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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1936
Page
4
Governor Landon delivers a calm but sharp critique of the New Deal, calling it wasteful and partisan. He denounces tax burdens and civil service expansion, urges honest relief, farm inclusion, and a return to American leadership and merit.
A reflective urging to avoid new wars as nations arm for conflict. The piece cites England, Mussolini, Russia, and Hitler, warning that democracy is eroded by militarism, while proposing a shift toward ending poverty, disease, and wasteful warfare. It argues for strong defense but warns against provoking conflicts, urging restraint and world progress over violence.
A historical column argues for greater female political influence and contemplates a future with a woman as vice president. It cites Hattie Annaway, Lilley P. Long, and Florence Kahn among current lawmakers, questions gender intelligence, and notes the scarcity of famous women in history while attributing this to limited opportunity.
By Edwin C Hills argument notes women achieved equality in acting long ago while creative dramatists and composers remain male dominated. He cites historic names and contrasts stage, singing, and screen talents, asserting women are not inferior in artistry.
A medical note defines Provitis as a common inflammatory skin condition causing intense itching in areas such as the vent. It warns it can resemble hemorrhoids and may stem from constipation infection or parasites. Guidance emphasizes cleanliness, avoiding unprescribed ointments, loose underwear, warm baths, drying, powder, and dietary changes to alleviate symptoms.
A reflective column muses on genius and why some people find wonder and power while others stumble. It questions whether genius is inherent or magical, and notes how different writers and readers draw audiences, with vivid imagery from a midnight, rain soaked room and a distracted reading of Odd McIntyre.
A fragment from 1838 and a 1936 reflection contrasts the weak early union with the strong frame of the constitution. It links foundational ideals to a winter scene near Darien and a writer’s musing on craft, memory, and shared meaning across generations. The prose names figures and places while pondering national purpose.
In a 1956 MgNaught Syndicated piece, a narrator laments routine writing, overheard whispers, and then pivots to a home project. He describes balancing a step ladder to repair a chandelier, recounts a clumsy mishap, and notes how such feats draw comment from neighbors. The column mixes humor with a hard lesson on ladder safety.
From the files of the San Antonio Eights dated March 14 1326 the Rev Rolfe P Crum announces a $200000 construction program for St Mark's Episcopal Church including a tapock addition a new parish house auditorium kitchen and service room. Also a test of machine guns aboard an airplane by Lt O P Weyland at Camp Stanley. In 1316 Lewis Maverick of San Antonio a Rough Rider volunteered as a scout for the expeditionary force to enter Mexico in pursuit of Villa.
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