Polish Russians clash as Europe eyes shifting fronts
In Europe the Poles face renewed bolshevik pressure with Russian detachments crossing the East Prussian border. German and allied powers wrestle over disarmament of reds and internal tension in Germany. Carrara quarries collapse in Italy triggering rescue efforts led by King Victor Emmanuel as aftershocks follow. In the U S campaign news, primaries and fundraising probes captivate attention alongside the Dempsey Miske heavyweight bout.
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Soviet style strikes rock Italy’s industrial heartland
Edward J. Pickard reports sudden Soviet style upheaval in northern Italy where workers seize plants and run them under soviets while owners and staff resist. government watches, fearing spread to public services. Armored cars and tanks are reportedly being built, and air factory machine guns mounted, as conferences seek a resolution amid wage rise fears. Polish Lithuanian clashes over Suvalki raise League of Nations tensions.
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Turbulent week in southern Russia with Wrangel gains feared
Reports from the southern front varied as Wrangel's forces were said to encircle Bolsheviks at Kachovka with a fierce battle over the Dnieper bridge. Polish generals declined a joint offensive while Riga peace talks loom. In Cork, Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney remained alive but gravely ill as the British government fixed its stance on hunger strikes. Archbishop Mannix may visit Ireland as peacemaking efforts continue. Northern Italy endured deadly earthquakes across the Florence to Adriatic corridor, destroying towns and leaving thousands homeless.
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Australia
Novel Road-Making Device Aims To Remove Inequalities
A southern inventor has patented a drag type road apparatus praised for smoothing and packing soil in one pass. The forward beams include spike features to loosen earth while the rear packs and levels, creating a finished surface as it is pulled. Published in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Number All English Roads National Scheme Aims By Autumn
The national road scheme will be ready by autumn with classified main and secondary roads and a uniform sign posting system. Roads will carry distinctive numbers so travelers can navigate between towns without maps. A standard road dressing surface is chosen for arterial roads. January 1 marks readiness for immediate operation.
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Increasing Highway Capacity Through Stronger Roads
An article argues for boosting road capacity by building a Q road capable of 100 percent greater vehicle capacity within the same width. It notes doubling road width costs 100 percent more, while strengthening roads by 10 to 20 percent per mile offers a cheaper solution. It also cites a 50 percent haulage increase reducing transportation costs by about 15 percent, endorsing the strengthened road approach.
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Earth roads require seasonal ditch cleaning and grading
The article notes most earth roads have been previously graded and must be cleaned ditches and crowned with a light grader two or three times a season. Four horses are required to perform the work.
Hauling Costs Fall With Improved Roads
Improved highways allow more goods to be moved with less horsepower and reduce wear on vehicles. The change promises lower transport costs and longer vehicle life for haulers and merchants alike.
Encouraging Producers to Boost Farm and Merchant Output
The national system of transportation and distribution is essential. It requires every possible facility to be provided to encourage producers in farm communities and merchandise to increase production.
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