Global Turmoil and Diplomatic Shifts Across Europe
Summary of week of world events notes League of Nations action on narcotics, Turkey Greece tensions, and Paris Versailles pact cautions. Also reports Romania near revolution, US tariff stance, and unrest in China and Ruhr as Lausanne talks reveal progress.
Secret pact to extend prosperity under Hoover plan
Secret meetings in Washington involving Secretary Hoover Samuel Gompers and Julius Barnes discuss a labor capital cooperation to sustain high production and wage standards. They aim to back a living wage and American living standards while ensuring efficiency. Further talks will broaden to include more industrial representatives.
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Bar Wet Ships After June
Washington announces new treasury rules enforcing the Supreme Court dry law on foreign and domestic ships, banning inbound liquor after 12:01 a m June 10 with only medicinal exemptions and limited diplomatic privileges. Officials expect Congress action to ease the international commerce clash.
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Wilson Takes School Job at Oklahoma A and M
George Wilson accompanied by the adjutant general and four officers in civilian clothes took possession of the keys to Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. Wilson was named head by the state board of agriculture two weeks after reorganizing the board under Governor Walton. President Eskridge handed the keys, calling the escort a cannon to shoot a jay bird.
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Slack admits no plan to pay billion dollars for ships
Silo Creek local manufacturer James W. Slack acknowledged to the shipping board that his offer of one billion dollars for the United States merchant marine fleet was not a genuine payment plan. He stated he had no intention of paying that amount for vessels and related properties.
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Seven Die In Heat Wave In Minneapolis
Seven people were overcome by a heat wave in Minneapolis as temperatures hit 90 degrees. Two of the victims were reported in critical condition, authorities said.
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