German Reparations Solution Sought in Washington
In Washington progress toward extending U S aid for German reparations is noted but much remains to be settled. Hints point to a possible American commission to survey German economic conditions and frame a basis for agreement, with officials weighing direct liaison while denying unofficial capacity.
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Washington
D. C
France
Ottigieia
Amd
Maelion
Germany
Bodies of Kidnapped Men Found
Authorities recover bodies of kidnapped men linked to a prominent local party. Investigations continue as officials aim to identify perpetrators and determine motive in this ongoing case. Local officials urge calm while public safety inquiries proceed.
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Watt Donfoin
Thomas Tuchards
Mareboure
Fustion Aganth
Ing Vocrad
Farm Loans Beneficial Report Highlights Repayment
Washington reports the War Finance Corporation’s annual review shows 41 percent of farm loans repaid ahead of schedule or when due. The agency notes substantial advances to agriculture, with recovery aiding credit restoration and easing farmer operations.
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Washington, D. C
Grees
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Corpayethan
Frerich Medal Awarded by National Guard of Oregon
The 147th artillery unit of the Oregon National Guard paraded and reviewed at Portland’s armory to honor the Croix de Guerre decoration of the regimental colors, bestowed by France for five battles with the unit. Brigadier General George A. White presented the Croix de Guerre and five silver battle rings. Lieutenant Colonel Eugene Moshberger of Woodburn received a medal for 25 years of service. Battery A, led by Lieutenant Colonel Herman A. Welch, earned the Croix de Guerre for operations in France supporting French forces.
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National Guard
Mullagmah
Portland
147Th Artillery
Ha Sai
147Tth Field Artillery
Eugene Moshberger
Woodburn
Oregon National Guard
Herman A. Welch
186Th i
Juv- Fiene
Oregon
West Virginia Beats Gonzaga in Christmas Battle at San Diego
A brisk game in San Diego saw West Virginia defeat Gonzaga 21 to 13 as the first half produced all scoring. Gonzaga’s Nar dace stood out, halving the scoring in a hard fought clash noted as one of the West’s finest aerial battles. In Athena, H B Deray and W L Priest aided a local civic cleanup. Inventory at Athena merchants promises year end stock checks and a 1922 commercial stand. A Jefferson Street lawn party on Christmas day drew local attention as a noteworthy social item.
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Gonzaga College of
Pponane
San Diego
West Virginia
West
Sons
Gonzaga
Nardace
Athena
Jefferson Street
Rules May Govern High School Athletics In Oregon
Oregon high school officials consider a major rule overhaul at the Portland session of the State High School Athletic association. A key proposal would divide the state into zones and allow post season games to determine the state champion. Medford High objects to outside signing without league consent as Toledo remains denied a postseason contest.
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State High School Athletic Association
Portland
Lincolnigh
Oregon
State High School Association
United States
Medford High
Toledo
Christmas Program Delight By School Pupils
A grade school audience enjoyed a Friday afternoon Christmas program in the auditorium. The lineup included recitations, songs, dialogues, and pantomimes featuring students from 4th to 8th grades with performers such as Kenneth Rogers Charlotte Fisher Mary Gibson Arthur Crow Myrtle Johnson Raymond Murphy and Evergreen drill by 8th grade girls among others.
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Kenneth Rogers
Charlotte Fisher
Lewis Derning
Mary Gibson
Arthur Crow
Joy
Myrtle Johnson
Song
Ting A Ling
Fraidy Cat
Raymond Murphy
Ethel Hodgen Weds Martin T McLaughlin in Pendleton
Miss Ethel Hodgen daughter of Mrs Lou Hodgen of Athena and stockman Martin T McLaughlin of Duncan were married in Pendleton on Wednesday. The bride is well known in Athena where she taught in the county public schools for three years.
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Ethel Hodgen
Lou Hodgen
Athena
Martin T. McLaughlin
Duncan
Pendleton
Auto Stalled On Track Kills B. M. Breeze And Injures Son
A Walla Walla auto accident at a street crossing left pioneer farmer B M Breeze dead and his son W H Breeze badly hurt after a freight train struck their vehicle. Engineer Joseph Melcher and Conductor George Richards aboard the O W R N train described the mishap as the auto stopping in the track center before impact. The trio of cars on the train halted after the wreck, and witnesses said the train was moving about 12 to 15 miles per hour. The crossing whistle was blown as the train approached.
