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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
18
The United States should restrict its coastal maritime commerce to American citizens and vessels. A proposed American fishery bill would define American fishing rights, curb foreign ownership, and ensure loyalty of workers near harbors and waterways amid rising security concerns and fears of foreign influence.
Across the nation and in Texas, employers are urged to release Texas National Guard officers and men for a 21 day military exercise beginning August 3 in East Texas. The 36th Division will train with Southwestern guards units and regulars from the Eighth and Fourth Corps areas under Maj. Gen. Claude V. Birkhead.
Dr Leo Litter and Brookly n researchers report using sulfapyridine in 22 cases of whooping cough with bronchial pneumonia. In 19 of 22 cases pneumococcus caused pneumonia. favorable results in nine. Drug administration difficulties and vomiting noted. authors urge considering sulfapyridine for pneumonia following whooping cough when doses can be given.
By Dr Herman N Bundesen the drug sulfapyridine is discussed for pediatric use. It may be given orally or finely powdered in desserts or fruit juice or administered as a rectal enema with retention. Dosing guidelines suggest higher rectal closure than oral.
Determine which syllable bears the accent in a series of oddly spelled words. The list includes terms like themter, Anaconda, pseudonym, Chautauqua, leven, patriotic, typography, Athiotic, dieernpat, palmetto, and Magatine. The page suggests suspense about the correct stress and directs to the back page for the answer.
Washington debate centers on the air act and Roosevelt's 50,000 plane goal, with Lindbergh challenging the scope. The piece surveys strategic aims, mobile air forces, and limits of bomber production, noting European defense shifts and political motives behind public statements.
Hymie Augen reflects on Theda Bara while criticizing Vivien Leigh in Streets of London. He mixes fact and notion, laments Leigh’s acting and moralizing, and praises Bara’s old loyalty. He discusses class, hunger, and cinema’s sentimental twists, noting how popular shows hid happy endings for theatergoers.
In a 1950 syndicated piece King Peas argues the film industry hides real hardship behind glamour. He contrasts stage fantasies with genuine struggle, noting veterans and crime victims deserve truthful portrayal rather than escapist plots. He cites Gettysburg, war remembrances, and the need for honest depictions of poverty and danger.
A reflection on gender roles and power in American society, critiquing the push for 50-50 equality and alimony, and noting women's pursuit of power alongside men. The piece cites Dr. John Erskine’s remarks to the Friday Morning club and argues both sexes seek control, with humans first and foremost.
By Elsie Robinson. The piece reflects on women's limited public power, their domestic mastery, and the wobble as women enter broader society. The author argues women’s self-possession and brave leadership contrast with broader social limits.
Testimony in Forty-fifth District court shows 90 percent of suburban entries are under half the annexed land. Real estate man Thurman Barrett testifies against the plan, arguing inclusion of sparsely settled territory is unnecessary. Mayor C. M. Chambers pledges city officials will back the annexation stance. Fire and Police Chief Pall Wright warns against Communistic speeches in San Antonio.
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