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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1949

Page

3

Wartime Free Mail for Veterans Should Be Restored

March 26 1949 letter urging Congress to restore free postage for sick and wounded veterans in government hospitals. Argues veterans’ sacrifices justify postage relief while criticizing post office costs and widespread free government mail. Claims veterans still fight and notes franking privileges for lawmakers. Calls immediate action to reinstate free mail posting rights.

Uncle Sam United States Congress

The Most Widely Educated Woman I Have Known

A vivid tribute to a desert pioneer born near a mining camp who never read a best seller yet educated through service. Her life blended hard work, healing wisdom, and steadfast kindness as she mentored, sheltered, and supported hundreds in a distant frontier community.

Yale Oxford Red

By Elsie Robinson Improbable Education and Kindness

The narrator recalls an elderly woman guiding a frightened girl with patient warmth and gentle humor. The piece celebrates an education of compassion and the hope she will be rewarded for caring for blundered people.

Odd Facts About Women Suffrage and Related Topics

A historical note states the American Woman Suffrage began in 1520 when women gained the vote. The National League of Women Voters followed. It notes over 50,000 food processors aid American diets. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union has 10,000 local branches and about half a million members. The wolverine is part of the weasel family.

National League of Women Voters The Women's Christian Temperance Union

North Atlantic Pact analyzed as Western unity tool

George B. okolsky argues the North Atlantic pact binds Western Europe and the Americas against Marxist expansion. He frames Christianity vs Marxism, notes the pact’s Article V could auto trigger war, and critiques U.S. constitutional limits on declaring war.

Russia Europe North America United States Senate Algeria King Featom, Inc

Beering Down On the News By Bugs Baer

A satirical column recalls a city hall wiretapping grand jury, noting the in camera probe and hidden photos. The piece mocks officials and jokes about a potential bestselling record amid a history of roguish administration. It ends with a quip praising the mayor for staying mute.

Arthur “Bugs” Baer New York Old City

Pegler On Ed Reid Era Herald Tribune Turmoil

Westbrook Fegler critiques the New York Herald Tribune after Ogden Reid’s death, noting Eleanor Reid’s ascent and shifts in editorial stance. He alleges Mrs. Reid envied Eleanor Roosevelt’s prominence, cites the paper’s forum as politicized, and questions links to Communist fronts through staffers.

Westbrook Fegler New York Herald-Tribune England Ogden Reid Whitelaw Reid Roosevelt Lincoln Eleanor Tieren Rogers Reid Ogden Reid Eleanor Roosevelt Reia Lewis Gannett Gannett Dies Thomas

Roosevelt Myth Critique Sparks Herald Tribune Bias Claims

A reader accuses the New York Herald Tribune of political bias in its Sunday and daily reviews, favoring pro Roosevelt and anti liberal works. He cites John T Flynn’s The Roosevelt Myth and George Morgenstern’s Pearl Harbor as unfairly treated, noting paid ads and selective critique. The letter condemns perceived partisan slant across major papers, calling for balanced evaluation.

Servne The Tribune John T. Flynn Roosevelt the Tribune Walter White South Waller White United States Pullmans Verborea Herald-Tribune Flynns George Morgenstern Hitler Charles A. Beard Herald‘Tribune New York Times Beck H-T Toth Erounien John Roy Carlson Fenett Marshall Field Dail Worker King Féalares Syndicate, Inc

Histamine and antihistamines in allergy treatment

A historical medical overview explains histamine as a key factor in allergic disorders like asthma hives eczema and hay fever. Antihistamines are drugs that lessen or prevent symptoms but do not cure them and may cause drowsiness or wakefulness.

David F. Marsh West Virginia University Mersely H. N. Bundesen King Keatures Sync, Inc

Senator Nortis Says Roosevelt May Skip Third Term

Ten and twenty years ago this date March 26, 1839 Senator Nortis claimed he had gained the impression in talks with President Roosevelt that the president did not want to seek a third term.

Nortis Roosevelt

San Antonio Park Cleaning Aims At City’s Spring Refresh

From March 1929 notes, the Parks Commission plans a week of spring cleaning across the city park system led by Rubiola. Entries cover local authorities, a bootlegging case, and historic site repairs amid civic discussions.

San Antonio Dacod Rubiola City Kilday Szil Sutherland Springs

Broadway Gala Brims with Celebrities at Stork Club

A crowded Stork Club scene features notable figures including former U S Circuit Court Judge and attorney general Francis Biddle regaling guests. Nancy Kelly mingles with press and fans as glittering performances unfold amid a parade of actors, publishers, and socialites in a lively New York party night filled with insider chatter and glamorous intrigue.

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