Prohibition Debate Letters Clash Over Youth Drinking
A San Antonio physician Dr. Lankford argues drinking among youth surged after prohibition. Responding, Arthur Norton of Kenka College cites decreased student drinking and asserts pre prohibition issues were overstated. He cites rising high school enrollment since 1920 and says reports on teen liquor use are exaggerated. A Prohibitionist signs off.
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the Light
San Antonis
Lankford
Pascape
de. Lanklet
Arthur Norton
Kenka College
W. C
D. U
Schons
Veterans Use of Bonus Funds in Texas Details
CAPT Charles P Smith reports on veterans bonuses, noting Texas holds 144,453 certificates with $5,005,500 outstanding. One fifth invested, 65 percent spent on daily needs, eight percent on automobiles, 32 percent unemployed when borrowing. Per capita impact calculated from 1950 census. Government duty to citizens emphasized.
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United States
General Lines
Veterans’ Bureau
Texas
Charles P. Smith
Dallas Man Heads Cleaners of Texas
Orval A. Selter, 27, of Dallas, installed as head of the Texas Association of Cleaners and Dyers. Fort Worth’s W. B. LaCava elected vice president, K Hertucei of Tales secretary-treasurer, and G Millikin of Houston re-elected. 1102 convention city chosen. discussions focused on price difficulties and proposed relief plans.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Association of Cleaners and Dyers
Orval A. Selter
Dallas
W.B. LaCava
K. Hertucei
Tales
G. ¥. Millikin
Houston
Screeact-Algrins
Wreo
French Open New Offense Against Corsicana Bands
Corsica nov?12 The French army moves to conquer Corsica for the fourth time in 140 years. Villagers in Dialenea and Sardegna are forbidden to leave their homes as forces push toward the hills. A stubborn defense by local bands could prolong resistance from elevated positions.
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Universale Kerrice, Inc
Ataccio
Corsica
Dialenea
Sardegna
Ube
Leonid Meteors Still Brilliant in 1908 Shower
Los Angeles reports that astronomers across the West deem this year's Leonid meteor shower the greatest since 1860, noting the spectacle remains brilliant despite the elapsed years and its 53 1/4 year recurrence.
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Los Angeles
Morgan Declares Britain Is Sound
New York dispatch reports J Pierpont Morgan returning from Europe expressing optimism about England. He notes a marvelous election and predicts the Nationalist government may dominate for a long time. He says reforms are inching toward a good deal better state.
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Morgan
Britain
New York
Europe
England
Fngland
Archbishop Hanna to Receive Medal for Interfaith Effort
Archbishop Edward J. Hanna of San Francisco will be presented Friday with the American Jewish Committee honor for promoting better understanding between Christian and Jew. The notice also advertises rental listings from The Light's Free Rental Directors at Piggly Wiggly stores.
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Univers Seria
SHW Xork
Edward J. Hanna
San Francisco
World's lowest maternal mortality rate reported in Sweden
Sweden reports the world’s lowest maternal mortality at childbirth 2.6 deaths per 1000 live births. Italy follows with 28, Norway 8, Netherlands 4, and Great Britain 13 among European nations. The United States shows a rate of 6.3.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Italy
Wenneeling
Norway
Netherlande
United States
Vatican protests Spain's divorce ruling
In Madrid, the Vatican protested Spain's recent measure allowing judges to grant divorces without church sanction. The papal nuncio delivered the Vatican note to Spanish officials, signaling concern over Church-state relations and the impact on Catholic marriage doctrine.
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Asadrid
Vatican
Odas
Snve
Wet Vote Assured in New Jersey Race
Elizabeth New Jersey November 18 Republicans in the Fifth District move to nominate Donald McLean to fill the late Ernest R Ackermeyer term while Democratic nominee Stewart tied to war era Ackerman and Heyniblican loyalties appear unclear amid the wet bloc support.
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New Jersey
Elizabeth
N. J
Zangresa Way
Tode
Donald McLean
Fifth Congressional
Ernest R. Ackermorey
Stewart
Ackerman
Chicago survey shows dwindling Indian camping center
Chicago reports a survey from the Association of Commerce finds only 246 redekine remain as able workers in the eft Helpers or daily service roles. The piece notes Chicago as a historic camping center for American Indians and references classifieds sections 50 to 52.
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Universalversity
Chicago
Onte
The
Association of Commerce
Camel Cigarettes Freshness Pitch Ad Claim
An RJ Reynolds advertisement argues that tobaccos lose flavor when overheated and that Camels use moisture in leaf and mild Turkish and domestic blends. It touts Camel Humidor Pack to keep freshness and urges readers to switch to Camels for a day, then stay.
Major Murray on Leave of Absence
Major Murray, on duty with the Second division at Fort Sam Houston for four years, has been granted a leave of absence and will report to Philadelphia for duty with organized reserve. He is expected to remain in the city post until December 7 before reassignment to another location.
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Paw Murray
Fort Sam Houston
Philadelpia
Ile
Plitadeinhi
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Tony Wons
Camel Orchestra
Jacques Renard
Columbia Broadcasting System
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Prince Albert
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