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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1927

Page

7

Indians praise and scorn Coolidge in Sioux war bonnet tale

A portrayal extols President Coolidge as a guardian figure to the Sioux, presenting a grand war bonnet and recounting his bond with Indigenous people. The piece contrasts Indian ferocity and Coolidge's intellect, laments past land theft, but claims progress through white civilization and justice for the tribes.

Coolidge White House President Coolidge South Dakota Calvin Coolidge United States America Atlantic Pacific Niagara Mississippi

Proposals for National Reform and Defense Policy

The document outlines an English speaking bloc seeking world peace and domestic reform. It proposes proportional representation in the Senate with at least two Senators per state, reapportionment in the House, a unified National Defense Secretary over Army Navy and Air Forces, federal steps to end illiteracy under a Secretary of Education, and election timing for Congress in November with presidential inauguration on January 1 following.

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

Ocean Flights Should Be Supervised By Government

The article argues for strict government supervision of transoceanic flights, requiring aircraft passports, thorough inspections of planes and safety gear, and government inquiry into each flight’s purpose. It urges fixed air routes matching sea routes to improve rescue chances after disasters, citing nearly twenty lives lost recently to support immediate action.

Atlantic Pacific

Warning on sports broadcasts risks from Tunney Dempsey fight

A cautionary note warns listeners with weak hearts about the dangers of radio excitement during the Tunney Dempsey fight. It recalls eleven deaths attributed to strain when Tunney fell in the seventh round and suggests turning off the radio to avoid stress. The piece emphasizes avoiding great mental or physical strain for cardiac weakness and urges calm during broadcasts.

Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Tunney Pier Ner

Lindbergh Gain for St Louis Honors Lone Eagle Residence

The text notes Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, famed as the first New York to Paris flight, lived in St. Louis and brought prestige to the city through his residence and the Spirit of St. Louis aircraft. It reflects on the city’s pride in housing the famed aviator.

St. Louis Col Charles A. Lindbergh New York Paris Atlantic

Life's essentials in Murray Roe life story

The article recalls Murray Roe once a millionaire who died as head usher after losing his fortune. It notes he narrowed life to its essentials and found happiness in work. It lists food shelter and clothing first, then friends appreciation and sympathy as vital to body and mind.

Murray Roe

How to become an amateur astronomer and study the stars

The article advises on paths to astronomy from high school to college, stressing math and physics, with four to six years for college plus specialized instruction. It notes self directed learning works, urges joining local and national associations, and suggests practical observing with telescopes or naked eye studies of meteors and variable stars.

Chicago American Association of Harvard College Observatory American Museum of Natural History New York City Bervier, Inc

Ridding Cities of Smoke Nuisance by Royals Copeland

An author argues modernization requires removing smoke to protect health and cleanliness. Cincinnati is highlighted as making progress, but pollution from boiler factories and smokestacks remains a danger. He stresses the body’s resistance, the harm of irritation, and the need for pure air and proper labeling to safeguard public health.

Copeland M. D Bécrice Cincinnati Hegard Tolmer Nature Huaan Avery

Canade Exports Surpass Global Pulp Paper Reach

The report suggests Canade exports of eexprint paper may exceed the rest of the world combined, with wood pulp exports for 1926 totaling over $52,075,000. A Dutch decision and related measures could impact about half of the paper rate used in testing temperatures.

Canade

Knee pants return debated in fashion column

Sage and Parix designer argue for knee pants as chic evening wear while Jean d Abette dares fashion norms. The piece traces knee pants history, notes golf wear and 1852 king legends, and contrasts with long pants. It cites practicality, modesty myths, and urges following common sense to revive knee style.

S Larget Parix Jean d'Abette England London G. Washington McChune

Their First Jobs: A Prominent Financier and Lawyer Frederick B. Heoketl

The article profiles Frederick B. Heoketl a Kentucky financier who began as a lawyer after college at 18 and a law course at 21. He practiced in Columbus Ohio four years before moving to Louisville where he rose to president of Louisville Gas and Louisville Lighting companies. He led coal firms, served as U S food administrator for Kentucky during the war and presided over the Louisville Board of Trade.

Kentucky Columbus Ohio Loulaville Hie Louisville Gas Company Louisville Lighting Company United States Loulaville Hoard of Fils Frederick BM. Heoketl

Sideshows of Science on Crocodile Drowning Tactics

A fragment discusses crocodile feeding and a mechanism by which the creature can drown prey. It describes the animal's fleshy palate and throat structures and notes the predator can breathe by lifting its head and allowing water to drain, even with a mouth filled.

Atrieture Qadhlen Eve

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