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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1928

Page

17

Auto deaths in Connecticut in 1927 top year findings

Hartford study by University of Hartford foundation civil engineering Prof Richard Shelton Kirby shows 255,018 deaths tied to motor vehicles, with $2,762,341 in property damage. September and November are worst months. eight mile stretch of East Post Road from New Haven to order is the deadliest highway. Drivers blamed for 75.8 percent of 1927 accidents, with inattentiveness and miscalculation leading factors. Collisions at intersections, daytime rain and cool roads common. pedestrians and unknown operators also contribute. Connecticut死亡 rate rising then falling since 1917, auto deaths about one third of all central deaths. gasoline tax revenue noted.

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Edict Flouted as Hairpins Remain Popular with Peasants

Government officials ban elaborate hairpins but peasants persist in using stiletto like ornaments despite the decree. The tension highlights enforcement challenges and cultural resistance amid reform efforts.

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Chute Jumper Sets New World Record

Jack Cope, veteran aviator, set a new airborne parachute drop record from 19,000 feet over Ashburne flying field. He opened his chute after 3,400 feet of free fall, lasting 134 seconds and spanning a vertical distance equivalent to five Woolworth towers. He landed safely as spectators watched.

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