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B. M. Breeze
Walla Walla Valley
W. H. Breeze
Walla Walla
Breeze
Melcher
Green tint returns to Umat wheat fields after snowfall
After snow blanketed the wheat fields, the familiar green tint reappeared across Umat county growers plots. Several fields show improved vitality and growth compared with conditions before the snowfall, signaling favorable nourishment for fall sown grain.
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Umat County
Swowbanks Disappear at Baptist Church Christmas Night
Snow drifted across state highways and country roads as Christmas Eve services drew a large crowd. The event proceeded in the forepart of the week with children given goodies and adults enjoying improved conditions, though some aspects of the read were hindered by the weather.
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Baptist Church
Ezra Meeker 92 to entertain youth at birthday dinner
Ezra Meeker, aged 92, plans a birthday dinner in New York to prove people can live beyond 100, perhaps to 200. Chauncey M. Depew will be the eight year old at the table. Meeker’s Oregon Trail pioneer status and long life are noted along with his plan to unveil life’s secret.
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Ezra Meeker
New York
Meeker
Ezra
Oregon Trail
Puyallup
Washington
Senate
Ritner Explains Pardon of Amann in Oregon
Acting Governor Ritner says he has full executive powers and that he will retain them until a new senate president is elected. He announced the pardon of K. C. Amann, former Umatilla county roadmaster's deputy, noting savings to the state and a chance for Amann to support his wife. Governor Pierce approved the pardon and would recall it if Amann failed to make agreed payments.
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Oregon
Mys
Ritner
Senate
K. C. Amann
Umatilla County
Amann
Automobile Plunges Near Pendleton. Men Escape Death
Ed Peters of Pendleton and a companion had a miraculous escape Sunday night when their automobile slid in soft mud along the highway and plunged over a steep embankment to rocks below. The crash occurred on a stretch long blamed for many wrecks due to poor road surface.
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Ed Peters
Pendleton
Farmers Union backs Pierce tax and prohibition stance
The Oregon and the Toiho Farmers Union held its annual Lebannon session with Governor-elect Pierce presenting a program similar to Mr. Pieter. The group endorsed strict enforcement of prohibition laws and opposed changes to the Volstead act. They recommended standardising farm products such as grain hay and potatoes. Officers were elected and the next convention set for December in a Lan e county town.
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Oregon
Toiho Farmer Union
Lebannon
Pierce
Pieter
Waa
Farmers
1929 to Bring Earthshaking Disturbances, Warns Hoboken Astrologer
Hoboken astrologer Gustave Meyer predicts a grim 1929 with waves of strikes, earthquakes, financial crashes, and murders. He says Saturn governs the year bringing plagues of disasters, but also notes inventions will rise and farming will prosper.
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Gustave
Meyer
Hoboken
N. J
Edtunsellar
Meyer Gays
Place
Washington
Saturn
Igomfort
New Year Showings At The Stan dard Theatre And Athena Plans
New Year events feature Standard Theatre screenings with the stage show New Year s Eve and Tomorrow s big film The Good Provider at regular prices following Humoresque. Lon Chaney appears New Year s Night in The Trap with no Sunday show. Athena theatregoers gain first night entertainment as arrangements proceed.
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Paramount
Lon Chaney
Athena
Northwest Appropriations Boost for Western Projects
House appropriations committee votes a $294,915,800 package with $254,868,460 for United States pensions, $252,009,008 for army and navy payments, and $19,960,000 for reclamation. Western projects receive funds for Baker River Oregon, Umatilla Oregon, Klamath Oregon, Oregon California, Mica Gogan Washington, Fakima Washington, Boise Idaho, and other sites. Increases include Netua unit at Wapato Yakima reservation Washington and irrigation expansions in Washington.
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House
United States Pensions Office
Army and Navy
X Reclamation Service
Baker Hyér Propeet
Oregon
Umatilla Projet
Icinmath
Idaha
Idaho
Boise
Baker River
Umatilla
Washington
Yakima Reservation
State of Washington
Washshington
Borah Proposes World Conference Addenda to Armament Talks
Washington proposes Borah amendment adding a world economic conference to the agenda alongside disarmament. It envisions urging the president to invite governments to craft a conference on global economic issues, trade restoration, and business conditions, replacing the land失 limits focus of the current treaty talks. The plan omits details on invitees or venue. Arbuckle protests in Los Angeles against Roscoe Arbuckle reemployment. Mayor Cryer urges restraint, while Washington debates fabric regulation and a budget-balancing item.
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Washington
D. C
Fenie Yeni
Amott
Senate
Norah
Arbuckle
Los Angeles
Cal
Roscoa Arbuckle
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Amar
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Farmers’ Union
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