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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
11
Tracy argues that New York producers will appoint a play czar under Mayor Walker to "clean things up" amid censorship pressure. He questions whether dictatorship beats democracy as media, sports, and theater echo fascist or strongman models from Mussolini to Landis and Rivera.
Hugh McNair Kahler, noted author, saw the Princeton Triangle Club’s Samarkand at Trent Theater and will see it again Friday at the Murat. Kahler writes of Samarkand as Romantic. Mexico crisis looms with Kellogg notes and 50 year leases. U.S. must choose firm hands off policy or risk upheaval.
The piece critiques widespread judicial delays in criminal cases and political interference, arguing for speedy trials to restore faith in courts. It cites indictments against the highway commission members, contempt accusations involving the Anti-Saloon League leader, arson charges against D. C. Stephenson aides, and a broader call for reform to prevent public cynicism.
The Times columns present bidding scenarios for six hands. North should bid no trump with strong three suits in Nos. 1 2 and 3, while supporting spades or diamonds as required. For Nos. 4 5 and 6 two spades or two no trumps may be best depending on stoppers and suit strength. John F. Dille Co. provides expert Q&A through times readers.
A photostatic copy of a Postal Telegraph Cable Company notice dated Dec 27 in Washington alleges U S censorship of a Dec 26 telegram to Relaciones in Puerto Cabezas, signaling interference in Nicaraguan conflict reporting.
The New York board of education faced a mandamus request to allow free speech in schools. Assistant Corporation Counsel W A Mayer argued the board could require recantation and synopsis of speakers if it ever reconsidered the open forum stance. The judge has the case under review.
A New Bedford man seeks 1 000 000 dollars for the loss of his dog, arguing the animal's steadfast companionship through prosperity and sickness and its loyalty in death. The defense counters that friendship cannot be priced in the open market, reducing the claim to a business value.
An Italian lieutenant invents a pocket parachute and descends 1,200 feet. The piece notes Italy’s rapid postwar advances in science literature and aviation, attributing progress to Mussolini’s leadership or a revived national drive, with experts citing awakening discipline rather than dictatorship alone.
The piece reflects on a shocking murder by George Hassel of his wife and eight children, highlighting the contrast between idealized western life and brutal acts. It questions the origins of the criminal mind and notes that some killers appear normal until the fatal moment.
The era shows a vast enforcement challenge with large rum rings on the Pacific coast and in Boston. Figures cite about 22 000 speak easies in New York and 15 000 in Detroit, while Chicago faces at least 30 million dollars in graft that could influence politics and public officials.
Oakes and De Lour headline a Spanish style revue with a Castillian quartet, Miss Le Lour's costumes, and lavish staging at the Palace Theater. The program includes Hooper and Gatchett’s The Rookie, Walter and Dyer songs, Morrell’s songs, and Two Jolly Sailors acrobatics, plus Betty Compson in The Belle of Broadway. Nearby theaters feature MacKellar at Keith’s and more. The notes also pose questions about transit and naturalization history.
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