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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1939

Page

4

Patriotism at Hollywood Bowl Calls for unity and vigilance

A May evening crowd of over 30,000 at the Hollywood Bowl heard Representative Martin Dies of Texas and Father Charles Leahey F S J warn against un American subversive movements and radicalism. They urged loyalty to constitutional principles and denounced liberalism as a disguise for totalitarian aims. The speakers stressed patience heroism and sacrifice needed to preserve liberty, echoing the call to defend American ideals nationwide.

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Birds Turn The Trumpet On Hitler In Morning Talk

A columnist reflects on a friend choosing birds over Hitler’s speech, using birdsong as a metaphor for territorial behavior. The piece contrasts singing by males to mark private domains with the crowding of gregarious species, arguing birds prefer individual rights and local control over collective displays.

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A Glosen Room In Life By King Fras

A reflective essay discusses the concept of a closed room in life, likening it to a natural phase of healthy existence. It argues mood dips are common and not personal failure, urging steadiness and continued action until an opening appears, with a nod to James Shore and Stephen Vincent Benet as similar explorations.

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In Love With Yourself Says Marry-Go-Round Author

Helen Rowland argues that youthful self love is natural and essential for bold beginnings. The piece notes pride in one’s talents, personality, and style as a valuable asset before life’s duties and career realities temper ego. It frames self affection as a normal stage for graduates and young people.

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Congress moves to curb unemployment tax amid defense plan talk

Washington reports a sharp House Ways and Means vote on reducing the unemployment insurance tax from 3 to 2 percent. The measure failed by 11 to 14 as business interests argued government collections exceed needs. The episode sparked talk of moderating the tax in some cases to avoid broader opposition. News notes a Cohen-Corcoran bid to push public ownership of utilities and a planned national defense financing scheme that did not advance.

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Rheumatic fever and its impact on children

The article explains rheumatic fever as a heart disease risk that follows acute sore throats, often affecting children in northern cities. It notes uncertain causes, possible involvement of streptococci, and higher incidence in cold climates and underprivileged urban children, with tonsil removal not preventing recurrent attacks.

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Familiar Greek Myths Quiz From Ancient Tales

A muddled question list asks about Pandora’s box, mythical figures, lovers, Trojan War origins, Achilles, Penelope, Orpheus, Orpheus, Diana, Minotaur, Hera, Medusa, and other legends. It promises a page of answers on the Comte Page, attributed to King Heathren Aymuleate, 1099, with garbled header.

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16 and 20 Years Ago From L. A. Light Files

Items from the LA Light files recount a proposed incorporation vote for Hortangale to be decided by southern Sumirhatgit voters led by Judge Perry May 18 after an informal hearing. Other notes cover high school debate, local literary pieces in May issues, and plans for the Worth Aerial Transportation company to expand San Antonio air service with large passenger planes.

Sumirhatgit Perry Robertsen Robert. Lee and South Flores Annie A. Poor Frank Knapp Jessa Vile Iurens Brackenridge San Antonio Iene Wort Worth Aerial Transportation Company Texas A. H. Qlhson Kelly Field Cobson

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