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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1950
Page
8
President Truman seeks to allay hysteria over imminent war, asserting no near threat and stressing strength as deterrent. He cautions against overreaction while acknowledging grave international tensions and the need for readiness, arguing informed calm best guards peace and national survival.
A rugged sense of chivalry emerges beyond polish, as true gentlemen are defined by inner courtesy rather than outward decor. The author contrasts desert and highland life with cowhand grit, noting dignified restraint despite tough appearances.
A compact verse piece contrasts a modest house husband helping with chores with the stereotype of the operatic showpiece. The speaker notes gendered roles and income strain within a household, invoking domestic scenes and social expectations.
The article argues that government safeguards must protect civil rights while defending against internal and external enemies. It critiques Congressional limits, FBI independence, and the challenge of identifying subversive activity without eroding liberties. It notes Hoover’s era, lack of coordination, and the need for thorough study of Communist influence in the U.S.
Walter Winchell reports on Senator McCarthy linked Amerasia case parties in New York with Red suspects and reporters. Gossip includes Sonny Tufts arrest rumors, Mary Roberts Rinehart warfront memories, and Broadway staging chaos as a theater death certificate mix up stalls no shows.
A collage of 1950 film notes and quotes highlights Belinda and Livvy with De Havilland earning an Oscar cue, Eleanor Parker tipped for Caged, Joan Miller lauded as a cowgirl role, and Willard Parker in The Secret Fury. Mentions Rosalind and Al Capone in flashback glory.
The article discusses mouth infections including trench mouth and acute ulcerative gingivitis, their symptoms such as ulcers and bad breath, possible causes with spirilla organisms, and treatments using penicillin aureomycin and alternative remedies like liver extract. It notes side effects from aureomycin and reports on trial results and rapid gum healing.
Dr H N Bundesen notes infections may spread if untreated and respond to aureamycin and penicillin. Question about pregnancy after three years without menses answered extremely unlikely. Published by Conrelalit in 1950 King Vent Syut Ine.
May 16, 1940 tune Wilkinson of Thomas Jefferson High School cited for perfect attendance. She has attended San Antonio schools 11 years without being absent or tardy and never earned a failing grade on a report card.
A collection of letters to The Light editor dated May 14 1950 praise and critique Westbrook Pegler and James B Adams. Writers defend Pegler’s forthright Americanism and concise English prose while others express enjoyment of his column and desire its return.
Silver and gem sapphires from the Yoro deposit in Judith Basin county Montana are described with values from 20 million to 2 million. Corundum used for abrasives noted. U S Department of Agriculture advances stabilization of guncotton in about a third of prior time. Camp Fire Girls agency operates with members aged seven to eighteen.
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