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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1946

Page

11

Senator Bali Links Soviet Communism To Global Instability

Senator Ball asserts that Soviet Communist philosophy is the greatest obstacle to world peace and justice, backed by Stalin's Moscow May Day address praising military expansion. The speech contrasts liberalism with Soviet authoritarianism and labels the USSR an imperialist power advancing by force and coercion.

Bali Minnesota Soviet Russia Stalin Russia Ball Moscow Soviet Union

Inside story of the coal strike negotiations and leaders

Washington dispatch reveals that the real strike is a catastrophic phenomenon beyond White House understanding. Miners demand backpay for holidays while operators and officials focus on trivial issues, delaying any settlement as rail travel shuts down and industry stalls. Lewis wields power, seeking gains for his union, with Truman hesitant to seize mines. The piece questions motives, legality, and potential push toward nationalization, citing Ed McGrady and C I O tensions.

Washington White House Lewis Conserves Ford Truman Roosevelt John Lewis Britain France Weill Ed Burke O'Neill C. T Ed McGrady King Featties Syndicate

Wrestling Through Night to Find a Blessing

A 1946 sermon uses Jacob’s night wrestling to urged readers to endure hardship. It urges confronting fear and pain, resisting surrender, and seeking a promised blessing through persistence. The piece emphasizes personal resilience and finding strength in struggle amid a ruined world.

May 17 1986 Exposition park stadium site move urged

East Side residents pressed Washington support to place a stadium at Exposition park after a secret session where Mayor C K Quin and commissioners designated the site. Max Melcher Specialty Co announced the first carload of Blatz Milwaukee beer in cans. Prohibition raids in 1926 San Antonio seized beer joints as city milk rules tightened. Kid Pancho bets on a 12 round scrap with Kid Lenche at Black Stadium tomorrow night.

C. K. Quin East Side Washington Exposition Park Max Melcher Specialty Company Blatz Milwaukee Kid Pancho Kid Lenche Black Stadium

State of the Union critique by Westbrook Pegler now

Westbrook Pegler argues against the stage and movie treatment of political material in a lengthy critique of the play State of the Union by Russel Crouse and Howard Lindsay. He condemns it as a costly, educational mass of drama that distorts politics and promotes fear, labeling the plot as a fascist danger and mocking Hollywood, Wall Street, and political players while predicting mob-like reaction and political manipulation.

Russel Crouse Howard Lindsay New York Nellie Bertha Blaney Davis Washington Hollywood

Walter Winchell Flashes From Here and There In 1940s gossip

The column notes guard pay at Alcatraz and Sing Sing, and a 1940s nightlife glimpse with midtown hotel bars described as desirable and risky. It mentions plans for staged news photos, editorials on cabinet members and HST, a Polka Dot Fashion Guild prize for a photo, a Saks foyer peddler, a possible Westport Riviera, a Jed Kiley memo, and a government distillery production cut facing 40 percent limits amid lingering anecdotes.

Alcatraz Sing Sing Fila Jewel Curtis Eye Capitolians Lecy. Byrnes U.S. A Pals Wallace Schwellenbach HST Saks Westport Conn Loup Shore Club Mucho Mazuma Jed Kiley St Francis Hospital Miami Beach

Broadway slice and Paris window shops bring fuss to town

The note mentions Lea and Usele Sam denying actions, Noble Sissle back from Paris with crowded Paris windows, Valerie Hidveghi as a Hungarian singer in Hollywood, Slim Gaillard’s platter Yep Roc Heresay, a jive tune, Arabian menu lyrics, New York gendermes facing a busy summer with families sleeping in parks, Eddie Buzzell recalls two months in civilian clothes.

Noble Sissle Paris Hollywood Valerie Hidveghi James Tigers Fellas Slim Gaillard Yep Roc

The Ideal Shoe: Essentials for Foot Comfort and Health

Medical experts weigh in on the ideal shoe standards with no single type fitting all feet. Shoes should be stout yet flexible, waterproof but breathable, durable and repairable, and fashionably unobtrusive. Heels up to one and a half inches are acceptable. higher heels risk foot damage. A snug instep and a firm heel support are advised, with metatarsal padding when needed, and a seven eighths inch heel is considered a balanced default.

Norman C. Lake England Lake

Choosing Shoes To Protect Your Feet

Dr H N Bundesen advises that shoe choice affects rubbing werns calluses and deformities. For long walks or mountain climbs a strong thick sole helps, while ordinary use benefits from a lighter flexible sole. Careful selection aids foot protection and comfort.

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