Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1927

Page

9

Peace and Reform Platform Urges National Unity

The Hearst papers advocate a program for peace among English-speaking peoples and world peace, proportional Senate representation with at least two Senators per state, reapportionment in the House, unified national defense under a Secretary of National Defense, federal action to end illiteracy under a Secretary of Education, and a November congressional election with inaugurations set for January 1 following the election. The plan outlines a separate defense departments and a January 1 inauguration timeline.

United States Senate House of Representatives Department of the Army Navy Air Forces Secretary of National Defense United States Secretary of Education Congress

America Stands by Its Ideals in a Foreign Policy Debate

The piece criticizes Oles Murray Butler for portraying American policy as merely idealistic and passive. It argues that America often acts forcefully in defense of its ideals, citing naval conferences and wartime loans to France, and questions Butler’s claim that the U S does nothing. It defends pursuing strength while maintaining principles.

Oles Murray Butler America Geneva Mr. Bryan Washington Europe Columbis University Nich France

Navy Flyer Sets Record With High Dive Safety Landing

Lieutenant C. C. Champion of the Navy performs a spectacular height record and a near mile dive to a safe landing in an almost completely disabled plane. The feat surpasses prior aviation achievements and showcases bold air prowess.

Army Lindy C. C. Champion Navy

Moon travel by rocket imagined by French engineers

In a discussion of science versus fiction readers may meet a proposed moon voyage by rocket. The piece traces historical ideas from Poe to Verne and Halbach, notes the physics of orbital balance, and critiques feasible large scale propulsion and an electrified parachute concept used in space stories.

Moon Tey Celestial Express E. W. Hy Chicago Baron Halbach Edgar Allan Poe Hans Pisl Jules Verar Poe Baron Holbach Jules Verna Earth Professor Goddard

Stomach Should Serve Man 100 Years By Royal Copeland

A layperson’s guide to stomach anatomy and function explains the stomach’s size, shape, and role in digestion. It describes the esophagus, gastric juice, and pyloric valve, noting how chewing and food quality affect digestion and that with proper care the stomach can last many years.

Royal Copeland M. D Newspaper Eature Service, Inc

Science Sideshow: Odd Hailstones From Cloud Particles

French astronomers record surprising observations on enormous hailstones forming not by direct frozen water drops but by particles rotating and collecting water in clouds to grow. The finding challenges common ideas about how hail develops and could astonish readers.

Income Tax Annoyances By Dr Frank Crane

Dr. Frank Crane critiques U S income tax practices noting crossing two billion dollars in collections and the delay and fear in reassessments. He argues government audits pressure firms, with accountants maintaining records for years to face later claims. He denounces delays in tax refunds and advocates timely fair enforcement and fewer abusive agents.

Frank Crane Uncle Sam Ordeavor Amerita Wellington Busines

Call for U.S. Department of Aviation to coordinate flying agenda

Fiorello La Guardia urges creation of a Cabinet level Department of Aviation to unify policy across Army Navy Post Office and Commerce. He argues a single agency would end cross purposes, improve safety, speed, and efficiency, and place aviation under a central coordinating authority led by a capable aviation expert.

Fiorello H. la Guardia Congress New York City Army Navy Post Office Department of Commerce la Guardia Department of Aviation Aviation Lion 2

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Hearst Papers Advocate ALL iHaer PH Hyooes Kwock GuiGhl Hortente Riexes Svovages A Department of Aviation U. 5
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication