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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1938

Page

5

Civilized Nations Must Abolish Barbarities in War

W R Hearst argues for a referendum on authorizing aggressive warfare and a humane code of war. He urges a congress of nations to discuss and enforce rules restricting hostilities to combatants and fortified targets, preserving civilians, and outlawing indiscriminate bombing. He supports arbitration and Hague norms but rejects joining the League of Nations as a minority, preferring a specific, enforceable program.

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British papers back Hearst plan to curb war

London reports two liberal outlets, the Manchester Guardian and the News-Chronicle, praised William Randolph Hearst's call for a congress of nations to humane war. Editorials urged a new war code and abolition of war’s causes, noting the letter’s distribution by Reuters.

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Injured in fall boy treated after abdominal gash

Gene Highsmith ten of 548 Cincinnati avenues was treated Saturday after a fall from a ladder. Robert B. Green reported an abdominal gash and ensured care for the youngster in a local infirmary.

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Flandin backs Hearst plan to outlaw humane war methods

Pierre Etienne Flandin, former French premier and statesman, comments from Paris on William Randolph Hearst’s congress of nations proposal to outlaw brutal warfare. He favors U S participation in any such pact and sees replacement of the League of Nations as potentially significant for France and international action.

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Desirable rental property listed in classifIed notices

Property seekers are offered a desirable rental in a classified section spanning pages 27 to 28 with light want ads noting available units and contact details for inquiries.

Famed Scientist Backs Hearst War Humanization Plan

Dr. Alexis Carrel Nobel laureate from Rockefeller Institute endorses William Randolph Hearst idea to outlaw attacks on noncombatants. He sent a signed statement to Hearst papers urging protection of women and children to reduce civilian casualties in modern warfare.

New York Alexis Carrel Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research Willam Randolph Mearst Carrel Hearst France

French Leader Centers on Hearst Humanizing War

Paris dispatch reports French Deputy Edouard Jonas praising William Randolph Hearst for proposing a congress of nations to humanize warfare. Jonas, head of the public works commission, says Hearst’s initiative shows U S responsibility for world troubles and warns Europe, Japan, and the United States may follow.

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Layton backs Hearst plan for international congress

Sir Walter J. Layton, British economist and director of the London News-Chronicle, endorses William Randolph Hearst's proposal for a global congress to outlaw warfare against civilians. He calls Hearst's declaration a step toward a standard of international order and decency, while noting uncertainty over methods.

London Walter J. Layton London News-Chronicle Liberal Party William Randolph Hearst Hearst Mr. Mearst

Delta Iota Dramatic Club to Stage Play

Delta Iota Dramatic Club of Incarnate Word College will present the three act play Dally Madison by Charles F Nirdlinger in the college auditorium Wednesday evening. Cast includes Jule Sloan Virginia Nipper Mary Lois Brite Mobelle Quillian Mary Schulze Joye Dahlman Maydell Reymond Bette Chambers Doris Laflin Mary Frances Devine Mary Jane Moynahan Dean Michael Mary Louise Schott Mary Waller Dorothy Ann Pape Clare Lawler Ellen Shropshire Claris Laflin Virginia Frels Clare Blackwater Grace Kavanaugh Eula Mckachern.

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