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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1936
Page
7
The death of Admiral William Sims, commander of American naval forces in World War I, recalls his bold reforms and lifelong drive to modernize the service. He challenged peacetime inertia, pushed for efficiency, and earned a place among the era’s greatest naval leaders.
The American Legion held its Cleveland convention and named Commander Harry W. Colmery to lead its Americanism program. Colmery stressed loyalty to American principles, opposing Communist influence and backing a firm stance on recognizing red Russia.
The report itemizes odd campaign expenses including a voter call, two beers, and advertising fees in California. A driver and an Indian woman are cited among the totals, with miscellaneous charges totaling $900 and $147. The notes read like a dull financial summary with scattered references to animals and a “mental anguish” line.
The excerpt reflects on Margaret Mitchells Civil War saga Gone With the Wind and its lasting impact. It contemplates how characters like Gerald O Hara and Rhett Butler symbolize struggle between memory and present pressure, noting the enduring appeal of the antebellum South amid shifting eras.
In times of stress the author argues that excitement, not fear, should drive action. She warns memories and dreams trap the human spirit, urging reliance on reality and present choices over escapist fantasies. The piece contrasts romantic escapes with the danger of dwelling in memories.
Extracted reminiscences from OCTOBER 3 1915 note the 1948 column recalling wartime leaf lights and divisions, with references to military and war department taps. The piece quotes Mrs Williaga Augustus Daniel urging moral leadership for a strong nation to face assassins, greed, and injustice, stressing citizen and citizenship roles.
The New ark Star reports a disputed WEA announcement about two Oklahoma County projects totaling more than a fifty dollars. Officials say no trace of the programs exists after 48 hours of inquiry, raising questions about approval and spending in Oklahoma City and beyond.
A jumble of notes from Rita Weiman on a Cape Cod literary colony, plus sketches by Colin Clements and Anne Parenteau. It mentions Hollywood prospects for a young secretary, bartender pay shifts, and socialite scenes in New York's Park Avenue circles with figures like Vanderbilt and Astor, Cobina Wright, Peggy Hoyt, and Vincent Astor. References to theater and film figures, Provincetown, and other cultural spots fill the page.
Dr Royal Copeland surveys a century of progress in infant care focusing on pediatrics and artificial feeding. He notes a shift from high bottle death rates to safer practices, the enduring value of mother's milk, and improvements in milk preservation, refrigeration, and bottle hygiene that reduced infant illness.
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