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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1940

Page

11

The Red Enemy In Our Midst

An exhortation claiming danger from Communists in U S government at all levels. It cites trials in Paris and alleged Moscow funding, urging outlawing the Communist Party as a foreign sponsored subversive organization and warning Americans to “look homeward.”

Chamber of Deputies Paris Moscow France Red Russia Popular Front Leon Blum M. Cot Kremlin Communist Party Germany Stalin Spain Communist Party of America Trojan Horae Dies Committee Europe

Who's to Blame Doctor Sleyster Blames Doctors?

Dr. Rock Sleyster, leader of the American Medical Association, jokes that doctors are to blame for pension and unemployment problems while touting life expectancy gains from medical science and hospitalization. He notes life expectancy rose from 42 in 1900 to about 62 today and argues many seniors owe their longevity to doctors. He adds the quip that society would be happy if pension and unemployment issues were solved, but denies blaming doctors.

Rock Sleyster American Medical Association Old Ege

Disney Aims to Raise Four Million By Securities Sale

A noisy stake in Walt Disney Productions signals a plan to raise around four million dollars by issuing securities. The piece likens the move to an auction, with playful references to Donald Duck and the Disney group, while hinting at corporate devices like debentures and dividends and noting Miss Anne Morgan’s Europe-driven remark about the word security.

Mickey Mouse Donsie Duck Pluto Walt Disney Productions BEC Aase Securities of Walt Disney Daisy Disney Donald Duck Anne Morgan Europe Miss Morgan Roger Babson Iroing Fisher

Disney's New Status Sparks Debate on Freedom and Fortune

By Edwin C. Hilt discusses the Disney empire facing corporate status and public expectations. He weighs whether Mickey Mouse and the Disney brand can maintain decorum and continue to captivate youth while navigating corporate constraints and ongoing fantasy ventures. He notes tensions between freedom of fantasy and corporate governance as the four million dollar figure underscores the stakes.

Mickey Mouse

Perfect Food Milk Diet Commentary From Early Nutrition Study

A historical report discusses milk as the near perfect food for growth, highlighting milk’s superior calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, B vitamins, and proteins from a quart daily. It cites Helena A. Hunscher and Michigan researchers who studied alkaline ash balance, showing milk increases body alkalinity and reduces acid elements, with a diet including common foods.

Mik Helena A. Hunscher Michigan Dn Ie Lei, JR

Milk and diet benefits for growing children highlighted

Dr. Herman N Bundesen notes milk provides calcium and protein essential for growth and development. The text discusses milk as a premier calcium source, its role in a child’s diet, and cautions about arthritis treatment with hot baths while acknowledging baths do not cure arthritis.

Cromwell speech fuels foreign policy debate in Washington

Cromwell argues the Allies fight for world freedom and warns a German victory would be harmful. Officials question if he spoke out of turn while denying shifts in public opinion toward the war. Rumors of presidential strategy and delegate plans in Connecticut and beyond shape expectations for Roosevelt and Parley.

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The Magic Bullet A Pioneering Tale Of Ehrlich’s Fight

A dramatic early essay praising The Magic Bullet as a historical epic about Dr. Paul Ehrlich and the battle against syphilis. It argues the film exposes a grim truth about medicine, science, and public fear, honoring Ehrlich’s life and struggle against stigma and poverty.

America Paul Ehrlich

Transfigured actors and a reverent prayer report

The reader recounts a performance by Ed ward G. Robinson seen as a great craft and spiritual achievement. The writing emphasizes the actor’s transformation and the play’s powerful, moving impact, urging readers to seek truth and gratitude in art and life.

Ehrlich Edward G. Robinson Robinson

Mayor Chinchers Plans Wage Regulation for City Labor

Ten and twenty years ago Mayor C M Chinchers announced plans to regulate and standardize wages for city laborers. The ordinance ties pay to local industrial rates, as predictions warned gasoline would spike soon. Independent dealers accused drive-in stations of inflating fuel costs, campaigning to lower prices.

C- M. Chin‘chers San Antonio Sre Guilon

The Power of a Ready Smile in American Life

A humorous discussion on the impact of amiable, spontaneous smiles in American society. It argues that a warm grin boosts popularity, friendliness, and love, noting how laughing readily signals wit and charm. The piece contrasts the forced blank smile with cheerful, genuine amusement that draws people and opportunities.

Cheerful hosts and guests in social gatherings

Helen Rowland notes cheerful people brighten house parties while the dull, dead-pan type offends guests. Joyful banter heats the room, whereas vanity and high-hatting alienate others, except among gangsters and certain performers.

Bribl King Fras

Knowledge Test of American Capitals Fragment

A garbled column lists American capitals and states in a jumbled form with mis-spellings and scattered letters. The piece hints at a knowledge test matching cities to states but remains unreadable in places, showing entries like Baton Hoage and Juneau amid corrupted text.

Mali He Angineki

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