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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
8
Taft recalls a maiden political speech where a heckler repeatedly cried you’re wrong sir and Taft warned he could tell the government secrets. Amid the roars the critic stood, removed his hat, exposing a bald head as the crowd laughed.
A night scene at Camp Plattsburgh shows a rookie posted at the gate with no posted authority, revealing he is simply practicing. The regimental commander dismounts to be recognized as the rookie snaps to attention and declares the colonel as the officer.
A Wesleyan University senior held his breath for 14 minutes and 2 seconds in a record breaking feat reported by the Memphis Commercial Appeal. The story notes no broader idea behind the stunt and emphasizes the athlete’s survival to discuss the achievement.
Active campaigns surge in five counties as Speaker Hamblin orders special elections for six house seats on November 1. Primary battles shape up in Anderson Berkeley Florence Horry Oconee with former members and new candidates jockeying for vacancies created by resignations and deaths since 1927.
The Panama Canal zone saw May average daily rain with 56.33 inches for the month. A 12.42 inch shower occurred at Nicaesa on May 20. The world 24 hour record is 46 inches in Baguio 1911, while New Orleans reported a 14 inch daily total in May.
A mother warns her daughter to stay clean and tidy during a visit, noting she mustn't reveal their family or habits. The daughter replies she will keep quiet and not tell others. The exchange reflects family dynamics and social expectations.
The Home Service Division of the Foundation hosts Mrs BR Whetchel as Home Advisor. She answers listeners' questions on air and by letter via WSB and the Atlanta Journal. Her extensive extension background and Southeast network lend authority and a personal touch to her guidance.
The president states I do not choose to run in 1928, a terse line that signals his possible withdrawal or a strategic retreat. Analysts debate motives from tradition and fatigue to inner political forces shaping and reshaping party prospects and nominations.
The July report notes 98 cases brought before the recorder, 92 defendants convicted and eight dismissed. The Anderson Mail comments the record may set a municipal standard, highlighting police judgment in bringing cases.
The Yorkville Enquirer notes that ice shifted from luxury to essential. It cites 60,000,000 tons produced by U S mechanical plants last year and about 700,000 tons from domestic ice making machines, far short of total commercial output.
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