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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1940
Page
16
The article notes President Roosevelt will push for peace and unity within organized labor as an early third term objective. It condemns destructive jurisdictional warfare, urges enforceable contracts and fair arbitration, and calls for labor to heal internal divisions to restore productivity and public trust.
A column reviews Dr. Harry Emerson Fosslick of Riverside Church New York and Carleton Beals The Great Circle and William Schlémm This Second War for Independence discussing how wishful thinking and fantasy obscure reality The piece cites Medusa as a symbol of stark reality and warns against camouflaged ideals in society and politics
A concise review roundup covers Benjamin DeCanseres, Walter Pitkin, Lowell Thomas, Heinz Pol ih, Bernard de Voto, Guy Penc du Bois and a painter’s memoir. Highlights include The Unovetracted Universe and Pageant of Adventure, Racape From Fear, Minority Report and Artists Say the Silliest Things with light critique of tone, relevance, and entertainment value.
A column argues that long engagements feel outdated as couples pair in modern times. It notes military life and careers pressure quick unions. It reflects on changing social norms, avoiding the Victorian era chaperone ideal, and the risks of fragile promises.
The piece warns that once a ring is on the finger a woman may adopt a possessive, mothering stance and press for sacrifices. It contrasts this with male resistance to being tied and notes that true engagements often fail unless a separation or crisis keeps the couple together.
A quirky knowledge prompt lists sites such as Circus Maximus Boulder Dam Applian Way Castle at Carcassone Carlsbad Caverns Fingals Gave Crater Lake Pu y gamma Mt Wilson Vesuv The Garden of the Gods Walls of Jericho and The Singing Tower as destinations with country travel hints and comic page attribution to King Fearutee Syndicate
In a 1940s column, Hymie Augen recalls a lively Terence Dugan bar-room argument on tolerance. The talk centers on is tolerance a virtue, with Feinberg arguing for nuance and Augen insisting there are two sides to every issue. The piece critiques civic discourse and urges strong stance in a free society.
An old citrus-centric view of vitamin C expands to include cabbage and berries as rich sources. Strawberries, cabbage, and other produce can meet daily vitamin C needs in small servings. The article notes cooking, storage, and growing methods alter vitamin content and mentions infant vitamin C guidance. It ends with a reader medical Q and A about facial numbness and throat sensations following tonsil removal.
A reader questions whether symptoms stem from nerves or organic change. Experts note many issues in digestion and sensation can arise from nervousness, while calcium rich foods like milk and leafy greens help diet concerns. Some organ misplacement may require belts or surgery, and central nervous system tumors or multiple sclerosis need specialist evaluation.
A speaker urges each reader to discover personal truth rather than rely on others. Emphasizing that beliefs fit individual needs, the text counsels testing ideas against one’s life, updating standards, and choosing practical truths that empower bravery and kindness in the present.
A reflective note by Elsie Robinson urges readers to seek usable truths that fit current needs and to accept evolving standards. She emphasizes that no single standard remains fixed, and truth should be tested, used, and replaced as larger insights appear, even when such pursuit is difficult.
NOVEMBER 12, 1930 San Antonio A M club announced a grand banquet at the Plaza hotel on November 26 the eve of the annual Texas A&M Texas University football game. Jean Goldkette's Casa Loma orchestra to perform per Raymond Dugosh president of the local organization. Also notes San Antonio Real Estate board board members named.
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