Glider Designer Sees 20000 Foot Flight Potential
Dr George H Madelung designer of the Hanover glider predicts a motorless plane able to climb to 20000 feet. He notes gliding angle of 16 to 1 and a still air speed of 20 mph, with upward air currents key to sustained flight. His work influences a new seaplane for the US Navy and he cites hawks as illustration.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
George H. Madelung
Hanover
Rhone Valley
Madelung
Germany
United States Navy
German Institute of Aeronautical Research
Aldershof
Aldershoff
Boys Are Menace in Egyptian Politics
Cairo observes a strict new policy to curb student agitation in universities and high schools. The movement seeks to abolish examinations to ease study and push political influence in upcoming October elections. Supporters of Zaghloul Pasha court student votes with promises while Mahmoud Bey is urged as a protest candidate.
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Cairo
Egypt
Mahmoud Bey
Zaghlou Pasha
Bonded Liquor Concentration Planned Across States
Federal prohibition plans call for concentrating about one and a half million gallons of bonded liquor at a central point near Cincinnati Ohio. Sources say 861 855.7 gallons were in Ohio warehouses as of September with Indiana holding 605 000 gallons in four bonded warehouses at Lawrenceburg Vincennes Terre Haute and Hammond. Southern Ohio storage is estimated between 2 000 and 3 000 gallons.
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Cincinnati
Prohibition
Indiana
Ohio
Internal Revenue Department
Ohio Territory
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Lawrenceburg
Vincennes
Terre Haute
Hammond
Peer and Parson Disagree Over Sunday Scout Customs
In Bedford, Boy Scouts hear clashing views from Rev A O Cheney and Lord Ampthill on smoking and Sunday rest. Cheney bans smoking and noise, urges staying home for church, while Ampthill cites historical figures who smoked and praises Sunday as a day of rest with occasional leisure. A public discussion was proposed with proceeds split between church and scouts.
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Associated Press
London
England
Bedford
A. O. Cheney
Lord Ampthill
Americans in China face lottery law case
The first effort to apply American lottery prohibition to Americans in China targets B F Brown once editor of the Far Eastern Times Harbin. He was arrested by a U S consular official in Harbin and held for trial in Shanghai before U S Commissioner N E Lurton but released on a $500 bail bond after signing it himself.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
China
B. F. Brown
United States Court For China
Far Eastern Times
Harbin
Brown
U. S
N. E. Lurton
Marquesas Rehabilitation Plan Outlined by French Administration
The Marquesas Islands are to be rehabilitated to elevate inhabitants morally and commercially. A letter from administrator G de Poyen Belleisie cites aims to develop schools and direct steamship links with San Francisco to cut Tahiti middlemen, boosting breadfruit taro and banana farming and potential fueling stations for Australia to Panama traffic.
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Honolulu
T. H
Marquesas Islands
Bayard Dominick
Bishop Museum of Honolulu
E. 5. Handy
G. de Poyen Belleisie
South Seas
Tahiti
Marquésans
Dr. Handy
Marquesas
Handy
Australia
Panagne
Buddhism Seen as Rival to Christianity in Far East
Oxford scholar Professor Soothill warned that Buddhism is the probable rival of Christianity in the Far East. He noted Buddhism can adopt Christian methods, spreading in China and potentially uniting with Christianity for world salvation.
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Associated Press
Oxford
Eng
Far East
Soothill
Oxford University
West
China
Old Trade Guilds In London Survive
The article notes the persistence of ancient London guilds with the election of Sir Samuel G Shedd as chairman of the Company of Barbers. Though none are actual barbers, members honor traditions dating to 1461 while hosting dinners and speeches on old times. Barbers historically served as surgeons and dentists in addition to shaving.
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London
Samuel G. Shedd
Company of
Barbers
Samuel
All steel bomber plane touted as lighter and stronger
London reports Britain has an all steel bombing aircraft, four percent lighter than a wooden rival, claimed superior to German aluminum designs. It uses two Napier engines and is designed for long range yet easy to maneuver in combat. Steel construction purportedly offers strength, higher payload, easier mass production, and greater fire resistance.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Berlin Dreams of Flying Palaces
Berlin reports on ambitious airship plans for transatlantic flight possible within 60 hours with giant ships of 275 meters length and 150000 cubic meters gas capacity. Proposals include five 200 horsepower motors, 100 passenger capacity plus crew, and luxurious accommodations akin to ocean liners. Meanwhile Germans speculate the United States could soon open mainland to Far East island routes.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Atlantic
Yvertainder
Slamamoth
United States
Far East
Frugal Queen in Romania Cancels U S Visit
Queen Marie of Romania says the country is poor and cancels plans for a U S trip to save funds. She notes she will wear last year’s gowns with her daughters and has cancelled coronation wardrobe orders to set an example of frugality.
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Associated Press
Marie of
Rumania
United States
Lamps in head and tail lights demand care
Lamps are small but crucial for safety and legality. The piece urges drivers to keep lights in order, avoid one eyed cars, and carry spare lamps to prevent fines and harm.
Motor Traffic Crackdown Across Midwest Grows
Across Chicago Cleveland St Louis and Detroit cities push driver education stricter penalties and speed limits to curb rising motor accidents in early 1922. Officials note 575 deaths in Chicago 1921 and 43 in Cleveland Feb-Aug 1922. Detroit adopts tower traffic regulation and safety zones while requiring proof of driving ability for licensing.
