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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
11
An essay reflects on progress as both beneficial and dangerous noting Schwab’s wish for longer life and the era’s widespread change. It argues modern life relies on inventions that injure many, with submarines and naval maneuvers illustrating progress’s lethal potential and systemic risk.
The piece contrasts naval arms race dangers from submarine disasters with a romanced Turkish kidnapping involving Allen M. Stone and the Bulgarian Sandansky. It notes a Los Angeles kidnapping hoax ending in the murder of a 12 year old girl, as perpetrators exploited ransom schemes.
Officials at Central State Hospital protested a coal contract under the State purchasing board revealing failures in duplicate bills of lading and quality checks. Poor coal was sent to the insane hospital and rerouted to another institution, while the board voided the contract for one plant, raising questions about governance and political influence. The dispute echoes broader labor tensions with Congress and labor groups preparing to act.
The Davis called coal conference ends with little prospect of solving the nine month PA Ohio and northern WV strike affecting about 100 000 workers. Major operators absent defend profits and accuse unions as pressure grows from Labor and AFL while talks hint at ongoing disputes.
The article discusses Agriculture Secretary Jardine's criticism of President Coolidge's tariff stance. Jardine questions the clear linkage between high protection and farmer prosperity, saying trustworthy statistics are lacking and that the impact on prices and wages remains uncertain.
A Pittsburgh region contrast shows coal barons in comfort while thousands of miners face cold and hunger. The ongoing strike widens rifts as operators and workers fail to agree on wages and contracts, prompting calls for government intervention after a failed labor conference.
The article argues farmers benefit from unification through farm bureau federations yes. It notes La Porte County Farm Bureau and other state bureaus are boosting membership and praise the aims of efficient production better merchandising higher living standards and community life. It warns against dormancy and urges continued support.
Gifford Pinchot argues for a national spending limit per voter with strict enforcement. He suggests a single agent for campaign funds and penalties that void nominations for overstepping the cap. He cites Pennsylvania’s ten cent per vote baseline and urges public funding controls and full expense disclosure.
The note explains a word ladder concept where one word transforms into another by a set number of single letter changes. Each step must yield a valid common word, no slang, keeping letter order and using exactly the given strokes.
A Durant survey traces Euripides from bold protests against divine justice to the Bacchae era. It notes his grim view of gods and fate, the rise of domestic tragedy during war, public scorn then reverent posthumous fame. The Bacchae ends with Dionysus’ harsh lesson and Euripides’ death at seventy four.
The piece quotes several Q A items. It notes Lt Maynard’s round trip New York to San Francisco covered 5 400 miles with 67 hours 3 0 minutes of net flying time. It covers questions on souring milk from bacteria not electricity, cork legs naming origin, dog bath training for a glossy coat, America named after Americus Vespucius, Rolls Royce makers price 13 000 dollars, preheat waffle iron to prevent sticking, and definitions of bridge viaduct aqueduct.
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