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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1937
Page
7
The piece argues that Shanghai’s fall shows China’s smaller forces cannot contend with Japan’s larger power. It questions the idea of an undeclared war and urges the United States to curb war-making means to preserve peace, citing a Cosmopolitan article and urging U.S. leadership to prevent broader conflict.
Postmaster Dan Quill says 52 special carriers were added to the 160 regular staff to distribute thousands of enrollment cards. Ecards must be filled and returned to the post office by Saturday. Cards were left at residences and lodging places. Citizens unemployed in any amount should cooperate to help diagnose and plan relief programs.
Dr Copeland discusses preventing bed sores in long bedridden patients. He stresses frequent skin protection, shifting weight, avoiding friction, and using a hoop cradle or rubber pads. Protective garments, gentle bathing, dusting powder, and periodic position changes reduce infection risk and complications.
A famed detective retires as others begin to probe his past. The piece hints at tension within his household and local social circles, mentioning his wife’s strong opinions and potential conflicts at home and in public life.
A garbled quiz style prompt asks about questions on origins of the Mag and Lorelei, Handel’s Messiah first performance, geography queries about Enope and Finland, English airfields, length of the Housatonic, chemistry of water, bands named marimba bands, units of electric current, obscure terms, and Lent’s final day, with a copyright note for King Features Syndicate.
McIntyre critiques press toastmasters and radio talkers, noting long speeches fading to three minute luncheons. He cites Bugs Baer, Bill Corum, Maury Paul and Irvin Cobb among chatty figures, while bemoaning loud voices and overbearing editors. He recalls Tommy Riggs, Julius Tannen, Marie Raye and Rosalind as notable radio talents, ending with a personal jab at a tyrannical editor Lagree and his own exit from the payroll.
The reviewer critiques a recent science popularization and endorses Dr Paul de Kruiff Haolon’s controversial call for sterilization of the unfit. The piece advocates compulsory schooling in applied human biology, a population-wide educational campaign, and a codified biological ethics to guide civilization. It frames the debate in stark eugenic terms with emphasis on societal improvement through reproductive control.
Edwin C. Hill discusses human relations, urging a biological purge before social reform. Dr Hooton is praised for guiding readers through Lamarck and Darwin, describing man as a mindeaver animal and the urgent need to address the unfit with a balanced, scholarly treatment. The fat book includes a glossary and index, printed by Pitnam, recommending the work for those seeking a thoughtful approach to a crucial modern issue.
A lyrical fragment tracks a sunlit trail from a noisy highway to a tranquil pine scented clearing. It contrasts clattering traffic, gypsy caravans, and mining districts with a serene woodland retreat. Autumn colors emerge as the scene shifts from heat and noise to quiet, fragrant pines and pale sky.
A prose piece describes release and peace as the speaker finds relief from fear and pain in a secluded, healing place. Imagery of earth, wine, grapes, and fragrance frames a spiritual ease, with the speaker surrendering to life and the hand of God.
Years ago San Antonio audiences preferred Park and Jack Edwards to their own stock company. They will appear in short one-act plays to be produced as prologue features to the regular picture program. Also noted is Charles J. Heninger of San Antonio named an honorary Geo logical Society member at the University of Chicago, a rare honor for a non graduate. In 1917 Central Trust Co plans a modern 12 story office building on West Houston and Navarra, representing about 409000 dollars of investment. An estate probate filing in county court lists W J Moore with cabale valued around 1000000 dollars.
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