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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1940
Page
8
The piece argues the 1940 campaign centers on the issue of a third term for the president. It questions whether any leader can safely hold power beyond eight years, citing Washington Jefferson and Roosevelt, and condemning claims of indispensability while urging voters to judge such self‑assertion.
Medical Q A explains when splenectomy may help in congenital hemolytic anemia and other blood diseases. Notes that spleen absence can prevent pigment gallstones and lethal anemia, but accessory spleens can enlarge after removal. Also covers thrombocytopenic purpura and Banti's disease, plus the need for careful diagnosis via blood smear and yearly health checks.
Betty Brewer, a 1-year-old from Joplin Missouri, travels with siblings Ilene and Sonny Loy. The family faces poverty and scattered gigs until Paramount’s Sam Wood sees their talent, launching a film future with Betty set for an 8100 weekly contract while Ilene and Sonny gain roles and wages.
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The Light presents impartially opposing 1940 campaign issue views in its letters column. Readers are invited to express opinions, though space limits may prevent publication of some letters. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect The Light's own positions.
A citizen endorses Wendell L. Willkie, arguing his free unregulated America can solve unemployment through work. The writer cites Willkie’s work ethic, business skill, wartime patriotism, and belief that broad American effort is needed to restore jobs, urging others to vote for him.
A reader argues for Franklin D. Roosevelt citing his understanding of international affairs, defenses, and reforms. The piece contrasts Roosevelt with Willkie, contending Republicans lack efficiency alignment, and favors Roosevelt to safeguard liberties and steer postwar economic policy.
Washington dispatch discusses destroyers sent to Britain and the risk of U S entry into broader war. Analysts weigh Hitler Japan diplomacy, Roosevelt influence, and McCormack as House floor leader amid shifting political alignments.
A dated essay argues against frank conversations about a partner s faults. It contends women seek such talk more than men and that most partners avoid discussing misdeeds, preferring silence and denial. The piece notes both sexes misinterpret actions and warns honesty rarely achieves healing.
A compact advice piece by Elsie Robinson urges women to speak up and set limits with men. It argues brevity can convey intent in seven minutes and warns against wasting talk or harming future relations with crude language. King Fees references appear as a byline note.
September 28, 1930 reports pastors L D Boatman and Harold Dennett exchanging pulpits at Alamo Heights and South San Antonio Methodist churches with sermons on the Christian Home and the Evangelistic Message For Today.
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