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...last H.R.H. plumped full into a taxi and the driver started to argue. Next day all Bucharest knew that Royalty had knocked the plebian down, kicked him below the belt and had then departed, leaving others to carry the driver to a hospital. So disturbing to Rumania's politics was this scandal that the Government provided Prince Nicholas with a special horn, at the sound of which all other motorists must now give way, as to a fire engine.* Since then H.R.H. has had no more motoring accidents. But the scandal has not subsided, and last week Lupta...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: RUMANIA: Naughty Nicholas | 4/7/1930 | See Source »

...Commissioner of Internal Revenue, telegraphed "Amos 'n' Andy" (real names: Freeman F. Gosden and Charles J. Correll), famed radio blackface comedy team (TIME, March 3), in response to their petition that he extend time for filing the tax return of their business enterprise-Fresh-Air Taxi Co. of America, Incorpulated: "This propolition has been most doubtful, but restention will be granted...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Mar. 24, 1930 | 3/24/1930 | See Source »

...decent speakeasy in Minneapolis. With the first part of his statement I have no quarrel though I think his estimate is too low as there are 100,000 homes in Minneapolis. The second part of his statement simply shows he was taken in hand by a green taxi driver. I don't want to brag but we in Minneapolis have speakeasies that compare with any in New York, Chicago or Washington. Why, we point to our speakeasies with pride, just like we point to our symphony orchestra, flour mills and lakes. One section in was ''done" particular...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Minneapolis Speakeasies | 3/17/1930 | See Source »

Hear a Japanese taxi driver nursing the wounds of his shocked soul...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: JAPAN: Return to Normal | 3/17/1930 | See Source »

Louisville, the Gateway to the South, in addition to leading the World in 17 industries, has a cheaper taxi rate than the "cheapest in the U. S." mentioned on p. 18 of your issue of Feb. 24. Here, the tariff is two miles for 25C and "Four Can Ride As Cheap As One" so bring the family when you come...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Mar. 10, 1930 | 3/10/1930 | See Source »

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