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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1928

Page

9

Peace and reform pledges and defense department plan

The Hearst Papers Advocate outlines an agenda including an English speaking peoples peace pact and world peace, proportional Senate representation, swift reapportionment in the House, a unified National Defense under a Secretary of Defense, and federal action to abolish literacy under a Secretary of Education. It notes the November congressional election and presidential inauguration on January 1 following.

Hearst Papers United States Senate House of Representatives Department of the Army Navy Air Forces Secretary of National Defense United States Education Congress West

President Coolidge urged a federal department of education

The president urged Congress to create a federal department of education to coordinate literacy efforts. He argued education is partly a national issue and that a cabinet secretary could lift national standards, reduce ignorance, and cut crime. He cited illiteracy rates and rural schooling as areas for federal aid and curriculum standardization.

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Calvin Coolidge Seen as Sphinx in Public Life

The piece critiques President Calvin Coolidge as a sphinx-like figure who speaks little and stirs public mystery. It contrasts his quiet wartime rhetoric with other presidents and suggests his communications are fewer and less revealing than predecessors.

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Dangers of Freak Dieting Warn Against Excess Desserts

A Alabama doctor cautions that sweets should be saved for the end of meals to avoid spoiling reductions. He warns against freak diets and urges regulated protein intake, noting that excessive snacks between meals harm digestion and overall health.

Alabama

Glory of Yellow by Garrett P Serviss in Color Theory

A fragmentary essay recalls schoolbook yellow boards and the vivid color story of color theory. Franklin’s discussion on violet and the spectrum contrasts with the enduring claim that yellow is the brightest, most striking color in the world.

Glory of Yellow By Garrett P. Serviss Serenca Chemvine Badd Pranklin Columbi University Dolor Franklin Hani Susin Tarary Neal Reignd

Halo of Romance by Dr Frank Crane

The essay argues romance thrives on the unknown and the aloof. It contrasts stage personas with private selves, noting celebrities and radio voices attract fascination only when separated from reality. A tale of imagination versus true appearance underscores the lure of distant ideals.

Frank Crane

Italy in the Air War Preparations and Public Call

The article highlights Italy’s aerial force with 600 planes at Udine reviewed by the king and Mussolini. It argues for widespread air power for self preservation and notes Russia and Vrance mobilizing large air fleets, urging Americans to contact senators and a congressman for military aviation programs.

Udine Mussolini Italy Enery Vrance

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