Hoover seeks quick tariff path as Congress stalled
President Hoover hosted Republican leaders at the White House to press for speedier tariff passage and funding bills. Senate and House split on timelines, with dangers of public works layoffs if delays continue. opposition and probes into prohibition enforcement fill the docket alongside France Italy and Soviet naval and religious tensions.
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London
Tordien
Tardieu
Italy
United States
Robinson
Ding Grand
Democrats Denounce Hoover as Tariff Bill Delayed
Democrats in both houses attack President Hoover over tariff bill delay. Senator Pat Harrison blames Republicans for holdups and questions a sign promise. Rep Byron claims the White House failed leadership while Secretary of Labor Davis is cited denying a business upswing. Garner accuses the White House of cowardice and incapacity amid public disappointment.
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Pat Harrison Soic
Watson
Byros
Tennessee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Republican Party
Tavis
Garner
Texas
House
White House
Former House and Court Member Admits Contingent Fee Lobbying
ARION DEVRIES a former House member and former Court of Customs Appeals judge told the Senate lobby committee he works as a contingent fee lobbyist. He cited a Supreme Court opinion on attorney representation for or against legislation and said he has earned about 1.0 million dollars from clients seeking term legislation and expects more if tariff rate provisions pass.
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House Judiciary Committee
Representative Linthicum
Maryland
Generalizsimo
Prohibition
Capt
W. H. Stayton
The
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Henry B. Joy
Detroit Mil
Brookhart
Iowa
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Arion Devries
House
Court of Customs Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Iegislaton
Devries
Campaign of Militant Godlessness Shocks World
Global reaction rises as Soviet backed Militant Godless League intensifies anti religious drive in Russia. Churches closed and repurposed across cities while Sergius claims vast faithful yet remains subservient to the regime. Pope Pius condemned persecutions of Christians in Russia.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Leningrad
Godless League
Vatican
League
Pius
Sergius
Tikben
Win
Nobile Cast as Not a Hero After Arctic Flight Inquiry
Italy releases the investigation record on the ill fated airship flight in the Arctic. Nobile is branded as indefensible while Captains Mariano and Zappi receive a clean slate. Earl Borland, Arctic flyer, is found near the wreckage and Elelson’s body is later recovered buried in snow.
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Fex
Umberto Nobile
Ttalia
Arctic
Nobile
Mariano and
Zappi
Earl Borland
Car Ben Elelson
North Cape
Elelson
Preparations for War Rise in China Amid Civil Unrest
Reports from China indicate a new revolutionary movement gaining strength in Henan province. Shans and allied forces mobilized and advanced south toward Kai-shek's armies. Mo Te-hui, head of the Chinese Eastern railway, traveled to Mukden to seek sale of Russian stake under the 124 agreement or to push for joint commercial operation with Soviet Russia.
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Henan
Kai-shek
Mo Te-hui
Chinese Eastern Railway
Mukden
Russia
Ambassador Moore of Pittsburgh Dies in Los Angeles
Alexander P. Moore of Pittsburgh died in Los Angeles from tuberculosis of the throat. He had been appointed ambassador to Poland, later to Spain, and to era, but never served in Warsaw. A prominent newspaper publisher, he was noted for diplomacy and Republican ideals.
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Lexander P. Moore
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Poland
Los Angeles
Warsaw
Deaides
Mir. Moore
Harding
Spain
Coolidge
Era
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Coleg
No Rumble Seats for Elsa
Elsa and Ted Frear drift toward marriage amid social pressures and expense. Elsa tires of the rumble seat arrangement as fur coat costs strain their finances and a proposal finally lands amid impatience and vanity.
Ednas Prompt to Write Inspires a Noble Path
A reflective letter urges Edna Ferber style writing with mystic and virtuous aims while praising independence and love. It links prophetic syllables to character and urges choosing meaningful, domestic happiness over fame. Chicago police report shows fatalities decline with safety education and vigilant school patrols.
Cross of Snow Protected Peak Lands in Colorado
A presidential proclamation set aside 1328 acres in the Holy Cross ostional forest to protect the famous Cross of Snow on Holy Cross Mountain. The Greek cross formed by snow-filled crevices is visible for miles and has attracted public interest. Pathfinder Magazine notes its prominence.
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Holy Crouse Ostional Forest
Colorado
Holy Cross Mountain
Pathfinder Magazine
Children’s Toys Promote Artificial Objects for Children
A historic note argues that children should be given dolls drums and horses to fit their hands and nurseries while withdrawing them from natural objects like the sun moon animals water and stones as toys.
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Emercen
Teck Name From City Finnan Haddocks Origin
A quirky note explains the term Finnan haddocks named after Findon Scotland where the fish was originally cured in peat. The tale links a city name to traditional curing methods tied to coastal Scotland.
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Finnan
Findon
Scotland
Oil Filter Reduces Piston Ring Wear Study
A California agricultural experiment station test described in the A E Journal by Prof A H Hofman compares two cars a roadster and a coach with one filter bypassed. After 10 000 miles the unfiltered engine shows about twice the piston ring wear, while other wear parts show minimal differences.
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California Agricultural Experiment Station
E. Journal
A. H. Hofman
Coich
Wet Leaves and Frost Threaten Motorists on Rough Streets
W. J. Conti of General Tire says slick leaves and frost make highways hazardous. He notes earlier roads were rougher and worn tires were less dangerous, but winter prompts motorists to replace smooth tread tires with deep non skid treads for better grip.
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W. J. Conti
General Tire Company of
Philadelphia
Motor Quiz records and gear ratios from early racing
A Q and A on speed records and engineering basics. Ernest Henne reportedly set a motorcycle speed record on a one kilometer Munich course at 194.4 miles per hour. Explanations cover air cleaner and oil filter roles, gear ratio meaning, and a note on Nicholas Cugnot’s 1700 arrest for a self propelled vehicle reaching three miles per hour.
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Ernest Henne
Mator
Munich
Nicholas Cugnot
Clearing Windshield In Winter Techniques
A warm-air draft directed at the windshield prevents fogging and frost. Lift the rear edge of the engine hood on each slide and insert a small wood block to create an opening for heated engine air to reach the glass. If rattling occurs, place an extra wood block under the hood near the hinge for stability.
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Popular Science Monthly
Automobile Items and Road Safety Notes
America has more highway miles than the world. Dora notes England suffers motor fatalities yearly per 118 motor cars due to left side driving. Vibration loosens bolts. prefer lock washers and split pins as preventive measures. Harvard traffic research chief defines a good motorist as courteous on road and home. More on bus drivers’ home lives desired.
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Dora
England
Harvard Bureau of Traffic Research
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