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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1927

Page

5

Proposals Aimed at Peace and National Reform

The document outlines an Anglo American pact for world peace and domestic reforms including proportional representation in the Senate, prompt reapportionment in the House, a unified national defense department, abolition of illiteracy under a Secretary of Education, and a November election with a January inauguration following.

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Expanding Citizens Training Camps for National Defense

The article argues for nationwide youth military training to deter militarism, urging Congress to boost funding for expanding Citizens Military Training Camps and federal support to colleges. It notes camps were oversubscribed and many applicants could not be accommodated due to funding limits.

National Guard Congress War Department

Remark on Air Power And Peace Amid Bombing Plane Feats

A San Diego test flight carried a ten ton bomber 1570 miles in under 21 hours, setting four records and carrying 1160 pounds of fend. Four planes left San Francisco for Hawaii. two arrived, one with fuel for seven to eight hours more. The piece argues a hostile launch could threaten Pacific cities, noting the current peace and future possibilities.

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Prison Idleness and Work as Rehabilitation Policy

William Franklin Penn, president of the American Prison Association, urges at a convention that prisoners must work for a decent wage, idle time abolished for all tried and sentenced inmates, and cooperation between labor unions and government. He says inmates with dependents should contribute to support, those with victims repay losses, and when both groups are absent, provide a path to earn a fresh start after sentence ends.

William Franklin Penn American Prison Association

Handling Babies Encourage Exercise For Strong Lifelong Health

A historical guide urges parents to give infants exercise and movement to develop muscles and bones. It warns against tight clothing and confinement, advises gentle handling, and stresses fresh air, light, feeding, and sleep for healthy growth. It promotes babies moving freely, kicking, and exploring to foster strength and long life.

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Their First Jobs By Philip Nowlan

One of the most widely known bankers in the New York district, Big Hirst started at the State Bank in Tachina, Indianapolis, as a bookkeeper at twenty after college. He stayed four years, then joined Capital National as assistant cashier for five years, then moved to Kes­sago in a vice president post at Fort Dearvarn, three months later to Irving National in New York as assistant cashier, three years later president of Besex County National Bank in Newark, then merged into National Newark and Fxeex banks, becoming president of the merged banks.

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Relativity Not Proved Says French Physicist Bouasse

The article discusses Prof H Bouasse of Toulouse opposing Einstein relativity, citing Dayton Miller and Michelson Morley experiments as counter evidence. It notes Porter's protest against relativity in astronomy texts and criticizes selective reporting of experiments while urging open scientific scrutiny.

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International Confabs Promote Trust in Global Conferences

An essay argues that successful international conferences require trust and mutual respect between nations and critics the rivalries of capitalists and laborers. It urges mutual arms reduction as vital to economic prosperity, noting arms spending diverts resources and that true patriots support peace over war-mongering rhetoric.

Willee Craitier Ench McGlure

Do You Know That The Auxophone Introduction

Do You Know That the auxophone was introduced in 1810 by Adolphe Max, who was credited with many other instruments. Four years later it appeared in a French army band and was later adopted in this country at the Royal Military School of Miller Tall.

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Ocean Glider concept inspires speed of future ships

A Paris test of a French inventor's fast ocean glider shows a water surface boat hydroplane and glider hybrid with three motors. The device aims to cross the Atlantic in eighty four hours, challenging engineers to beat current ships and forecasted airship speeds. The piece notes German ship plans and a SAFE flying machine potential crossing in about thirty four hours within a decade.

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