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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1929

Page

20

Hearst Papers Advocate Proposes Postwar Reform Platform

A list outlines unified English speaking peoples for global peace without minority representation in foreign leagues. It calls for proportional Senate representation, separate defense departments under a National Defense Secretary, federal action to abolish illiteracy, a January installation for President and Congress, a federal sales tax to reduce other taxes, a thirteen month year with four week months, Saturday holidays, and a Nicaragua Canal for commerce and defense. It also mentions acquiring the French and English West Indies as debt payment to the United States.

United States Senate Amrncy Navy Air Forces United Secretary of National Defense Education United States Congress Nicaragua Canal Hearst Papers English West Indies

Uprising in Palestine Threat To Britain

A turbulent Palmerston era style editorial describes horror in Jerusalem and Palestine, condemns Arab violence against Jewish settlers, and urges Britain to uphold the Palestine mandate under the Balfour Declaration. It warns that abandoning Palestine would threaten British interests and security across the Muslim world.

Jesus Jerusalem Palestine Lord Rothermere Britain Holy Land Singapore Pales

Norgesser Coli and companions live on as a dream

A patrioticDeclaration praising Nungesser Coli and Jalkowski who died on July 14 aboard an Atlantic flight. The text asserts their lives exceed the mortal body and that their courage gives their dream lasting force. It frames their deaths as a beacon of freedom and renewed purpose through flight.

Odeibyesti Atlantic Nurgesser Coli Ida Koreki Nungesser Coll Jcalkowski Tdelkowski

Our Dream Lives On By Elsie Robinson

A fragmented column discusses mortality and reality, questioning eternal life and purpose while urging resilience. The piece reflects on existence, morality, and enduring dreams beyond personal trials.

Elsie Robinson

Bad Indian Cure By Herbert Kaufman

A garbled discursive piece argues about historical Balkan intrigue and great power politics. It references Serbia, Austria, the ex crown prince, and censorship, noting secret strings and propaganda while touching on British and Soviet influence amidst a chaotic portrait of influence, loyalty, and national interests.

George Serbia Balkans Austria Peter Herbis

Dial phone boom reshapes New York life and culture

In New York on August 20 a rapid dial phone installation reshapes city life. The shift is driven by operator shortages and rising demand. Mobiles and private lines grow, with Marcy Walker noted for many phones at St Luke Place. The piece also touches on The Explorers' Club and Molly Picon in the East Side Ghetto, plus Cafe Novel as a social hub.

New York England Ia Algo Marcy Walker Luke Arcot Ells Tn He Thone Aix Cees Na Ndrens Mirlaker Lower East Side Molly Picon Ficon Second Avenue Eldewalk Hella Molly Hare Secon Avenue Miriiece Mine Picon

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