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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1929

Page

8

Richland Delegation Backs Governor Amid Hall Row

The Richland county delegation to the General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution praising Governor Richards for supporting the highway bond bill and condemning an attack by Wilton E. Hall, Anderson editor. The measure, with personal letters of confidence to the executive, cites conduct as above reproach. W. M. Easterling of Columbia, the delegation secretary, opposed the bond bill yet also expressed confidence in Richards.

Siuport Richards Wilton E. Hall Anderson Richland General Assembly Hall John G. Richards W. M. Easterling Columbia

Condemned Italian General Over Italia dirigible Disaster

General Umberto Noble, commander of the Italia, faced severe condemnation by an official Italian commission for the North Pole wreck and for being retrieved from the ice first. Commanders Zappi and Mariano were exonerated after sensational reports about them.

Umberto Noble Italia North Pole Zappi Mariano

Irish Travel Dream and Emerald Isle Attractions

A fragmented travelogue recalls a voyage to Ireland via Belfast and Queenstown, highlighting Emerald Isle scenery from Cork to Connemara. It notes golf and tennis popularity, Blarney Stone legends, and historic inn charms, with interjected references to politics and Philippine affairs amid era-like drift.

Cobh Ireland

South Carolina Highway Bond Issue Prompts Legislative Action

The legislature votes for a 6.5 million highway bond and the measure clears the session with gubernatorial assent. The report highlights broad public support and notes the plan aims to accelerate road improvements nationwide, detailing expected economic benefits and funding mechanisms amid ongoing transportation debates.

Train Emerges From Bend as Porters Prepare

Swelling notes describe a green locomotive rounding a bend. Air brakes sigh. porters appear with steps and luggage. A fragmented scene hints at a busy railway area with dispatchers and a modern rail operation.

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