25 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1928
Page
1
A radio troubleshooting note explains that if a five-tube set fails to bring in stations, first check tubes and batteries. If those are fine, inspect the detector and frequency tubes, then examine the aerial and ground for faults. Poor ground or improperly elevated, constructed aerials often block distant stations, with higher aerials boosting signal substantially.
Coils with replaceable terminals in plug-in receivers require careful handling. Corroded or oxidized terminals cause poor contact and reception, especially if factory contacts are coated with a film. The recommended remedy is to scour terminals with fine sandpaper to restore a clean metal surface.
English experimenter Alan J. Bremner reports that immersing a radio antenna coil in liquid air increases selectivity without boosting signal strength. The finding promises DX hobbyists a workshop able to operate with a thermos bottle of liquid air.
Joe Pendleton recalls his long career as a football official spanning more than 26 years and hundreds of school and college games. He notes the shift from ad hoc assigners to a centralized system, and shares anecdotes from early days when referees and umpires were chosen by rival schools. Pendleton highlights the evolving role of officials and the significant impact of organizational changes on the game.
A nationwide trend shows states liberalizing speed laws to judge driver recklessness by actual facts. The American Automobile Association reports at least ten states raised speed limits last year, with more considering changes in upcoming sessions, per Karl W. Miller in the Detroit News.
An early 20th century report notes widespread moves to raise speed limits, citing 23 states adjusting laws to more permissive ranges. It highlights Connecticut and Michigan as examples and mentions officials linking accidents to slow traffic. The piece lists state by state increases and urges caution for safe, lawful driving.
A roadside safety feature illustrates a baby seat secured on the driver side. The chair rests under the cushion, with back straps looping to the infant’s waist and chest. It is described as a special service for transporting children in cars.
A 1927 study by the American Motorists Association shows the average American motorist spent about $1 daily on his car. Operating and maintenance costs totaled $229, depreciation used a seven year expectancy, and fees plus lubricants made up 44 percent of the operation bill at $101.
A collage of brief sport items notes Earl Sande on an official program, a season with thirty five kickoffs, Pete Wisniewski for Olympic bids in New York, Flanover’s Blue Ridge pennant, and various players on early football and baseball scenes. Also mentions Tommy Burns’ long heavyweight career with few misses.
The historic Briton church in Williamsburg Virginia built in 1710 is being restored by John D Rockefeller Jr who is spending five million dollars to preserve several ancient buildings in the colonial town.
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