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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

6

The Communist Objectives Growth of Communist influence in US

A report to the Moscow congress by Dmitry Manuilsky claims US Communists credit for expanding unions and labor unrest. It cites millions in union membership, class struggle tactics, strikes, and political manipulation, arguing infiltration and subversion broaden communist work.

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No Recovery Yet on Tax Reform Claims

The press conference argues that no tax revision can cut federal revenues and that curbing government spending is essential. It asserts that taxes cannot fall without substantial government cost reductions, since current revenue must be supplemented by borrowing to balance expenditures.

President’s plan aims to tax, borrow to sustain spending

The proposal endorses taxing citizens to their limit and borrowing beyond to maintain current expenditures. It forecasts little recovery, no return of private investment capital, and no relief for unemployment through payrolls removal.

Harbingers of Spring in San Juan Capistrano

Edwin C. Hill reflects on the annual return of swallows to the San Juan Capistrano mission on St Joseph's Day and compares bird migrations to historic events, noting mysteries of memory and the dramatic flight of hummingbirds. He recounts swallows, swifts, and lemmings as examples of instinct and cadence in nature.

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Young America and the Great American Spirit Debate

Readers write with confidence in Young America’s grit while warning that character cannot be transmitted through generations. They argue independence, industry, and decency depend on each individual’s effort rather than ancestral glory, urging self-reliance to meet hardships.

Monotony and Lone Lines in Pioneer Life

By Elsie Robinson laments modern comforts and contrasts pioneer hardships with 11 machine age comforts. The piece questions what truly tests American grit, noting solitude and isolation as enduring hardships beyond hunger or tools. It asks readers to imagine enduring life with rare social visits and limited companionship.

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News Behind the News by Paul Mallon

Washington dispatch cites Hitler’s Munich fallout and appeasement promises as the Roosevelt administration weighs shifting policy. WPA relief and stamp schemes spark debate over surplus foods and grocer enforcement while war plans gain new budget footing. Officials warn Hitler’s expansion risks broader war, with domestic politics and tax tinkering shaping 1940 timing.

Marry Go Round Mrs Solomon on love and wisdom

The excerpt playfully weighs how various comforts and objects shape a man’s life and his sense of being valued. It contrasts tenderness with boast, urging steady affection and restraint, as a reflection on love and partnership through quirky metaphors.

Fragmentary Verse Reference by Helen Rowland

Fragmentary OCR text presents a dated literary fragment with distorted phrases about a "Perfect Woman" and reflexive musings. It mentions Helen Rowland and a dated sequence, but lacks a coherent narrative or clear event to summarize into a news item.

Climate and Cold Catching T :

Dr. Robert R L Montgomery of Long Beach California argues rapid climate changes influence susceptibility to colds. He says the nose acts as the body’s air conditioner and can’t adjust quickly, allowing germs to invade. Moisture loss through skin and respiration affects temperature regulation and infection risk.

Robert RL Montgomers Long Beach Call Rang

Moisture and Dust Linked to Nasal Irritation Study

A historical brief notes that dry air and lime dust can irritate the nasal membrane causing sneezing redness and throat irritation. Experts suggest irritants from dust and road dust may trigger symptoms for motorists, with windows open allowing more dust into cars.

Doctor Links Heating, Cold Epidemics to Air Quality

Dr Herman N Bundesen argues that dry membrane in the nose from heating in schools and homes increases susceptibility to colds sore throats and pneumonia. He notes epidemics rise with fall heating and cites climate and air conditions as factors.

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Oratorio soloists named for Seven Last Words event

Tenor and baritone selections announced for this year’s Seven Last Words oratorio at the Municipal auditorium with a second performance planned if crowd size warrants. Walter Dunham directs. Tom Etheridge to speak at the Plow Hotel on sales in January. News notes also cover a Mayflower parade plan cancellation related to Joan of Arc Day and health official W A King warning dairy violators.

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Fragmentary OCR Note on Alaska Texas Areas and Artifacts

The readable text mentions Alaska area compared to Texas at 263,706 square miles for Texas and 86,400 for Alaska. It also references carnations, copper sulphates, and early crafting hints dated around 4000 B.C. with some garbled phrases about furniture and craft displays.

Alaska Texas Miles

Obscure Phrases Mixed With Errata and Fragments

A garbled list of phrases and questions blends misspellings and partial tokens. It appears as a jumble of intended items, prompts, and stray names with no clear, coherent article or event to summarize.

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