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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
10
A column critiques a nationwide Edison technical scholarship exam that turned into a character and philosophy quiz. It questions the board’s authority, cites questions on lying and capital labor relations, and condemns mixing subjective beliefs with objective scientific testing.
The Leavenworth riot underscored overcrowding and lack of work, with 3,779 inmates in a 2,000 capacity facility. Warden White pins congestion and heat as key causes while urging expanded prison industries and new facilities to relieve the system. Federal prisons have grown 10 percent yearly, pushing for narcotic farm programs and larger enclosures.
President Hoover will proclaim the Kellogg peace pact in effect with forty nine signatories. Russia and China clash at the Manchurian border but assure adherence to the pact. Moscow rejects mediation with France while China rebuffs Russia on rights in the Chinese Eastern railway. Chiang Kai Shek denounces Russia as imperialist. observers expect the pact to cool war fever and guide future dealings.
M E Tracy argues La Guardia won the Republican mayoral nomination by fighting the party machine. He did not simply receive the nomination but seized it, challenging Tammany Hall and exposing intraparty rot. The piece notes Walker and Tammany’s strong organization, predicting a tougher race and urging a sharper critique than wit alone.
Question asks for the seating capacity of the Houston hall hosting the last Democratic convention. The text suggests a range between 15 000 and 20 000, but does not specify the exact figure.
Dr Morris Fishbein outlines a 1200 to 1400 calorie daily plan with balanced proteins fats and minerals. The regimen includes specific meals and substitutions to keep the diet varied while aiming to lose about two pounds per week.
A venturer narrates returning to United States Steel with improved facilities, reflecting on past disputes, his speculative view of Wall Street, and his belief that steel should be selling at 250. He laments lacking funds but remains confident, praising earnings and the company’s prospects while joking about Eliza and his own investment misadventures.
A reader service details how to submit questions to the Washington Bureau for replies. It lists example Q A topics including clocks with 24 hours, washing a chamois jacket, Germany’s colonial losses, world and U S populations, birth rates, and the name Bianca.
The 1492 voyage began August 3 from Palos Spain with the Santa Maria Pinta and Nina Provisioned for a year and ninety mariners. They reached San Salvador Watling Island Cuba and Haiti in a historic westward exploration ending with the Santa Maria wreck and a January 1493 return voyage.
The column mixes commentary on Mrs. Gann and a national aviation moment with social satire. It references the Ft. Sumpter comparison, farmers co operatives and price fixing, dog bites and August fleas, Canada’s nickel, pardons in Atlanta, a Beloit birthday, Tacna Arica, Soviet science hype, and Stamboul theater.
S W Harshman of 55 South Tuxedo Street complains that a street car transfer showed July 21 instead of 39 and that he was removed at Davison by the conductor. He asks why passengers should suffer for an employee's error and seeks better service and courtesy from the street car company.
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