Harding condemned rail labor board signals end of tribunal
The piece argues President Harding’s condemnation of the tri partite United States railroad labor board marks the start of its demise. It notes opposition from labor and shippers, doubts about a nonpartisan successor, and the likely struggle in Congress over any new mediation framework.
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Harding
Tripartite
United States Railroad Labor Board
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Davis
Little Cabinet formed by Washington women in capital
Women in official circles in Washington have formed a voluntary group called the little cabinet. Weekly meetings at the Women's University Club discuss issues affecting public health and social hygiene, with Dr Valeria H Parker among its charter members. The informal group, though lacking official standing, is seen as influencing discussions in government.
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Harding
Little Cabinet
Women's University Club
Washington
Valeria H. Parker
United States
University Club
Doctor Parker
United States Public Health Service
All-Year National Park bill faces opposition in New Mexico
Fight over a Mescalero Indian reservation bill links land allotment in the Mescalero Apache lands to creating an All-Year national park. Senators push quick passage amid concerns of water power irrigation and commercial access within the park plan. The measure moved from Indian affairs to public lands in the House.
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Senate
Mescalero Indian Reservation
New Mexico
Fall
Bursum
Congress
Committee On
Indian Affairs
Public Lands Committee
Indian Affairs Committee
House
Congress Eyes Automobile Bills Amid Highway Boom
Congress considers measures affecting motorists from interstate use to federal licensing. A House bill by Appleby would tax interstate autos at 40 cents per horsepower with a $5 minimum, funneling most into federal coffers. Senate and House groups seek interstate cooperation rules and a theft act amendment with heavy penalties for transporting stolen cars across state lines.
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Congress
Capitol
House
Ways and Means
Appleby
New Jersey
Maine
Florida
Federal
Treasury
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committees
Pittman
Fuller
Valuable Hints on Car Repairs
An article argues against routine grinding of valves and unnecessary overhauls on new cars. It cites cases where valves, brakes, or bearings were tinkered leading to poorer performance and louder operation. Owners should compare performance before and after repairs, as many quick factory builds cannot be perfectly replicated.
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Fred C. Russell
Trouble Kit for Motorists Nests in Vehicle Footwell
A homeowners styled wooden motorist trouble kit designed to fit beneath the front seat. The compact case stores patching rolls tire doughs pastes tire tools and various small wrenches and pliers in organized compartments for easy use and return. George W. Brown Ohio reports the design in Farm and Home.
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George W. Brown
Ohio
How to Loosen a Rusted Headlight Rim
A rusted headlight rim can be removed with a strap or belt. Place the belt around the rim, thread the end through the buckle, and when tightened, pull quickly to loosen the rim without damaging the lens.
Leaves on roads spark danger warns Torch Lake resident
A Torch Lake suburb resident warns of deadly slipperiness from fallen leaves. He recalls driving over a bed of leaves for a quarter mile and nearly skidding off the road. He cautions that passing another car on leaf covered roads is dangerous.
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Mich
Automobile tips for safe driving and maintenance
An article notes not to push a car backward by the radiator and warns against carbon buildup from incomplete combustion. It discusses tire duty to prevent blowouts, gradual headlight changes, and mentions an English solid rubber tire with air chambers. It ends with high speed turbine pumps for cars to operate as fire engines.
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England
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