Government Exits Shipping Business To Private Ownership
The Shipping Board plans full exit from operating ships. Large vessels sold to a Chicago buyer, including the largest sunken by the government. About 218 freighters remain to be sold as the government stops direct ship operations. Private enterprise is viewed as the efficient path for boosts to exports and trade. The committee notes a net war loss but emphasizes the long term gains from private shipbuilding and renewed US flag on the seas.
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New York
Shipping Board of the
United States
Chicago
Henry Ford
Shipping Board
Sam
Europe
Congress
America
High Seas
A Fine Opportunity for Elyria Y M C A Boys to Washington
A newspaper writer recalls witnessing the Elyria Y M C A departure of thirty boys on a bus trip to Washington. Lads waved goodbye as luggage piled atop the coach and they embarked on a journey to the nation’s capital. The trip promises lasting friendships and broadened citizenship, with plans for adult excursions next year.
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Elyria
Washington
Tweezing Hair and Weight Folly in Health Advice
A reader asks if tweezing upper lip hair is safe, noting it may be temporary. The column explains that permanent removal uses an electric needle, while tweezers or waxing are temporary. warns against squeezing pimples on the lip and emphasizes weight control via Petersizing and pamphlets. It closes with tongue care and a note that Dr Peters cannot diagnose in print.
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Lakewede
Peter
Miss B
Dr. Peters
Immigration policy described as liberal in daily news
Commissioner of Immigration Harry Edward Hull traces U S policy as among the most liberal in the world. He notes widespread immigration and contrasts it with selective discrimination in other nations while stressing self preservation of ideals as guiding force behind American civilization.
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Harry E. Hull
Harry Edward Hull
Belvidere
Cedar Rapids
Williamsburg Telephone Company
Congress
America
Feller seeks divorce over wife’s support of former husband
A man seeks to end his marriage alleging his wife gives money to her former husband. The report notes the source is in a quiet state, with references to Art Smiley and a bootlegger in consultation, though details are unclear.
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Art Smiley
Immigration Policy Aids National Progress and Citizenship
The passage argues that America’s foresight in immigration regulation prevents later crises, strengthening government, community life, and citizenship. It claims benefits are real socially ecumenically and politically, protecting the nation’s future and guiding humane global improvement through orderly immigration.
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America
Anniversary highlights of notable historical figures and events
Today in history and birthdays list notable figures born in New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Canada plus events like the Thames Tunnel opening in London, Coxey's Army departure, a 1911 shirtwaist factory fire, and a major railroad shopmen strike. Includes Simon Flexner, George Sutherland, and Gutzon Borglum.
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Richard Varick
New York
American Bible Society
Hackensack
N. J
Jersey City
Richard Dobbs Spaight
North Carolina
New Berne
N. C
Joseph Ritner
Pennsylvania
England
Ottawa
Elwell S. Otis
Frederick
Emanuel L. Philipp
Wisconsin
Sauk Co
Wise
Milwaukee
Thames Tunnel
London
Coxey’s
Army of the Commonwealth
Massillon
Ohio
Washington
New York City
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research
Louisville
George Sutherland
Supreme Court of the United States
Gutzon Borglum
Notable births and men of achievement from early life
The text lists individuals born in Idaho Coven try New York Washington D C Iowa and Harvard along with ages from 57 to 64, highlighting their professions as prohibitionist geologist economist and author. It also comments on character traits of educated versus untrained people, noting blunt honesty and liberal energy for the former and rich, rough depth with a touch of sensuousness for the latter.
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Idaho
William EB
Pussyfoot
Johnson
Coventry
N. Y
Cleveland Abbe, Jr
Ant Menetaegs
Washington, D. C
ABC
Thomas N. Carver
Harvard
Kirksville
Iowa
South Leads Nation in Homicide Rates in 1928
New York and six large cities show 1928 homicide rates, with Memphis leading at 60.5 per 100000. Detroit 16.5 and Chicago 15.8 follow. Hoffman notes southern high rates tied to large Negro population, while capital punishment cited as a factor in preventing homicides.
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New York
Chicago
Memphis
Frederick L. Hoffman
Prudential Insurance Company
Spectator
New York City
Detroit
Hoffman
South
Horttiman
Mishaps In Air a Rarity Mishaps In Air a Rarity Pleasure Craft
Washington reports show pleasure aircraft accounted for nearly seven times as many accidents in the last half of 1928 as established lines. Of 672 accidents, 333 involved pleasure planes, 191 miscellaneous commercial, 32 experimental, 65 student instruction, 51 scheduled airways. 127 died, 98 seriously injured, 366 unhurt. 4,887 licensed pilots on January 1, 1929, average age about 29.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Revival of the muff as winter fashion resurges in London
London fashion notes a winter revival of the muff, once fallen from favor after the pre war era. The current cold spell has sparked renewed interest, though fur collars and cuffs still outshine the muff. Some muffs seen are vintage while others are newly carried by women.
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London
British Isles
Bell to be recast from Old Mission metal
In Santa Clara California one of two bells destroyed when Old Mission Santa Clara was razed will be replaced. The bell is to be recast from the original metal by direction of Alphonso XII King of Spain.
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Santa Clara
Cal
Mission Santa Clara
Alphonsus X11
Fot
Spain
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