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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1928

Page

12

Peace and reform program for a united world

A Hearst Papers Advocate outlines a platform including an English speaking bloc to preserve peace and promote global harmony, proportional representation in the US Senate, reapportionment in the House, a unified National Defense Department, abolition of illiteracy under a Secretary of Education, and a January inauguration after November elections. The plan calls for direct federal action to enforce constitutional changes and to schedule elections in November with inaugurations the following January.

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

Officials Mark Time With Gamblers

San Antonio citizens face ongoing exposure of illegal gambling as The Light shows professional gamblers operate openly and implicates local officials who may know why enforcement has faltered. The piece argues for continued scrutiny and a grand jury inquiry despite pressures to treat the issue as closed.

San Antonio Texas

Red Grange and American youth fame in sports history

A newspaper voice lauds Red Grange along with Lindbergh Bobby Jones and Gene Tunney as symbols of American pride in swift achievement. It notes the romanticization of athletic celebrity and the lasting fascination with these young figures who captivated the nation.

Lionaire America Lindbergh Grange R. L. Stevenson Bobby Jones Gene Tunney Toni Story Red’ Grange

Enjoy Your Weekends and Open Air Leisure

The piece extols weekend leisure and open-air recreation as vital for regional well being and business. It praises lake and gulf trips and mountain retreats as essential escapes from drudgery, urging people to seek blithe, healthful time in nature.

Gulf Riviera

No Thrill in Work Ends in Fatal Speeding Stunt

An Ariel, Michigan youth sought thrill through speedhunting with five companions. They steered a paddle wheel steamer in dangerous circles, causing the vessel to capsize. Only two survived. the rich young man perished. The piece contrasts risky speed with safe work.

Ariel Michigan

Restless Earth Observations From a Geologist Feature

Garrett B P Servisa discusses the restless Earth and its mighty forces shaping continents. Dr Bailes Willig of the Geological Society of America outlines global observations, highlighting mountain growth and erosion through geologic eras and the planet’s enduring dynamic, inspiring awe at Earth’s immense processes.

Waonders Bailes Willig Geological Society of America Japan Hagene Ae Weil Seli Win Géologie

Walk For Health by Royal and Copeland

Health column advocates daily brisk walking for all ages as essential exercise. It contrasts pre auto towns with modern life, notes walking improves breathing and fitness, and cites examples of long-lived walkers. Included are brief health Q A items on mouth dryness and coughs with practical guidance.

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Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan

A Messenger Boy rises through the ranks at a department store in Luke South, starting as a delivery helper and becoming Credit Manager. He recalls feeling like a millionaire on receiving his first two silver dollars, then advancing through cashiering, charge accounting, and white lining before heading the credit department.

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Forest Bill Promises Broad Research For Forestry

Henry Graves of the Yolo pchod forestry group emphasizes that the McSwernes McNary bill aims for the most comprehensive forestry research legislation yet. Franklin Moon of Horaceune College of Forestry notes funds under scrutiny will support alternate timber supplies, erosion control, fire and insect protection, and cooperation with institutions and private agencies worldwide.

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Storms brighten New York amid urban spectacle

A vivid New York Chronicle fragment describes a dramatic electrical storm over Manhattan and the Hudson. Windows fill as lightning dances around the skyline, while Coogan's Bluff and the terraces along the Drive offer panoramic views. After the storm, city life returns with revived energy and a brisk, cheerful mood among pedestrians and workers.

New York Niathea Hudson Learhor Coogan Harlem

Sun's Power: Artificial Sunlight Aids British Athletes

An article extols artificial sunlight or actinic rays used to treat bodies and boost energy and metabolism. It notes use in Britain and Germany for rickets, cites royal and athletic examples, and warns eyeglasses protect eyes during sun exposure. It laments child worth and cautions hat and eye protection for blond individuals.

Britain England

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