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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1928

Page

12

Peace and constitutional reform program by English-speaking nations

The plan calls for an alliance of English-speaking peoples to preserve peace and promote world stability. It urges proportional representation in the Senate, reapportionment in the House, and creation of a National Defense Department under a Secretary. It also seeks federal action to end illiteracy under an Education Secretary and sets election timing for Congress in November with presidential inauguration 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

Decent San Antonians Fight Open Gambling Havens

A capital-letter op-ed argues that open gambling houses threaten community health and safety. It asserts that law abiding Texans can outlast and outmaneuver criminal networks, stressing citizen vigilance and local control to curb underworld activity.

San Antonio Texas Commonwealth

Airplane Campaigns for Nominee Tour Highlighted

In Indiana primaries Frederick Landis nearly won by campaigning in an aircraft. Planes allow speeches during circles and between landings, offering wider reach than trains. Radio from the air could boost a candidate’s national familiarity and appeal.

Indiana Frederick Landis

Johnny Farrell Wins National Open Golf Championship

Man o War notes that Johnny Farrell wins the national open golf championship, ending years of near-misses and leaving Jones as a perennial personality in golf. The piece remarks on Farrell’s vindication and Jones’s enduring near-dominance as a high-level competitor.

Johnny Farrell Jones Hough

Preventing Contagion in Contagious Diseases

This article outlines plain rules for preventing infection in a household with a contagious illness. It stresses strict, scientific hygiene including separate utensils, cleansing with Lysol solution, careful disposal of secretions, and rigorous handwashing by the nurse to curb further spread.

Alex Ove

Interesting Questions About Gravity Explored by Serviss

Noted astronomer Garrett P. Serviss answers reader Leon Fastoraky on gravity and Earth’s rotation. He clarifies why objects stay on the planet’s surface, how the atmosphere moves with the globe, and why aircraft cannot simply hover above the Earth.

Garrett P. Serviss Earth Europe Leon Fastoraky New York City Zaya Jet Bine Dante Lalitudes Moon Wery

Hideya Noguchi Remembered as Universal Hero of Humanity

A tribute lauds Hideya Noguchi as a scientist who fought global health battles against rabies, yellow fever, and other diseases. The piece places him among world figures of progress and notes his work extended from Japan and China to Africa, praising his internationalism and dedication.

Washington Lincoln Nathan Hele Soula Hideya Noguchi Africa Gerald Munsey Europa America Corleoni Garibaldi Napoleon Andren Jackson Aro Noguchi Loring Japan United Heater Central South America France McClurt Byadicats

Bronte Sisters Three Versatile Talents Lived in Solitude

The article reviews Ann Emily and Charlotte Bronte as brilliant figures who lived largely in solitude. It discusses how their talent grew in isolation, their famous works like Wuthering Heights, and the question of whether fame can replace happiness.

Ann, Emily and Charlotte Bronte Bronte Sisters Goethe The Maar Wuthering Heights Emily Bronte P. B. Bronte Roamer Wilson Bronte

Sideshows of Science in Ant World War

In a strange fable of insect warfare the ruster ants of Ru rape employ military science against their hereditary enemies. The eusact ant army mounts careful attacks and roundabout marches to surprise the foe. They storm the Ruaset Anta brick fort, seize captives, and rout the attacked ants before rallying in defense. The runset ants treat their slaves with minimal cruelty, yet force them to toil on the field.

Eo Auilden Carapa Belore Runset Anta Emelty

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