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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1928

Page

13

Proposals for World Peace and Federal Reform

The Hearst Papers Advocate outlines an agenda for English-speaking powers to preserve peace and promote world harmony. It calls for proportional representation, a National Defense Secretary, a separate Navy department, federal action to curb literacy limits, and a National Education Secretary. It also describes a federal sales plan to cut taxes, a reform of the calendar with thirteen equal months, and holidays aligned to Saturdays.

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Texas Centennial Dawn for Alamo Centenary Plan

State wide centennial celebration linked to the Alamo in 1636 and the Texas War for Independence. San Antonio urged to lead with civic unity, legislative support, and early organization to honor the central shrine of Texas liberty amid a strong call for Texans to act together.

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Winter Garden Citrus and Winter Garden in Texas identity

The piece argues the Winter Garden region southwest of San Antonio should be clearly identified to spur accelerated development in citrus and winter truck production. It contrasts perceptions of South Texas with Florida and California, noting irrigation sources beyond the Rio Grande and highlighting geographic misconceptions about Laredo, Crystal City, and other areas.

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Acid Test Notes on Bequests and Women in Will

The deceased William Bradford Merrill, once a leader of Wearst newspapers, favored women over male relatives in his will. He believed small gifts inspired women to strive, while the same could diminish ambition in men. The piece warns of the dangers of unearned money and calls his observations an acid test.

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Diary of a Dera Pepys and New York Night Life

A chaotic diary sketch describes a crash on a gravel path, socialites and entertainers, dining with Damrosch and Gershwin, and a tour of a bachelor apartment with futuristic features. It notes New York pros selling canned talks, booming ballroom dancing, and Broadway stars earning large weekly sums amid changing fashions and sensational reporting.

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Health examinations praised for extending life span

Dr Barker cites value of regular health examinations to uncover disease causes, aid early treatment, and prolong life. He urges free, careful screening, notes shifts in practice from old to modern methods, and praises skilled physicians while honoring historic doctors. He emphasizes accessibility for the poor and the need for young doctors to learn from science.

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Ancient and Future North Pole Stars by Serviss

The article explains the precession of the equinoxes, outlining how the Earth's axis shifts slowly over about 25,000 years due to gravitational forces. It discusses diagrams showing the motion around the ecliptic poles, the role of the equatorial bulge, and the idea of determining when the current epoch began, with references to ancient times and the Great Pyramid as markers.

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The Robots Are Coming by Herbert Kaufman

A fragmentary piece discusses automation’s impact on labor, noting fears of mass displacement as machines expand production. It references historical industrial upheavals, unions pushing back, and a view that rapid innovation could harm society unless aligned with slower, equitable deployment.

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Lenin Widow Krupskaya Lectures Peasants in Eastern Russia

Lenin's widow Krupskaya addresses peasant villagers in Eastern Russia while American observers dispute her theories. She defends Lenin's idea that the proletariat should rule, contrasting with U.S. skepticism. The piece frames Lenin’s impact and predicts a future, more intelligent head in Russia.

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