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Chicago
Middle West
Cleveland
St. Louis
Detroit
Cheaper Bread Is Expected in Russia
Government reports forecast cheaper bread across Russia next winter after a strong harvest. The state statistical bureau cites a surplus of over 500000 poods, totaling 2853000 poods with 475000 set aside for sowing. Last year yielded 1566000 poods. annual needs are about 1800000 poods.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Russia
State Statistical Bureau
Dread Tuberculosis Fast Losing Ground
The 1921 tuberculosis death rate fell to 90.7 per 100000, based on 45 state registrars. Returns from 40 states show 108 per 100000, a drop worth about 18000 lives saved in 1921 versus 1920. Since 1905 the rate dropped from about 200 to below 100.
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Associated Press
New York
National Tuberculosis Association
France Aims to Avert Turko British War
The French cabinet agreed to work to prevent a war between Turkey and Great Britain after Britain refused to withdraw forces from Chanek on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles.
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France
Paris
Chanek
Dardanelles
Turkey
Great Britain
Federal fuel distributor named in anti profiteering plan
Washington reports Conrad E. Spence vice-president of the Burlington Railroad named as the federal fuel distributor under the coal and anti profiteering program. The appointment marks a key step in enforcing new price controls and ensuring fuel supply.
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Washington
Conrad E. Spence
Burlington Railroad
Tdsaaanil
President Harding Signs Coal Control and Anti Profit Bills
President Harding signed administration coal distribution and anti profiteering coal commission measures in Washington. The actions aim to regulate coal supply and curb profiteering, marking a notable federal intervention in the energy sector.
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Washington
Harding
Administration Coal Distribution
Coal Commission
Rumor of Prohibition Agent’s Death in Louisville
A Louisville rumor claimed federal prohibition agent J. L. Mesher was shot by rum runners. Mrs. Mesher told reporters her husband was at home asleep, and not dead.
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Louisville
J. L. Mesher
Prohibition
Woman Denies Cult Allegation In Divorce Petition
Louisville report notes Mrs. Myrtle J. Trauber refutes her husband’s claim she belongs to a religious cult that opposes marriage. She recounts an illness three years prior when an angel allegedly demanded she remain unmarried as she has larger tasks to fulfill.
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Louisville
Myrtle J. Trauber
Coal Secured for Ford Motor Works in Detroit
Detroit report states a coal order for Ford Motor Company was signed with a Cincinnati corporation. No tonnage or price details were disclosed, but Ford officials said the firm will supply coal from Kentucky and West Virginia mines and handle it locally.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company of
Cincinnati
Kentucky
West Virginia
Physician Says Wound Not Personal Safety Related
A physician who examined the body of Edith Lavoy a school teacher after she had been shot testified at the William McCready trial in Mineola Kentucky that the wound was not sustained in self defense. McCready claimed upon arrest that the wagon driver shot herself.
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Mineola
Edith Lavoy
William McCready
Fort Thomas
McCready
Wajgnan
Woman Granted $5,000 Bail in Renaker Murder Case
Winchester reports Nancy-Catherine Renaker indicted for complicity in the July murder of her husband Leon Renaker. She posted $5,000 bail as Reese Fox also received $5,000 bail. Seabee E. Hardman awaits a bail hearing next Monday. Renaker wife declined to comment.
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Winchester
Nancy-Catherine Renaker
Leon Renaker
Reese Fox
Seabee E. Hardman
Renaker
Grandson of Wealthy Lexington Man Dies in Winchester
In Winchester a 77 year old grandfather named James Fox died today while his grandson Reese Fox remained held on $5 000 bail to answer an indictment charging participation in the murder of Leon Renaker in Lexington Kentucky The elder Fox was described as wealthy suggesting substantial inheritance implications for the accused.
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Lexington
Reese Fox
Winchester
Leon Renaker
James Fox
Court Rules Against Warrantless Searches On Public Highways
Frankfort Ky court of appeals today held officers may not search persons or personal baggage without a warrant when suspecting liquor transport on public highways. The ruling limits enforcement powers in trafficking cases and underscores privacy protections for travelers.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Strike Settlement Talks Open On Chesapeake & Ohio
Richmond report says settlement discussions began between C and O General Manager Parrish and shop federation President Stewart after a speech. The craft tentatively broke with the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks which it had supported previously.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
Richmond
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Parrish
Stewart
Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks
Washington Adopts Sine Die End To Session
Congress adjourned this afternoon after the senate backed the house resolution for a sine die termination. The move ends the current session with no further business scheduled.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Mexican Victim Reports Robbery by Burglar
Ramon Oledaries of Beaumont Texas told the Mexican consulate that a burglar robbed him of 185 dollars his wife and 4 year old daughter.
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Beaumont
Tex
Ramon Oledaries
Why Soap Cleans Our Forbears Discovery
The passage explains how ashes mixed with water produce a slippery feel and cleaning power. It notes ashes contain soda or potash both good for washing, but combined with fats to make soap, with alkalies cutting dirt and grease to allow water to rinse them away.
Timeline of Jesus Crucifixion Resurrection and Ascension in 30 AD
The text states the betrayal occurred on the eve ning following Thursday 14 Nisan April 6 30 AD around 10 11 pm or soon after midnight The crucifixion happened about 9 am on Friday 15 Nisan April 7 30 AD The Resurrection occurred at dawn on Sunday 17 Nisan April 9 30 AD The Ascension is dated Thursday May 18 30 AD or 783 A U D in the Roman calendar.
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Jesus Christ
Nisan
A. D
Rome
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Parson
Boy Scouts of England
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