New Police Chief Faces Big Job for San Antonio
Ray Ashworth, 35, of Evanston, arrives as San Antonio's new police chief with a proven record in traffic management, education, and organization. He faces reform after political meddling, aims to raise salaries, modernize equipment, and build a force capable of fighting organized crime and addressing a large Mexican population.
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Boy in Bright Blue Satin Trunks Triggers Family Storm
In a family frame story a young boy buys bright blue satin swimming trunks. Grandparents lambaste modern youths for fashion and attitudes, lament changes, and question where society is headed as they remember stricter early days. The piece preserves a humorous, period voice about generational shifts.
Young Squirts Boldlythey Rise to the Sky
A fierce defense of passionate youth arguing that vibrant, fearless energy reflects a broader revolt of their era. It celebrates living fully and daring adventures as essential to society’s progress and growth. The piece urges readers to trust this bold impulse.
Explorers General Nobile Joins Lockport Faculty
Umberto Nobile, famed polar airship commander from the 1928 disaster, resigns Naples post to teach at Lewis Holyatic School in Lockport. After Spitzbergen crash and investigation, he later directs Soviet airship operations, including the Foml righd project, returning to prominence in the 1930s.
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Vast airship voyage eclipses other Russian craft
The report describes a massive airship built by Russia, larger than any prior, crossing over Moscow with an all Russian crew. It notes its similarity to the Tealix or Norse ventures and references shipwrecks and polar expeditions of Shackleton, Nobile, and other explorers, framing a tale of peril and perseverance amid historic exploration.
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Russia
Moscow
Brave explorer faces fate of a broken leg during key moment
Edwin C. Hitt recalls a 12 year old explorer who stayed calm and brave despite looming danger. The narrator laments how a single moment of confusion by the commander could ruin a career and wonders what might have happened if the injury at a pivotal run had not occurred.
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Youth Standards Adopted by South Texas Conference
July 24 1928 reports stand reduction aims by young people in the South Texas conference and notes invitations to factory executives for the upcoming San Antonio Manufacturers Association event. Also mentions July 10 secretary C C Tee and president Charles Baic of the manufacturers. July 24 1910 item discusses vocational schools at Camp Travis opening July 30 with Maj J S Leonard organizing, plus border patrol detachments leaving Kelly Field for McAllen under Major L B Jacobs and Lt Malloy.
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Camp Travis
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Wallace and Roosevelt clash and congress returns
A satirical report describes Henry Wallace maneuvering to delay a corn referendum by technical changes, reducing pressure on quota restrictions. It cites Senate dynamics, Barkley’s vote counts, and references to Corcoran Cohen influence, Roosevelt administration maneuvers, and party unity on key issues.
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Wasrington
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Old Maid No More in Modern Times Says Unsentimental Writer
An irate reader argues against the old maid stereotype in modern society. She asserts women over 30 choose single life for good reasons, highlighting career women and those delaying marriage to pursue independence and work.
The Bit about Marriage and Money in Helen Rowland
A fragment reflecting Helen Rowland’s view that a woman’s marriage choice hinges on independence and financial security. The lines suggest marriage remains desirable for many women, despite career paths, and that a well balance of wealth may widen acceptable options.
What Do You Know 7e ater Test Your Speed Quiz
A quirky quiz asks rapid choices on odd contrasts and language quirks. It presents numbered prompts about navigation, senses, food terms, travel, and culture with a final tease to turn to the comic page for answers.
Circulation and Blood Flow Affects Body Temperature
The article explains how the circulatory system distributes blood and how poor circulation can cause cold skin, pale or bluish tones, and numbness. It notes physicians diagnose via skin temperature, ulcers, and leg pulses, and covers diseases like Buerger’s disease and Raynaud’s phenomenon with age and tobacco use as risk factors.
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Raynard
Tegular Umey
Treating Raynaud's Disease for Better Health
Dr Herman N Bundesen outlines care for Raynaud's disease noting female prevalence and emphasizing overall health. Advice includes warming, protecting feet, balanced diet, heat treatments, contrast baths, minimizing leg exposure, and bed rest during severe attacks.
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King Fens
Syyd
Letters to the editor criticize press campaign against San Antonio city officials
Readers denounce what they call a hostile publicity push by the press toward the new city administration. The letter defends the mayor and commissioners, questions press bias, urges constructive support, and condemns what it calls sensational coverage and personal attacks.
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