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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
6
In a Montgomery Advertiser note Judge Walter B Jones proclaims the South and nation rejoicing over the purchase of General Lee’s old time and the creation of a national memorial and research center on a significant anniversary, marking a historic milestone.
A history of Stratford Hall Virginia notes its 1000 acre estate sold for 240000, built starting 1729 as Gen Robert E. Lee birthplace. Miss Ethel Armes’ Stratford-on-the-Potomac details Lee's childhood visits, hunts, and affections for Stratford, citing letters and a 1866 note from Lee. The movement to preserve Stratford as a shrine gains momentum via the William Alexander Jr Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and a discovered Lanier manuscript.
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After three months of work and the death of Great Britain's Lord Revelstoke, the reparations conference closes. Germany’s debt falls from 53 billion to 9 billion dollars. Over 37 years Germany pays 487.9 million dollars in principal and interest, then 408 million annually for 21 years, with 330.82 million to be paid if possible. Allies gain commercial opportunities of about 19 million over 37 years, and a future US policy shift could divert two thirds of any debt relief to Germany. Disputed Belgian army losses are set for future talks. The settlement greatly reduces claims while funding Allied debts and reconstruction.
The Chamber of Commerce reports Washington spends over 30 million dollars on printed matter. Newspapers and periodicals exceed 25 million while book and job printing surpass 1 million. Government Printing Office not included. even with it, Washington would be the world's largest printing center.
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