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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1942

Page

11

Americans support tax to fund war, Gallup poll shows broad support

Dr George Gallup conducts a public opinion poll for the American Institute of Public Opinion showing 64 percent favor a tax on all workers to help pay war costs with ten weeks salary extra. Both upper and lower income groups express willingness to contribute, urging all classes to share the burden until victory over Hitler and Hirohito.

George Galup American Institute of Public Opinioni Houses of Congress America Congress Lacbhey Hytler Hirohito

Daughters of the American Revolution Endorses Dies Committee

The D A R adopted a resolution praising the Dies committee for exposing alien infiltration and commending the House for its support. Mrs Vinton Hari Siseon of Chicago spoke on subversive activities and defended the committee against critics claiming lack of documentation or malicious distortion.

Congress Dies Committee American Legion Daughters of the American Revolution D. A, BR Chicago Dies Eomilttea Ccredit Daughters of American Revolution Washington Marc Basson

Vitamins and the B Complex in the American Diet

The article discusses the vital role of vitamins, focusing on the B complex and related substances. It notes rapid advances in knowledge, lists key components, and outlines deficiency symptoms such as mouth ulcers, tongue reddening, eye irritation, and pellagra like signs, with basic treatment notes.

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Nutritional Guide Urges Vitamin Rich Diet Choices

Dr Herman N Bundesen cites Dr Sebrall urging that at least one third of daily intake should come from foods supplying all necessary substances including vitamins. He warns current diets may lack proper nutrients and promotes choosing foods that deliver full vitamin content, distributed by King Fessyn inc.

William H. Sebrell Worhiigton Une Kldry Dry Berrell Stetary Gurverd Sebrall King Fessyn

Dope ship tragedy and missing sailors report

Fragmented account recalls a Dope ship incident with a survivor, a dead sailor, and damaged wreckage. It mentions a president's speech, a Japanese warship, and three enlisted men aboard, tied to a mystery of a vessel and fate at sea.

Jim Squetie Hull Ani Cate

Untangled War Era Message From Unclear Source

A fragmented wartime text reflects a plea for resilience and solidarity among men and women facing loss and fear. The passage references duty, sacrifice, and collective strength, urging readers to endure, support one another, and confront hardship together despite personal strain.

Those Texans and the Old Ranger Guard Memory

Fragmented reminiscences describe early Texas defense against marauders and the legacy of Uncle Nexans. References to Van Pleat, Teperene Gan, and Neatla involve postwar arrangements, weapon lists, and government armaments. The text recalls a veteran guard, rifles, pistols, belts, and cartridge pouches with sparse events and names.

James Farber- Towhy Nexans Aytlawand Tadlana

Washington Card Confusion Tangles Lawmakers Gas Card Privileges

Washington officials debated gasoline card privileges for federal, state, and foreign officials and lawmakers, amid confusing registration rules. Report notes members like Senators and congressmen attempted to obtain government cars and K-cards, while critics called it a publicity stunt and a governance flaw.

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Merchant Marine Rally Highlights Shipbuilding Drive

A 1940s era appeal from Arthur Morrow urging the Merchant Marine to support a national program for building 22,000,000 tons of new shipping by 1949 and potentially 1,000 ships. The note emphasizes officer training, public education of merchant mariners, and a coordinated effort across industry and government to sustain overseas operations and wartime logistics.

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Fragmented OCR note on postwar plant operations and payrolls

An unclear OCR fragment describes planned plant operations and staffing changes, mentioning a department manager, payroll details, and possible future actions. It references the Southwest and a motor company, with garbled names and dates, making specifics uncertain.

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