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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1928

Page

14

Hearst Papers Advocate Peace and Reform Demands

Proposals call for Haguish-speaking peoples alliance to sustain peace and world order, enforce prompt constitutional reapportionment in the House, and ensure Senate representation with at least two Senators per state. A unified National Defense Department under a Secretary, plus illiteracy abolition under a Secretary of Education, and November Congress election with inauguration on January 1.

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U. S. Plans Dam at Alhajuels to Protect Panama Canal

The United States moves to build a dam at Alhajuels near Gatun Lake to secure water for the Panama Canal in drought, with $250,000 authorized in the current appropriation. The project aims to stabilize Gatun lake flow, reduce risk of water shortages, and ensure continued canal operation at higher capacity. It is expected to take five years after starting, with no drought year in the interim hoped.

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Reaching the Peak and the Rise of Home Study

A survey by National Home Study Council trustee B C McCulloch argues income peaks differ by education. Untrained men plateau after early adulthood while high school graduates rise longer until retirement, and home study learners reach higher midlife earnings.

B.C. McCulloch National Home Study Council of Washington, D. C Wise Slee Wimsatt Dave Chineel Huis

Royal Welcome for Afghan King Amanullah in London

Afghan King Amanullah and Queen were greeted by King George V and Queen Mary in London. The visit featured a bustling Buckingham Palace state reception, ceremonial rides, and tours of military display as Britain showcased its power. The Afghan monarch praised British hospitality while warning natives not to challenge George V.

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Check Baldness By Royal & Copeland

Baldness is linked to overall health and blood supply not hat heat. Poor heart action and compromised circulation can starve hair of nourishment while tight hats worsen pressure. Proper diet including sulfur rich foods supports hair growth and regular use of gentle care helps prevent excessive shedding.

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Antarctic Ice Imprisoning Earth If Melting Raised

A speculative study by Professor Meinardnes of Gullingen argues Antarctic ice could flood oceans and bury continents if melted. He estimates global deep ice might raise seas, sinking ports and submerging dry land, though notes wide errors due to unverified assumptions.

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Their First Jobs By Philip Nowlan

A school teacher turned inventor and executive rises from a local upbringing to become a leading figure in the telephone industry. He edited a newspaper, led the Massachusetts Telephone Company, and later served as president of the national telephone association before eleven years in Congress.

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Organized Church Exposed by Dr Frank Crane

The article rails against the organized church, labeling it moribund and retroactive, calling for its abolition. It argues church excess funding, anti liquor stance, and social injustice, portraying the church as an obstacle to reform.

Dr Frank Crane Elise Smith Hernard Uquor

Hotspur and Newgate in Victorian prison lore

A fragmented historical excerpt traces the figure of Hotspur as a fiery, volatile character tied to Shakespearean and legendary English figures, then shifts to Newgate Prison in London. It recounts famous inmates like Jack Sheppard and Poe, the 1008 fire, reconstruction by 1770, and reforms led by philanthropist Fry before the 1904 demolition and the site's repurposing.

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