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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1944
Page
6
Walter Spahr, New York University economist, warns Bretton Woods plans shrink U S veto power in the new international monetary system. He cites four areas where U S control is removed, urging Congress to scrutinize details before ratification and protect American interests.
A physician describes the peritoneoscope, an instrument with a large needle, telescope, and forceps used through the abdominal wall to inspect organs. It allows tissue samples and detection of diseases without full exploratory surgery, reducing hospital stay to about 24 hours. Not suited for appendicitis, spleen or kidney disorders, or bowel obstruction. May help assess liver, ovaries, uterus, ectopic pregnancy, and cancer spread.
Walter Winchell writes about wartime nightlife in France with soldiers guarding camps and tents hosting shows. He cites names like Jols De Fee and Antonavis, mentions Lois Vargas, Hank Greenberg, and Anna Hejd, and notes industry issues in song writing with ASCAP and agents. He reflects on publishers, producers, and the lack of middlemen for composers.
Letter reprinted from the New York Herald Tribune dated Aug 7 1944 from Pontiac Michigan argues against presidential re election citing patronage and power temptations. It references Grover Cleveland and urges Democratic figures and President Roosevelt as readers to consider amending the constitution to disqualify incumbents. The writer, Jams W Glapp, signs from Pontiac Michigan.
A wartime note from Major General Norman T. Kirk, Surgeon General, out of Washington D C, discusses blood plasma and care of wounded. The message to a New York recipient praises recent frontline coverage and the Army Air Forces’ efforts, noting the importance of medical supplies and treatment for servicemen.
Washington reports conclude Germany cannot defend Paris or hold its Seine front. German retreat aims at Maginot lines. Belgian forts must hold the flank. Patton’s rapid advance seeks to collapse Nazi retreats toward Belgium while the Soviets pressure Warsaw and the Baltic border. Unconditional surrender remains the aim. Hitler’s tactics are described as fiendish and suicidal.
A critical editorial discusses how money as political tool undermines value, fuels cycles of wealth, and prompts revolutions. It traces despotism from Peter the Great to Hitler, notes Anglo-American resistance, and argues Americans favor private effort over wartime charity, supporting government aid instead.
George E. Sokolsky argues for full employment with well paid jobs as a defense of independence. Bernard Gartich and Hancock report a plan to create work that sustains individuals and families, steering away from government charity toward private opportunity and enterprise. Public officials are urged to abandon dependence on relief and to embrace constructive, honest minds to build post war employment.
A fragmented historic account explains how Texas earned a reputation for cattle rustling, detailing how branding mav ericks evolved from a tolerated act to organized theft. It traces the Civil War era influx of tough men, the move to claim cattle across territories, and the early stages of branded mavericks becoming a larger criminal enterprise.
Fragmentary account notes rustlers expanding from plain theft to more organized crime, with cattlemen forming a loose alliance as robberies increase. Some perpetrators faced punishment in penitentiaries or similar facilities.
The Woodrow Wilson American Legion Post 339 elected officers including James Bons as commander and J F Sayera as 1st vice commander. Chaplain Rev J O Rail and adjutant G O Miter were named, with A Pogue, A J Skolaut, Joe Nebr, and R L Jones also assigned roles. The notice lists parade of leadership.
Federal letters from 1949 praise Hearst newspapers for publicizing a dog poster plea to guard against idle gossip and protect vital information. Hoover and Navy officials commend the cooperation and patriotism, noting the issue’s national security importance and broad circulation.
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