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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1941
Page
14
A National Association of Manufacturers report warns strikes threaten defense production. In early 1941 and mid 1940, millions of man days were lost, especially in defense plants. The piece urges instant action and compulsory arbitration to end wartime industrial stoppages.
A provocative column questions changing military draft ages from mid-twenties to younger recruits citing fitness and durability concerns. It highlights public fascination with athletic prowess while lampooning the idea of discarding mature physiques for fresher bodies and notes James Ganson as a key figure in the discussion.
The piece portraits Cannon as a frail but resourceful figure, balancing light exercise with odd routines, claiming radio credit and a plan to refine his physique. It mentions weight concerns, friends steering him away from excess, and a proposed private contest to prove himself against Navis competitors.
A reflective column depicts a conflicted lover torn between a past dream girl and the present partner. The narrator recognizes how emotional distance and self doubt reshape desire as they decide whether to invite the current partner to a movie, despite old vows.
Fragmented lines recall a woman’s commentary on a long romance. The voice contrasts past romantic ideals with present realities about salary, grooming, and shopping. The speaker reflects on a partner once admired for charm now valued for practical support and style.
A fragmented knowledge quiz lists questions on countries, units, heat, germ killing substances, Shakespearean characters, Byron and Dante, ancient authors, and meanings from Chinese, Greek, and Latin. It appears as a comic page item distributed by a syndicate.
Washington reports the Sullivan excess profits tax proposal outlines graduated rates by capital, boosting base tax by 10 percent and raising payments for firms like United States Breco. The plan, discussed with Morgenthau aides, could prompt Sullivan to resign after the tax fight ends. Meanwhile US diplomatic troops are sent to North Africa to supervise relief shipments to Weygand, with Casablancan access seen as key.
A lyrical plea from a mother and housewife asking God for purpose amid global despair. The speaker rejects grand ideals, insisting on small, daily tasks like cleaning, cooking, and caring for children as worthy work. She seeks meaning and faith, hoping for a role that sustains both family and community.
Poet Elsie Robinson contemplates enduring humanity amid chaos. She wonders if simple acts of care sustain life and offer meaning, asking for divine guidance to keep hope and service present even when not seen in the larger scene.
A medical note describes Buerger's disease thromboangiitis obliterans causing leg pain from poor circulation. Affects mainly 25 to 45 year olds with cold feet and one foot colder than the other. Tobacco use is discussed as a possible factor, with advice to avoid tobacco and protect feet.
The text discusses worsening circulation leading to gangrene or death, and outlines several treatment approaches. Heat via electric lamps or warm water, then cold, is cited as aiding circulation. Mechanical devices, such as a type of hose over the potentia leg to raise pressure and speed blood flow, are mentioned. Fever therapy from typhoid vaccination is noted as another option, with mixed reported benefits and ongoing progress.
A fragmentary column reflects on ancient Thebes and key Greek names Olympus Thermopylae Athens Crete Cadmus and Bacchus. It links mythic figures to city lore noting Cadmus founding Thebes after following a cow and Dionysian myths near the drinking waters as Amphion and Bacchus figures appear in the narrative.
Benjamin DeCasseres recalls ancient sieges and punishments as he reflects on Thebes in classical tragedy. He notes how legends describe destructive power, from Oedipus to Alexander the Great, and hints at recurring cycles of conquest, ruin, and slavery.
L A Light files recall a May 1931 note that Citizens' League HQ was set up in the Maverick district under Mrs Blender Hiranberg supervision. Harland Bartholomew of St Louis arrived to draft a San Antonio zon ing plan with the zoning committee as city leaders discuss future policies and boosters meet at the YMCA to outline a new building project.
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