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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1943
Page
16
The president presents a forthright war progress review focused on Europe where American forces achieved heroic results and a decisive productive enterprise, while acknowledging Pacific struggles and the need for heavy losses to defeat Japan. He defends critics’ motives, warns against underestimating Pacific battles, and calls for renewed attention and sacrifice nationwide.
The article credits Vice Admiral J. K. Taussig with warning that Japan aimed to wage war against the United States, detailing his 1940 appeal and subsequent navy reprimand. It cites prior alarms by Admiral Yarnell and others, criticisms of Navy administration, and notes alleged Japanese buildup on mandated Pacific islands leading to the December 7 attack.
The article discusses General Manuel de Mier y Terán’s 1828 29 inspection of Texas, noting Anglo American growth, rising schools, and poor local officials. It notes his Decree of April 6 1830 9 restricting immigration and its role in accelerating tensions leading to the Texas Revolution.
Ten and twenty years ago reports recount the city’s past prohibitions on intoxicants in Brackenridge Park and the ongoing debate over rules. The article notes a race with 86 dogs and identifies a lead wolf named Little Boh owned by Marshead Terrell.
Washington commentary argues over an international police concept tied to postwar plans. Senator Hatch and allies push for a supranational force while Connally and Hall resist, stressing sovereign nations and current Allied unity.
A chaotic mix reports on Attorney Hogan’s grand jury probes into alleged bribes linked to judges and politicians. The column cites international gossip, Hollywood entertainment notes, and a critique of media figures including James Ply and news programs.
University of Michigan researchers Dr Louis H Newburgh and Margaret W Johnston report overweight results from appetite disturbances rather than glandular faults. They argue also that thyroid extract is not a good treatment and that weight loss should rely on a balanced reducing diet with careful calorie control.
A dieting plan outline by Dr H N Bundesen invites readers to request a copy by sending a self addressed stamped envelope. It notes names will not be used and is dated 1943 under Klug Wena. Byna Inc.
A humorous jumble notes the Chinese diet as varied and unique eccentricities. It claims a New World machine from 1840 introduced seeding yet mentions rubber quantities in excess of half a ton. Purple Martins are said to migrate in vast flocks.
A letter proposes combining city and county health services into nine community departments to improve disease control. The author argues for a locally familiar doctor, resident in the community, to lead the effort and stresses national wartime medical concerns.
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