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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1942

Page

11

Jeffersonian spirit underpins four freedoms essay

Four Freedoms tribute by Harry Schlacht recounts Jefferson defending press liberty when a German observer scoffs at suppression. The anecdote, used to praise American rights, links Jefferson’s stance to today’s fight against Nazi tyranny and argues freedoms must endure at home to survive abroad.

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Roosevelt urged to curb nonessential wartime spending

A critical editorial urges President Roosevelt to couple his anti inflation plan with a bold push to cut non-military government expenditures. It cites Byrd committee targets and the Brookings pamphlet, calling for elimination of waste across federal, state, and local levels to free resources for armament and postwar work.

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The Curious Rise Of Military Talent And Wealth

In this country wealth and social position are said to breed superior military intelligence and ability. The author notes officers often come from rich and prominent families, wondering why commissions go to the socially powerful, and how government seemingly discovers military genius among the young and well-born. The piece questions merit versus status in appointing leaders.

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The Commission Advantage in War Echoes Runyon Voice

Damon Runyon notes that birth into wealth and status often opens military commissions, while veterans from humble backgrounds struggle. He argues that social position outweighs experience in obtaining and exploiting commissions, a claim he backs with references to Napoleonic era.

Tooth Decay and Diet's Role in Prevention

A historic discussion outlines that tooth decay arises from multiple factors, with diet and refined foods implicated. It notes no malnutrition link, cites sugar intake and starches as contributors, and calls for balanced diets to reduce caries while acknowledging the need for further study and preventive measures.

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Diet and tooth decay prevention from dental expert

Dr. H N Bundesen discusses calcium oxide and tooth development noting early dietary balance may affect defects while mature teeth resist mineral loss. Dr Allan M Buller argues diet during growth influences decay risk, urging balanced nutrition and regular dental visits for inspection and repair of defective teeth. Distributed by KnK eA Syn, Inc.

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Odd Facts About Sinemar Welles Mentioning Roosevelt

A garbled OCR note references Sinemar Welles and a distil ick or of President Roosevelt, with mentions of Diamond SH and mineral terms. The readable fragment hints at a curiosity piece mixing historical figures and minerals, but the exact claim and context remain unclear.

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Next Japanese moves loom in Asia and beyond

A military analysis warns Japan has repurposed 400000 frontline troops after China gains and Burma road blocks. Potential moves include a Burma Kunming pincer, a Yangtze advance toward Kunming, or a strike on Ceylon Madras and India. A naval push to the Solomon Islands and Australia is also noted, with Berlin signaling jitters over Japan’s leverage.

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Amazing Modern Women Behind Defense Movement

A narrator rejects a traditional eulogy for women in wartime labor, arguing women are not new but enduring, resilient figures. He recalls a frontier mother, Bet, who left gentility for struggle, teaching her children to seek beauty, pride, and ambition amid hardship and rough land.

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Indomitable Woman Reaches Forty Seven Dies

Elsie Robinson portrays a resilient woman who raised children in a ramshackle home without help or money. She faced hardship and sacrifice, shaping her family with literary influence, while defying late 19th and early 20th century expectations. The piece notes enduring female power and warns against challengers to women’s leadership.

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War Era Fears Stir Controversy Over Youth Patriotism

A wartime editorial warns of mass hysteria among children at rallies and films, blaming sensationalism and propaganda for frayed nerves. It urges a calmer national spirit, deeper faith in democracy, and responsible engagement from educators and parents to protect young minds.

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Vision of past and liberty sparks a rebirth message

A manifesto tells youth to defend liberty with force if needed, denouncing pacifism. It proclaims the struggle a rebirth for America and urges young men to reject regimentation in peacetime.

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School Pilgrimage Honors Local Figures in Texas History

Ten and twenty years ago May 11 1932. Pauline Nelson school children staged a Mothers Day pilgrimage to Josephine Tobinard and Mrs Pauline Nelson, honoring pioneer Texas figures Mia Josephine Tobi. Led by Principal Miss Moble Rice Nelson. May 91 1922 Weldon Hatley married Electra Waggoner Wharton in San Antonio at dawn.

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Early Texas Supreme Court members and careers

Those Texans recounts the first Texas supreme court appointees after statehood, detailing Hemphill, Lipscomb, Wheeler, and Wheatley. It notes Hemphill's 1838 Texas arrival and various offices, Lipscomb's legal ties and leadership roles, Wheeler's rise to chief justice, and their deaths or service ending in 1864.

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