 vote margin. Progressive ticket candidates listed. Fiesta celebration leadership named Porter Loring John Williams JT Matthews and Benny Hart. A carnival plan announced for April 16 at ATAU House with water access from local wells. promoters include Lt J G Stoddard and Lt Josiah A McDonnell and George M Padgitt.
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