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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1928

Page

14

Proposals for a National Civil Service and Defense Structure

The Hearst Papers Advocate lists plans for international peace among English-speaking nations, proportional representation with at least two Senate seats per state, prompt reapportionment in the House, a unified Department of National Defense under a Secretary, federal literacy abolition under Education, and Congress elected in November with inauguration on January 1.

Hearst Papers United States Senate House of Representatives Department of the Army Navy Air Forces Secretary of National Defense United States Congress

Wright plane dispute over museum custody

An opinion letter argues the original 1903 Wright Flyer should reside with the Smithsonian in Washington rather than the British National Museum in London. It notes the Smithsonian’s American trusteeship and the Wright brothers’ undisputed aviation priority, urging preservation of the historic Kitty Hawk aircraft in the United States.

British National Museum London Smithsonian Institution Washington Juustice United States Senate House of Representatives Wright Brothers Kittyhawk

Prophet of science fantasy Jules Verne celebrates a centennial

A concise tribute to Jules Verne born February 8 1828 in Nantes and died March 24 1905 in Amiens. His popular works such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Around the World in Eighty Days and From the Earth to the Moon fused adventure with scientific speculation. Verne began writing at twelve and later studied law before turning to literature. His influence persists as readers treasure his imaginative visions of underwater travel aerial craft and space exploration.

Dr. Ox Michael Strogoff Jules Verne Livonia America Vere Paris Munchausen Nantes Amiens

Blame or Not Blame A Malay Man In Sacramento

A Malay man named Ahammad Jani Ben Sid shot Salieh Moon Ab in Sacramento California over a dispute about waking him to demand payment. The piece argues Malay customs differ but shooting is illegal in America, noting the clash of cultures and law.

Ahammed Jani Ben Sid Salieh M Moon Ab Muhammed Jani Ben Sid Salieh Moon Air Sacrament Calif Sacramento Malay Archipelago America Ta Thao

Strong Have Friends in Tarry Lauder Speech

A garbled excerpt quotes a stance favoring friendship over warships. It references Canadian youth in New York and Nealiee, noting some people value protection of the weak over naval armament, while suggesting warships serve enemies.

Tarry Lauder New York Nealiee

Sunny Smile Brings Best Dividend Observes Doctor

A column by Royal Copeland M D argues health and cheerfulness reinforce each other. He cites habits, self control, and positive thoughts as keys to better wellbeing, noting temperance and kindness improve health and mood.

Sunny Royal S. Copeland New York Addison Langright Jeff Memepaper Feeder Jes

Human Slavery by Dr Frank Crane

A discussion on the history and progress of human slavery, noting ancient and modern practices, the role of Lincoln in emancipation, and the ongoing moral struggle toward liberty. The piece cites Sierra Leone’s freeing of slaves and reflects on civilization’s gradual move away from oppression, ending with a copyright notice from 1822.

Frank Crane Jobn Wesley Greoce United States Abraham Lincoln Sierra Leone Africa Won Bir John Minion McClure Newspaper Byn

Mentality in Old Age and Lifelong Learning

An editorial in the Columbia University home study discourse notes that many seniors enroll in courses, arguing the mind endures and even improves with age. It urges lifelong study as post-graduate living, cautions against aging myths, and likens intellect to a force that survives bodily decay.

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Truly Beautiful Picture A Really Great Artist Portrait of Old Holland

A printed portrait of a Flemish family portrays a mother and father with four children. The image is praised as truly beautiful despite printing limits and is celebrated for its spiritual beauty and depiction of concentration, earnestness, and family harmony.

Old Holland

Sideshows of Science Deaptty Mer Name in Ancient Reef

An OCR damaged snippet describes a large four to five foot wide specimen with a name like anksa Mapper and a whale of mapping activity. It mentions a skate that resembles a whip and small marine creatures linked to a tech display.

Anksa Akaie Tony

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