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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1936
Page
7
The American shipping industry faces a clouded future due to labor troubles fueling hostility within and between groups. The piece argues that only federal intervention can resolve the stalemate, potentially leading to government ownership of the merchant marine to keep critical commerce and national defense moving. Labor leaders are urged to consider what they would lose under federal control.
Televisions latest preview shows advances but observers note flicker and poor line distinction remain. sponsors push for a finished product, aiming to enlighten amuse and instruct the public while awaiting broader public investment and reception.
Dr. Copeland warns against bogus blood pressure examinations sold at fairs and similar venues. He explains how temporary readings vary with emotion and technique, urges repeated checks for accuracy, and stresses consulting a physician for concerns while emphasizing prevention over cure.
Fragmentary text discusses a woman who should lead the household and credits Path carters and passengers with fairness in a fare arrangement. The readable parts suggest a social or civic stance on domestic leadership and equitable pricing.
A Cleveland publisher notes nickel novel sales doubling to 750,000 yearly within three years. Critics say demand centers on blood and thunder plots with a brave hero and perilous suspense, driven by cinema and youthful appetite. The piece profiles Frank Merriwell creator Gil Patten, born near Dervine Maine, who wrote prolific serialized youth tales under Burl Standish in Beadle and Adams.
The narrator muses on Arnold Bennett, Billy Treland, and early 20th century literary figures. He recalls Ohio winters, Gilbert and Sullivan, and a diverse cast of actors, journalists, and social types. The piece weaves memories of theater life, fashion, and public figures with wry observations on fame, artistic pretension, and the stage culture of small towns.
A long meditation on death and unseen spirits critiques posthumous communication. The piece questions whether loved ones can truly connect after death, urges courage in facing mortality, and imagines a future moment when the living and the dead may stand near again with tender pity.
The piece rebukes people who support good causes only when it benefits liked individuals. It argues such prejudice is mean and narrow and urges self-examination to avoid permanent moral distortion. It stresses that genuine help should transcend personal grudges and favor.
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