Madden Amendment Passes House Threatening Parcel Post
The Madden amendment to parcel post law passed the House 179 to 129 on February 28 limiting to 50 pounds. Representative David J. Lewis of Maryland condemned the move as hobbling a vital rural service aiding 26 million farmers, warning it would cede control to private express interests and hamper growth of parcel post.
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Chinese rally to boost Red Cross membership in Chicago
Chinese citizens in Chicago join a drive to raise Red Cross members to 100000. Twenty two naturalized Chinese undertake Red Crown training as part of the effort. Miles City Mont reports Mayor Mott raising catteloes for the market noting cattleoos are crosses between cattle and buffaloes and good eating.
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Young Fokker: Holland-born Inventor of Fokker Monoplane
Mijnheer Fokker, inventor of Germanys Fokker monoplane, is only 24. He is a native of Holland but has resided many years in Germany.
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