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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1928

Page

12

Birth control study urged by women at Chicago convention

At a Chicago convention of the National League of Women Voters two proposals on birth control and prohibition study were rejected by committees. Catherine Waugh McCullough led efforts to gain floor support, planning further action in May, with Mrs. Georer Mathir backing her. The move to introduce a birth control question required a two thirds vote. Dr Sinchetle led the bid to discuss the issue.

Chicago National League of Women Voters Catherine Waugh McCullough Georer Mathir Anti- Samon League McCullough Jed Sinchetle

Army Orders Show Wide Range of Post Assignments

A Spokane style memo outlines numerous Army orders detailing officers and units reassigned or detailed, including Francis in Chicago, Myers on detachment, and various National Guard movements. It lists station changes, training moves to San Francisco and Portland, reserve activations, and Philippine deployments, with multiple captains and lieutenants referenced across branches and posts.

Waphington Dan J. A. Francis Chicago Myers Cavalry National Guard Col Pendiutnn Ji Infantry J.T. Campbell Twelfth Cavalry Bary War Department Board of A. Burton Portland Ore San Prannsen Lwne Cal San Dune A. Ah Law Ca. D. Coast Artillery School AUE Bob Lettimers Indianapalis Hawaii Fey Moon Garameti Mace Bent A. D. McKnight Benntie Hiley Tuient Bee Serand Taeut J. R. Moon Tan Wiley Atudant Lonely Tan Echool Etudenl

League of Women Voters Asked to Lead Women’s Interests

Yaeres Savial Hygiene chairman for Ifinais urged delegates at regional wheelings to slow down and vote two thirds to bring topics to convention. Miss Jane Addams of Hull House predicted the league would become the unofficial representative of women’s interests in legislation. Edward C. Dinde man of New York echoed the view that parties may break up, with AF of L and other groups shaping policy.

Yaeres Mne Edward C. Dindeman New York Secs Development American Federation of Labor National Association of Charbers of Commerce American Bar Association League of Women Voters

Delegates Pledged to Willis Likely to Split Strength

COLUMBIA Ohio April 26 Although Herbert Hoover is assured the support of 31 of Ohio's 51 delegates to the national Republican convention as a result of Tuesday's primary just where the other twenty pledged to the late Senator Frank B Willis will supporting their support is unknown Since the death of their leader which occurred March 30 while he was campaigning for the presidential nomination the Willis slate of delegates has availed candidates of several other possibilities Among the list are Vice President Dawes a native Ohioan Lowden Curtis Hud- ses and Coolidge Entering the convention as an uninstructed delegation it is unlikely who Wilts state will split its strength

Columbia Ohio Herbert Hoover Frank B. Willis Willis Ulate Dawes Lowden Curtis Hudies Coolidge

Hoover to Enter West Virginia Fight in May

The Herald-Dispatch reports Herbert Hoover will file as a Republican presidential candidate before Saturday for the West Virginia primary on May 20.

Hoover W. Virginia W. Va Hontin UN Herald-Disputch Herbert Coover West Virginia

Moody wing factions clash in Texas Governor speech planned

In Dallas April 26 the Texas political scene remains unsettled as Judge Wawking denounces the Democratic establishment and Governor Moody plans to address Dallas County voters on May 3 to rally precinct conventions ahead of the May 5 county meetings. Pope Pius celebrated mass at St Peter's for the Cecilian congress delegates.

Dallas Texas Moody William BD. Wawking Wreckenridge Mr. Monily Herp Tender Constitutional Democrats Monty Jailas County Jallis Pope Celegrates Pope Pius St. Peter's

Lundin Suggests Smith Step Down for Victor Lundin

Chicago April 20 The Lond Sneks of Wred Lundin the poor Swell again stir politics urging Gov Frank L Smith to surrender his credentials as United States Senator in a letter sent to Governor Small Lundin proposes that the seat be given to Olis Glenn who defeated Smith for nomination at the April 10 primary election

Chicago Wred Lundin Lundin Thomson Frank L. Smith United States Smith Small Olis Glenn

Al Smith Claims 621 Delegates Ahead of Convention

New York Democrats release figures showing Governor Smith with 621 pledged delegates and 144 in reserve to satisfy favorite son obligations. California's 26 delegates, elected May 1, listed as doubtful though expected to lean friendly, with 2 3rds rule requiring 570 votes for nomination.

New York New York State Democratic Committee Smith California

Blame Solons for Law, Says Wickersham at Conference

George W. Wickersham, head of the American Law Institute, charged Congress and state legislatures with direct responsibility for delays and miscarriages of justice. He spoke at the opening of the institute's convention in Washington on April 20.

Washington Wiich Congress George W. Wickersham American Law Institute

Pope Pius Grants Audience to US Mission Director Quinn

Pope Pius granted an audience to Mon ignor John Quinn of New York national director in the United States for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in Rome.

Quinn Pofe Rome Pius

Brownsville Fire Insurance Rate Cut Announced

Austin reports the state fire insurance department will reduce the Brownsville key rate from 28 cents to 2 cents, effective May 1, due to department improvements in fire services and equipment.

Austin

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