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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

14

Hearst Papers outline equal English-speaking unity and reforms

The Hearst papers advocate a peace accord among English-speaking peoples, proportional U.S. Senate representation with at least two Senators per state, separate military departments under a National Defense Secretary, and a national literacy drive led by a Secretary of Education. It also proposes a January installation for President and Congress, a federal sales tax to offset other levies, a thirteen-month year with four weeks per month, the Nicaragua Canal, and the acquisition of French and English West Indies as debt settlement terms agreeable to France and England.

United States Army Nicaragua Canal Hearst Papers French West Indies English West Indies France England

Official Recognition of Unjust Tax Valuations in San Antonio

Mayor C. M. Chambers denounces tax assessments as trade in San Antonio and calls for an overhaul of property assessments. He argues small homeowners are overtaxed relative to wealthy owners and promises reforms to ensure a fair share of the burden. The city debates the balance between city valuations and owners asking prices amid street opening plans.

Y Ayor C. M. Chambers San Antonio San Fifonio Chambers

Psychology of Dry Enforcement in Prohibition Era

A psychoanalytic view questions if enforcement will hinge on state of mind rather than whiskey. Michaelson is acquitted on theory jurors need only know if he knew trunks carried a 16 year old student found dead in West Virginia. Testimony reveals police power psychology as punishment appears before crime evidence.

Michaelson Florida West Virginia Tiguor Prohibition Enforcement Prohibition Alfred Oftedsl Michison Ogden Mills

Education over formal study schools says New York superintendent

Simplify Study CHOOL SUPERINTENDENT O'SHEA of New York pleads for more education in schools and less formal study. He argues knowledge should be vital and useful, not just a filing of rules, and urges passionate teachers who can spark interest over rote instruction.

Chool O'Shea New York Theruth

Opulent New York Flats and Aristocratic Decadence

New York on May 28 describes upper West Side luxury tenements with grand drawing rooms, vast portraits, and a culture of aristocratic snobbery. It contrasts aging Bourbons with modern idle youth visiting Riviera like playgrounds, while noting the social clash and a double of Grover Whalen in the city’s clubby nightlife.

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Tides and Waves Above Atmospheric Tides

The article explains that lunar and solar tides influence the earth's oceans and atmosphere. Atmospheric tides are masked by pressure and temperature variations, while winds arise mainly from temperature differences. It discusses cloud formations like mackerel sky and cloud billows, notes Helmholtz and Darwin theories linking airwaves to sea waves, and concludes solar radiation drives atmospheric effects far more than tidal forces.

Alrata Whese Becaus Ube Helcheltz George Darwin Helmholtz Darwin Cafe 10

Chronic Fatigue Said To Affect Mood And Productivity

A health column by Dr. Copeland discusses chronic fatigue symptoms and their impact on temper, concentration, and daily work. The piece advises sufficient sleep, regular rest, and addressing indigestion or constipation as part of managing fatigue.

Royals Copeland M.D. United New York Toni Alsadier

Dream Stuff and the Path to National Wealth

The author argues wealth hinges on exploiting natural resources like petroleum, minerals, and water power. He suggests if France had controlled Palestine, vast fortunes would have accrued, and education and cooperation are needed to guard the nation’s estate against dissipation while advancing through innovation and industry.

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Uncle Sam and Peace in carrier showdown cartoon

Montreal Daily Star cartoon portrays Uncle Sam with World Peace on one side and a bruiser labeled Cruiser Bill with fifteen battle cruisers on the other. The piece argues against Canadian humiliation, praising U S resolve to protect peace by outbuilding rivals and pursuing a fighting air fleet.

Montreal Daily Star Uncle Sam Kellogg Alj Miss Peace

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