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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
3
In commentary on the yacht race between Shamrock IV and Resolute, critics argue the New York Yacht Club rules biased titled contests, noting Shamrock IV’s heavier build and Atlantic crossing disadvantages. Calls grow for rule changes to allow towing or open sea readiness to honor genuine sailing skill.
A May performance compilation sent to mail service superintendents reports New York Washington field on time starts 72 percent and on time completions 85 percent with 93 percent of flights without forced landings and 100 percent without damage. New York Cleveland field shows 1 percent starts on time 86 percent on time, 93 percent without forced landings and 98 percent without damage. Similar figures apply to Cleveland Chicago and Chicago Omaha fields.
The text notes air mail completion success depends on no engine or plate damage during all flight phases. It credits pilots mechanics and field supervisors for creditable work, but fault lies with field management delaying reservicing. Improvement in management could boost progress and on time flights.
An enthusiastic traveler cites claims from the Central China Post describing China as the freest country in the world. It notes supposed freedoms in speech, highways, begging, illness, and even death, with examples of blackmail, road obstructions, beggars entering shops, and unattended corpses, concluding that liberty can become excessive.
A wartime note explains millions of Victory Medals were struck and 50,000 issued since June 21. Veterans rarely apply, needing only discharge papers to receive medals at a post or station. Officials call the reluctance pride and modesty, though descendants may prize the awards later.
A brief item notes Connecticut teachers advocate for state funding and prudent support to fund their demands while weighing broader comparisons. The piece touches on sugar import shortages, rivalries over presidential lineage among states, and mentions General Villa as a controversial figure. The tone blends satire and commentary on public issues.
President Wilson issued a proclamation on August 4 calling December 21 as the nation wide tercentenary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620. He urged observance across the United States and especially in universities and schools to promote enduring lessons on civil liberty and equal law. He named Samuel W McCall Richard Hooker and George Foster Peabody as commission members.
James W. Phelps, once friends with Henry Marsh over a shared loss of the left leg, claims Marsh willed him an artificial leg. Marsh, better off financially, lent the limb to Phelps and upon Marsh's sudden death the leg was turned over to Phelps.
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