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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
6
A column praises New York for enforcing loyalty oaths for teachers and mandating education in patriotism in both public and private schools. It contrasts federal tolerance with state action, arguing states must guard popular education by banning disloyal teachers and teaching Americanism to future citizens.
A New York area report notes ten Heket winners totaling 950000 with federal and state taxes looming. It discusses tax treatment differences between the United States and England, potential overseas investments, and Dublin figures suggesting a large transfer of sweepstakes funds abroad. It concludes with a view that Uncle Sam loses substantial tax revenue if such funds evade domestic taxation.
New York banker Percy He Jewnewn argues taxes take over 21 percent of national income, up from 12 percent in 1922. He notes a typical worker with a five day week spends Monday and part of Tuesday to pay taxes as government expenses reach about 41 percent of national income. He predicts taxes may force Americans to work into Tuesday to earn enough.
A national life insurance study argues children are safer in school than at home. It cites 1929–31 accident death rates of 67 per 100 000 for female children and 87 per 200 000 for male children, with preschool ages exceeding deaths from measles, scarlet fever, and diphtheria. The only positive note is a 30 percent drop in accident deaths for ages 5 to 15 over 30 years.
A reader venting about politics argues against revolutions and party politics, advocating education and teamwork over violent upheaval. The speaker condemns class injustice, laments government flaws, and questions the belief that elections alone can cure human nature, urging practical action and moral restraint.
In Alpine the bank president and district attorney elect announce staff. M Ghembety will take office January 1 as district attorney. Carl Wright Johnson named chief assistant with two assistants Lamar gre iegson and Louis Schlessinger. Other assistants include Fred 2 Coxen Temple Calhoun Sam G Neeton Walter Tynen and Frank Bustier. Souvenirs from Verdun battlefield recalled by Nic Behins who spent six months in Europe.
Fragmented passage notes mixed talk on Modesty, a daring figure in auto circles, and a joking reference to Bertha the “Beautiful Sewing Machine Girl.” Mentions Maine election chatter and federal relief, with garbled names and place clues hinting at a bustling, if unclear, midwestern newspaper page.
Readable fragments recount Jim Welsh as a quirky promoter of Western songs and rodeo lore. It recalls Mike Hastings, Vaqueros, and Paul Core paintings, plus old ballads like The Chisholm Trail and roots of ranch culture.
In Manhattan the West Filly-third area along Broadway near Seventh to Eighth Avenues is described as dingy and perilous, with elevated trains casting darkness, brutal alleys, and derelict halls. Amid decay, Midtown auto sellers adapt to calmer times while charming figures like Sigmund Spaeth shape radio and cinema culture.
Royal S Copeland M D notes nasal sinusitis is common in adults and increasingly in children. It can trigger respiratory infections, impact growth, and lead to complications. Treatment includes physician supervised nasal packs, eradicating infection sources, dental care, diet changes, fresh air, sunlight, rest, and possibly surgery for ventilation and drainage.
A witty social column about marriage expectations and romantic myths. It argues that, despite modern flirtation, marriage rests on solid realities, with sharp observations on how men and women perceive love, commitment, and social performance.
Fragmented weathered text shows garbled commentary on naval exchange jokes between Japan and the United States. Readers glimpse a debate about strategy and risk with phrases suggesting irony and hesitation about swapping navies. The snippet mentions an admiral and a famous phrase about the race not always to the swift, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
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