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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1931
Page
26
German scientists forge a vast laboratory of scientific, political, sociological, and economic research to develop a new war machine. The piece extols German engineers chemists and industry leaders as the nation’s best ambassadors and credits their innovations with restoring respect after the war.
The report argues Versailles spurred Germany to renew military aims while shifting into civilian labs. It notes German engineers expand patent activity in weapons, munitions, imports regulation, and chemical outputs, with a threefold rise in defense related patents as oil and fuel extraction gains accelerate.
The article discusses German patent activity with 3708 inventions, 144 new cases, 58 explosives, and 1400 new chemicals. It cites Prof Karl Hofmann on chemical warfare ideas including protective fogs that could neutralize poisons, delay explosions, and potentially envelop Berlin in a protective cloud. It also mentions armored tank defenses and a fast new torpedo, claiming German engineers argue for measures to deter invasions and protect cities.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a wartime era discussion on gunpowder and early explosives. It references Ray Asletitstipy and Me Bertin Potter Technologe Anil Vth, with mentions of a naval department, propulsion themes, and a note about explosive risks and inventor safety.
The article details German efforts in synthetic fuels from coal, cracking and hydration processes, and a Teona plant producing 100 million tons of gasoline yearly. It notes 300,000 miles of synthetic patrolling production, nitrogen extraction from air, and a new wheat designed to grow where rye did, with Prof. Gottfrid Coutinord cited on forthcoming details.
In a contribution by Thomas D. Campbell America’s Largest Wheat Growers discuss the limited, self interested opposition to farm relief measures. He argues a small minority aims to keep prices down by resisting government actions and farm policy, warning urban and rural readers of a broader economic impact.
Fragmented text discusses opposition campaign dynamics and regulatory concepts. It references federal forms, urban population effects, protections under acts, and concerns about fair competition and return on investments. The legibility issues obscure concrete entities, dates, or outcomes.
The text argues toward radical change to gain parity with industry in protection and government support. It cites opposition labeling reformers as dangerous radicals while urging broader inclusion for agriculture in transport finance and national policy. The piece emphasizes economic independence and industrial balance.
Mr Campbell indicates a forthcoming article presenting his views on the farm problem in the United States. The piece is expected in an early issue, likely next Sunday.
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