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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1940
Page
23
In 1900 Walter Winchell notes that three guest columnists will replace him. His regular Kundsy column will appear on the pare west week, signaling a shift in the newspaper's opinion page lineup.
By Robert Ripley, this feature tests United States knowledge of Western Hemisphere wonders with questions on mountains pyramids waterfalls and historical sites. It cites Chimborazo Ecuador Iguazu Falls Bolivia Peru Guatemala Antigua and other landmarks, ending with reflections on Carlsbad Caverns and regional curiosities.
Dorothy B Staybaugh promotes a civic voting age debate with a 55 prize for best boy and girl letters. Letters must include full name age and address and be sent to Elsie Robinson at Ming Features Syndicate Inc New York. Contest closes September 13.
Irving Gershon of New York City argues military training in high schools connects with physical and moral development. He says discipline builds confidence, steadiness, and initiative, and better prepares graduates for potential regular army service and national defense.
A fragmented humorous vignette style piece lists caricatures and satirical one liners about figures such as Stokowski King of the Dudes and Olsen and Johnson. It riffs on publicity and culture with quips about a juror, a drunk driver and a museum of modern art.
Joe and Ethel Turay recount a chaotic night at a Brooklyn cinema. They apologize with endless excuses as they squeeze past other patrons, leading to accidental hat knocks, ruffled hair, and aching embarrassment. A nearby critic yells back, and the couple ends with a promise to avoid cinemas.
Elsie Robinson invites readers to submit ideas and letters for Young America contests. Cash awards are given for published letters, with readers assured every submission is read. Send letters to Elsie Robinson in care of the paper, King Features Syndicate, 235 B. 45th St., New York City.
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