Republican Party Platform Endorses Unpreparedness Stand
The Chicago drafted platform attacks Democratic unpreparedness for war and peace, pledges constitutional government, budget reform, tariff revision, and anti inflation measures. It condemns Wilson era policy on Armenia and Mexico, calls for stronger federal economy, and supports a liberal foreign policy while preserving U.S. independence.
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Poles Drive Bolsheviks Across Beresina in Major Victory
Warsaw reports that after fighting since May 14, Polish forces defeated nine Soviet divisions by June 8 and pushed the bulk of the enemy beyond the Beresina on June 9, taking 600 prisoners and seizing machine guns. Polish detachments also destroyed 50 crossing boats near Gorval.
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Bright Summer Fashion At Convention Draws Notables
Attendees showcased light lightweight outfits in white blouses and organdies with colorful accessories. Notable figures include Cardinal Gibbons in the front row, Mrs. Nicholas Murray Butler in a blue turban, Mrs. Warren G. Harding in black chiffon, and Mrs. John A. Logan beside her daughter in dark blue crepe de chine as guests filled the convention seating.
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Credit extended to Germany for meats and foods
Washington reports an additional 45 million dollar credit to the German government for meats and other foodstuffs from large American packing companies. The loan, 10 million more than last year, covers deliveries over the next twenty two months and accompanies planned corn shipments from Argentina to ease Germany's food shortage.
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Russians Press British 30 Miles From Rashi
Paris reports the Bolshevik drive in Persia raises risk to Teheran within two to three days if attacked. The Persian government mobilizes defense while British forces pull back to Manjil, about 30 miles south of Rash.
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Negroes win their fight at AF Labor convention
The June 11 meeting in Montreal saw Negro delegates win recognition and equality within unions. Despite opposition from the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, the convention instructed the federation to ask the brotherhood to admit colored workers on equal terms.
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Leviathan Sale Bid Opened by Shipping Board
The sale of the Leviathan the country’s largest merchant ship will be opened June 30 by the shipping board in Washington.
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Palmer Rules Against the Pocket Veto in Informal Opinion
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer states the pocket veto is invalid and the president has ten days from receipt to sign bills. A formal opinion will follow, potentially affecting the water power bill the Underwood newsprint resolution, and wartime repeal measures except enemy trade and alien property laws. Senator Jones seeks a ruling allowing signing before June 15.
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Eight German Oil Tankers Allocated to U S
Paris, June 14. Eight oil tankers owned by a German subsidiary of Standard Oil have been allotted to the United States for transporting petrol and oil to Europe. The allocation ends a dispute that began in January 1919 among France Italy and Great Britain over tanker ownership. An arbitration tribunal will continue to review ownership questions.
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Cummins Renominated In Iowa Primary
United States Senator Albert B. Cummins was renominated on the Republican ticket at the Iowa primary with 107,643 votes to S. W. Brookhart’s 86,440 from 2,218 precincts of 2,247. Officials said the remaining precincts would not change the result.
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Germans Report Socialists Lead New Reichstag Majority
Unofficial election results indicate the majority socialists centrists and democrats will form the new reichstag with 292 seats while other parties hold 238. The groups previously dominated the last parliament appear to retain control.
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Wartime sugar rationing set to begin June 21
The nation will enter wartime sugar restrictions starting June 21 due to a severe shortage, announced by Special Assistant Attorney General Arnim W. Riley. The order aims to conserve scarce sugar supplies nationwide.
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