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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1949

Page

6

Give-Away Show Critique of Truman Administration

The article cites Senator Wherry in San Francisco denouncing the Truman administration as the greatest give-away show on earth. It claims current year outlays will exceed revenues by over six billion dollars, with deficits doubling in a future year, and asserts foreign aid has drained tax dollars, burdened the public, and increased national debt, urging American voters to demand fiscally responsible government.

Nebraska National Retail Lumber Dealers Association San Francisco Ghee Kenneth Wherry Truman Wherry America Europe Amer Hie

Why the Good Old Days Feel Like a Fairyland

A reflective piece argues the past seems sweeter than now because memory smooths trouble, yet it notes yesterday shared flaws, turmoil, and flaws in society. It cites universal human longing and cites biblical Lot and his wife as a cautionary image of looking back.

Lars Board of Health Thia Sodom Gomorrah Lot

Yesterday Never Today The Pillar Of Salt Message

By Elsie Robinson reflects on fleeing youth and memories, arguing that clinging to yesterday harms living today. She dismisses glorified forefathers and urges focus on present effort to make today better, citing Bible wisdom about the righteous bold.

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These Days by George E Sokolsky on isolationism and foreign aid

The piece reflects on America's long standing policy of non intervention and warns against entanglement in foreign wars. It cites Kennan criticizing uniform foreign aid and argues for flexible, case by case decisions rather than a fixed pattern. The author discusses historical precedents, emerging global alliances, and the impact of policy shifts on American power and liberty.

George Washington John Quincy Adams United States Japan China Russia Kennan

Odd Facts From Historic Science and Law Anecdotes

A quirky roundup notes the air above earth divided into layers such as the troposphere and ozone layer. It mentions a defect in vision called biura and recalls the 1937 move of the Supreme Court from the Capitol to its own building with each Justice carrying his chair.

Earth Supreme Court Capitol

Government Aims for General War Welfare Over Sectional Gain

A government should prioritize the common good of all people in war policy, not favor any single group. The statement argues for broad national interests guiding military decisions and resource use.

Maryland student expelled for riot praise and political jabs

Westbrook Pegler critiques Maryland University for expelling a student after a campus riot blamed on moronic cheering for the football team. The column derides student leaders, accuses Roosevelt and unions of past riots, and condemns mob violence while urging harsher action.

Riots and Rioters Target Plant Demands Across States

Remarks by Sam Parks urged violence against police and troops as a war to seize a plant. Reports detail mob actions in Chicago South St. Paul New Port Minn Albert Lea Topeka Ottumwa and Omaha with beatings, blockades, arson, and property destruction. Authorities varied in response, while a university setting clashes with national politics and Roosevelt era themes.

Westbrook Pegler Washington University of Maryland Joseph D. Tydings Millard Tydings Tydinga Democratic Party CIO Flint Mick Bota Columbia United Auto Workers Klux Murphy North American Aviation Inglewood Calif Roosevelt Britain France John Li. Lewis Chicago Albert South St. Paul Omaha Sam Parks United Packing House Army Truman George T. Barnes House Brother Park Parks New Port Minn Union Hall Albert Lea Topeka Morrell Ottumwa Firesnen Granville North Chase North Minnesota Cudahy Tydduga Truman Morality Kine Features Syndicate, Inc

Edema in Women: Lipedema and Leg Swelling

A medical summary notes leg swelling called edema, focusing on lipedema affecting the entire leg in women. It discusses possible causes, age of onset in adolescence, fat distribution, daily and seasonal influences, symptoms like leg ache and tenderness, and management through weight reduction, massage, and elastic stockings.

Causes of Balance Loss When Walking in the Dark

A Q and A note from Dr H N Bundesen discusses balance loss in the dark. It may stem from nervous system disorders, inner ear damage, or eye conditions. A neurosonist should be consulted for thorough study.

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10 and 20 Years Ago From Files of L A Light

A compact review of past notes from 10 and 20 years ago outlines events in Warrensburg, Texas, and nearby areas. It mentions Dale Carnegie’s school days at Warrensburg Missouri Teachers College, local government decisions on assessed valuation, preservation plans for the old Spanish governor's palace, and various historical anecdotes and hunts recorded in November entries spanning 1899 to 1939.

Dale Carnegie Warrensburg Missouri Teachers College Frederick Abbott Jefferson High School Carnegie Board of Equalization G. M. Chambers Military Plaza Texan Texas Pioneer Asso

Broadway Mania and Fund Drive Spin in Runyon Show

A theater column notes the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund partners with the hit South Facile at the Majestic Theatre. Rodgers Hammerstein will donate center orchestra seats for every performance to benefit the Runyon Fund, with no public seat loss.

Frank Damon Runyon Cancer Fund Rodgers & Hammerstein Runyon Fund Majestic Theatre Rodgers, Hammerstein Logan Hayward

Baering Bown On the News Baering Bown On the News

Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh and Brooklyn trended Democratic while three Republican elites, the national League, and Ohio returns drew attention. Toledo school children faced an odd mix of duckshot and bubble gum as GOP figures eyed 1952 governors. Maryland’s Fiv Corners voted dry, and Kentucky returns trickled in as relatives were to be notified.

Jane Cowl Eugene O'Neill Bert Lahr Broadway Miami New York Artur “Bugs Baer Beaton Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn National League Ohio Toledo Driscoll New Jersey Frank Tlagué Maryland

San Antonio Gala Night and Subscription Rates

The San Antonio Gazette describes weekly subscription rates, including payin advances and rate structures. Details list prices for domestic and international editions, weekend supplements, and holiday issues with rates and delivery terms.

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