29 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
1
San Diego Union notes Moscow announced the execution of eight government employees charged with graft involving public funds. The piece hints at broader praise for bolshevik positions within the discussion.
On air this evening H J The Times from 6 45 to 7 p m presents Richard Keadrick a juvenile screen star In the 7 to 730 p m slot an organ recital from First Methodist Episcopal Church led by Arthur Blakeley At 10 to 12 p m Sammy Kalinofsky and his Band Sinfonica perform while Art Hickman’s orchestra broadcasts via line phony from the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel.
A herd of 20 buffaloes will be moved from Wainwright Pass in Alberta to the Yukon, where a central territory game preserve is planned. Robert Lowe of White Pass, Yukon Territory, announced the shipment on his return from Ottawa.
Reports say Nightwatchman Geo L Ligbig is progressing well after an accidental injury Sunday morning. Attending physician Dr R R Root described his condition as improving.
Grace Abbott, chief of the Children's Bureau, asks extending the Federal maternity and infancy act to Alaska, the Philippines, Hawaii, and Porto Rico. She cites high infant mortality rates in these territories and says governors report rates of 153 in Porto Rico, 120 in Hawaii, and 353 in the Philippines, versus 76 in the U.S. birth area. Hawaii and Porto Rico seek inclusion in the act.
The Labor party outlines plans for free elementary, secondary and university education and ends mandatory military training. It also seeks to abolish the suggestion of military training in schools and calls for civic authorities to take over gas and telephone companies.
Bureau of Public Roads reports total surfaced roads in the United States now about 423000 miles. End of 1921 stood at 387000 miles, with over 35000 miles built in 1922. Officials expect 1923 construction to match or exceed last year’s record.
Wilmington guest William D. Denny announces possible deployment of the Delaware National Guard to assist federal prohibition agents. The offer follows a two week dispute over enforcement in the city.
A proposed resolution by Medill and Cormick, Illinois senators, seeks to establish a major wildlife refuge on the Mississippi River between Rock Island Illinois and Winona Minnesota, highlighting federal support for conservation.
Washington reports that the Shipping Board makes no allowances for entertaining guests on government ships and carries no alcoholic beverages except for medicinal purposes. The Senate was informed in a voluminous report requested by the last session's resolution, which sought names of individuals who received free transportation and data on the board’s department organizations.
As days pass the Mellon plan for tax cuts gains increasing support among lawmakers and supporters, signaling a shift in fiscal policy discussions in New York.
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