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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1931
Page
3
Ernest notes New York City hosts more excursion boats than any port with at least fifty daily lines to nearby resorts. Hudson trips to Albany or West Point offer value for $1 to $2, combining scenery with safety and history. Crowded passageways are intentional to prevent panics, as crews manage small units.
The piece recalls the Gen Slocum disaster and contrasts it with safer modern leisure on Long Island Sound. It notes abundant, affordable ferry trips from New York including Staten Island, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island. It praises winter outings and the marine playground as a top visitor draw.
The article notes a thaw between France and Germany after years of Armistice tension. It suggests the French perceive Germany now truly governs itself and hopes for peaceful, humane German conduct, signaling a historic shift away from imperial ambitions.
The article notes France keeps a strong army and frontier fortifications due to historical invasions from beyond the Rhine. It questions whether the League of Nations plan to place armaments under league control will advance, though details are uncertain.
An editorial note observes Europe moving away from a war driven stance, signaling a wider threat to global peace if the trend stalls. The piece argues restraint and diplomacy are needed to prevent renewed conflict and maintain international order.
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