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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1952

Page

7

Appeal to Youth Shapes Survival of the American System

The piece argues survival hinges on youthful appeal to a free economy. It critiques Marxian teaching, notes Eden's UK Conservative gains via youth support, and urges clear, dynamic advocacy of American enterprise to energize teens and young adults.

Eden Labor Party Mr. Eden Oliver Goldsmith East Lynne Lionel Shawpiro NBC Skelto New York Mirror

Congress votes tax relief for itself at home district costs

Pass It Around laments that congress will deduct Washington expenses as business costs while tax relief goes to members only. The piece argues the home district tax status creates a windfall for lawmakers and urges that any relief be shared with all taxpayers.

Congress House of Representatives Washington

Street markers needed in San Antonio bond plans

A reader urges inclusion of street sign installation in future bonds. The note highlights disorganized naming and misaligned signs, cites examples like Losoya, Avenue C, River Ave, and Broadway, and asks for clear, consistent lettering and block numbers to aid visitors and residents.

the Light San Antonio Losoya Houston St Broadway Avenue C River Ave Fredericksburg Rd Flores St

For the Good of Our City The Light Urges Reconstruction

The Light urges reconstruction and repair of all city streets and bridges. Completion of street lighting, a new city hall, police HQ, and health building. Extend sanitary sewer and water systems to serve the city. Build an adequate storm sewer and join flood control efforts.

Commierce-Buena Vista St

Sokolsky Finds Solace in German Cooking and Mother's Day Reflections

George Sokolsky muses on the near end of primaries and party bitterness, then shifts to a lighter scene at Luchow’s celebrating its seventy-fifth birthday with Milton Berle in attendance. He imagines candidates enjoying Sauerbraten and beer, hoping a holiday mood could ease tensions. The piece ends noting Sokolsky’s radio program.

George KE. Sokolsky Republican Party Bob Tait Ike Eisenhower Supreme Courts Taft Eisenhower Luchow’'s John Ringling North King Fea. Syn, Inc

All Men Are Vain Without Knowledge of God

A brief devotional line cites Wisdom 13:1 declaring that worldly wisdom is hollow without the knowledge of God. It frames a reflection on human vanity and spiritual sight, urging readers to seek divine understanding.

We Have Become Vassals Says Pegler 1952

William F. Pegler argues Americans are no longer masters of their government, claiming Congress and bureaucrats levy heavy taxes and burdens while rewarding themselves with pensions. He contrasts U.S. with France, calls for a revolution, and assails lawmakers, parasitic officials, and the welfare state. Copyright 1952 King Features Syndicate Inc.

United States House of Commons House of Lords Congress France Leavenworth Harry S. Truman Gen. Eisenhower Washington Eisenhower State Department King Features Syndicate, Inc

Head Injury Risks And Brain Tumor Misconceptions

A medical note explains head injuries can cause serious issues including hemorrhage and coma but emphasizes there is no proven link to brain tumors. It describes how arterial bleeding outside the brain coverings follows injury, the progression to unconsciousness, and the importance of recognizing warning signs.

Immediate Brain Surgery Saves Life After Injury

Dr H N Bundesen stresses urgent brain surgery when a head injury causes bleeding. If a vessel bleeds, the skull is opened and a metal clip stops the hemorrhage, removing clotted blood. Prompt physician care prevents brain damage and avoids serious complications after head trauma.

King Fer. Syn., Inc

Ten and Twenty Years Ago May 20 Celebrations

A retro column lists events on May 20 across years 1942 to 1892. Highlights include Kelly Field officers who trained as flyers in 1942, Westmoorland College speaker announced for 1932 graduations, a wage agreement at San Antonio Public Service in 1922, a night-use headlight for county road rollers in 1912, city hall stairway repainting in 1902, and removal of the Alamo plaza speakers platform in 1892.

Japan Kelly Field W. W. Jackson Westmoorland College San Antonio Public Service Co W. B Tuttle City Hall Alamo Plaza

Show Business Notes Warmly Praises Stage Stars

Waltex Winchell surveys 1952 stage and film events highlighting Julie Harris as a rising star in I Am a Camera at the Empire and Carol Stone named best actress by Twelfth Night club for Desire Under the Elms. He notes Yuma Sumac’s Lakme project, Ere details on Tovarich, New Faces of 1952, and mixed reviews for Tenor Richard Weagly and various Cinemagicians offerings, with critiques from Herald Tribune and Journal-American.

Waltex Winchell Julie Harris I Am A Camera the Empire Miss Harris R. Bing Met Opera Yuma Sumac Twelfth Night Club Robert E. Sherwood Jacques Deval Tovarich Som Oracles The Herald Tribune Mr. Kerr Pla Richard Weagly Town Hall Virgil Thomson Ay Herald-Tribune the Journal-American Miles Wasten

Peace on Earth and Goodwill Amid War Surplus Headlines

A satirical regional column mocks postwar policy and government funding scandals. The piece references a looser “watch dog” metaphor for the treasury, an eloping tale with a wolf in a vest, and absurd appropriation remarks about a Tibetan prayer wheel project.

Arthur Bugs Treasury Hankus Wallace

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