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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1946

Page

7

Meat Soap and Sugar Shipping to Foreign Nations

A government report accuses the New Deal of making meat soap and sugar scarce at home while shipping vast quantities abroad through UNRRA to Albania Austria Byelorussia China Czechoslovakia the Dodecanese Finland Greece Italy Poland Ukraine Yugoslavia and other nations. It claims 100 million pounds of meat 4.4 million pounds of soap 13.2 million pounds of lard 6.2 million pounds of oleomargarine 2.2 million pounds of shortening and 72 million pounds of sugar were sent in July and August with large amounts of frozen beef and pork loins. The piece contends these shipments mostly bypassed distress relief and enriched officials, urging America first and criticizing the New Deal as America last.

New Deal Administration America Department of Agriculture UNRRA Albania Austria Russia China Czechoslovakia Dodecanese Islands Finland Greece Italy Poland Ukraine Yugoslavia France Netherlands India Mexico Saudi Arabia North Africa New Deal

Vast Flour and Dairy Shipments Reported Abroad

Shipments of flour grain and cereal products totaled 937 205 440 pounds and milk and cheese reached 423 920 152 pounds. In the same two months the department of agriculture reports large exports to foreign claimants including Britain and Belgium.

Department of Agriculture Britain Belgium

Paris Conference Fallout Refuels Cold War Tensions

At the Parla meeting the Soviet Union failed to secure key votes on Trieste and the Danube, leaving Russia unable to push its peacetime aims. Byrnes stood firm as Russia used threats and sabotage, but Western powers kept a strong majority in favor of moderation and free trade principles. Outcomes remain uncertain as new reviews loom with the United Nations in New York.

Washington Russia Jobwe Norway Maers Byrzits Bevin Bidault Trieste Yugoslavia Danube Europe Paris Stalin United States Britain Byrnes Wallace Frussia Donovan NBC United Nations Program WEAF Solyuin Quin Credi U.N

Pinon Nut Harvest Facts From New Mexico History

A historical note explains the pinon tree in New Mexico bears fruit, the pinon nut, only once every seven years, with Pueblo and Navajo peoples noted in the weaving and nomadic traditions.

New Mexico

Walter Winchell Notes on Broadway Decadence

Walter Winchell surveys current theater and radio reviews noting E. ONeill’s Iceman Cometh inspires mixed praise four hours four acts and four stars. He mocks rival critiques while highlighting Cyrano de Bergerac and other shows and radio programs with sharp, period voice.

Walter Winchell E. O'Neill Gazette Circle Jose Ferrer Pebbles Hooker Apts Nentnels

On Broadway and War Talk in a Fractured Burlesque

A bustling collage of satire and commentary blasts Taft as a Communist, credits Schacht with molding the Nazi war machine, and lampoons inflation, OPA policy, and political figures. The piece mixes jokes from Henny Youngman to public figures, exposing a noisy political satire.

Bilboote Taft Schacht Germachy Repub Kandy Patman Patmin Prosigantt Marquis Childe America Congress Penleillit OPA

Letters to Editor sparks clash over democracy and fascism

Rh. M. Mann defends Pegler against AVC leader Albidresser. argues criticisms target a minority within veterans and warns of future clashes with fascism. Letter cites Franco, World War II memory, and fear of a Communist democracy amid postwar politics.

Charles Albidresser AVC Westbrook Pegier Pegier AVG Albidress APL CIO Pag Qer Franco Aris Ahd Germany Pegler Elbo Rankin Sekately Paul Mallon Ceorge Washington Wallaces Stalins Benedict Arnolds Rh. M. Mann North Streets

Message on intolerance and equality in faith and race

The speaker condemns racial intolerance, cites Jesus’ message of forgiveness, and urges moral outrage at violence against Black people. He laments regressive bigotry in America and stresses that every person holds a core moral truth beyond race or status.

Jesus Christ Deans Christ

Reverence and racism in a Christian nation

A reflective piece argues that eternal truth resides in every person regardless of race or background. It condemns Christian nations for prejudice against Jews and Black people, urging genuine reverence rather than hollow charity or patronizing religion. The author condemns antisemitism and segregation and calls for humility before humanity.

Christ America Ming Feat Syn. Ine

Dizziness Causes Weigh In On Sudden Attacks And Tests

The article explains common causes of dizziness such as temporary brain blood flow disturbance and inner ear problems. It notes illnesses like Meniere's may mimic vertigo, lists diagnostic steps and treatments from mild sedatives to nerve cutting surgery in severe cases.

Meniere King Features Syndicate Inty

Circus site debate follows old show grounds in San Antonio

Residents urged a new circus site for next year as Street Commissioner Paul Steffler and Park Commissioner Ray Lambert reported municipal pools closed. The piece notes the city’s art collection and historical context with references to local figures and a 1036 date.

South Presa Street Paul Steffler Ray Lembert

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