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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
7
The article warns that rapid aviation growth could disrupt rail travel within a decade. Cities are building landing fields and towns lacking air access risk becoming cut off from rail service, as motor cars already unsettle railroads.
The text argues that economic relations drive international political decisions. It compares two weapon classes, the big stick and the black jack, as products of economic conditions with differences in expression rather than nature.
A 1927 Garden City championship preview notes possible three way battle among Miss Collett Mrs Stetson and Miss Edith Cummings of Chicago. It highlights how damp hands and perspiration could affect grip and shot accuracy, potentially deciding the title at South Ardmore or Garden City.
Essay urges readers to seek and print positive acts, noting newspapers spread charm and kindness more than grim news. It argues freedom of thought and action fuels progress and cites Geneva conference on armament reduction where Japan presses for cuts, opposing a US Britain split.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat notes that many top statesmen and military leaders now believe they can do far better than in the previous war, signaling a push for new approaches to international conflict and defense.
A Detroit judge argues auto drive penalties should reflect driver mentality. The piece questions license issuance by officials to detectives on highways and calls for tougher screening to prevent drunk or reckless drivers from roaming congested roads.
The piece argues that failure of the arms conference stems from suspicion, fueling fear and bitterness. It recalls the pre war Britain Germany naval race as a warning, noting renewed tension among Great Britain the United States France Italy Japan and others and urging substantial naval reductions to avoid another global crisis.
The article notes a large gap between auto driver and airplane pilot tests. It claims 75 percent of army license applicants fail due to needing to fly automatically and stay mentally clear for other tasks. It emphasizes auto driving is important, yet many license holders focus on stepping on the gas.
The New York Times argues that court congestion would ease if judges and court officials worked longer hours and shortened vacations. It notes judges recently increased salaries by up to $5,000, with some earning about $22,500, and suggests extra work could justify the pay.
The Detroit News reports that inmates at Joliet continue to cling to the idea that iron bars do not a prison make, reflecting a defiant undercurrent amid confinement.
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