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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1929
Page
6
Under the city gardener tutelage children at Lions field start a star shaped bed of pansies and will aid in beautifying the field. Officials say this idea should become a regular city elementary school project for constructive outdoor recreation nature study and character building.
The Hearst papers propose equal English speaking publics to preserve peace and global harmony, with no minority representation in foreign leagues. They support proportional Senate representation, separate armed services under a National Defense Secretary, vigorous education policies to end illiteracy, and a January installation of President and Congress after November elections. A federal sales tax would fund tax relief, and a 13 month calendar with four week months would place holidays on Saturdays. They also urge construction of a Nicaragua Canal for commerce.
The Los Angeles Examiner reports planners in Los Angeles consider transforming the dry river bed into a beauty asset inspired by San Antonio. They suggest ornamental trees and a bridges program could produce notable beauty, based on San Antonio’s river system and landscaping.
Over four years Chicago gangsters triggered seventy two murders with few arrests or convictions. Seven rival killings are blamed on gangland strife as police struggle to intervene. Officials note public apathy grows while cops leave crime suppression to chance.
Complete Living Antonio and its trade territory indicate the cultural leadership of this community and indicate its preeminence in art and in music. The Chicago Civic Opera company will appear at the municipal auditorium in San Antonio. Ticket demand locally and regionally supports an annual return of the troupe in this city. San Antonio also hosts the Southwest's major art event of the year, underscoring the city’s appeal to residents seeking a complete life.
A long explanation of primary and secondary colors, how red yellow blue mix to form orange green purple, and why a green ray from a prism remains unmixed. It covers spectrum colors red orange yellow green blue indigo violet, debates over true primaries, and notes Maxwell's view that primaries are red green blue. Durable color theory context from a 19th century source.
Royal S Copeland MD argues poorly fitting footwear causes fatigue and foot problems. He notes shoes often are too short and narrow, with high heels hurting posture and toe comfort. Properly fitted, comfortable shoes prevent pain when standing or walking and improve daily comfort.
Rumor hints some Metropolitan Opera holders avoid tax writeoffs and critics mock grammar while realty magnates marshal Manhattan building work. The piece ridicules educated elites and celebrates corporate power, noting bankers and directors boast influence, yet modest speech and social elite norms are lampooned as empty.
The Parisien revue at Casino de Paris draws global attention for nudity and provocative acts. Bevy of topless performers, risqué comedy, and bold stage routines contrast with American taste, while shoppers and passersby observe lingerie displays and street scenes along the Rue de Rivoli.
An illustrated description shows a large British aircraft with dual controls and seating for two pilots. Rear berths convert to sleeping cots, enabling rapid troop transport. Used in Afghanistan era operations to evacuate British and Indian women and children from Kabul hill fort, illustrating early air power potential and civilian safety uses.
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