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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1928
Page
7
A reflective essay in the Times contrasts wartime vitality with peacetime routine. It argues that glorifying conflict spurs future wars and urges a sober, cautionary view of war’s horror to prevent recurrence.
The nation shows broad backing for ratification of the Kellogg anti war pact. Polls and petitions reflect strong public desire for peace though senators delay formal action. Proponents call the treaty a moral gesture and a challenge to world powers, aligning with Christmas spirit.
The piece argues Prohibition fuels gang violence and corruption from Chicago to New York, with kidnappings, murders, blackmail, and police complicity. It warns of a broader social breakdown unless law and order are reestablished or Prohibition is repealed, noting shifts in crime from bootlegging to narcotics and extortion.
David Dietz discusses CALTECHs proposed 200-inch telescope to surpass Mt Wilsons 100-inch. It would yield clearer spectra of faint stars and nebulae, study Mars canals, Moon craters, lunar streaks, and the belts on Jupiter and Saturn. It would also search for distant planets, measure stellar diameters with an interferometer, and shed light on the structure and rotation of the Milky Way.
President-Elect Hoover argues in a valedictory address that international trade fosters amity, not conflict, and urges a new business ethic of mutual prosperity. He cites the Rotarian movement in South America and calls for fair dealing and shared wealth across nations.
LL A Lamfrom of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association cited the injunction as the only barrier to shop closings and total unionization, arguing at a Senate anti injunction hearing that limiting injunctions would harm liberty but he favors the injunction as a tool against worker organization.
A survey notes backache as a common ailment with many origins. Posture faults such as knock knees and rounded shoulders strain spine muscles, while infections, inflammation, or spinal fractures can cause pain. X rays help reveal spinal changes, and some cases stem from kidney drainage problems or childbirth related glands. Mental factors may also trigger backache, requiring lifestyle changes over surgery or drugs.
The writer riffs on royal titles with a jab at the Prince of Wales and compares David to a raw creator. E H Sothern laments Shakespeare audiences while noting Gene Tunney’s fame. The piece mocks legal actions against Harry Sinclair, praises a charity sting, and comments on a New York congressman’s bill about religious affiliation. It ends with a poke at Democratic leadership and Republican gratitude.
The American Baseball League shows base stealing on the decline as a rare bright spot amid broader social concerns. Census data report 1927 marriages fell by 1 880 while divorces rose by 11 184, reflecting shifting family patterns.
Key events include the 1814 Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, part of the capitol and library burned in Washington, a 1860 South Carolina declaration of independence, and President Harrison inviting foreign nations to the Chicago World’s Fair.
A compact moral meditation contrasts Proverbs and La Bruyere noting that prosperity hides folly. It warns that riches and honor may mislead while the truly wise reject vanity and seek prudence.
An editor reports a public tip that a teaspoon of baking soda in water every three hours may treat influenza by alkalizing the system. The writer cautions timing with meals, notes observed fever reduction, urges readers to report results to The Times, and recommends consulting a physician.
The G. O. P. nickname originated as a derisive term from Democrats calling the Republican party the Grand Old Party around 1880. It gained quick currency through newspapers and has persisted as the party’s nickname.
A lively exchange over visiting English critic St John Ervine shakes New York press culture. Broun and others spar over reviews while Ervine’s defense and personal tidbits, including a story about Luis Firpo, pepper the column.
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