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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1928

Page

14

Two Senators Filibuster Naval Bill Push

Norris independent leader and King Democrat demand a peace pact first as they filibuster the naval bill.

Norris King

Norris Seeks delays to block Navy Bill until antiwar pact vote

In Washington Senator Norris and Senator King launched a two man filibuster to stall the Navy Cruise Bill until a vote on the Kellogg antiwar treaty. Norris vowed to talk until Saturday if needed, stressing linkage to treaty consideration and a negotiated path to adjournment. The debate centers on Navy financing, treaty passage, and related Interior Department actions as House moves toward its own spending measures.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington U.R Senate George W. Norris William H. King Utah Norris Hale Naval Affairs Committee Curtis King Deley Borah Foreign Relations Committee Roy O. West Interior Interior Department Smoot State Justice, Commerce and Labor Department

McBee Binder Company Donates to Salvation Army Fund

Employees at the McBee Binder Company contributed over $44 to the Salvation Army Christmas fund via a kettle in the office. Captain Richard Benton visited the plant to receive the donation and urged continued giving as three days remain before Christmas. He noted total kettles funds this year are about $100, well below last year’s $300, and explained food baskets depend on the donations.

McBee Binder Company Salvation Army Richard Benton Benton McBee McBee Company

Abandon Celtic Off Irish Coast

Salvage work on the White Star Line Seltic after running aground near Queenstown has been abandoned as impractical. The liner is expected to be sold to wreckers for dismantling, while cargo discharge continues and most merchandise aboard is anticipated to be saved.

Queenstown Ireland U.P White Star Lines Seltic

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