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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1928
Page
2
The Lincoln Star notes British transport planes have logged 2,593,000 miles in three years with no fare paying passenger accidents. Since 1919 there have been four fatal passenger incidents in 6,162,000 miles. Imperial Airways carried 593 tons of cargo in 1927 while air travel expands Europe.
Ten years after hostile Zeppelins terrorized England the northeast delivers a greater airship that arrives to spread the gospel of world brotherhood and amity. The crisis of war has shifted to messages of peace as munitions plants turn to fertilizers and ships of war seek ports as emissaries of goodwill.
The piece condemns misrepresentation in politics and defends Gov. Alfred E. Smith against false charges tied to tariff policy. It cites Raskob's challenge to prove claims about the Underwood tariff, notes Smith’s acceptance speech stance, and argues both parties seek protective tariffs while avoiding radical shifts and “robber tariffs.”
National Board of Fire Underwriters data show smokers cause millions in annual fire losses. Pacific Coast reports reveal multiple fires from smoking along flight routes, despite no smoking signs and pilots attempting to enforce rules, as crews cannot monitor all passengers.
Court records show numerous cases where courteous auto drivers are sued for damages by passengers injured while riding gratis or by invitation. The California Automobile Association warns members not to pick up strangers or accept rides from strangers. Parents are urged to warn children not to accept proffered rides. Insurance rates are rising due to well meaning courtesy and related accidents.
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