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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

12

Peace, Representation, and Defense Plan Adocates

The Hearst Papers advocate a program including an English-speaking bloc to promote world peace, proportional Senate representation with at least two seats per state, constitutional reapportionment in the House, a unified National Defense Secretary over Army Navy and Air Forces, federal steps to abolish illiteracy under a National Education Secretary, and Congress elections in November with inauguration the following January.

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

Officers Entitled to Co-operation in Traffic Cases

San Antonio reports a campaign against traffic violations with many arrests but few fines. About four percent of arrestees pay in corporation court, undermining officer authority. Officials insist violators should not enjoy immunity due to wealth or influence and urge officers to verify identities, tracing through license numbers when needed.

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Newspaper Ads Aid Farmer

Advertising is called the farmer’s new hired man aiding steady demand for fruits and vegetables year round. It notes oranges lemons spinach and other produce shifting from seasonal to continuous sales due to better marketing, transport, and refrigeration. The piece cites Italy and Sicily lemons moving to U S demand and California orchards rising through ads.

Congress Don Francisco America Italy Sicily United States California

Tragic Arctic Air Mission Sparks Debate on Nobile Command

Conflicting reports on the Arctic tragedy prompt calls for an impartial inquiry to determine whether General Nobile acted with negligence or cruelty aboard the North Pole flight. Proponents insist evidence will be weighed fairly to judge responsibility.

Arctic General Nobile North Poly Ranior

Phantom radio could extend reach of broadcasts widely

A new phantom radio idea aims to let valve signals be thrown from an ordinary set to listeners far away. The concept, though discussed, has not solved practical issues for current broadcasters and may not become common use soon.

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Advertising and the Value of Billboards by Dr Frank Crane

Dr Frank Crane argues advertising must pay its way and should favor periodicals for revenue. He contends roadside advertising harms aesthetics and economy, urging prudent limits while noting highway scenery and urban billboards affect public perception and commerce.

Giant Telescopes and the Atmosphere’s Limiting Role

A correspondent explains how atmospheric distortion, or seeing, limits telescope sharpness. Diffraction, aperture, and diffraction disks determine star image quality. larger apertures benefit light gathering but face atmospheric tearing. High mountains or dry, still sites reduce seeing, and reflecting telescopes offer practical advantages over refractors for deep sky work.

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Riddle of the Fidilee Crab Across The Platenn

A fragmentary description likens a crab to a violin in a riddle about a fidilee creature. The text mentions a velvet fiddler and a strange, dark Maine style reference, with unclear context and garbled phrases across the lines.

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Snake bites and first aid guidance from a 1920s service note

A safety oriented note discusses snake bites in late summer and fall, advising quick action and simple first aid. It covers venom effects, signs of danger, and practical steps to slow venom spread such as applying firm pressure, immobilization, and using available materials for a tourniquet or banding. The piece also notes keeping the patient warm and seeking doctor care promptly.

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Central Park Sights and City Life Draw Noted Visitors

New Yorkers and visitors mingle in Central Park enjoying shaded groves, reservoirs, croquet grounds, and the Shakespeare Garden. The scene highlights park roamers, horseback rescues, court walks, and scenic bridges, with a touch of urban romance, etiquette, and social curiosity shaping the city strolls.

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Old Flag Celebrates Polar Explorers and Valor

A captioned image praises the American flag and explorers Peary and Byrd. It lauds Byrd as a Virginia aviator who flew over the Pole and planted a flag, calling the flag a symbol of American effort and sacrifice. The piece urges Americans to merit the flag through good work and national pride.

Einar Kverne U.S North Pole Peary Fant Struggse Byrd Virginia

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