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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1949

Page

8

Double Taxation Debate on Social Security Funds

Senator McClellan cites that social security payroll taxes since 1937 exceed fifty two billion dollars while expenditures total about fourteen billion. He warns the reserve is small and the rest has been expanded as government bonds, requiring future taxes to redeem cash from the public. The Hearst papers argue diversion weakens the system and public funds have funded New Deal spending, casting doubt on true social security security.

Democrat Arkansas Commission On Herbert Hoover Congress McClellan Hoover Commission John L. McClellan United States Hearst Social Security Reserve

The Problem of Getting Along With Relatives

A meditation on family tensions and unrealistic duties within blood relationships. The piece argues affection and courtesy should guide interactions, not assumed rights or obligations, warning that favoritism and loan expectations strain bonds and can lead to emotional disaster.

Relatives and manners in the home

By Elsie Robinson discusses privacy intrusions by relatives and the need for home courtesy. The piece urges accepting relatives as they are and treating them with simple kindness to avoid rude reactions and lasting strain.

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Roosevelt Letter and Spain Reflect Cold War Skepticism

A 1942 Roosevelt letter to General Franco is cited to argue U S policy toward Franco’s Spain was shifting with wartime aims and not hostility. The piece questions Acheson’s verdicts on trial by jury as a standard, comparing Spain to Russia and Poland and noting selective enforcement of legal norms.

Franco Spain Franklin D. Roosevelt Carlton J. H. Hayes Franklin PD Roosevelt Heads of Stairs General Franco North Africa Americas Germany Italy French North Africa North America South America French Africa America North Africa Hayes Bosin Axis United Nations United States Russia France Acheson Smbhascider Mozgol Poland Consright Hing Heart Goodby West End Lake C. L. Wurzbach Eighth St Harry A. Wurzbach

Pegler Attacks Pearson and Forrestal on Radio Smear

Westbrook Pegler condemns Drew Pearson for spreading falsehoods about James Forrestal. He argues Pearson weaponizes radio bias, fabricates income tax claims, and smears public figures while avoiding concrete facts. Pegler cites Forrestal’s four landings with Marines and Roosevelt’s front-line remarks to contrast courage with alleged maverick rhetoric.

Westbrook Pegler James V. Forrestal Republic Truman Drew Pearson Pearson Forrestal Frank Lee Danbury Pacific Islands Ereny Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt France WIZ American Broadcasting Company White House Walter “Winchell Forrests and Press Association Walter Wichell Rere Fy Radio Perros Forrestay

Pearson smear attacks Forrestal case and theft linked figures

The article recaps Pearson's accusations against Roosevelt era figures, claiming smear tactics to discredit Forrestal. It details the Forrestal jewel robbery, the NY housing chief's defense of Forrestal, the Plaza hotel incident, and subsequent penalties for involved criminals amid a Wall Street plot theory.

Pearson Eleanor Cissie Fern Tunney Buddy McLaughlin Tom Tunney Gene Pearson Charg Forrestal Herman’ Stichman New York State Housing “Authority Forrestal Hadl Hotel “Plaza Richard B. Hall Mr Hall Beekman Place Hall Lady Finger Finger Lomars Joseph Weiss Morris Seltchick Lamara Wall Street Forrestal House Beebmian’ Place Altey Theo Pearson Ie One Features Syndicate Inn

Paronychia Nail Infection Basing Causes and Care

A historical medical note explains paronychia as a painful swelling around the nail base caused by germs or yeast, with redness and pus as it progresses. It links exposure to water and sugars to infection risk, advises avoiding irritants, wearing gloves, and using disinfectant plus X ray as active treatment through under-nail application of antiseptic ointment.

Medical Q and A on diverticulitis and treatments

A clinic Q and A explains diverticulitis as inflammation of small intestinal pouches. Disinfectants and weekly X ray treatments speed healing and prevent recurrences, started after initial improvement.

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Forty thousand students join mass walkout protests

A 1929 San Antonio scene recalls large student walkouts urging ending school terms and pressuring authorities. Reports highlight broad civic unrest and a rising mood for reform as teachers and officials respond.

Broadway Box Office Scandals Echo Studio Turmoil

The letter pages recount Broadway scandal chatter from box office pressures to high priced tickets. Mentions of Rita Hayworth Bob Hope Mary Martin and Rita Hayworth wedding gifts surface amid talk of economic ties and industry tensions.

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Backing Down On the News By ARTHUR BATE

A fragmented column mixes political critique with satirical lines about Franca and France. The piece sketches a cautious view of a political figure, notes shifting alliances, and hints at media and public perception in a dated, informal voice.

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