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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

16

Garner as a genuine American and presidential hope

The piece argues John Nance Garner, long vice president, is a principled, economical, patriotic leader misaligned by the political machine. It urges voters to distinguish pledges from deeds, praise his integrity, and question why such a candidate is not freely nominated and elected by the people.

John Nance Garner United States Garner Mr. Garner Hearst Jown Nance Garner

Reciprocal Trade critique by Mollin on farm imports

F E Mollin secretary of the American Livestock Association criticized Secretary Hulls reciprocal trade treaties. He cited a five year period from July 1934 showing agricultural export value fell by 184349000 mainly due to rising imports. He warned the American market belongs to American farmers and could be shifted abroad.

F. E. Mollin American Livestock Association Hull America Europe Mullin

Swastika Symbol Linked to Cancer Study Sparks Debate

Washington science note reports Connecticut expert Dr. Jones observed cancerous corn growth chromosomes forming a swastika. The piece discusses science faith and ethics, noting the symbol's historical benign use among Jain and Buddhist traditions and urging further inquiry into its meaning in biology and politics.

Washington D. ¥. Jones Connecticut Agricultural Department National Academy of Sciences

Swastika meanings debated amid Nazi era science claims

A reader argues against the idea that the swastika is inherently evil, citing critics of earlier anthropological theories and Nazi assertions. The piece questions the scientific basis for viewing society as an organism and warns that science should defend against dangerous political chimeras rather than sell out to biased constructs. Copyt 1960 by King Fess Synd Inc.

Wev Pittsburgh Phil Bax Dr. Jones G. Stanley Hall Clark University Unereich King Fess, Synd., Inc King Fens

Defeatism as a Nationwide Blight and Its Cure

The piece argues defeatism is a spreading social ill worse than disease, a mindset that avoids effort and shames scientists. It condemns couch potatoes who profane progress by lingering in self pity and refuses to act until forced by circumstances. It urges embracing effort, hustle, and responsibility to overcome hardship.

America

Defeatism and the American Youth Fight to Succeed

By Elsie Robinson argues defeatist attitudes from saloon days now infect youth who stay home. She claims life is not done to people but shaped by choices, urging readers to embrace conquest and resist chronic defeatism.

Phacey America Doverport Siple

Municipal Bond Vote Narrowly Divides City Voters

May 7 1810 and 1920 era notes show proponents of a 4.07 municipal bond issue claiming a slim lead as unofficial totals reported 17,830 votes in favor versus 17,335 against. Contested by Citizens' League, results hinted a sharp political battle during a spirited balloting. Emil E Hillie elected San Antonio Rotary president with officers and board members named. County Democratic Convention endorses Thomas B. Love of Dallas while women delegates pressure for Bevler and Fisher Cheninghaan endorsements.

Citizens’ League Emil £. Hillie San Antonio Rotary Club F. Tx 'Hanson View Paul Brhale Ase Leongmens Tghanbe A Loarme Thomas B. Love Dallas Hal Bevler Mlanie Fisher Cheninghaan

Washington Voices on Slum Funds and War Strategy

The piece notes Congress push for housing authority funding amid WPA and PWA cuts, with New York Senator Wagner backing a bill for hundreds of millions. It then analyzes British wartime strategy in Norway, Chamberlain's speech, Mussolini’s moves, and possible five-year war duration, along with internal U S political maneuvering in Texas and beyond.

Washington PWA New York City Wagner United States White House Great Britain Norway Chamberlain Hitler Commons

Blood Circulation Dangers From Poor Blood Supply

Medical discussion on how reduced blood flow harms extremities, causes coldness ulcers and gangrene, and how to protect the body with warm clothing and weight management, plus Q A on coronary thrombosis heartburn and eyelashes growth. Endorses limiting alcohol, smoking, and emphasizes cause-based treatment.

J. R.learmonth University of Edinburgh

Unclear prompt fragment about science terms and alloys

Fragmentary OCR lists many terms and mismatched clues about chemistry, paints, antiseptics, alloys, and elements. It asks to match phrases to definitions but the readable text is garbled and lacks coherent facts or a single event.

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