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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1938
Page
4
A speaker denounces the so called more abundant life under the New Deal. He claims 13,000,000 unemployed and widespread relief work shows workers endure a MORIBUNDANT LIFE. He criticizes deficits, debt growth, and government pump priming as dangerous, blaming bureaucrats and tax collectors for the decline. The passage attacks current policy and the perceived empty promises.
The piece lists various “dictators” across government and policy roles including agriculture trade immigration labor public utilities and the press. It argues Congress and the Supreme Court have prevented a broad shift toward dictatorship and questions why the mayor of Jersey City is labeled a Caesar rather than a communist.
Leslie Hore-Belisha, Britain's war secretary, announces that in the next war women will be enlisted in the army to operate telephones and telegraphs and carry messages. He argues this places women in a modern army and suggests finding roles for children to press the idea of removing non-combatants from battle.
Stalin is peeved over Marianne possibly slipping away to John Bull but in Pennsylvania the political scene shimmers. The P. Elephant returns strong and the Democratic Donkey boasts in the Keystone State.
A historical overview of Bell's palsy also called facial neuralgia, describing facial nerve pain, unknown causes, and the improvement in relief from modern science. It notes injury or inflammation affecting the facial area can trigger attacks and mentions sensitivity to drafts as a reaction.
A medical note explains severe pain on one facial side with muscle spasm, flushing skin, tearing eyes, and drooling during acute attacks. It contrasts true facial neuralgia with milder neuralgia or neuritis, noting a long pain-free period may follow.
By Royal Copeland M D the notice notes obstinate and serious disturbance with pain location unspecified. It advises consulting a doctor who will outline the necessary treatment. Syndicate The King's Foas 1928.
A compact reflection contends true grossness lies in miswriting what deserves to be read and misrendering the world, urging authors to craft works that brighten life. It emphasizes writing honestly and shaping literature to leave readers happier and the world better for having lived in kindness.
A memory test asking readers to name the writers of listed novels such as Babbitt in Flower and Lord Jin while noting other titles like Googo Bye Mr Chips II and Shadows on the Rock. The prompt credits a 1938 copyright and a King Peaturoy Byndicaty Syndicacy.
A Florida man deserted by his wife sought astrology guidance predicting reconciliation within three months, which failed, leading to divorce. A California man cited adverse zodiac signs for his 28 year marriage, pressing his wife to file for divorce. Sir Frank Dyson warns astrology can be more than a joke when cast to extract money.
Astrology grew from astronomy in ancient civilizations notably the Chaldeans who observed heavenly movements. They linked sun and planets to human fate, worshipped them as deities, and later medieval superstition persisted though some wit and skepticism emerged as knowledge evolved.
Edwin C. Hill notes Sir Frank Dyson’s critique of astrology and the belief in horoscopes. He cites astrology’s claims about marriage and personality, mocks its certainty, and points to about $125,000,000 spent in one country on such beliefs. Scientists deny astrology’s validity, yet education fails to curb gullibility as long as people seek “meaning” in dreams.
The letter cites William Backes of the University of Colorado arguing youth lack of spiritual life is the root of maladjustment. The writer defends a broader view of religion beyond churchgoing, praising youths' moral engagement and suggesting God moves through acts like voting and child labor reform rather than only hymns and rituals.
Elsie Robinson reflects on unsolicited letters from young people aged 16 to 25 advocating for better government, cleaner politics, and healthier homes. She questions whether youth signify godlessness or a revival of a shared humane dream, urging trust in the youthful passion to reform society.
Excerpts from L A Light deliver brief snapshots of the past. May 28 1928 notes the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention opening in San Antonio with exhibits in Municipal Auditorium and a diplomatic reference by Dwight Marow or diplomat other spelling. May 28 1918 reports about 10 000 men in the San Antonio recruiting district eligible for mint duty and enlistment to choose service, plus improvements at Brackenridge Park Beach including stone bottom walls flagstones and a new artesian-well pump to ensure water at the pool and better facilities.
Washington reports South Carolina Democratic convention repealed the Tillman loyalty rule and warned that if a third term candidate is nominated, the state may vote against him in national elections. The move marks a southern revolt against Roosevelt leadership, with implications for other Dixie states and party unity.
George Rothwell Brown notes senators split from Roosevelt policy, with South Republicans quietly echoing constituents. He says Roosevelt risks Democratic candidates as new deal loyalists falter, a trend visible in Oregon voters shifting by November.
A garbled passage mentions income tax, parking disputes, and a married-and-divorced woman linked to alimony. The text also oddly references a new stenographer and masculine gym imagery, with scattered names and phrases, but no coherent event or clear facts.
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