Democracy, leadership and the American rights tradition
The piece defends US democracy amid European doubts and argues that the president’s emergency powers are temporary and Congress‑granted. It praises free, open discussion as essential to liberty, rejects claims of disloyalty to the program, and emphasizes that public consent and unfettered debate underpin democracy rather than dictatorship.
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John Simon
England
Stanley Beldwin
British Labor Party
United States
Baldwin
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
Germany
America
Congress
Johnson
NRA
Commercial Airport For Canal Zone
Governor Schley urges immediate construction of a $2.6 million commercial airport at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal to promote air commerce among the Americas. The United States would control and operate the facility to prevent disruption of canal traffic amid rising north south air routes. Announcement of presidential approval would be welcomed in Panama and across Latin America before the Montevideo conference.
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Montevideo
France Field
Goveror Schley
Telfers
Atlantic
Canal
Americas
Coolidge
United States
Schley
Atlantic Entrance
Panama Canal
Panama
There Are No Hypocrites Hypocrisy and Self Deception Explored
In a reflective piece, the author argues there are no deliberate hypocrites, only people rationalizing faults to themselves. The essay traces self deceit, the belief in one’s own decency, and how everyone justifies their actions, with anecdotes about public figures and theatrical personalities illustrating the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yinming
Pepe Hma
Kim Fea Syndy Fou
10 and 20 Years Ago in The San Antonio Light
A fragment from November 1 1984 notes Majestic showings by Harry Holdsintos and Brackenridge football schedules with upcoming games on November 24. It references a local court action over a profanity policy and a police department signage issue, plus a story about a Gaelinwy dW course at St Mary’s.
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San Antonio
Lowther
Talgatd Incorporation
Wiping Out Rackets By James T. Williams Jr
Roosevelt’s drive targets racketeering as federal leadership, led by Attorney General Cummings, pushes aggressive action against kidnappers and racketeers. Hoover’s Division of Investigation reports arrests, convictions, and long sentences, signaling a national campaign to end racketeering with state and local support.
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James T. Williams JR
Roosevelt
Crits
Department of Justice
Saye Altocney
Cummings
Mie Winduergh Jay
John Edgar Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Division of Investigation
Congress
Torugh
Generel Cummings
AS & Firet
Inayora
And I Remember When by CarT and Tom Ross
Fragmented reminiscence recounts a border tract in the 10s near San Antonio with cedar fences and divided lands. The narrator notes a boundary fence between San Antonio and Laredo and later and between another region and the Me rting river, reflecting era changes and territorial limits.
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Tom Ross
Federal
San Antonio
Knnvi Ag
San Ane Dante
Laredo
Merting River
Malnutrition Common by Royal S Copeland M D
A United States Public Health Service note says most health and growth problems in adults originate in undernourishment or underweight during childhood. Malnutrition affects rich and poor, begins in infancy, and shows in weight, energy, and pale dull appearance. Avoid forcing meals, offer appealing food, and seek medical exam for underlying infections or tonsil issues.
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United States Public Health Service
Man Byrd
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland in love and marriage ruses
A vintage essay on romance and marriage jokes from Helen Rowland. It lampoons courting norms while observing how women and men navigate love, duty, and social expectations. The piece mentions weddings and the alter, promises, and the interplay of desire with propriety.
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Helen Rowland
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