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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1939
Page
8
Attorney General Murphy leads a comprehensive cleanup and reorganization effort to purge corruption, improve efficiency, and restore public confidence in federal courts. The plan targets judges of irreproachable character, ethical lawyer conduct, nonpolitical United States attorneys, and marshals staff, while addressing congestion in clogged courts.
A patriotic House of Representatives debate culminated in a unanimous vote for a bill excluding or deporting aliens who advocate changes to the American form of government. The measure, authored by Rep. Dempsey, US-born citizens urging assimilation, and pledging no exceptions for enemies of America, seeks to curb communist, fascist, or Nazi ideas while demanding unwavering Americanism from newcomers and residents.
A noisy tribute to Man o War on his birthday near Lexington Kentucky outlines Churchill Downs plans and Derby odds. It recalls his 21 race career 20 years past and notes his owner Samuel M Riddle saying he is beyond price. The piece extols Kentucky bluegrass racing culture and the famed breeding farms surrounding Lexington.
Edwin C Hill chronicles the dynasty of Man o' War and his descendants. War Admiral and Sexvis cult are noted champions, with Seabiscuit rarely meeting them again. The piece details Big Red's care at Faraway Farm, daily routines, and the public awe as visitors flock to view his progeny.
A fragmented column mocks popular romance and gender roles. It notes a celebrity actor may wear eyelashes onscreen, a famed pilot urged to publicize marriage, and a joking slogan about men. The piece jokes that spring inspires romantic folly and cautions wives about spring tonics loosening wedding vows.
The snippet blends Helen Rowland style with playful musings on love versus routine. It mentions Christmas turkey and a mix of simple imagery to suggest how romance endures when combined with ordinary everyday acts. The text is fragmentary and reads like a brief newspaper poetry notice.
A 1939 puzzle page lists mispelled phrases and odd spellings with numbers and references. It mentions a furtive glance, political election hints, climate fatigue, and a broader humorous survey of errors, planning, and oddities across a range of topics.
A Washington note discusses Vice President Roosevelt’s plans for a June home leave and outlines a shift in Agriculture Secretary Wallace toward a cotton export subsidy. An internal memo questions the policy’s economic harm, arguing it would end free markets, disrupt merchandising, and risk U.S. price control. The piece links Edward O Neale to the plan and contrasts Wallace with Roosevelt’s stance, noting the broader political fight over farm aid, deficits, and neutrality amid looming war-time decisions.
A reflective verse on faith and doubt using Psalm imagery. The speaker wrestles with poverty and fear while feeling guided by a hidden force. It cites biblical lines about guidance and provision and ends with a note of personal unity with God and memory.
Mayor M Chambers announced today he would study two sets of recommendations from the divided board supervising the rehabilitation of the old Spanish gav ern ers' palace on Military plaza. The majority report supports construction of a Spanish garden and adjusting surrounding areas. the minority objects to excavations until original architecture is determined. San Antonio movie listings include The Wild Party at the Texas and The Lang of the Silver Fox at the Prince. A 1919 note reports a Kelly field aviation flight to Laredo with nine business delegates, planned stops, and wind delays. San Antonio’s 1918 fire losses totaled 77989.05, the highest in several years, with several warehouses listed as major fire risks.
Vitamin D forms in skin via sun or UV light, then travels in blood to support healthy bones and teeth. Cod liver oil and certain plant sterols provide D. lack leads to rickets. Dr Park notes many indoors and winter people miss D, so children should continue D intake through foods and supplements year round.
A King Bead, Ayr publication outlines Dr Herman Bundesen recommending vitamin D throughout pregnancy and for those deprived of sun exposure. It stresses all pregnant women and indoor workers should receive vitamin D, alongside children during growth to support teeth and bone development.
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