Automobile fatalities rise across United States in 1925 report
The United States Department of Commerce reports rising automobile deaths in 1925 across 59 cities with 28 million people. From Jan 1 to Nov 7, total deaths reached 4,511, up from 4,345 the year before, with more fatalities in the four-week period ending Nov 7 than in prior months. New York City leads with 831 deaths for the year. other large totals include Chicago 499, Philadelphia 261, Detroit 299, Los Angeles 190, and Cleveland 184, while Somerville has the lowest count among 78 cities examined.
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Cleveland
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Military training attacked by church leaders educators and officials
A joint statement by churchmen educators public officials and laymen opposes military training in high schools and colleges. They warn the War Department promotes militarism contrary to American ideals and call for excluding military training from schools.
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Washington
War Department
Winthrop D. Lane
New York
Young Men's Class to Form Volleyball League
The YMCA Young Men's class plans to form a league with Friday afternoon volleyball starting tomorrow. The class meets daily at 6 30 and has grown popular with lively sessions. The fall and winter season volleyball is set to begin.
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Hartley
League Contests Set to Spark Team Spirit and Rivalry
The league plans to start contests to foster team war spirit and generate competition buzz, aiming to boost fan interest and engagement across clubs.
Heydler Proposes Resin Use To Cut Baseballs Waste
New York December 19 AP President Heydler floated allowing pitchers to use resin to improve grip and cut ball waste. National League President announced over 3.5 dozen balls used last season and noted resin as a possible fix. AL magnates showed mixed reactions as resin, holiday dates, and roster limits sparked debate at joint meeting. Commissioner Landis presided and is expected to arbitrate the disagreements.
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New York
John A. Heydler
National League Presiden
National
Landis
Demalay Plans First Annual Christmas Ball in High Point
The High Point chapter of the Order of DeMalay will hold its first annual Christmas ball at the Sheraton ballroom on December 23 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The elaborate affair costs several hundred dollars and features Hal Kemp and his UNC orchestra. Sponsors include Lucy Neal Carr, Mary Muse, Margaret Hauser of High Point, Francis Thomas and Addie Brown of Greensboro, Virginia Duncan and Francis Coleman of Winston-Salem. Chaperones to be voted at the Molay meeting tonight.
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Europe
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Mary Muse
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Mises Francis Thomas
Addie Brown
Greensboro
Virginia Duncan
Francis Coleman
Winston-Salem
UC Molay
Revival Draws Big Crowds At Welch Memorial Church
The Welch Memorial M P church revival led by "The Gang" reports 150 conversions in the past week, averaging about 25 per meeting. Attendance remains high each evening with attendees moved by the spirit of the gatherings.
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