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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

6

Hourly Weather Reports for Air Routes Outlined

Science Service describes hourly weather reports as vital for civil aviation. Established airways span about 14 000 miles with half lit at night. The plan includes four daily country wide reports, three hourly local nets, and rapid communications by teletype telephone telegraph and radio to ground and aircraft.

Science Service New York Civil Aeronautics Willis R. Gregg United States Weather Bureau American Meteorological Society San Francisco Los Angeles Cleveland Hese

Immigrant Boy Reaches Dream Through Shoe Repair and Medicine

Nicholas Padis, a Greek immigrant now in his second year at Boston University Medical School, works long hours in a shoe repair shop to support a family of four while pursuing his medical studies. Born in Asia Minor, he arrived penniless, worked in Lynn, Massachusetts, and borrowed to start a shop. He plans to leave the shop behind after earning his medical degree.

NEA Service Boston Mass Nicholas Padis Boston University Medical School Asia Minor Nicholas Mytalene Lesbos Sappho America Lynn Padis Boston University

National Prohibition Enforcement Faces Breakdowns Says Expert

John C. Gebhart told the American Political Science Association that federal enforcement cannot keep pace with illicit liquor. He cited Dr. James Doran’s claim that 300 million dollars and a U.S. court network would be needed to enforce the Volstead Act, urging states to decide their own liquor control.

United Press Chicago John C. Gebhart Association Against the Prohibition Amendment American Political Science Association Gebhart James Doran Commission of Prohibition United States Doran Canada Forty Commonwealths

Dry laws risk in power shift and enforcement

A partisan leader could weaponize lax enforcement to grip hamlets and subvert constitutional government. The Michigan life-for-a-pint act is cited as dry-law overreach. The fragment notes Germany operates about 160 airliners with nearly 20,000 passengers monthly.

Michigan Gebhart Germany

Remarkable Free Trial for Winter Asthma Relief

A Frontier Asthma Co offer claims to help severe winter asthma attacks with a free trial. The ad promises relief during cold damp conditions and urges immediate request regardless of location or prior remedies. It targets lifelong sufferers desiring hope beyond all known skills.

Frontier Asthma Co Frontier Bldg Niagara St Buffalo N. Y

Ground Hog Awakened Early by Workman and Seized

In Chicago on December 27 a groundhog emerged a month early and, angered by the rude awakening, was chained around the neck by a workman digging a bridge pier and taken home for the day.

Workman United Press Chicago Ground Hog

Greek Frats Open Six Day National Convention

The six day annual national convention of Negro Greek letter fraternities begins with roll call and registration atWalker’s casino. A supreme council meeting was held Wednesday, followed by a smoker. Dances are set for Tomlinson Hall and the casino with a general conference Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. church and elections Monday.

Walker’s Casino Supreme Council Walker Tomlinson Hall Casino Bethel A. M. E

Man Arrested After Girl Attempts Death by Own Action

Evansville Indiana December 27 police hold Alonzo Killibrew 22 for questioning in connection with the attempted death by own action of Miss Eula Riley 22 said to be his sweet heart. Friends said Killibrew has two insurance policies on the girl and sought to be named beneficiary. Killibrew denied this. Police intimated the death by own action followed an argument. Physicians said the girl would recover.

Burnitee Press Evansville Ind Alonzo Killibrew Eula Riley Killibrew

Will Neglects Widow Fred Thompson Estate Ties

Hollywood decedent Fred Thompson western movie star died after gallstone surgery and probate reveals no portion of his estate goes to his widow or his 2 year old adopted son Richard. The estate is valued from 20 000 to nearly 1 000 000 dollars.

Fred Thompson United Press Hollywood Cal Gallstones Richard

Earthquake Triggers Panic Fleeing in Rumelia Cities

Inhabitants of Borissograd and Tchir pan in eastern Rumelia fled to the countryside as walls cracked and chimneys collapsed. People camped in deep snow, afraid to return home after the quake.

Sofia Borissograd Tchirpan Rumelia

Musterole Promises Quick Relief From Flu Symptoms

An old fashioned remedy claim Musterole warms and soothes when influenza grips, relieving congestion and stimulating circulation. The ad describes a warming tingle and cooling relief, suggesting it may prevent serious illness and should be kept for emergencies.

Driver testifies he raced to church as police pursued

Roxie Brinson told City Judge Sam Bercher at Terre Haute on December 27 that he sped to church, claiming he was challenged by a pursuing car. He said the other driver was a policeman and the chase repeated three times before he pressed the accelerator to pull ahead.

Times Special Terre Haute Ind Sam Bercher Roxie Brinson

Advertising Club Observes Letter Shop Day at Columbia Club

The Advertising Club of Indianapolis held a luncheon at the Columbia Club directed by president Albert O Evans to mark letter shop day. Special exhibits on letter shop service featured advertising campaigns. committee members included Ken Mossman Frank Knyvett and Harold Devine from key letter shops.

Advertising Club Columbia Club Advertising Club of Indianapolis Albert O. Evans Ken Mossman Associated Letter Shop Frank Knyvett Sales By Mail Shop Harold Devine Letter Specialty Shop

Konjola Man Promotes Remedy At Indianapolis Drug Stores

Letters from users like T Wright of 342 Parkway Street Indianapolis praise Konjola for kidney trouble rheumatism and neuritis relief. The Konjola Man at Hook's Drug Store Illinois and Washington Streets Indianapolis demonstrates the remedy daily to crowds seeking proof of its healing claims and vitality.

Hook Illinois Washington Streets Indianapolis Mr. T. Wright Parkway Street Dianapolis Wright Konjola Drug Store Witon Streets

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