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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1927
Page
4
In a 1920s era record, Captain Litbergh landed near Berlin after a fuel shortage while crossing from New York to France. Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine, notable New York figures, aided the effort as passenger and pilot. The trip underscored the fledgling nature of flying and hinted at future transatlantic joy rides.
Clarence Darrow muses aloud that Henry Gray and Ruth Snyder acted under extreme nervous excitement caused by being in love. He argues lovers could plead insanity to secure acquittal, calling for a new defense to overturn justice and empty jails if love is deemed a form of insanity. The remark suggests a dangerous legal precedent.
A fragmentary column argues over awarding state honors to a carnival clown named Coco and questions whether a nation would endorse clown awards. the piece contrasts real heroes with entertainers and ends with an unrelated ad-like futurist pitch.
A Philadelphia philosophy professor laments a top heavy civilization and warns of decline without a new education system. In Princeton two educators debate advanced degrees for teachers. In Amherst student representatives from fourteen colleges discuss the evils of the ad hoc education system, arguing reforms are needed.
After New Goliaths. Like the Sampson of old there arises at the University of Michigan a new strong man of brain and brawn. He is a captain of his university's swimming team and has a nearly perfect record scholarship, enough his name is Paul Person.
Weer Wasthater of Washington Indiana is praised by Coach C S Dean for strong potential in baseball at Purdue University. The article notes keen competition for numeral awards and cites Wasthater as promising material for the varsity next year.
English women increasingly adopt a side saddle stance in riding, marking a shift in equestrian dress and practice. The trend signals broader changes in social norms and comfort with traditional sports.
Pekin reports Marshal Chang Tso Lin's spokesman announces a definite peace effort to end the civil war. The plan follows an agreement with Chiang Kai Shek, the Nationalist leader, and other moderates.
Fragments indicate a woman’s lost purse possibly seen near Reed on Brown. Property clerk notes search underway with uncertain location details and advisories for the owner to claim belongings.
An early physician recalls focusing on women and children, developing a family practice remedy with Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He cites widespread use, safety for babies, non dependence on opiates, and strong patient letters praising its gentle treatment of diverse ailments.
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