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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

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Army Appropriations Plan Totals 390 Million for 1930

The army appropriations bill, totaling 390 million including 80.3 million for non military activities, was reported to the house. It asks 2.28 million for San Antonio area garrisons, and outlines funding for rivers projects, air corps expansion, and post construction. The committee notes limits on bombardment plane purchases and Liberty motors usage while preserving engagement in the five year aviation program.

Washington, Jar House Appropriations Committee San Antonio Libeety Liberty Motors Ege Canh Navy Marine Corpe Charles P. Summerall Army

Irish Confetti Art and Coast Defense Plans Linked in Distracting Mix

The article describes Hungarian sculptor Heinz Warneke展示ing brick pieces turned into statuary amid a broader U S defense spending plan. It details a $3,081,000 appropriation for Atlantic and Pacific coast defenses, plus guard mobilization, training camps, and extensive construction across multiple military posts including Schofield Barracks, Camp Devens, Camp Lewis, Brooks Field, Fort Sam Houston, Mitchel Field, and West Point.

Seta United States Avork United Tates Hawaii Panawa Guard de Servie Organized Reserven Schofield Barracks Camp Devens Maes Camp Lewis Wreabington Katacke Bnayttal Brooks Beld Texas Fort Blus Tesag Kellyfield Fort Sam Houston Mitchel Geld New York Rockwell Field Calif Scott Field Selfridge ,Field Sich

Thief Reported Stole Eggs and Pistol at Residences

Police investigated a Tuesday report of two dozen eggs and a pistol stolen from the residence of GS Rumans at 1005 Peek Avenue. Separately, three tires were taken from an auto at the Rogers residence 62 Kayton Avenue after visitors described as strippers visited the garage.

Rumans Peek Avenue Liens C. Ts Rogers Kayton Avenue Tis Auto

Hickman Case Witness Testimony Affects Mother Link

Arkansas witness James Costello testifies about a nurse Mrs. Marshall Smith in Missouri and Kansas City who treated a Hickman patient. She says she cared for a woman she believes is Mrs. Eva Hickman, mother of William Edward Hickman, amid depression and illness. Defense plans three witnesses: Mrs. Hickman, William Hickman, and Fred Hickman.

Arkansas Asa Keyes Tattess James. Costello Walsh ANCE Pais Wiliam Edward Hickman Hickman Willian Kdward Hickman Jerome Wolkh Hickm Mrs. Hickman Wiliam Hickman Fred Hickman Defguiant

Evening science shows brunettes more aroused than blondes

A Columbia University study by Dr. William Marston used a theater lab and instruments like the sphygmomanometer and pneumograph to compare reactions of brunettes and blondes to romantic scenes. Brunettes showed higher blood pressure and stronger respiration than blondes, with peak arousal just before the scene’s climax.

New York William Marston Columbia University Hiss Eubreete Marston

Submarine Losses Prompt Calls for Safer Peace Time US Navy

A broad article notes ongoing submarine losses among nations and urges safer measures during peace. It mentions Cape Floxerns and the sister ship S-3 following the ill fated S-4 and references Navy yard personnel. It also covers air mail plans for France and church prayer debates in England, plus a large gift to an orthopedic hospital in New York.

Cape Floxerns Navy Yard Navy Department

Reed boom under way in San Antonio for campaign

Senator Reed prospects grow as Ed S Willmotire of Kangay City, treasurer of the Reed campaign committee, and local supporters meet at the Gunter hotel. Villmoore reports strong favor in Houston and tentative plans for a Democratic salon tour to Dallas Tulsa and possibly San Antonio within months. Reed slated to speak in Topeka on Feb 22 and may visit Texas beforehand. Villmoore leaves for Dallas Tuesday night. Theosophical lecture by Rev Charles Hampton at the Gunter follows.

Villmoare Kaness City Life Insurance Company Dallas

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