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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1932

Page

6

Hearst Papers Advocate Vision of National Reform and Labor Policy

Policy proposals call for proportional Senate representation with two senators per state, abolition of electoral college, direct plurality presidential vote, and immediate installation of president and Congress after elections. A national defense secretary, education drive, and measures to end illiteracy are proposed along with a ten billion dollar public works loan, canal projects, selective immigration, and a modified Volstead Act. A thirteen month year, five holidays on Saturday, and a five day work week are suggested to boost employment and conditions.

Washington Jefferson United States Senate Electoral College Tome Duck Sessions Congress Amy Navy Aviarion Nicaragua Hearst English West Indies

Five Billion Dollar Bond Issue Need of the Nation

The piece urges prompt congressional action to relieve unemployment through a large federal bond issue. Senator Robinson advocates boosting the bond to five billion dollars, backed by Baruch’s support for a prosperity loan with a balanced budget and taxes to cover interest and amortization. It calls for decisive public works spending now, not talk.

Congress Joe T. Robinson Arkansas Feader United States Senate Robinson Bernard M. Baruch War Industries Board

Meat in the Diet and the Vegetarian Energy Question

The American Chemical Society declares meat essential for health after a five year study of 70 vegetarians led by Dr. Glen Wakeman. Vegetarians show about ten percent lower basal metabolism, challenging the idea that a vegetable diet provides superior vitality or peace of soul and asserting ordinary people need energy from meat to meet life’s demands.

American Chemical Society Glen Wakeman University of Lolerain Wakeman India Bernard Shaw Mr. Shaw

Noah Webster Misreads Today’s Word Puzzle Night

In a noisy campus spelling bee at New York University Morlatying, ten contestants stumble over bizarre terms like zl ptamy and phlaghcyliophyrragbyi. Three scholars contract spasms trying to spell Asafocuda, prompting lights on higher education’s challenges and questions if Noah Webster’s legacy still holds.

New York University Noah Webster Stevenson Hanne Warner

Listen World! Elsie Robinson on hope and endurance

The piece reflects on perseverance amid career and personal setbacks. It contrasts a failing narrator with Lindbergh’s famed Paris flight, noting many faces fade before dawn while urging grit. A sports note hints at Southwest conference results and Texas teams.

Atary Young Paris Lindbergh America Bulf Klaerner Frederik Himéh Baylor Wis Apingjer Seman Ya Aeeies University of Wi Longhorns Austin

And I Remember When From Oakland Street to North St

A reminiscence recalls Lawrence Ochs and a family on Oakland Street now North St Marys with a house across from the Drought home. The Gche and Aschbacher Welea Beer Bromery produced a unique liner type. As figures faded a core partner departed with the business.

Aindline Lawrence Ochs Hud & Browers Oakland Street North St. Mary's Atterll Gche and Aschbacher Welea Une Toolpe Fitn Arerei

Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland and boxing notes

A fragment from a period piece mixed with gossip on marriage, gender roles, and a Madison Square Garden boxing match. Mentions 5000 spectators, Jim Gross and opponent. lists numerous names in a society-style roundup.

Helen Rowland Agfist Heston Jack Gross Philadelphia Madison Square Garden Behaal Gross

Reds Regret Deal as Cuccinello and Stripp Spark Dodgers

Cuccinello and Stripp power the Dodgers to a second straight win over the Reds as Brooklyn’s offense, led by Shell and Helding, pounds for five runs. Stripp hits two doubles and Cuccinello adds three hits including a triple as the trio helps the Dodgers tighten their grip on the division race.

Gaye Ad Ha Woe Stripp Tory Cuccinello Glancinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Reds Shell A. i Btripp Elnelly Tony Whaleriie Glenn Wright Carcinello Tong George Kelly Larry Banton Hin Ld Fireoklys Jade Herman

I love extremes and the tabloids tease my mind

A personal reminiscence piece recalls a life steeped in media, theater, and eccentricities. The author lists numerous likes and memories from Greenwich to Boston, naming Chauncey Depew, Barbara Stanwyck, and Jay Price while reflecting on interviews, celebrity crushes, and a restless, observant persona shaped by magazines, magic, and travel.

New . York Bowling Green New York Paris Barbara Stanwyck Garde Greenwich Laurel and Hardy Tsai Boston Newark Chauncey Depew Capitol Embassy News Pearl Bryan Rourder Gamegie Sean

Understanding High Tea for Friendly Entertaining

Reader asks Miss de Feyster to explain high tea etiquette in detail. The letter notes confusion over term usage, hours, refreshments, and proper scenarios for hosting. It cites examples of both formal and informal high tea and seeks clear guidance for planning entertaining in the family setting.

Miss de Feyster Ula Monsen Fresno Felovitations Bhion Ign Twa Champlt Athletic

Buffet party menu and serving ideas from a past issue

The article describes buffet party food for all seasons with hot and cold courses. It lists soups, main hot dishes like chicken patties with mushrooms, lobster, crab Newburg, and various meats. Cold items include salads, jelly, sliced meatloaf, and assorted relishes.

Newburg Puss

Texas General Joins Fort Lang Houston Flood Death Note

A garbled 1912 clipping reports Brigadier General Joseph Wy Muneat, Texas Department unit commander, dying at Fort Lang Houston after a flood and indigestion illness. The piece mentions flood relief, local civic figures, and public notices, with incomplete OCR details and scattered names.

Jnseph Wy Muneat Departe Texas United Blitea Army Fort Lang Houston

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