Patriotism Over Politics Urges Industry to Solve Economic Woes
Charles F. Kettering told Los Angeles business leaders that excess labor and capital exist only because there are no productive projects. He faults government policy for stifling industry and calls for sound economic leadership and less political meddling to unleash private capital and create work.
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Charles F. Kettering
General Motors
Los Angeles
Washington
Mr. Kettering
Penny Saved Plan Cuts City Gas Bill
A civic note praises a city plan to lower gasoline costs by buying in wholesale quantities. A contract is already in place and officials say even small savings add up for taxpayers burdened by heavy taxes. The piece closes with a proverb about oaks and acorns.
Unclean Words and Modern Untouchables Across Time
A stark essay compares ancient leprosy stigma to modern caste ostracism, then exposes a contemporary case of a young man branded as socially unclean after felony convictions. The piece condemns prejudice while highlighting how societal labels harm individuals beyond historical vilifications.
Untouchable Caste Casts Shadow Over Rehabilitation
Elsie Robinson argues that a formerly jailed man faces lifelong stigma after seven months in custody. He cannot vote or hold federal jobs, and few employers will hire him. Readers are urged to consider how youth, a spouse, or a family member would feel facing such ostracism and whether society should grant a second chance.
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Ant
Army
Navy
America
Kling Peas. Syne. Inc
Convulsions in Children: Causes and Outlook
A guidance note states children with sudden convulsions require immediate physician observation. Epilepsy is a major cause, sometimes with loss of consciousness. exact causes remain unknown. Some experts suggest family tendency. Proper treatment can reduce or end convulsions. worms rarely cause convulsions. Prognosis varies with cause. one third may be completely relieved, one third greatly helped, one third difficult to improve.
Epilepsy and Child Rearing Advice From Dr Bundesen
Dr Bundesen discusses how overprotective parenting can worsen seizures in children with epilepsy and urges keeping a calm, active household. He notes seizures vary with illness and injury and that with proper treatment some cases improve. avoiding undue pity helps children cope.
Announce 1924 Tax Equalization and Annexation News
Bexar County commissioners pursue equalization of land assessments and notify property owners to appear before the equalization board. Judge Robertson says $590,000 of county funds retired in 1929 could lower the tax rate slightly. Alamo Heights not included in major annexation plan amid mayor’s ire over dumping grounds beyond Camp Travis.
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Bexar County
Bexar
Equalization Board
Perry
Robertson
Alamo Heights
North Glide
M. Chambers
Camp Trevis
Economic optimism cools and heats under Roosevelt plan
Washington July 26 The out of the season business upswing is expected to expand gradually through the months ahead as Roosevelt's economic scouts forecast a steady climb. Analysts cite rising industrial activity, private spending, and strong foreign demand for steel with wholesale trade thriving and fall retail prospects improving. General Wood, the Sears salary flap, and budget balancing add human note to the outlook as government and private sectors interplay.
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Washington
Rooosevelt
White House
Robert SS. Wood
General Wood
Sears-Rochuck
Sears-Roebuck
Roosevelt
Wood
Commerce Department
Civil Service Committee
Morgenthau
King Features Syndicate
Ins
Nature at Work on the West Coast Fire and Meteor Events
A sensational overview recalls a meteorite scare in Oregon and historic fires in California and Oregon. It notes Siberian meteor impacts, the protective atmosphere, and the Tillamook fire of 1933, detailing 2000 volunteers fighting a 20 mile front of flame and the destruction of ancient redwoods and vast forest burn scars.
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Newa
Oregon
Europe
America
California
Sequoia National Park
Christ
Bethlehem
West Coast
Great Forest Fire Dims Valley City Battle War One
Edgar Hill reports a vast forest fire sweeping coastal towns. Dense smoke darkens skies as ash and burning debris spread for miles, destroying 200000 acres of trees and killing wildlife. Damp fog from the Pacific aids firefighters in a renewed push after initial devastation.
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Pacific
America
King Feas
Synd
Ince
Letters to the Editor on San Antonio leadership
A reader defends Mayor Maverick and local officials, arguing action and outreach improved San Antonio. The letter cites hiring practices, crime concerns, Willite Street plans, and publicity efforts as evidence of progress and tradition versus outsiders’ criticism.
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Maverick
San Antonio
Charm
Arthur Brisbane
Will Rogera
America
Pope Ple
Associated Press
Fair Piay
The Gypsy Spirit of Travel and Partnership Differences
A humorous reflection on gendered travel styles, contrasting a woman who seeks direction with a man who embraces wandering. The piece playfully examines the gypsy impulse in both, noting the allure of journey versus destination and the varying ways each sex approaches maps, voices, and the quest for a right road.
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Wye
South Pole
Admiral Byrd
Road-map of Love and the Curious Traveler
By Helen Rowland. The piece notes a man’s pattern of questioning and the reaction it provokes. It casts a wary eye on whether a traveler’s instincts and moral stance endure when faced with misdirection and uncertain journeys.
Where Are They In The News This Day
Fragmented OCR listing place names and numbers from various regions. Appears to be a puzzled or entertainments page citing locales such as Mt. Shasta Cebu Swatow and Mandalay with uncertain references and partial captions. No coherent event or narrative identified.
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Calabria
Chosan AL Buiten Taian
Mandalay
Thiet
Af Cyprus
Daniele
Barcelona
Boiry
Ig Bealires Byndieate
Enc
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Hatch
India
Mahatma Ghandi
Tridla
Jerusalem
Elsie Robinson
Dr. Herman N
Bradley
G. W. Angwer
Sam C. Bell
Miles R. Hilgard
Corsa
Oelader
Air Souther Department
Hillard Ty
Dawiel Movarthy
Paul Mallon
Ford
Chevrolet
Spisnaneineers
Nature
President Wilson
Californ
By Edwin C. Hill
Yoost
San Antonia
Number of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Paing
Alraight
Han
Helen Rowland
Iisa
Ha Han
Helen
Rowland Fonwritht
Helen Rowls
King Wee
Byinh
Ines
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