Two Senators Filibuster Naval Bill Push
Norris independent leader and King Democrat demand a peace pact first as they filibuster the naval bill.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
14
Norris independent leader and King Democrat demand a peace pact first as they filibuster the naval bill.
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.
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.
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.
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