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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1940

Page

11

Has the Legion Changed Stand

MILO J WARNER national commander of the American Legion has committed the organization to departure from its long standing policy of keeping the United States free of involvement in foreign wars. He says the Legion stands for an America prepared to do our fighting outside the United States and to extend defense beyond borders. The piece questions whether the leadership has moved away from preferring peace and urges maintaining a policy of keeping America out of war.

Milo J. Warner American Legion United States Warner America Mr. Warner Legion American Pople

Vitamins Aid Nervous Disorders In Elderly

Elderly people need sufficient vitamins and minerals as aging slows metabolism and raises risk of neuritis and dementia. Dr G Alexander Young reports thiamine and niacin help prevent nerve and brain issues. care includes easing responsibilities, planned activities, hobbies, and possible institutional treatment for severe cases.

G. Alexander Young Omaha Neb Young

Home Remedies and Medical Qs on Kidney and Heart

Dr H N Bundesen answers readers questions on kidney floating disorders and heartbeat irregularities. Advice covers belt support, X ray diagnosis, possible vitamin therapy, stimulants, and when surgery or physician oversight is needed. Readers discuss influenza effects on heart rhythm and possible nervous or cardiac causes with emphasis on professional evaluation.

Marry Go Round and the Happiness Paradox

A columnist, reflecting on love and marriage, argues men seek “complete happiness” by making women happy, while women bear the burden of happiness. The piece explains why bachelors stay bored, widowers remarry, and why many marriages falter when partners dodge mutual responsibilities. It frames womens usefulness and men’s ego as core dynamics shaping domestic life.

Santa Claus grin and the sex talk in satire

A short, fragmented passage by Helen Rowland satirizes psychoanalysis and law, claiming both can unravel human mating urges. It declares giving pleasure to others as the greatest pleasure and humorously links Santa Claus’s grin to sexual topics, noting distribution by King Feng Syndicate.

Santa Claus Jay Santa Claus King Feng

What do you know about these listed personalities

A fragmented prompt asks about various named individuals and traits. It mentions La Onlision Patriuan Cathgula Lotharin Mr Sates AR Popintay Spinster Pessimist BI Bikes Publican Mrs. Siddons Pundit Shrew Parrielde Rous Quandary Raven and a note to consult the Gone Page for the Anaweix TAIT ete ie Reng Bran Root, with unclear context.

Sates Mrs Iddons Shrew Parrielde Rous

Tax hikes loom as Congress weighs big increases

Washington reports sharp tax proposals under discussion as Congress and the White House eye substantial increases. House leaders push for higher rates, with talk of 8 to 10 percent or more for the normal income tax and new surcharges on large incomes. Treasury favors a flat exemption and heavier corporate taxes, while wartime needs and defense funding shape the debate. International notes describe German raids and Allied defenses, with analysts predicting continued weather and strategic constraints affect U.S. policy discussions. Congress remains in session through Christmas, quorum steady and lawmakers settled near home.

Washington My. Rocervell White House House Robert Dougion Congress King Syn@leate. Inc

Birds and War Echo in Nightingale's Silent Song

An essay reflects on birds adapting to wartime Europe and the idea of humanity losing dominion over nature. It recalls Keats and Shelley's birds, notes the 1929 Bok tower ceremony in Florida, and the failed nightingale introductions, drawing a somber link between conflict and survival in the natural world.

Calvin Coolidge Florida Carbson Tower Edward Bok Philadelphia Mr. Bok England

Birds, travelers and legends in one woodland tale

Edwin C Hill recalls audience rising at dedication rites as a tower bell sang America and a nightingale chorus echoed through the woods. He muses on bird lore, migrants like scarlet tanagers, and the hummingbird as a hardy traveler capable of speeds around 66 miles per hour, sometimes reaching Patagonia.

Scarlet Tana Bers Patagonia Homo King Fean Synt

The Power of Pretending in Tough Times

A wartime era exhortation argues that endurance comes from pretending to be braver, steadier, and stronger. It suggests many great deeds arose not from grand rebellions but from individuals lifting themselves by pretending to up their resilience. The piece urges readers to reflect on how personal faith and loyalty sustained nations during hardship.

Gwan Tisa Hell Streanger Witcher America

Pretend Not to Pretend Courage in Adversity

A reflective piece by Elsie Robinson questions the urge to pretend in fear and suffering. It argues great souls confront horror without masking pain, citing examples from history and myth to claim truth and moral duty outrank calm facade.

Odd Florida bloom and Tibetan musk scent noted

A fragmentary item mentions the state flower of Florida as the Mange blossom and references a scent connection from Tibet. The text is unclear but highlights unusual botanical and perfumery lore without full details.

Florida

10 and 20 Years Ago From L. A. Light Files

A garbled recap recalls events from a bygone era including Wurzbach’s remarks on unemployment relief and productivity, the Royal Neighbors of America electing Viola Grerell as district president, and other notes from the Gunter hotel gathering. Also mentioned are St John’s seminary dedication in 1520 and a $10,000 gift pledge to a Hebrew institute with conditions.

Misa Viola Grrrell San Antonio Royal Neighbors of America Ubtrich Gunter Hotel Mry Minnie Wenzel Auslin Nia Wamnek Alexander Jaske Trug DuGiux Antonie Buviness

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Qefense Welene Theo Dr. H. N Questions and P. D King Peas, Synd., Inc Jen Verienh de Gil Wom Aoman Helen Rowland Paul Mallon Treasury Coventry Birmingham London Germany J. Bull Roosevelt Britain War and Navy Departments Diess Committee State and Justices Departments Zapp Hitler Dies Committee Samson Low Countries France Europe Keats Shelley John of Gaunt Isle By Edwin C. Hill Ingale Lyon Elsie Robinson Jean of Arc Damien Christ Cony 1060 Remen Musk Seer Tibet L. A. Light Files Amengar Harry Wurs United National Association of Postoffics Wurzbach St. John's Seminary Missiat Cauiepelon Arsh W. Shaw
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