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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1930
Page
11
Memorial Day reflection on national sacrifice and war's legacy contrasts with political shifts. The piece notes Indiana Senator James Watson now backs a referendum on prohibition, signaling a changing public mood and potential political realignments amid tariff disputes. It also hints at clemency pressures in Centralia and questions gubernatorial stances on mob influence and independence.
A Washington case from Centralia in 1920 is evaluated as a flagrant injustice. I W W members faced murder trials after a 1919 Armistice Day raid by the American Legion. One member, Loren Roberts, was declared sane and freed but held pending state appeal, while others were convicted or acquitted.
A New York City lawsuit pits an aged mother against a magazine seeking to publish a sensational biography of her deceased daughter Jeanne Ragles known for the play Rain. The case questions liberty of the press versus respect for graves and public morality.
Rockefeller implied amid two year push that a tariff may prevent coal overproduction and wage cuts. The Consolidated Coal Company says its improvement plan is impracticable due to excess supply and weak demand. Overproduction risks depress prices, extend unemployment, and hinder overall economic recovery if Congress passes the tariff.
A Virginia study led by Dr. Minor W. Thomas proposes paying teachers based on pupil learning measured by annual mental tests. Teachers receive 10 cents per day per enrolled pupil plus a base salary tied to college education. The plan claims fewer teachers can educate more pupils with higher salaries and smaller class sizes. Also noted are farming notes on tendergreen crops near Beeville Texas and a quip about the Hoover Bible and Supreme Court nominating process.
Science writer David Dietz surveys Jupiter's visible belts and the Great Red Spot, noting the shifting cloud bands and a long lived south tropical disturbance. He reviews cooling data from 1914 1922 and discusses competing theories about the planet’s core and surface conditions.
Washington ordered a bold assault to halt British approach on the Hudson. General Anthony Wayne led 1799 July 15 attack at Stony Point, capturing 500 prisoners and seizing guns, forcing Clinton to abandon plans to control the river.
Dr Morris Fishbein notes how vision problems affect learning and behavior. Far sightedness can masquerade as laziness or lack of effort in school. If a child excels at home and outdoors but struggles in class, take them to an oculist for eye examination.
In Cape May County New Jersey residents consider releasing a Florida gambusia apinis to curb mosquitoes. The plan faces objections about relying on a foreign, uncertain solution and potential unintended consequences once the insect is introduced.
A column lists five Bible trivia prompts with answers from yesterday. The piece ends noting mass crowds applaud public speakers but many leave with memories fading quickly like last year's carnival performance.
The piece argues that the antiwar book All Quiet continues to grow in influence, shaping minds against militarism. It rebuts blitz theory and notes readers understand war’s agony, questioning sensational aerial demonstrations as a means to sway New Yorkers toward or away from conflict.
A World War I novel sold over two million copies globally and one million in Germany, with 325000 sold in America. The reviewer calls An Inspired Work a powerful peace advocate, noting Remarque avoids labeling himself a pacifist and writes with documentary honesty.
A reader questions Mrs. Breedlove’s publicity for the “rain baby” and charity to children in Indianapolis, urging aid for local undernourished kids and questioning a $2,000 donation. Another letter praises certain writers while critiquing Heywood Broun and laments shift in editorial topics.
M. E. Tracy argues that 700 million in Eastern and Southern Asia are ready for any doctrine promising relief and that Bolshevism could spread as a plausible alternative. He questions Western claims of civilization's benevolence and notes colonial exploitation as a root cause of discontent, asking what real benefits white rule has brought the Orient.
The author argues that while Russians boast of improvements under communism, they still fare worse than Americans but claims many Orientals see value in communism. Conversion is easier when promises of bread and meat are offered, regardless of whether homes belong to the state or a landlord.
A brief paraphrase on resisting evil as taught in Matthew 16 23. It contrasts Satan as a master of vice with the belief that his work and wages are worst.
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