Spafford Sees Growth Promise Under Calles Regime in Mexico
Edward Spafford former American Legion commander concluded after a two week Mexico visit that Portes Gil presidency will continue Calles policy. He praised Calles honesty as basis of progress, noted reduction in banditry, Mexico’s hospitality, and building of new schools funded by surplus tax revenue. Spafford traveled with about forty Legion members from thirty six states.
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Evey
Edward B. Syalford
American Legion
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Republ
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Plutarco Elvis Calles
Spaffort
Tenuires
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Mezire
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México
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Lar’ Allenby
England
San Antonio
Iis Caves
Spartore
Duill
Messoa
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Keatford
Ahouk
Gare
War scenes along Bexar roads prompt practice drills
Motorists leaving Los Angeles find thrills as Army annual exercises intensify. War messages fly thick over Bexar roads. The scene near L A shows one of many communication methods used during the drills.
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Bexar
L. A
Army Leaders Use All Means of Communication in Big Problem
Brig. Gen. Albert J. Howler commands liaison of regular army national guard and reserve divisions in field operations as orders and messages flow via messengers airplanes radios telephones and signal pipes at Lee front under POEL exercises to ensure coordinated war readiness and communication.
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Hadio
Lee Front
Army Headquarters
Albert J. Howler
Eighth Corps
National Guard
Desert Journey and Telegraph Oddities Highlighted Events
Readers glimpse a mix of distant travel notes and curious telegraph tales. A British citizen reports a Mars correspondence, while references to radio messages and political concerns hint at broad world connections and postwar interest.
Medical Profession Gains Recognition Says Speaker at Convention
The convention at the Plaza heard Dr. J. Miestand of Shermag claim chiropractors are gaining acceptance across states though legislative moves remain mixed in several Asian states. Delegates included Hon. Fain Renfro and Des A. Webb with Mayor Chambers presiding. New board directors were elected after Warren resigned amid alleged board conflicts.
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Chambers
Enmieree
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Rene Hon
de Aa. Bales
Blauston
Rae
Ar Anthony Hotel
Batarday Odthh
Mme
Toershire
Mmunicipal
Audit urged for APS Legion inquiry actions at city level
The APS Legion inquiry urges a prompt audit of its books and submission to Mayor Chambers. Spafford says the bureau answers only to the city, and the Legion Post had no control over the bureau’s actions or finances. He emphasizes the bureau handled convention entertainment and is responsible to the mayor.
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National Legion
Legion
Legionnaires of
San Antone
San Antonio
Mr. Saaleford
Ex Officers Way Ballot Rights For Militry Vets
The document reports an opinion by Texas officials on voting rights for ex officers, active reserve, and national guard members not in active service. Attorney Lamar Seolige Calhoun and Walter Napier weigh in that military connections should not disqualify these individuals from voting, citing state department positions across administrations.
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Army
Navy
Glionen
National Guard
Boch
Duktrick
Lamar Seolige Teata Cinllowsy Calhoun
Pénecal
State of
Texas
National Guardian
Walter 2
Napier
Whiteman
Comnittee
Cheroker
Comotree
Renersa
Sleere
National Wardemen
Aes Rarding
Lo My
Automatic Kid Riddles San Antonio Robbery Night
A masked robber dubbed The Automatic Kid eluded police after a failed plan to raid a filing station on Wednesday night. Officers, including Chief Owen Killtup, searched the area near 715 South Presa Street but found no suspects. The bandit, who bragged of past successes, vanished as investigators pursued leads from Doolin and Callaghim avenues.
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Sarly
San Antonio
Doolin
South Presa Street
Owen Killtup
Automatic Kid
Joe Warris
Legion Bans Second Audit and Post Plans Discussed
The general director and bureau members heard a notice about canceling a second audit while witnesses gathered in Hicks building. A Kane Antonio era rumor spoke of new American Legion Posts at Fort Sam Houston and downtown, as district commanders urged probing gambling at the Ben Antoin convention per Polk Shelton.
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Fridas Morling
F& Hicks
Douglas Lawley
John K. Welle
Taylor
Alnino Peak
American Legion
Kane Antonia
Fort Sam Houston
Alamo Post
Austin
Twentieth Legion
Ben Antoin
Polk Shelton
French Women Show Dislike For Gun Shooting
In Paris on March 25 a Parisian study finds only one in a thousand French women approve hunting, while men accompany spouses on sporting outings. Police prefecture figures spark commentary on gender roles and hunting culture as 1921 licenses to fans rise to 102K, surpassing prewar totals of 17K.
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Paris
Prefecture of Police
IGO1
Episcopal Church completes revision of prayer book
The forty six general convention of the Episcopal Church closes after two weeks debate. It approves the first revision of the Book of Common Prayer since 1892 and endorses evangelism lines including the Kellogg pact. A pastoral letter from the House of Bishops is released summarizing the prelates’ wishes and warnings.
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Eudecopal Church
Christian Colin
House of Bishops
Ledas
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