Will American Shipowners Compete With World
The Shipping Board builds new ships faster than before the war and aims for a larger share of world tonnage. Critics argue American laws and bureaucratic controls hinder shipowners, claiming unfair navigation rules and past failures by famed investors, risking loss to foreign competitors once peace returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Congress
BE. T. Harriman
James
J. Hill
J. Pierpont Morgan
Foreim
Spain
France
England
Marchant Marine
Great
Dutch East India Company
English East India Company
Shaping Board
Government to Produce Standardized Women’s Clothing in Britain
The article notes rising prices for Mrs Grundy fashion and reports Britain to imitate Worth and Paquin by government supervised manufacture of standard costumes and coats costing 18 to 20 dollars, with Leeds holding two million yards of material and a Paris plan for national ready-made suits. The piece hints at tension between fashion and state control and mentions postwar revival forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tradt
Worth
Paquin, Et al
Paris
Budget System Faces Slow Congressional Action
The article notes little prospect for a national budget system amid the current session. A long regular session starting December 1 could see the measure pass both houses and gain presidential support. Presidents Witowa and Tait are urged to educate the public on budget basics and necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Witowa
Seema
Tait
Regulating the railroads for constructive service
A historical appeal argues that regulation must focus on service, not just rates. It criticizes decades of stagnation, calls for proactive, coordinating oversight, and urges railroad leaders to provide reliable passenger and freight service to boost farmers, merchants, and exports. It emphasizes Transportation as the nation’s life blood and demands renewed, constructive rail management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Railroad Administration
Washington
Science organized for national strength and well being
The article argues that America excels in organization but lacks science organization. It cites the National Research Council as a key step to mobilize American science for national welfare and progress. It notes wartime research spurred scientific activity and that efforts to promote fundamental science follow from wartime lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Res Council
Treaty redefines Baltic role as northern Mediterranean
A British official declares the Baltic no longer a shallow water route to Petrograd and Finland but a northern Mediterranean influencing many states. The piece notes trains in Belgium and much of France, wartime adjustments in France and Belgium, U S delays amid factionalism, and mentions related cultural tidbits about snail racing in Australia and Queen Mary’s Wedgewood collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
Petrogean
Finland
Scandinavia
Mediterranean
Belgium
France
Spurrad
United States
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Austra
Vienna
Mary
Ag Sor Castle
W. H. Owens Auto Company
Tle Ste Le~er
Overland
Oldsmobile
Ford
Cheyenne State Leader's Salesmanship Club
Osiy Cac Berry
Ane One Mander
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