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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
2
A reader urges May 2 ballot support for Erickson to cut carfare from 8% to 5 cents, warning city council not to block him. The missive also attacks manual training and supervised study as threats to education, calling for a broad district survey on taxation, scholarship, and citizenship.
A Bremerton Navy yard worker letter argues bias in layoffs and favoritism. The author claims workers with high ratings are kept out while others are discharged, urging a thorough investigation and fairness in staffing decisions affecting local families.
The Manufacturers Association of Washington is commended for securing off-peak power rates for Seattle factories. The group and its officers are praised for through educational work, public appearances at hearings, and active participation. The measure aims to attract new factories and aid existing ones facing high power costs and post war challenges.
An expert explains upgrading from crystal detectors to vacuum tube detectors can triple receiving distance and improve audibility, but notes the tube is complex to build. Steps include a special socket, filament and plate batteries, and a rheostat, with wiring per diagram.
A Seattle reader criticizes Mr FE F Adams Jr for a Spokane letter. The writer defends free speech yet condemns the attacked town and its high schools while urging civility and decency in public discourse. The piece cites pigeons safety and urban life in Spokane and Seattle.
A Tax Reduction council member replies to accusations by Mr. Cooper accusing secret enemies of the public school system. He argues taxpayers have a right to critique and lists criticisms including political influence, curriculum, memory versus reasoning training, supposed individuality development, and social activities fostering a caste. He labels these factors as harmful to democracy and American ideals.
A Hernia Expert offers a free sample of a Sponge Rubber Rupture Pad claiming instant relief for ruptures. The ad urges readers to mail name and address to KH. WM. Scott at 293 BK Scott Hida Akron O. for a sealed plain package and directions with no obligation.
Armed intruders broke in at the Richmond Fuel Co. on 310 12th Ave B early Thursday after entering through a broken door pane. They fled in disgust leaving a garden pick behind. police said nothing was stolen.
Edward O Lynn of Pranston Indiana seeks a venue change from Justice Boyer to Justice Witkower. He admits guilt after an exchange about a penny-plain fair trial. The court orders 5 dollars plus costs and further fines for contempt. Experiments begin on Alberta tar sands as a potential road base material.
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