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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
7
Roy W. Howard is named president of The Indianapolis Times in a formal announcement. The appointment places Howard in a leading role at the newspaper as it continues its era of editorial stewardship.
Legal text affirms no law shall restrain free interchange of thought or the right to speak write or print on any subject. Historical constitutional principle cited as protection of expression and press freedoms.
Opinion piece argues Indianapolis must grow its industry like Ford's assembly plant on E Washington St. and warns political decisions could push Ford away. Advocates street openings to retain the plant and preserve local employment value. It also discusses Los Angeles boys taking home economics to foster better husbandry and shared home responsibility.
A columnist laments rising road rage from all drivers as politeness vanishes on highways. He describes meek men and refined women turning aggressive behind the wheel, noting rude gestures and shouted insults in traffic. He argues driving fuels bravado and erodes civilized behavior, calling for restored courtesy on the road.
Secretary of labor James J. Davis urges Congress to add a selective immigration system to existing policy. He envisions priority for families of citizens, and for skilled workers, with no change to current annual quotas. He argues family unity aids national harmony and citizenship, and notes the first year of the new law ends June 30.
Washington Bureau provides a balanced bulletin on the Theory of Evolution and creation by God. It outlines main arguments for and against human evolution from lower life forms and cites views from William J. Bryan and others. Readers may request by mailing a coupon with postage.
Indiana Service Corporation requested voluntary reductions in electric lighting and power rates in Fort Wayne. The Public Service Commission approved the plan. New bills paid promptly save one cent per kilowatt hour, with a base rate of five cents.
A collection of humorous maxims on marriage money fashion and aging from 1925 NEA Service. It contrasts married life cheaper living with single life and jokes about rings clothes cool weather work and the teasing lines aimed at men women and couples.
The column answers varied questions from census timing to grammar and anatomy. It explains the 1930 census schedule, the reasoning behind enumerator selection, a definition of a split infinitive, Pachymemidgitis chronice hem orrhagica as a skull or spinal inflammation, details on the world’s largest clock, eyesight hierarchies among animals, and the ulnar nerve behind the funny bone with a described electric sensation.
Gaylord Nelson reports ongoing council push to convert the Shelby Street barn into a branch library or community auditorium. Residents in Fountain Square push for reuse as a business center grows while council members promised action but have yet to act.
Police Captain Roy A Pope expresses hurt over not being named as an arresting officer after guiding the information leading to three suspects’ capture. The mayor orders a safety board inquiry amid internal strife, political influence, and morale decline as Indianapolis faces rising banditry. Citizens seek effective action over credit.
A statistical expert told the National Coal Association that mining is less hazardous than many other jobs. The Indiana farmhand is a greater insurance risk, with seventy seven Indiana industries ranking higher in danger.
The American soprano Eleanor Painter garners major praise in Berlin for her opera performances. Critics in Braunschweig Dresden and Wiesbaden hail her Anglo-Saxon stage presence and artistic range elevating American talent on the European stage.
The Indiana College of Music and Fine Arts presents a violin recital tonight at the public library. Oliver Kiler leads pupils with Ernestine Graber and others performing a varied program including Brunner Kreisler and Moskowski pieces. Una Clayson Talbot will oversee a new department in the music school.
The private school annual commencement and recital will be at Third Christian Church next Tuesday night June 23. Diplomas go to Ruth Sherman Lois Dale Ruth Young and Grace Buscher with performances by Mrs Van Sickle Miss Wilman Van Ordel and Everett K Todd. Local artists Arnold Davis Bertha Jasper also perform at Ladoga with Top Miller piano students and Soprano Aleen Betz in a June 22 concert.
The treasury says unused gold hoarded by Americans since 1914 could have earned interest and reduced U S debt. It cites Britain's postwar rebound and France's hidden hoard, noting a gold dollar's value fell to 60 cents since 1914 and warns against excessive economy.
A building once used by the Cole Motor Car Company at 749 EB Washington Street has been leased by the Peoples Motor Coach. The bus company office has moved to the new quarters.
The White Shrine of Jerusalem No 6 announces a lawn fete bag draw night at a local hall near Seereen tal and Lexington. Proceeds benefit church and charitable projects. Tickets will be sold at the door.
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