When Government Fights Itself Over Sea Safety Laws
Boake Carter recalls the Pastores, a four year old ship that ferried 2,500 troops to France now deemed unsafe under new sea safety rules. The Panama Railroad Steamship Company ships Ancon and Cristobal, aged 37, also fail to meet standards but remain in service. Government ownership competes with private operators, highlighting policy inconsistencies in enforcing safety laws.
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U. S
France
Congress
Pastorea
New York
Panama
South America
Panama Railroad Steamship Company
Ancon
Cristobal
United States
Thrift and policy mix in old wartime era voices
A collage of op ed snippets discusses a private ship ignoring modern standards, a Beverly Knitting mill sale to striking workers, and reflections on thrift. It mentions federal aid, tax questions, and a vivid Roosevelt administration scene with admiration for farmer support, signaling political critique of postwar economics and public funds.
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Los Angeles
L. G. Griffiths
Beverly
Says Airline Speeds At Maximum Now
MEMPHIS Tennessee veteran aviator Ralph S Damon vice president of American A Airlines and former Curtis-Wright Aircraft Corp president says commercial flying speed has peaked and 200 miles an hour remains practical He forecasts regular trans Atlantic passenger flights within a year and stratosphere flying as common in a decade but cites numerous mechanical problems to solve before it becomes practical.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ralph S. Damon
American A Airlines
Curtis-Wright Aircraft Corp
Damon
Wellington Briefs Highlight Fall Fair And Local Notices
Wellington prepares for the Lodi fall fair opening tomorrow and running through Saturday. Staff changes include Russell Buck moving to Clowson meat market in Elyria while planning to stay in Wellington. Social events feature Dorcas Society lunch, Congregational church supper, and Eastern Star officers hosted tonight. Reverend Paul Neal visits Akron while engagements and family visits populate local scenes with weddings planned near Red Wing and Avon.
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Wellington
Lodi
Russell Buck
Clowson
Elyria
Dorcas Society of the
Church of Christ
Ella McKisson
Union Street
Congregational Church
Patrons Association of
Temple Chapter of the Eastern Star
Mariam Dirlam
Sara Curtice
Belle Smith
Constance Lindgren
Red Wing
Minn
Avon, C
Frankie Reese
G. Morris
Earl Litz
J. G. Morris
T. M. Baldwin
Sewing Club Meeting Plans Exhibit in Markley School
Vincent notes that the Markley 4 H Club Girls and Gull Road 4 H Club Girls will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM September 30 in the Markley school house to finalize plans for their exhibit and amateur program set for Monday October 4 at the same location. Savannah Ohio visitors include Mr and Mrs John Wickham and sons John and Mr and Mrs Alfred Wickham with sons Robert and Howard.
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Vincent
Markley
Robert and
Howard
Savannah
Ohio
T. M. Baldwin
Thomas
Card Party Hosted by Brookside Parents Association
A Brookside Parents Association hosts a Sheffield SHEFFIELD-A card party to raise funds for school activities. Organizers invite residents to join, with proceeds supporting students and classroom resources at Brookside School.
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Sheffield
Teachers Association Social Season Opens With Card Party
The Teachers Association launched its social season with a card party and refreshments served. Mrs Shirley Garfield attended and the weekend with relatives in Parma was noted. Mr and Mrs P L Chambers joined a clam bake at Brandta Park Amherst Sunday evening hosted by Crane employer at the National Tube Co. Frank Jackson has returned home after weeks with friends in New Jersey and other visits.
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Shirley
Garfield
Anand
Parma
P. L. Chambers
Brandta’ Park
Amherst
National Tube Co
Frank Jackson
New Jersey
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Martha Gearity Smith
Felt & Tarrant Mfg
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Cora M. Shepard
Barker St
R. L. Rawdon
Oberlin
Will Sheak
Kivaels Etal
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Paul Neal
Akron
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Maxine West
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