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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1929

Page

6

Hearst papers list 12 progressive reform proposals

The Hearst papers advocate equal basis for English speaking peoples to maintain world peace with no minority representation in foreign leagues. They call for proportional US representation, separate Army Navy Air under a National Defense Secretary, abolition of illiteracy, and federal education leadership. They propose January inaugurations, a federal sales tax to reduce other taxes, a thirteen month year with Saturday holidays, Nicaragua Canal development, and acquisition of West titles to settle debt.

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California Fights Billboard Infestation in Scenic Contest

California's Scenic or Signic contest highlights nation wide attention to billboard nuisance. Standard Oil supports measures to curb signs within 500 feet of curbs and 200 feet of road signs, tax signs per square foot, license billboard firms, require owner consent to place signs, extend zoning statewide, and seek constitutional amendment to regulate or abolish signs.

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San Antonio Holiday Sales Shine Amid Rumor Control

Merchandising staff reports a strong holiday shopping season in San Antonio with the post office handling record December receipts, 24 days into the month showing $5006 more than the prior year. Officials urge dismissing unfounded rumors and advise consulting The Light's New Year review for facts.

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Promising Science Patch From Cleveland Pitches Self Change

A Cleveland dispatch reports Harry W Hoffman, a 29 year old New Yorker, plans a bold experiment to transform himself into a blue eyed white man with straight blond hair. He claims a magic potion worth 896000 created by Hindu biologist Dr Cia Leusy Kualilah will fuel the change. Hoffman's patron Skermiary togilidoneometivermed pereuna flazckaval allegedly funds the venture. The world awaits a full report on the results.

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Theatrical Gossip and Street Scenes in New York

A collage of vignettes from a wintry New York morning recounts theater names, famous figures, and city life. It notes Antoinette Perry, talk of parks avenue, Fifth Avenue automats, and street characters, with reminiscences of actors, reporters, Mayo Clinic era figures, and a colorful parade of cultural icons.

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Style and Health An early guide to dieting for women

RB Copeland MD and C G Benater discuss fashion influenced dieting and health. They caution that slender ideals led to unsafe weight loss and urge moderation. The article promotes natural weight control through balanced eating and daily exercise with water intake and gradual changes.

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Understanding Species and Phyla in Natural History

The article explains species as distinct living groups that reproduce within their kind, outlines genus and family concepts, and introduces phyla as major divisions beyond kingdoms. It uses examples like Homo sapiens and Felis pardus to illustrate classification, notes variability in naturalist approaches, and previews vertebrate characteristics and comparisons between fish and mammals.

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A Lacerated View Of The Constitution In The Press

Herbert Kaufman reviews contemporary forecasts on constitutional decay. He cites Beck, Madison, and other commentators arguing federal power and state rights strain under political drift, tariff fights, and expansion. The piece wields historic references to warn of fragile democracy.

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Women in Russia Redefine Love and Roles in Society

Primitive notions of romance dissolve as Russian women gain equal public status and political rights, while sharing burdens of law and work. The article contrasts affection with state duties, noting women’s legal equality, parental responsibility, and state support for mothers and children amid shifting gender norms.

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