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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1927
Page
4
A May report shows German imports reaching the highest level since January 1925 with an import export gap not seen since February 1925. The Reichsbank raised the discount rate from five to six percent as the adverse balance widens, though some economists see later recovery as raw materials rise and factories boost refined exports.
A discussion cites 750 guards guarding 7000 miles of U S borders to stop illegal entrants, with estimates of 1000 daily and 100000 yearly. Officials warn even full forces and navy could not stop infiltration. Proposals consider expanding guards or relaxing front door rules to reduce back door allure.
The American Legion's national defense committee backs forming a separate air forces department led by a Cabinet officer, to be considered at the Paris convention in September. It cites rapid air power growth and calls for public pressure and leadership from Lindbergh to push for a federal Aeronautics Department.
The remark underscores Washington's warning to London on strategic relations with Russia. Observers note the shift in posture as U S policy gains credibility amid new international alignments and diplomatic pressure.
The piece argues producers overpaid in earlier years to attract audiences, fueled by publicity for stars and expanding indie production. It warns of an overextended spending pattern and calls for a shift to a businesslike model as costs rise and profits are debated. It mentions a dubious children's tubercular hospital campaign in Arizona and New Mexico seeking millions, with ex Senator Cameron linked to Arizona efforts and a Senate renomination bid.
A telegram from Ralph Cameron in Pittsburgh prompted Springerville in Apache County to be considered as a site for a national children s tubercular hospital. Since then little has been learned about the proposal.
A Miami Bulletin feature extols heroic lawmen across the nation. It recalls Meridian Mississippi where a sheriff battles a mob to stop a possible stake burning. near Tulsa a posse corners a kidnapper bandit. Joliet Illinois scenes show a sheriff taunting danger as deputies are ordered to fire. The piece mocks modern safety as dull.
Fifty nationalist Chinese soldiers attacked the steamer Lungwo believed owned by Jardine Matheson & Co. near CHINKIAN China. A British destroyer detachment repelled the assault with no casualties reported.
Prescott officials announce the Prescott Good Roads Association will meet on July 1 to discuss local road projects and infrastructure priorities, inviting members and residents to attend.
Washington reports Assistant Secretary MacCracken in charge of air activities discussed three tentative airline proposals between the United States and Latin American countries with department officials. The ideas involve lines with Cuba, the Panama Canal zone, and a Mexican city. He predicted commercial air development with Latin America would precede Europe and that non stop flights would foretell regular air lines.
A collage of quips about marriage and suitors from period papers. Lines feature witty exchanges on age rules for brides and marriage happiness, plus playful snippets about doctors, patients, and a romance ending with a blown fuse in a light moment.
A brief vaudeville gag: a husband searches for his hat, asks where it is, and the wife dryly suggests it sits on his head as a running joke. The exchange reflects light comic misunderstanding typical of the Passing Show.
A fragment captures a terse exchange about buying a revolver. Susie answers that the gun is for her hope, a dark, stark line implying risk, fear, and the weight of a dangerous tool in everyday life. The terse dialogue hints at underlying tension and personal stakes.
The birth certificate for Joseph Gauthier was not filed at first, so a certificate was issued after he was born and he was officially recognized as born. He reminded readers of a radio career started to silence a collector. He valued being a decent person over wealth.
Jokes circulate about a famous burglar in a staged interview. The interviewer asks why the robber worked alone. The burglar jokes his partner might be dishonest, explaining fear of a dishonest partner.
A quirky 1927 column notes airplanes for sale in London on installment plan and jokes about future bill collectors with transatlantic charts. It touches on radio as home entertainment and youth going out, and mentions Lindbergh not flying to Germany and playful verse about Hindy rhyming with Lindy.
Boston June 27 AP mills continue to buy a moderate quantity of fine territory wool. Original bags of wool grading 64s and fine move at 1.00 to 1.03 dollars scoured, for lots, with bulk of staple French combing and strictly combing. Choice strictly combing 60s bring 1.02 to 1.05 dollars and half-blood 58 to 60s average strictly combing have moved at .95 to 1.90 dollars scoured.
A nurse returning with Betty from a party comments on sticky hands. Betty retorts that the stickiness comes from molasses candy and two chocolate eclairs in her muff, revealing a humorous aside. The exchange paints a lighthearted domestic moment.
The Caterpillar Club counts 46 members after a month’s gain and lists 54 life saving jumps. New inductees include Army Air Corps members Capt Hawthorne C. Gray Lieut George G. Finch and Sgts Clyde M. Taylor and Fred P. Miller. Finch survived a mid air fire over Edwards Miss Ramsey also jumped.
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