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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

9

Peace and Reform Platform Unveiled by Hearst Papers

The Hearst papers advocate unity among English speaking peoples to preserve peace and promote world peace. They call for proportional representation in the Senate, prompt constitutional reapportionment in the House, and a separate white National Defense Department for Army Navy and Air Forces. They urge federal action to abolish illiteracy and a reformist timetable with elections in November and presidential changes in January.

United States Senate House of Panrent Tives Department of the Army Navy Air Forces Secretary of National Defense United States Pretary of Education Ion Congress Inetalia Tnauuraivon

Kiss Public Affection Acknowledged In Mexico City

An official ruling in Mexico City declares a public kiss legitimate and sublime, with penalties for interference. The procurador del beso, Senor Nieto, upholds a long cultural stance that affection in public is acceptable, countering public health fears about microbes.

Mexico City Senor Nieto Mexico

Honor These Students of Princeton

Princeton University students volunteer to labor on Mississippi levees during summer break offering manual labor and engineering skills. President Hibben approves the plan as a tribute to civic duty amid disaster, noting possible labor shortages as communities rebuild after crop loss and floods.

Princeton University John Grier Hibnen Princeton

Post Office Rate Cut Boosts Air Mail Record

The April Post Office Department report notes air mail set a new record after a 10 cent rate reduction. Earlier zone-based postage hindered business, and a past two cent postcard rate boosted souvenir cards while other suppliers failed. The piece argues for quicker turnover with lower profits and larger volumes, suggesting industries learn from postal policy.

Post Office Department Air Mail Post Office

Diet and dieting dangers warn of obesity and extreme fasting

A sensational note warns women about extreme dieting and fasting to stay slim. It cites George Archi Twld as a cautionary example, condemning drastic methods and urging confinement to regular meals. The piece attacks appetite suppression and promotes mindful eating despite societal pressures.

Teg George “Archi Twld

Vanadium Atoms and the New Physics of 1900s

Garrett P. Serviss discusses vanadium and atomic theory, detailing a long history of isolation and properties, the concept of atomic structure, and the impact on physics and chemistry. The piece links vanadium to broader debates about matter, energy, and scientific revolutions shaping understanding.

Garrett P. Serviss Wester

Why Flappers Flap By Dr Frank Crane

A garbled prose piece critiques flapper fashion and social behavior with scattered phrases and invented terms. It discusses attire, ankles, and evolving styles, hinting at public reception and gender norms. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse into a clear narrative or argument.

Frank Crane Wiener Astro Aire Lidiy Yas Burgess

Speediest Girl Dominates 100 Meter Dash Record

A Japanese girl reportedly broke the world 100 meter record in Tokio with a decisive margin. The text portrays her as physically swift and morally upright while reflecting biased, racist language about races and superiority.

Tokio Sheds Gil

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