Repeal of 1934 Reciprocity Act Urged to Restore American Living
Editorial argues Congress will repeal or not extend the Reciprocal Trade Act of 1934, citing subservience to the New Deal. It warns that treaties negotiated by Secretary Hull reduced tariffs, harmed American industry, and raised unemployment. The piece urges immediate repeal to restore American jobs and living standards with renewed congressional tariff authority.
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French wartime camouflage and audio deception revealed
Aged readers learn of French wartime camouflage methods using adaptive color schemes and deceptive sound tactics. Reports describe ships planes and vehicles camouflaged to varied backdrops while ventriloquist like audio devices create fake attacks and orchestrated noises to mislead the enemy, with limited official comment.
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Camouflage Through the Ages and a Spry Durant Ville Edge
The article surveys camouflage in warfare from Washington to the Civil War, noting Continental soldiers dyed uniforms for concealment and fearsome fog tricks. It credits Solomon Salomon with World War I camouflage artistry and describes early efforts and the shift in naval deception.
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Washington
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Solomon J. Salomon
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Camouflage of Aeroplanes in Future War Tactics
By Edwin C Hill discusses extensive research on camouflage techniques for aircraft. British schemes use dull green brown upper surfaces with black undersides to reduce reflectivity. Weigler at McCook Field notes studying natural camouflage from chameleons fish and other species. Prediction: future warfare may see armies dressing individuals in mottled attire rather to blend with environments.
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Helow
William R. Weigler
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McCookield
Editorial Attacks on Governor O Daniel Spark Debate
The Light prints a stinging editorial day after the governor’s inauguration, arguing the press should not distort his refusal to state pension funding plans. Readers are urged to sign letters to the editor, asserting support for a businesslike approach to state government and cautioning against early public interference.
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Mr. O'Daniel
Plackard
Questioning the sacredness of marriage in a public protest
A letter exposes a public moral clash as a Wall Street reader protests duties of consent and state authority over marriage. The writer challenges clergy and judges, asking who authorizes voiding couples vows and whether taxpayers bear the cost of such interventions. The piece reflects pressure on tradition and law while arguing for personal responsibility amid poverty and social strain.
Marriage Debate on Self Support and Rights
An opinion piece argues marriage should be earned by a couple’s ability to support a home and respect human rights. It condemns relying on others’ pockets and warns against a system of entitlement, calling for real relief for the sick and vulnerable without spoiling hope or dignity.
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Tim Pain
Wis Aden
Claus
Knowledge Quiz Truths and False Statements List
A quirky knowledge quiz presents a list of true or false statements across politics science and history. It includes items about monarchies secret police language origins autonyms and world leaders with several claims clearly dubious or incorrect.
Confidential affidavits spark Latin policy critique
Paul Mallon reports on a strictly confidential Sheppard committee memo as senators receive a block-letter reflection of affidavits. The piece notes Latin American trade frictions, Argentina’s import bans, Britain and Germany gaining in exchange, and Mexico's barter moves while U.S. officials weigh a tougher stance. Bankhead column derides dispatch inaccuracies amid broader diplomatic tensions.
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Sheppard Committee
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Tennessee
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Focal Infections and Dr. Billings 1936 Work
A summary of Dr. Frank Billings' 1936 book on focal infections. It outlines that germs from teeth tonsils sinuses prostate gland gallbladder or appendix can seed other body parts causing illnesses such as arthritis neuritis and eye disease. It notes Strep and Staphylococcus as main culprits, discusses infection sources in gums pockets and tooth sockets, and stresses careful dental examination and X-rays to prevent unnecessary extractions.
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Frank Billings
ToothDecay and Root Infection Cooperative Treatment
Dr. Herman N. Bundesen explains that dentists and physicians collaborate to judge if a tooth decay or root infection causes a patient’s complaint and to decide the best treatment, including whether extraction is necessary, to avoid sacrificing a healthy tooth.
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Kine Fens: Syni., Inc
United States Supreme Court taxes gas sold to army at Fort Sam Houston
From Los Angeles light files the 1923 note reports the US Supreme Court ruling that gasoil sold to the army for military posts is not taxable by the state, ending a two year dispute by Grayburg Oil Co seeking a tax refund. Also notes a Kansas City Topeka talk advocating alms system reform and a San Antonio Eagles address on elderly care. Also mentions 1918 remarks on industrial conditions and a Billy Sunday campaign announcement in San Antonio with crowd estimates.
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Washington, D.C
Grayburg Ol Company
Fort Sam Houston
Thomas O'Donnell
Kansas City
San Antonio Aerie
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