Senate approves Hoover moratorium on intergovernmental debts
Senate ratified the Hoover moratorium after days of debate with 317 to 100. Johnson of California and others pressed objections over France linked reparations and policy shifts. The measure records no commitment to cancel or revise war debts as Congress reconciles with the House.
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Senate
Hoover
Frasier
Johnson
Norbeck
Norris
Sere
Echall
Bulow
Caraway
Connally
Dill
McKellar
Thames
Johnsaon
California
Mr. Hoover
France
Tennessee
Gore
Oklahoma
Dohneon
House
Congress
Bowtse
Borah
Basel
Young Plan Advisory Committee
Germany
Kahn Shapes View on War Debts and Reparations Policy
The Senate Finance Committee heard Otto H. Kahn of Kahn Loeb & Co. argue against full debt payments while urging relief measures for reparations and European debts. He proposed sinking such burdens if possible and warned that premature cancelations could derail postwar stability. France readies two trade pacts with Germany and Russia to secure nitrates and avoid boycotts, while pledging neutrality in future aggressions.
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Hoover
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate Banking and Currency
Ddaniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Crica
Willard
Conzens
Michigan
Hile Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Tts
Otto B. Kahn
Kahn, Loeb & Co
Kahn
Kohn
United States
Paris
France
Germany
Russia
Kowin
Cannon questioned over campaign funds by ND senator
Senator Gerald Nye reported that Bishop James Cannon Jr violated the corrupt practices act in 182 and handled most of the 159000 funds for anti Smith Democrats. Investigators found money moved through more than ten bank accounts, with 18300 in contributions placed in the bishop’s private accounts long after the election.
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Gerald Nye
North Dakota
Senate
James Cannon, Jr
Bishop Cannon
Altold
Italian Editor Arhaldo Popolo d’Italia Brother Dies
A report notes the death of Arhaldo, brother of Mussolini ally and Popolo d’Italia director, amid Italian press circles. The obituary hints at the editor’s prominent role and his influence in the paper’s wartime coverage.
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Ee Mussolem
Italy
Arhaldo
Popolo d'Ttalia
Eee
Hoover White House Holiday Traditions Bring Family Together
The Hoover family and relatives gather at the White House for a merry Christmas. Herbert Hoover Jr and Peggy Ann join from California, Allin Hoover from Los Angeles, and the president hosts a children’s party with gifts for needy youngsters. Candlelit carols, a Christmas tree, and a cabinet member dinner mark the observance.
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White House
Aien
Hoover
Bis
Herbert Hoover, Sr
Peggy Ann
Herbert III
Peter
California
Allin Hoover
Los Angeles
Perry
Japanese push in Manchuria amid political collapse
Japanese forces under Gen Honjo advance from Mukden toward Kangping Changin and Fokomen to clear Chinese troops and protect lines of communication on South Manchuria and the northwest line. Meanwhile Manchurian government resignations leave the country without a functioning administration.
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Manchuria
Ebigeru Honjo
Japan
Tientsin
Chinchow
China
Peiping
Mukden
Tientann
Honjo
Kangping
Changin
Fokomen
South Manchuria
Ssapingka
Chenehiatum
Taonan
Chen Ming-shu
Executive Council
Poblic
Davis in Washington Aide Explores Philippine Governor General Return
Dwight J. Davis met with the President in Washington over his future in the Philippines. He has not resigned, citing inability to live in a tropical climate. Davis hinted women’s news from Mrs. Davis is discouraging and planned to visit St. Louis and Paris at Christmas.
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Louis McFadden
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Cornelia’ Bryce Pinchot
Bags
McFadden
Pinchot
Indy
Post Office Department
Genemi Frown
Dwight J. Davis
Philippines
Mr.Davis
Washington
Davis
White House
St. Louis
Deserted ship becomes a living Crusoe tale in Brest harbor
A Greek company’s abandoned watchman lived years aboard a rotting wooden ship off Brest. With no pay or language, he survived by fish and sailcloth garb until a harbor navigator discovered him, and a Greek consul arranged his return to Greece where the man now tells his tale.
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Paria
Robinson Crusoe
Brest
Greece
Brittany
Aegean Sea
Crusoe
Paris
Fisherman Lands Duck on His Line in New Philadelphia
John B. Shaffer, fishing in Browning's Ford near New Philadelphia, says a duck swam up to his bait and became hooked. He reeled in but the duck escaped after he removed the hook, leaving Shaffer with an extraordinary tale of the line.
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New
Philadelphia
Ohio
John B. Shaffer
Shaffer
Browning
Ford
Here
Sheffer
Latin American envoy shakeups reshape regional diplomacy
Washington reports eight changes in Latin American missions with nine chiefs shifted this year. Surviving leaders include Cuba’s Ferrara and Uruguay’s Varela, while Argentina recalls Malbran to London. Honduras elevates Ernest Argueta to cabinet. Bolivia appoints Luis Abelli. El Salvador sees Leiva as rainwater minister. Mexico rotates governacion portfolio. Costa Rica shifts to Guillermo Gonzales. and Nicaragua awaits Gonzalo Zaldumbide arrival.
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Washington
Latin America
Orestes Ferrara
Jacobo Varela
Adrian Recinos
Juan BF. Sacasa
Pablo Yrefran
Emblzsr
Irigoyen
Malbran
United States
London
Felipe Espil
Honduras
Ernest Argueta
Legation
Celes Davila
Chile
Fleas in Texas Claim Smarts in Circus Feats
Texan insect educator John Ruble proclaims fleas from Texas are the smartest and hardiest. He trains performing fleas for a circus, noting they are fed hourly and dine on the trainer’s forearm. Ruble traces flea work back to his family lineage with a Munich founder and a Broadway circus owner as relatives.
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Fort Worth
Texas
John Ruble
Tuckle
Ruble
Munich
Germany
Ruhle
Broadway
Airplanes Against Snails On Sheep Ranches
The United States Department of Agriculture notes airplanes are used to combat snails that host liver fluke larvae threatening sheep. Tests explored copper-based treatments, but initial methods failed to kill the snails effectively.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Advice for Jo in a Boston romance tale
Joan faces two suitors Milton Arnold, wealthy son of a cotton mill president, and Barry Mason, a school principal with an ailing mother. After a dazzling Boston stay with Aunt Carol, she considers love over wealth, guided by family memory that happiness comes from love not fortune.
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Milton Arnold
Decal Cotton Mills
Barry Mason
Milt
Barry
Joan
Carol
Tooston
Back Bay
Ograi
Sally Arnold
Eng
Teonce
Ieee
Ahe
Jae
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Joseph A. Lyons
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