British fliers to wear armor soon in bomber planes
London dispatch reports the British Air Ministry weighing chain mail vests and steel helmets as standard gear for bomber machine gunners. A recent study notes rear gunners lack protection and must expose much of their body to fire effectively. Revolving steel turrets deemed impractical due to limited vision.
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Aesop's Name Appears in Early Literature
The name Aesop first crops up in literature dating to about 570 B C. This marks the earliest known literary attribution of Aesop as a fabulist.
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Codification of Sea Laws Seen Seen
Geneva report states a world wide drive to improve seafarer conditions will launch in 1926. After the eighth International Labor Conference in May, a special maritime focused session will gather over fifty nations to codify seamen's articles of agreement and set general inspection principles.
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Uniform Seamen Regulations Across Nations Urged
A call for worldwide uniformity in seamen regulations, laws, and rights seeks to standardize protections and duties for sailors across borders, aiming to simplify enforcement and improve maritime welfare. The proposal emphasizes consistent ventilation of labor standards and safety protocols worldwide.
Formation of 1926 Conference to Launch Two Conventions
The 1926 conference plans to draft and issue two international conventions. It aims to formalize rules and standards for cross border cooperation, setting the stage for unified guidelines and applications in global affairs.
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