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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1928

Page

4

Prison Figures Show Increase in Dope Addiction

The article laments a surge in narcotic addiction among prisoners, citing 60 percent at a federal prison and rising rates over decades. It questions current methods, calls for decisive action on drug policy, treatment, and border control, and cites expert opinions on education and rational measures to curb demand.

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Syrian Girl Weds Youth 80 She can Enter U.S. Borders

A Syrian girl of about 80 years wed a youth amid World War II era borders tensions. Authorities barred her crossing earlier but postwar records show renewed entry prospects in late 1942. The couple’s marriage reportedly aimed to secure a path for the woman to reach the United States despite prior deportation disputes.

U.S. Borders Surien Hiaten

Plans for Play Day at Women’s Meeting in San Antonio

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial convention will stage a Play Day with 10 000 delegates at the East Room of the auditorium Friday morning. Mrs W W McCrory chairs the hospitality and play day committee. plays include an army review at Fort Sam Houston and a trip to local missions. Transportation, schedules, and seating are being arranged by committees led by Mrs G P Robertson, Mrs Alfred Ward, and Mrs J C Darratt. Reservations close May 15 with Miss Mary De Zavala and Miss Helie Tracy handling bookings at the Menger hotel.

General Federation of Wowen's Clubs WW. W. McCrory Fort Sam Houston Missions Brackenridge Park Swinleons and Automobile Committees G. P. Robertson Alfred Ward J. C. Darratt Aas Fa McCrory Ecenten Committee Willis Keller R. R. Russell Olt Ansoiiation J.B. Lewright Thomas Donaldson Army Mary DeZavala Heliie Tracy Menger Afra Robertson Henry Drought Loos W. H. Potter Af Bowie Tores Federationgs C. W. Connery Fort Worth Texas McCrary Woman's Club F. F. Brauffer

Texas to Return Oklahoma Suspect

Governor Moody honored Oklahoma’s request to extradite Pete Hein, charged with auto theft in Harmon county, Oklahoma. Hein was in custody at Ellington, Collingsworth county, as officials planned a Tuesday morning meeting with committee chairs Wade Tewis, T Dl Anderson, Alex Adame, and B W McCamish to discuss equipment, literature, exhibits, and emergency needs.

Texas Oklahoma Austin Dan Moody Pete Hein Harmon County Ellington Collingsworth County Ghey Mesdamen Wade Tewis Ineal T. Dl. Anderson Alex Adame B. W. McCamish

Wife’s Furs Endanger Soviet Education Official Job

A Moscow report claims Mrs. Litucharsky Marie Rosanelli wore gold embroidered dresses pearls and furs attracting envy from German workers. The wife of A V Y Tuna chakhnaky, head of theater in Soviet Russia and arms conference delegate, faces political backlash over bourgeois appearances stirring a Communist press campaign.

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German Invents Sleeping Pillow in Germany

Berlin February 25 A pillow that automatically puts you to sleep and ends sleepless nights has been invented in Germany. The device features a side opening where a few drops of a sleeping liquid are placed into the pillow. The liquid releases a pleasant aroma that soothes the nerves and induces sleep.

Frartis Wren Berlin Germany

Delegation of Georgia Educators Meets President Coolidge

Fifty Georgia school superintendents and principals en route to the National Education Association convention in Boston were received by President Coolidge at the White House today. The visit underscores federal support for education as educators travel to the annual meeting.

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Rifle corps results show FT. GAM second in competition

In the 1927 28 national rifle and pistol contest, Company J Twenty fifth Infantry at Camp Stephen D Little Nogatee Aziz placed first with 1602 points. The Twenty third Infantry posted strong averages, ranking high with multiple top placements. A revival at Mercedes is planned with William B Joyner of Beacon Hill Baptist Church leading starting March 11, with Mr and Mrs J L Blankenship in charge of music.

Twenty-third Infantry National Rifle Association Corpa Grea Wighth Corps Abotw Iufantry Camp Stephen D. Little Nogatee Aziz Mth Fort Sam William B. Joyner Beacon Hill Baptist Church Mercedes Bre J. L. Blankenship

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