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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1930

Page

14

Hearst Papers outline postwar reform program

The document lists proposals including equal representation without minority seats in foreign leagues, proportional Senate representation with at least two Senators per state, separate military departments under a National Defense Secretary, federal action to abolish illiteracy through a Education Secretary, and a January installation date for President and Congress after elections. It also calls for a federal sales tax, a thirteen month calendar, and the Nicaragua Canal with a debt settlement involving the West Indies.

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When Is Midnight

A reflection on how midnight marks the New Year across cities and time zones. The piece questions calendar rigidity and argues for a 13 month calendar, noting the Eastman committee's calendar revision recommendations.

San Antonio Los Angeles Eastman

Alamo Bill Seeks Governor’s Support Before Special Session

The Alamo Land Purchase Bill aims to gain Governor Dan Moody’s support and be included in the governor’s message to the January 14 special legislature session. Officials stress its emergency nature, nonlocal status, and the need to act promptly to secure land for the historic shrine and its heritage for Texas. Mayor C. M. Chambers is referenced in the surrounding column notes.

Dan Moody Texas Lone Star C. M. Chambers

Paisley Fire Tragedy Headlines Global Mourning

The Paisley Scotland theater fire on New Year’s Eve claimed 72 children, triggering deep sympathy worldwide for grieving families. The disaster underscores the constant need for vigilant fire safety and prevention to protect lives.

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Opposition Briefs New Texas Marriage Law Changes

The text notes organized opposition to Texas marriage laws requiring a three day notice of intent and a physical examination for grooms, arguing the current statute is evaded and obstacles to hasty or diseased marriages are needed while supporting a more effective statute if the present law proves insufficient.

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New York Drug Stores Thrive Amid Fast Food Drift

A sweeping shift in midtown retail shows hundreds of coffee and luncheonettes closing while more than 250 drugstores open, many selling no prescriptions and also serving soft drinks and sandwiches. The Times Square area hosts dozen so called drug stores with window boards reading We fill no prescriptions as cosmetic and generic products replace pharmacy services. Meanwhile, office workers flock to quick service lunchrooms, a trend blamed for the decline of traditional drug and luncheon venues.

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Anaemia and Health Advice by Dr Copeland and Peaster

A then-current health brief discusses anaemia in adolescent girls, its types like pernicious and simple anaemia, and links to dental and throat infections. It stresses fresh air, sunlight, balanced diet rich in iron, rest, and exercise, with emphasis on removing causes and improving overall nourishment under medical guidance.

Abe

Placentals and major mammal groups explored in detail

The section outlines placental mammals as the most developed living mammals and contrasts them with marsupials. It lists four ungulate groups and other orders, noting varied diets, limb use, and bodily adaptations. It mentions notable orders such as proboscideans and primates, and hints at how anatomy links to habitat and feeding.

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Battle of Angels by Herbert Kaufman

A dramatic, dated literary critique portrays prehistoric conflict with vivid, graphic imagery. The reviewer frames the scene as an epic of the hunter and a return to early civilization, comparing it to famed historical wars.

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Women equality in Russia cited as superior to America

Elsie Robinson contrasts Russian policies on labor, motherhood, and social welfare with American conditions. She cites wage parity, female participation in government, state nursery programs, and protections for mothers in the Soviet system, while criticizing American gaps in equal pay and child welfare.

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