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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

Page

8

Neutrality and American steadfastness in foreign policy

Former Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby argues before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for absolute neutrality, warning that meddling and vague peace efforts risk dragging the United States into war. He condemns pro American masqueraders abroad, urges Congress to control war powers, and stresses the people’s will as the defense of isolationist policy.

Bainbridge Colby United States Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Colby John Hay Japan Russia Theodore Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt America Mr. Colby Calby Europe Congress of the United States Congress Britain France Wilson Versailles Thad Sting Features Syndicate, Inc

Southern charm invades New York fashion scene

In a 1939 King Fear ay rd column, Southern girls captivate New York shopfronts and offices with fresh gardenia charm. The piece notes casting shifts in films like Kiss the Boys Goodbye and Gone with the Wind, highlighting Southern hospitality as a key personalizing force in urban life and retail.

Cindy Lou Bethany Long Island Scarlett O'Hara Scarlett Neve Sussex New York City Grant Richsmond North Cahlina Exintuck Jayyah New York Larus

Take Risks to Grow Your Life and Help Others

A 1930 motivational piece argues that generous risks bring opportunity and character. It champions daring acts, rejects excessive caution, and urges readers to embrace chances with fellow humans and life, noting rewards lie in bold generosity and personal growth.

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16 and 20 Years Ago From L A Light Files

May 8 1929 reports Sam Astonio chapter American War Mothers planned to sell 15000 red and white carnaHons in the city for Mother's Day. Mrs Violet A Haynes state chairwoman says Mrs Pearl Knowlton will head distribution. Flowers fashioned from paper by disabled soldiers. May 9 1940 notes Dr P J Thomson on Kerr well rumors and a Rotary luncheon unanimous backing for a school bond issue and teacher raises in San Antonio.

Sam Astonio Violet A. Haynes Pearl Knowlton Rotary Club A Merhership Ba Anionia Aland Schoals Merk

Wise Words on Mistakes and Virtue Across Humanity

The excerpt reflects on human faults and neighborly scrutiny, noting that gold and silver are not the sole currencies of virtue. It suggests that virtue shines beyond material wealth and asserts a shared humanity, where cleverness depends on behavior rather than status.

Hirse Turny Boneen

Foreign policy muddle in senate hearings noted

Washington May 9 Public thought on foreign policy has been muddied in senate hearings with emotional bias dominating the debate. Most witnesses avoided analytic reasoning, urging peace by broader action, while two main paths emerge: aiding Britain and France despite possible war or remaining neutral and using cash and carry.

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Marry-Go-Round by King Meas satire on socialites and guests

A satirical piece mocks fashionable New York and San Francisco social scenes describe a fantasy guide to losing friends and escaping crowds. It envisions a universal guest room in every home, with comic flaws in design and etiquette, ending with a playful copyright note from King Meas Synd., Inc.

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American plant and animal names mixed list

A garbled OCR listing many American plant and animal names and terms. It lumps diverse items like American yew American ground laurel American hazel and others with stray phrases and misreads, including references to emblems and foods, forming an incoherent catalog.

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