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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
9
A public warning condemns further cuts to the U S military as harmful folly. It argues that saving money by weakening the army and navy jeopardizes national defense and security, urging intelligent retrenchment without compromising protection and urging the administration to avoid scuttling policies.
The Texas legislature considers a plan for deferred payments on motor vehicle licenses and poll taxes amid a push to ensure broader voter participation. Advocates argue honoring tax deferral supports civic engagement while maintaining honest polls, with August 26 set for the issue vote.
A fragmented column blends a raw message about illness and resilience with political reflections from Geneva. It contrasts personal struggle with public affairs, urging perseverance while noting state police and disarmament debates shaping the era. The piece pivots between intimate suffering and global concerns, ending on a defiant, hopeful note.
A rambling column in 1933 New York tone surveys theater personalities such as Winthrop Ames, Janebreakers, Eva Tanguay, and Bert Engle, along with radio trends and audience behavior. The writer riffs on celebrities, stage outfits, and the public eye, noting changes in applause, magic hobbyists, and a vivid parade of city life from Chelsea houses to Central Park.
A. J. Goetz recalls 20 years ago as a San Antonio fire captain in charge of the first motor equipment. He describes mud on unpaved streets during a Christmas morning blaze on Carolina Street near Cherry and Mesquite, a mounted cop hauling the hose to a hydrant, and a three hour delay. He notes a rainy spell that slowed motor apparatus in Denver Heights and Highland Park.
The piece argues names shape perception, noting how formal forms like William or Bob imply duty and reliability, while nicknames like Bill or Tommy suggest liveliness or mischief. It contrasts masculine and feminine naming, claiming women often surrender to their given names to gain affection and status.
A San Antonio school board adjourned meeting approved a salary schedule lifting teacher pay by up to 20 percent. The plan raises minimum salaries to 1200 and maximum to 2400, to be implemented gradually, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve public education staffing.
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