The Power of the Little Man in a Hearing Room
Jack Johnson testifies in New York that small men are more dangerous than big men due to cunning and speed. The piece argues brain and brawn trump size, cites Darwin as a weakling with great influence, and notes a public remark about crime by Representative Smith and a playful quip about a cow escape.
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Charles Darwin
Darwin
Science and politics for a humane global order
The passage argues for permanent reforms including sciences of property currency and government to promote freedom and justice, and a science of world politics to end warfare. It notes Wells's Outline of History as a guide for modern problems like coal oil railways and tariffs, and warns Congress and leaders overlook such needs. It adds satirical asides on fashion and radio risks.
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Mexico
United States
America
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Watch This Proposition Sparks Merger Opposition
Indications show both administration and congress oppose a proposed merger of major meat packers who claim a $50,000,000 saving. The main hurdle is the Packers and Stockyards Act, with a plan to challenge the act as unconstitutional in court.
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Congress
United States Supreme Court
Tranquillity Policy Hint From Bonar Law Prompted
The Lion's remarks on a tranquillity program come as Britain faces unsettled foreign affairs. Analysts doubt the premier's intent at Lausanne, while domestic mood shifts toward normalcy and bootlegger influence grows. California votes dry amid national tension.
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Lausanne
Opposes Constitutional Revision Letter from L A Vincent
L A Vincent of Edensburg Washington protests calls for a state constitutional convention. He defends the existing constitution as time tested and amended within the instrument. He argues against broader amendments influenced by special interests.
Hell Ship revelations confirmed by reader letter
A reader endorses Max Stern's Hell Ship piece and commends The Star for publishing bold facts. The letter recounts insider experiences with dope traffic during the 1930 season and notes the writer’s status in a Chinese gang, seeking further installments and recognition for Stern.
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Max Stern
Reflection on vaunted civilization letter criticizes hunting foes
N Swansen of 4 Boylton Ave condemns the idea that hunting proves civilization. He mocks sportsmen as mere hunters and doubts hunting license funds aid game propagation, arguing hunters exploit others and mislabel themselves. He cites L M Clarke’s quote and questions the athletic label.
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the Star
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L. M. Clarke
Atking
No Place to Train the Mind in Modern America
The author laments the lack of true thinking training in the nation. He argues education emphasizes rote tradition over inquiry, leaving minds underutilized while hands and bodies are trained. He contrasts ancient philosophers’ schools with contemporary society and critiques government driven by emotion. D, 8.
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the Star
America
The Star Responds to Oregon School Law Criticism
A reader disputes a Star article on Oregon compulsory school law alleging misreading. The letter defends nonreligious aims, asserts it does not close private or parochial schools, and argues enforcement targets only publicly funded education.
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the Star
Star
Oregon
Christ
Freedom of conscience and church state clash in education
The text asserts that individuals may teach their children any belief, whether pope worship, atheism, or heathen images, and that the constitution does not deny this right. It argues separation of church and state grants freedom to worship per conscience and that compulsory law cannot close religious schools, though it mandates compliance in some respects.
Carrel Advances in Growing White Blood Cells
Dr. Carrel reports success in cultivating white blood cells and cartilage growth. The work explains leucocytes as the body's police against infection and suggests potential medical uses such as boosting patient defenses with injections of these cells to combat blood poisoning.
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Alexia Carre
A. Mischer
Carrel
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