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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1940

Page

8

American Legion at Twenty-One Years Promotes Patriotism

The editorial celebrates the American Legion on its twenty first birthday noting its preamble pledges to defend the Constitution and promote unity. It highlights 11 591 posts with 1 039 989 members plus 400 000 auxiliary and 70 000 sons of the legion, praising wartime service and peacetime defense and urging continued loyalty to patriotic ideals.

The American Legion Sons of the Legion America Legionnaires

Osteomyelitis overview and treatments for children

A health article explains osteomyelitis a common but serious bone infection in children. It details symptoms like fever and localized pain, likely causes including the germ staphylococcus aureus, and treatment approaches from hot compresses to drainage, rest, fluids, and possible injections or new drugs such as sulfanilamide, with emphasis on early recognition and cautious surgery.

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Medical Qs From Readers on Hernia Phlebitis

Dr Bundesen answers readers questions about abdominal swelling possibly a hernia or tumor and explains phlebitis as an infection not heart related with standard treatments such as heat exercise and light massage.

King Vee Syndy

Old Spanish Custom Letter Stirs San Antonio Readers

Mrs. Ida Rimkus writes about a misconception of an old Spanish serenade incident near her home. She notes long-term tax residence, urges the police to curb a recent crime wave, and questions the paper's framing of the event as a quaint tradition.

Yoore San Anonio Ida Rimkus

San Antonio Opera Season Succeeds Amid Gala Closing

Ten and twenty years ago on March 16 1930 San Antonio enjoyed a near capacity Munigipal auditorium crowd for the Chicago Civic Opera Company finale brief notes on expected $50000 receipts and backers AppearAnce Here. Park shift in Brackenridge park supervision followed resignations as city officials announced new general charge details.

San Antonio Chicago Civic Opera Company Munigipal W. G. Wegins Lync Teague, Inc

Behind the News on War Sales and Political Strife

Controversy over sale of American air fighting craft to allies fuels clashes between War and Treasury departments. Morgenthau faces Senate inquiries amid pressure from Hillary Hull Townsend and White House aides. Roosevelt’s stance, British press influence, and exports policy spark near-certain congressional probes and fiscal debates.

Washington Collegee Finland Alles la ¥Ollette Johnson White House Stephen Early Air Corps Arnold War Treasury Departments Congressional Treasury Morgenthau Roosevelt Hole Senate Woodring Hull Townsend State Department Latin America Pat Hare Mison Doughton Congressional Fiscal Committees Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Congress Treasry King Features Syndicate

Esprit de corps in war and politics across eras

The piece contrasts esprit de corps in historical French forces with modern totalitarian conflict. It notes badges, slogans, and unit symbols as expressions of identity from Zouaves to scouts, then links disruption in economies to war’s unifying pull. It argues total war differs from earlier mobilization and reflects on France’s military symbolism today.

Righ Yomance Polly Dundrearte van Dykes Ines Wes Chaushew Barney Oldfield Oldfield Esprit Adolf Hitler

Subways Hero Won Silver Medal for Quick Action

An account from a Princeton club member recalls a Semmer athlete who saved a drunk from a live train by acting in under a second. He received a gold medal, but the committee awarded silver, arguing true heroism requires time to think. The piece contrasts such acts with staged heroism in films.

Princeton Clit King Fors. Synd., Inc

Respect Your Mistakes and Face Them With Pride

A motivational exhortation urges embracing errors as vital life lessons. It contrasts public blame with inner courage, urging readers to study motives, understand missteps, and maintain self respect. The piece champions perseverance, self trust, and continuing to try despite failures.

Face Fear and Repair Yourself Says 1949 Motivational Copy

A 1949 motivational piece urges confronting inner curses and fear rather than hiding from them. It counsels facing all aspects of the self, acknowledging mistakes without self-spoilage, and choosing self-respect over remorse. The author emphasizes striving to live with pride despite perceived world judgments.

King Fun Syntt Tne

Knowledge Quiz Error or Misdirected Text

The provided text appears as a scrambled knowledge test with numerous typographical errors and unclear prompts. It references geography, history, and general trivia items such as Falkland Islands location, Big Ben, Charlemagne, Dred Scott, and Du Barry, but lacks coherent questions or structure.

Cam & Game Falkland Islands Atlantic Pacific Biarritz Spain France Big Ben Empire State New York Virginia Charing Cross Paris London Dred Scott Charlemagne Ederlo du Barry Lomo XV Ts Chariras King

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United States of America Earth Legion Legion Auxiliary Republic Union Sesmet Fraser A Democrat Ocema Ongosh Franklin Tama Boy Ny Tye Elb iIt M. E Dr. Herman N Editor L. A al Hansen Marks Brackenridge Park Charles Fulton Aand Rubinia Gresent Bird Co ‘Aai H. B. Ayres San Antonio Automobile Dealers Association W. A. Williamson Austin W. M. Morgan Police Department Albert Spalding Beethoven Hall California War Department Paul Mallon American Air Manufacturers New Hampshire Delegaton Tom Corcoran D. R Esprit de Corps Barney Gnethe By Edwin C. Hill Furlaua Elsie Robinson
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