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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1921
Page
4
The Sixty seventh congress will begin on April 11 with expectations of activity. Foreseen topics include tariff revision, tax legislation, and government department reorganization to pursue economy and efficiency, amid concerns of potential mutinies from dissenting sailors led by a California mate named Johnson.
The article notes a dramatic and unexpected ruling by Mr. Palmer at his retirement day causing consternation among dry forces. It details 436 breweries under internal revenue permits producing beer with 0.5 percent alcohol and discusses potential effects if allowed to 4 percent. Commissioner Kramer fears more doctor demand and increased violator activity, while the Anti-Saloon League seeks nullification and public humor follows the ruling.
In 1908 Staunton Virginia adopted a city manager system to improve governance. By 1910 Lockport New York had joined. The National Municipal League reports 140 cities in 24 states use the plan with large cities such as Akron Grand Rapids Norfolk Dayton Wichita Wheeling Tampa Sacramento and Niagara Falls adopting it. Major supporters include Otto Kahn and Woodrow Wilson praising efficiency and democracy. The dissent comes from a single group.
In Waltham Massachusetts labor costs rose 54 percent and materials 82 percent from 1918 to 1919 while the tax rate increased by 8 percent Ashtabula Ohio stayed within its income at the old rate The piece argues city affairs resemble a large factory governed by a single capable manager with sweeping authority
Secretary Hoover envisions elevating the department to match agriculture in dignity and importance. He proposes splitting the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, creating a sub bureau of transportation, and expanding federal and state road use to aid marketing and waterways under inland control. He predicts clashes with Congress but vows to push his plans through.
A cautious overview of post winter health concerns cites flies as germ carriers and urges household action led by housewives. The piece notes wartime warnings, political jabs at Wilson Bryan Palmer and Lenine, and comments on international strains with Germany Japan and Harding.
The Missoulian argues against the tax commission measure, saying it ignores the people's will from last November and would defy representative government. Other editorials critique Governor Dixon, the extraordinary session, and the press’s coverage as dispassionate and uniform in telling the same story.
A collection of jokes and quips from various papers including Washington Times Minneapolis Tribune and Washington Star. Items feature domestic humor about marriage mischief hosiery inquiries and wedding nerves with light punchlines and playful banter.
Dr Br Crissenger of Marion Ohio nominated to succeed John Skelton Williams as comptroller of currency. He is an old friend and former neighbor of President Harding in Marion Ohio.
The excerpt cites varied editorials criticizing political figures and events. It notes Vice President Coolidge downplaying his importance while referencing predecessors and recent presidential actions. It also mocks Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, commenting on bolshevism. Other items critique Hoover’s stance and Congress’s vetoes.
Wednesday forecast notes a fairly fortunate day overall with strong planetary influences on judgment and foresight. It warns against business ventures and risky speculation, cautions lovers about mercenary motives, and suggests real estate prices may fall while births after this date are described as amiable and talented.
A Century Magazine note by Harry A. Franck reports Argentina faces erratic rainfall with floods and droughts. In the fertile north locust swarms threaten crops, driving talk of a giant net and balloon support to deter the plague from sweeping from the Chaco wilderness.
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