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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1936
Page
8
Editorial argues Texas should raise governor and high state official salaries as the state grows from 1876 limits. It notes governor Richard Coke earned 4000 annually, compares to today’s wealth and valuation, warns against false economy while urging proper remuneration in appropriate places.
The proposal seeks a 12000 dollar annual salary for Governor James V. Allred and successors, with proportional increases for the attorney general, comptroller, treasurer, land commissioner, and secretary of state. Texans are urged to approve the measure in the November 3 general election.
The piece recalls Theodore Janson’s attack on an alien and defeatist philosophy as a ghost from the past that will haunt Jim Farley. It notes Farley’s careless phrasing about the prairie states and its lasting impact leading up to election day.
Fragmented OCR text referencing a monetary amount 925 and a location tied to New York appears. No coherent event or names clearly readable. Summarization limited by garbled source. key entities and specifics cannot be reliably extracted.
A reflection on waterfront racketeering around New York harbor, drawing parallels to 18th century piracy and British rule. The piece links illegal trade and colonial law evasion to America’s early development, citing Prohibition era bootlegging, port networks, and G man efforts as ongoing challenges. It notes enduring borders between law observance and necessity shaping national history.
A column lauds Pope Pius for speaking from the heart amid universal cowardice. The piece points to his refusal to adopt fashionable alibis, arguing his frail yet powerful gesture embodies humanity’s highest right to feel and act.
A satirical letter from WINSLON NORMAN addressed to President Roosevelt and Farley mocks anti communist rhetoric. It recounts a misinformed critique of communism tied to New Deal policies, referencing Jake and a fable about feeding wolves to illustrate political folly.
Miss Elma A Seal and Miss Ollie Perry Storm co authored the Open Door First Reader for elementary schools. The volume targets Mexican pupils learning English, with October 15 1925 noted as publication context and leadership by Elma Seal. Short talks by Niet and others followed a banquet at the Tracks clay factory site.
A jaded column surveys Bryant Park as a hub for disreputable nightly gatherings, flirtations, and street personalities. It weaves in sketches of Anna May Wong, Chinese city life myths, and a parade of New York characters from writers to entertainers in a satirical, era-tinged voice.
The article argues age reflects organ health and inherited traits more than years lived. It notes some stay youthful longer despite habits, while others age despite care. It stresses moderation, regular medical checkups, and adapting routines with age, especially for women nearing menopause and men experiencing similar changes.
In Warren County New York a Brant Lake town effort funds federal improvements drawing praise and worry. Citizens estimate 400 residents discuss a town hall project with private and federal costs totaling about 15 000 dollars plus 10 472 dollars from the federal treasury. Concerns rise about repayment and burden on future generations alongside plans for road widening and safety features.
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