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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1928
Page
4
A formal note records mail matter entered at Winslow Arizona Post Office as second class mail. The entry confirms distribution handling by the local postal facility.
The annual Arizona state industrial commission report shows two million dollars distributed or held for dependents and accident cases. It notes a five percent overhead and superior efficiency versus court litigation, with compensation for workers handled without costly lawsuits. The commission praises its business performance for the year.
An obituary note on Theodore Roberts reflects a life of rising film fame and later loneliness. His will leaves his estate to a Wandering painter nephew, binding family ostracism with a final message of solace. The piece suggests festive times contrast with Roberts life’s frayed threads.
In a discussion on national trust and liberal discussion, the piece argues American institutions remain solid despite sensationalist rhetoric. It cites public indifference to red scares, travel trends, Indiana's anniversary, and assorted notes including Coolidge’s clay pigeon vetoes and Rothstein file curiosities.
The Industrial Commission reports a two million dollar business with five percent overhead and over 39 000 cases disposed in two years. It notes higher benefits under the compensation law, lower employer rates, and a 25 percent shift of money previously lost to litigation into injured workers and dependents. It criticizes reformers and praises administrative efficiency under the act.
NEA Service outlines Herbert Hoover's role as guide and fixer of U.S. economic policy in Latin America. It notes his aim to foster contact, understanding and esteem, expand trade, and reassure nations of American peaceful motives, while Europe remains a competitive market.
The piece frames Charles Lindbergh as an elusive figure, wary of publicity, who rose from a late start in Wisconsin to global fame as the lone aviator. It notes his modest wardrobe habits, disdain for the limelight, and a life lived largely outside public scrutiny.
London Daily Express editor returns from a U S tour and urges reform of Prohibition. He describes synthetic gin wrecking homes and proposes allowing light wines and beer to restore self respect while noting Americans are sober and moral but defy the Volstead Act.
City Manager Griggs condemned the poor conditions in Phoenix flop houses as the council reviews measures. He cited deplorable housing for indigent men and proposed steps to address the situation amid growing concerns.
Los Angeles December 22 UP Mrs Marguerite W L Beery and film actor Noah Beery seek a property settlement out of court in a divorce action. neither attended an alimony hearing today, which was postponed. About 300000 dollars in property is involved.
In a fragmentary report, locals express resentment toward curbs on personal freedom as they push back against prohibition rules, stressing individual liberty over government limits.
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