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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1939

Page

9

Roosevelt Appeal for Humane Warfare Across Nations

President Roosevelt urged five European powers to halt air bombing of civilians and unfortified cities. Hearst papers support the humane code, citing Hearst and Roosevelt calls for laws limiting warfare to military targets and protecting noncombatants amid ongoing hostilities. Poland and Hitler's Germany respond with assurances, while Warsaw reports continued bombardment of Polish cities.

Roosevelt Hearst Warsaw Berlin

Why Accidents Prompting Safety Congress in Atlantic City

A nation in flame with accidents prompts the 28th National Safety Congress in Atlantic City to study prevention. Leaders from safety councils examine causes across highway, home, factory, farm, school and street, from October 14 for five days, seeking cures and public guidance.

National Safety Congress Atlantic City National Safety Council

Fancy vs Reality in Hollywood Drama and Star Persona

A critical look at how fame and public knowledge of stars distort screen drama. The essay discusses Ben Walmsley and Ma Joad casting dilemmas, the impact of personal life on character portrayal, and the tension between fantasy and reality in Hollywood films. It notes producers favor lesser known performers to avoid public image interference.

Ben Welmsley Hiim Duke Ben Walmsley Hollywood Ian Fori Jann Steinbach Ragrous Holywood Filmland Tk Dears

Poison Ivy First Aid Advised For Children

A damaged historical notice advises immediate skin washing after exposure to poison ivy with an alkaline solution, then alcohol. It warns young children show stronger sensitivity and cautions repeated exposure may lead to increased risk, urging prompt treatment within hours to prevent inflammation.

Desensitizing Poison Ivy Treatment Described

Dr. Herman N. Bundesen discusses desensitizing injections from poison ivy plant extracts to reduce rash sensitivity. Leaves are processed and tested on skin, injections given weekly with increasing strength starting January or February, aiming to protect through ivy season. Wet compresses and saline solutions are mentioned for attack treatment.

Silva Lo Worskin King Peasayn

Described names and titles from a fragmented feature

A garbled OCR list presents numerous figures including Hugh A Drum Berne Kousspvitexy J B Haldane Sidney Kingstoy Joly M Tarnitton Lord Esme Howard Pragery Baye Robert Tale Henry F Grady Key Pittman Laraen Carden Robert Rags George Bernard Khaw Craui Gardner GH Arles Monuen Th Starey Bridges Prince Paul Tunes and others. It also mentions a former British ambassador La UL eight son of a former president of UL eight a serial or inventor of the sub martin rescue Lang British scientist RF yeces Glet Tilkhvortmbesoner of Philippine held for ransom in Palestine governor of “Men in White” Jahor leader of West coast Republican chaiman regent of Yugoslavia commander general of the First World Army President of Mexico fundductor of Boston symphony assistant secretary of a late furs fy Hie Cone Page.

Lord Esme Howard Robert Tale Henry F Grady Key Pittman Laraen Carden Robert Rags George Bernard Khaw Raui Gardner la UL Lennis Rescue Lang British Scienting Palestine Jahor West Coast Chatman Yugoslavia Firat Weld Mexico Boston Syinghony Alate “Furs King

Roosevelts Neutrality Radio Split Among White House Aides

Four aides Hull Welles Berle and Louis Johnson helped craft Roosevelt s neutrality radio message at the White House conference. Johnson s warmer appeal urged national unity and undivided loyalty while others offered cautious counsel. The piece notes the influence of fear as a weapon in diplomacy and reflects on wartime decisions and missteps involving Britain Germany Japan and the Soviet Union.

Washington Roosevelt Hull Welles Berle Louis Johnson White House Hoosevelt Rooosevelt Johnson

Listen World! By Elsie Robinson

A reflective essay urging readers to find strength in God and inner purpose amid modern anxiety. The author contrasts insignificance with divine partnership, insisting life with God offers lasting power, direction, and meaning beyond noise and routine.

Elsie Robinson

Years Ago in San Antonio Housing and Theater News

A 1920 item notes the Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital gained new weighing scales. The same issue lists Texas theater lineups with Joan Crawford and others at the Majestic Aztec and Empire. A 1919 note reports a constitutional amendment proposal to issue bonds up to 75 million for roads, endorsed by business leaders. advocates emphasize good roads for Texas growth.

Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Ehomer GC Hirris Reptember Tate San Antonio Elvic Ttaders Gitler Nat M. Washer Fowler Amery Miller

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Mr. Roosevelt William Randolph Hearst Europe Poland Hitler Clerman Dubuque Sanday Detroit Texas A of Jong Ma Joad All Ma Jon Patrhard Cotton Patch Edwin C. Hill Montana King EF TSONI Herman N AL Forrster Oklahoma City Deserint Hugh A. Drum Berne Kousspvitexy J.B. Haldane Sidney Kingstoy Joly Mtarnitton Arles Monuen Th Prince Paul Nether Herle Maryland Admiralty Germany United States Pooff Jim Farley Henry Morgenthau Chamberlain Daladier Horros Hiller von Ribbentrop Stalin Britain Fuehter State Department King Features Synedicate, Inc Ife Iaf Lode Tam You God Tie Rifty Gary Song King Kean Berghe L. A Davey Ler Marian Nixon the Empire Aztec Theater
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