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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1939

Page

9

American Legion Urges Neutrality In Foreign Wars

The American Legion with 1,030,000 veterans and 500,000 auxiliaries urges strict neutrality to keep America out of foreign wars. National commander Stephen F. Chadwick calls for staying American in thought and action, warning against propaganda and entangling alliances. The group frames neutrality as essential to lasting peace amid rising global tensions.

American Legion America Stephen F. Chadwick Legion Chadwick the Legion Commande Republic

Roosevelt pledges steps to plug gaps in national defense

In a White House press conference President Roosevelt announced plans to strengthen the navy to full peace time levels, recommission 11 idle World War destroyers for coastal patrols, and reinforce Army garrisons in the Canal Zone and Puerto Rico. He also vowed stronger measures against foreign espionage and domestic subversion, calling for action to defend domestic tranquility and neutrality.

White House Roosevelt Canal Zone Puerto Rico Associated Press Hearst

Vitamin K and blood clotting in jaundice patients

An article explains how vitamin K supports prothrombin formation to aid blood clotting. It notes that jaundice and liver damage can reduce prothrombin, risking excessive bleeding and that vitamin K may help in some patients but not others, with transfusions sometimes necessary.

Coys J Ly King Pres Syed Inc

Dangerous Age of Man in Helen Rowland Advice Column

The column discusses the perilous transitional phase after a certain age for men and women, noting how charm can be as fleeting as a rubber balloon. It argues many women seek youth and beauty while men chase power and appeal, with examples of social dynamics and the danger of predatory behavior.

What Do You Know How Would You Zplain Each Word

The text presents a garbled list of terms with inserted numbers and half formed phrases. It appears to be an OCR distorted puzzle or glossary prompt seeking explanations for unusual spellings and misprints.

Fanlures Byndinte

Modern Miracle Men and the War on Disease

A reviewer praises J D Ratcliffe's Modern Miracle Men from Dodd Mead for its vivid, accessible chronicle of medical advances led by sulfanilamide against pneumonia and other killers. The book depicts the iron lung, vaccines, and bacteriology as a humane war on disease, arguing for scientific progress over conflict.

J. D. Ratelitt Dodd, Mead and Company Jong Rogues’ Gallery of Medicine

News Behind The News on Neutrality and War Policy

Paul Washington reports on the president weighing a special session to push arms sales to Britain and France, possible repeal of the neutrality act, and public warnings to ships. The piece notes inner accounts, political risk, and debates over a third term while detailing regional talks and Pan American discussions.

Paul Washington Congress Britain France Iftle Maritime Commission Welles Berle Alphonse-Gaston Panama Cailey Buenos Aires Linz

Listen World! By Elsie Robinson

An essay on authenticity in love and life urging readers to be themselves rather than imitate others. It argues true feelings come from inner honesty, not borrowed poses, and highlights sincerity as the key to lasting admiration and self-belief.

Triaumphant Society OF Cowarns and Phonies

Fire Chief Honored with Oil Portrait by San Antonio Fire Department

A portrait of Fire Chief Sarran, created from a photograph, was presented to him by San Antonio firefighters as a token of appreciation for his leadership. The Brackenridge High School yearbook and other staff are preparing to publish a feature this year with Edith Fox and Christine Laurence contributing. Nina M. Dowdy travels to Port Huron for a quadrennial event with a $204,060 prize tied to women’s association activities.

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