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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
11
Dr Morris Fishbein explains the brain as a complex organ and defines nervousness as a condition distinct from true nervous diseases. He notes hereditary predisposition to neuroses and cites fatigue environment education and worry as factors that wear down the nervous system.
Boyd Gurley argues crime is driven by open gambling and protection rackets, linking it to robberies and murders. The column notes Amelia Earhart's transatlantic flight, praising women advancing in aviation and challenging male leadership across fields.
A Republican convention pledge to enforce prohibition is cited against inaction. The writer urges immediate action by the chief to dismiss or discipline officials linked to bootleggers and political bosses, arguing enforcement is overdue and evident to observers.
Discussion on the power of court injunctions in labor disputes contrasts enforcement of injunctive orders with ordinary law. It notes labor efforts to curb injunctions, mentions Kansas City and Houston as focal points, and ends with a quip about an heiress marrying a street car conductor in Chicago.
A New York Times reflection notes the unanimous support of twenty six Scripps-Howard guardsmen for Hoover, praising press unity and questioning why they did not back Smith. Amelia Earhart’s solo Atlantic flight is highlighted as a milestone by a Boston native. The piece also explains how the earth’s rotation and orbit affect stellar motion and guides readers on observing the Great Dipper’s annual path.
A historical essay outlines China as a vast, ancient, multiethnic empire facing a pivotal clash between tradition and modernity. It argues progress requires risk and intellectual emancipation, with students abroad stirring reform while peasants endure stagnation under Confucian legacy. A waking China could become strong and assertive on the world stage, not a passive subject.
Instructional bridge primer outlines opening bids for seven hands with sample hands and explanations. It emphasizes stopping all suits, choosing no trump in certain cases, and considering major suit support and doubletons to guide declarations.
The fragment presents a brief quotation attributed to Syrus about generosity and haste, implying quicker giving yields greater impact. It lacks a clear event, date, or context beyond the aphorism.
A Marion County jury in Indianapolis finds Earl Klinck guilty of forging William Rogers signature on an affidavit repudiating testimony before the Reed Senate Committee. The piece links the case to D C Stephenson and exposes a broader Klux Klan political scandal involving Senator Watson and editors Adams and Gurley. The opinion suggests Klinck might reveal more if persuaded and notes substantial corruption behind the episode.
A reader inquiry column from The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau answers questions on planetary life, die of joy, the song Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Helen of Troy’s birth, Nicaragua’s location, Homer D. Martin’s Harp of the Winds setting, the meaning of Kenneth, proper time phrasing, and the ACLU headquarters. The piece notes life on planets is uncertain with Mars most plausible, and provides concise factual responses.
Hoerstes Texas reports that Southern and Southwestern Democrats split on Al Smith’s Catholicism and wet status. Business opposition fueled by Wall Street criticism and regional economic fears may not stop Smith from securing the two thirds at the convention, though November could see turnout drop and some support Hoover.
On June 19 1778 Benedict Arnold placed in command of American army at Philadelphia. In 1862 Congress passed an act prohibiting slavery in territories. In 1863 West Virginia admitted to the Union. In 1885 the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor from France. In 1912 Roosevelt forces threatened a major national contest.
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