Power policy eyed for war needs in regional districts
Assistant Secretary of War Davis spoke at the Southern Appalachian Water Power conference in Asheville about countering district power limits. He proposed boosting capacity through new installations and interconnecting systems so surplus energy can flow between regions during war. Studies will forecast regional power needs for mobilization, guiding peacetime development to support national defense.
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United States
Davis
Southern Appalachian Water Power Conference
Asheville
N. C
America's Disgrace as Murders Rise in U S Cities
A 1922 report from an insurance authority notes 1,877 murders across 28 American cities with 20.9 million people, a 9 per 100,000 rate. It cites lawlessness, trivial motives, and ready access to firearms, urging swift English-style criminal procedures to curb bloodshed.
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United States
America
Europe
California's New Motor Law Tightens Auto Violations
California enacts a sweeping motor law driven by auto associations to curb crashes. It targets drunken driving reckless driving failure to stop after an accident and speeding with penalties up to 5000 fine five years imprisonment or both for certain offenses. Enforcement is seen as key to stopping abuse by motorists.
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California
Water Power Effort Aims at National Survey
The Army Engineer Corps and the National Electric Light Association join to maintain a water power survey nationwide to preserve wartime lessons. They argue super-power systems strengthen national defense as most military orders in the last war came from the industrial heartland north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi.
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Army Engineer Corps
National Electric Light Association
Ohio River
Mississippi
Controversy Over Mammy Statue Provokes National Debate
Sen Williams helped push a Washington statue project honoring a plantation era mammy figure. Sculptors Dunbar and Zolnay accuse each other of copying. Washington blacks oppose the statue, calling for its cancellation or disastrous fate if built.
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John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Washington
George Dunbar
Julian Zolnay
Dunbar
Zolnay
Fine Arts Commission
Congress
Physical education gains touted in New York tests
Fourth annual reports on a statewide physical ability program show boys and girls above sixth grade improving in running, jumping, throwing and climbing. Notable gains are seen in an interior town where scores rose from 49 to 61.7 over four years, with girls’ progress surpassing boys. The article notes broader social and political asides in a brisk editorial tone.
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New York
Ann's Daughters Hold Meeting Today
Mrs. J. C. Kellett of 2912 State Street Floral Park will host the Daughters Society of St. Ann's parish this evening. The monthly social meeting moves to a different member's home and is expected to draw an unusually large attendance.
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J. C. Kellett
State Street
Floral Park
Daughters Society
St. Ann's Parish
Horoscope for July 11, 1923 predicts wealth ventures and caution
The forecast notes Saturn and Neptune favorable for wealth oriented efforts in the earth and oil minerals, with Uranus causing risk of over optimism and lunacy. It warns against a late marriage to an older widower, foretells political cabinet gossip for Harding, and warns of radical trends and foreign propaganda in the US while urging preparedness for women to lead society.
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Saturn
Neptune
Uranus
Harding
Turkey
United States
Kiwanis Club to Install McGonigle as Secretary
The Kiwanis club meets at noon today at the Silver Bow club where Dee McGonigle will be installed as the new secretary. He was elected by the board of directors to replace Al Clark, who departs soon for Salt Lake.
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Kiwanis Club
Silver Bow Club
Dee MecGonigle
McGonigle
al Clark
Salt Lake
Sam Shiner Goes East For Furniture Styles
Sam Shiner of Shiner Furniture heads east on his annual buying trip to visit furniture centers for fall styles in house furnishings. He left yesterday, and heavy arrivals of new stock are expected to begin within the next few weeks.
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Eastern
Sam Shiner
Shiner Furniture Company
Shiner
Spiritual Science Society Picnic At Nez Perce Aug. 6
The Spiritual Science society will hold its annual picnic at Nez Perce Sunday Aug 6 for entertainment for the youngsters and a large attendance is expected. An error announced a Knights of Pythias hall social tonight. no social is planned, only the regular meeting.
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The
Spiritual Science Society
Nez Perce
Knights of Pythias Hall
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