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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

14

Proposals for Peace, Representation and Defense Policy

The Hearst Papers Advocate outlines aims for international peace among English-speaking nations, proportional Senate representation with at least two Senators per state, prompt reapportionment in the House, a unified National Defense Department under a Secretary, federal drive to abolish illiteracy under an Education Secretary, and the plan to elect Congress in November with inauguration on January 1.

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

Outdoor Civic Opera to Be Held at Star Gardens Brackenville Park

Outdoor Civic Opera lovers in San Antonio sponsor a summer civic opera at Star Gardens in Brack enidge park with city officials and chamber of commerce backing. The piece praises open-air music and drama, notes only Los Angeles and Cincinnati have similar projects, and argues San Antonio should be third. Local officials approve, and a small expenditure is anticipated to ensure success.

USIC San Antonio Star Gardens Brackenidge Park Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Cincinnati

Air travel growth pushes 100 passenger planes into service

Aviation booster Edward S Evans predicts 100 passenger aircraft will enter regular service in Europe and the United States within two years. Dornier in France and Ford in the United States are building such planes. Profits from 20 passenger flights already justify operation. Millsfield San Francisco reports rapid growth with thousands of passengers and flights since May 1927. Berlin Tempelhof sees rising traffic with large passenger counts and freight. Munich expands Oberwiesenfeld to a modern airport as German air travel surges.

Europe United States Edward S. Evans Detroit Dornier France Ford Millsfield San Francisco Tempelhof Berlin Munich Oberwiesenfeld

Global Dress Goods Markets Amid War Era Trade Signals

Commerce Reports cites overseas markets for American haberdashery. Greece shows demand for garters. South Africa buys neckties. Nicaragua requests cheap shirts. Bolivia favors felt hats. Venezuela cities wear collars daily. Czecho Slovakia buys suspenders and rainwear. Scotland weather spurs rainproof coats. American consuls observe worldwide trade signals rising.

Greece South Africa Nicaragua Bolivia Venezuela Czecho-Slovakia Scotland

Voyages Through Space by Robert Cadault Pelterie

A French Astronomical Society bulletin reviews Pelterie’s lecture on space travel and rocket propulsion. It outlines challenges like initial weight, rapid acceleration, survivable g forces, and the feasibility of atomic-powered rockets for Earth to Moon and interplanetary voyages.

Aatronomical Society of France Wociets Robert Bcadult-Pelterie Earth Moon Eséid Venme Mars M. Esnault-Pelteri Jules Vertige Hat Mrnforsnr R. A. Goddard Jules Verne M. Espantz- Pelterie Wight Fenra M. Esnault- Pelterie

Importance of Changing Wet Clothes by Royal Copeland

Royal Copeland argues that getting wet happens and dangers come from prolonged dampness. He advises immediate drying, vigorous rubbing, dry garments, and warming routines after exposure, noting wet clothing itself is not harmful if changes are prompt.

Royal Copeland Earl Jake Adientia

High Living And The Moral Of Elevation

Dr Frank Crane discusses living high as a choice between luxury and noble striving. He contrasts indulgence with a life of lofty purpose, arguing true growth comes from facing conflict and pursuing meaningful, godly duties rather than decadent ease.

High Living Frank Crane

A Modern Serenade in a Changing Times Tone

A London Bystander commentary on love’s evolution in the modern century. It contrasts new jazz tunes and bobbed hair with romantic expectations, noting both upheaval and enduring affection as couples adapt to the twentieth century.

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