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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1926
Page
3
The writer contrasts French prison ship conditions with those at South Carolina State Penitentiary in Columbia. He claims the Columbia facility is the worst state prison for facilities and accommodations in the United States, based on his recent inspection from front entrance to death house.
An investigative view paints the Congaree prison as overcrowded and unsanitary with cells holding hundreds of inmates on meager beds and minimal space. The report calls for a modern, humane facility and notes guards’ firm but fair discipline amid dire living quarters and poor dining.
A National Geographic Society bulletin notes twenty one Camden towns led by Camden New Jersey attend the dedication of a Delaware River bridge to Philadelphia. The piece traces Camden names to Earl Camden and a Kent valley, linking American towns to English roots and a colonial tribute.
The article explains how English place name elements reveal origins of U S towns and family lines. It traces syllables like ing ey ham by borough and other endings to Viking, Saxon, and Norman influences, noting examples such as Hastings Billings and Worcester and referencing Boston’s ancient names.
After a year of study Mussolini completes a constitutional shift to permanent fascist governance. Executive power concentrates in the Prime Minister. Parliament loses finance privileges. Upper House partially elective. trade unions become fascist monopolies. king's legislative role nearly eliminated. Parliament can only reject government measures. discussion requires PM consent.
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