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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1930

Page

9

Proposals in Hearst Papers Advocate Platform Activism

A list from Hearst Papers advocating reforms includes: friendship with all nations while avoiding entangling alliances. proportional Senate representation. united national defense under a single secretary. federal action to abolish illiteracy. January installation of President and Congress. a federal sales tax to reduce other taxes. a 13 month calendar. Nicaragua Canal for commerce and defense. acquisition of West Indies for debt payment. selective immigration and deportation of undesirables. and complete income tax publicity.

George Washington United States Senate Army Nicaragua Canal Hearst Papers English West Indies United States

San Antonio to Hold Open Air Concerts in Parks

City officials divert part of the recreation fund to support a municipal band for outdoor concerts in parks and community centers. The series, starting in 14 to 20 days, will run twice weekly across various city locations, highlighting a Latin mood and democratic recreation for winter tourism and morale.

San Antonio San Antonio Dace

Congress on the Air would broadcast congressional proceedings

Congress on the Air argues for broadcasting House and Senate proceedings by radio to inform voters and connect representatives with constituents. Proponents say microphones would foster accountability and closer contact, while critics worry about time or hostility to the idea.

National House Senate Congress Washington Ifis Jake

Dallas Adopts City Manager Plan in Historic Vote

Dallas residents approve 89 charter amendments to adopt the council city manager form, placing all city employees under civil service and abolishing the spoils system. Nine council members will be elected next April, with the council selecting a mayor from among its ranks and appointing a city manager to run administrative departments. The move mirrors a growing national trend, though Dallas officials remain wary of broader adoption.

Dallas Civil Service Amendecals San Antonio Alice

Squatter life and writers’ talk on New York fringe

A fragmented reminiscence in wartime New York sketches squatters along Pelham Pathway to Surf avenue at Coney Island and the fringes of the city. It notes rough huts, improvised mayors, drifting foxes, and the odd charm of decay. Amid this, a publisher recalls Robert Service and a talk with writer friends over a chaotic morning phone call.

Modern Pepys John F. Nextin Ler Olwell Aildon Toplitsky Robert W Joseph Conrad Herman Melville Enid John Horton Cincinnati Sinton New York Abeltron Pelham Pathway Loughland Surf Avenue Coney Seleud Kasper Heuser

Scientific Truce by Archibald Henderson

An essay arguing for a ten year scientific truce to curb weapon development and population pressures. It questions whether science pushes too fast, noting international talks on arms limits have stalled, while plague, famine, and war risks rise if science slows its progress.

British Association, For the Advancement, of Science Leeds Ripsa Aul Aciente Iusard Bieth Central

This Will Be Some Adventure

A dramatic reflection on death in the death house, contrasting slow dying with a sudden release. The condemned man endures a brutal procedure until a moment of mental escape arrives as he imagines a bold future phrase This will be some adventure. The piece argues the soul can rise above fear, hunger, and pain.

Sing Sing Snel King Feas

Hands Reveal Health and Character

An article stresses hands show health and character and urges careful hand care. It cites cleanliness, soap and water, pumice for skin, and neat nails to maintain appearance and prevent germ spread. It warns poor grooming signals attitude and may affect social success.

Alinmat Froyn

Do You Know Freckles and Skin Care Remedies

A reader notes freckles appear in late summer as tan patches turning yellowish brown. Advice warns against overbleaching and suggests mild mixtures like glycerin alcohol and Cologne water for whitening, stressing careful skin care and avoiding harsh treatments.

Newanaper Ea. Service. Inc

Fragmentary note on gender and public perception in Mencken commentary

Fragmented OCR text critiques women and society with stray phrases about gender roles and public views. It hints at Mencken comments and broader cultural observations but lacks coherent details or a clear event.

Mencken Perlirm Lemet Bell

Hitler as Mussolini Notion Faces German Question

A dramatic portrait essay questions Adolph Hitler as a future German ruler. It notes Hitler’s vanity and cosmetic resemblance to Mussolini, but argues that a real German leader would be General von Hindenburg, aged 83, who is seen as the likely strong, stable choice over any revolutionary figure.

Adolph Hitler Germany Pernaps General von Hindenburg von Klimlerburg

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