Haugen farm bill defeat shocks Washington lawmakers
The Haugen farm relief bill failed in the House by 212 to 187 amid a rare party split. Leaders plan to pursue a cooperative approach to farming marketing without subsidies, while debate continues on alternative bills and possible Senate action.
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Washington briefs hail Pepper defeat in Pennsylvania
News from Washington notes the defeat of Senator George Pepper in Pennsylvania is hailed by wet supporters as a victory and a forecast for an early revision of the national prohibition law.
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Order Allows 10000 Day Sleuths in Prohibition Drive
President Coolidge signs an executive order enabling state and local officers to be appointed as prohibition officers under the Treasury. The move, urged by General Andrews, expands enforcement with an estimated 10000 volunteers or more. Wets and drys in the Senate cry foul as state boundaries blur in national law enforcement.
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Prohibition Referendum Approved by New York Governor
Governor Smith signed the Karl-Phelps bill authorizing a statewide prohibition referendum at the upcoming November election. The measure asks whether the Volstead Act should be amended to let states decide intoxicating content levels. Supporters expect injunction-driven action and a heated public vote amid strong dry and wet factions.
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Fire destroys three county barns near Muscatine
A blaze swept through county farm buildings near Muscatine Iowa destroying three large barns and sixteen head of livestock with estimated losses around ten thousand dollars. The incident prompted local firefighters to battle the flames and assess damage to the farms and equipment.
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Senate Votes on Big Vote Funds Investigation
Washington reports the Senate voted 40 to 32 to probe campaign expenditures in Pennsylvania primary contests and other states. The move aims to map spending tied to primary races and spending plans ahead of the November elections.
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Germany Seeks Ban on Planes Gas and Tanks
Geneva reports outline a German push for prohibitions on aerial bombing chemical weapons and heavy armour. The proposal was presented by Count von Burnyfortt, a former ambassador, at a preparatory committee session in the wartime council.
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Naval Reserve Enrolls 1100 as Radio Operators
Secretary Wilbur announces the Navy will enroll 1,100 reservists as radio operators. Letters to 1,000 members of the American Telephone League have brought 1,400 candidates for Navy reserve service, with 1,100 to be enrolled and receive specialized instruction in naval communications.
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Byrd Aims North Pole Flight Then South Pole Expedition
A telegram from Spitsbergen reports Byrd and team planning a maiden flight over the North Pole with intent to undertake a South Pole expedition soon. The expedition's leaders and crew have departed King's Bay for London as preparations continue.
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Tank Replacement Ordered by Union Tankers
Replacement oil tanks were ordered by Union Tankers Company of California to begin replacing tanks destroyed by the April 7 incident. The order covers the Sin Lila Obispo facility with units priced at a total of $128,000.
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May Avert Irish Rail Strike in Dublin
Dublin officials entertain hopes to avert the planned strike by 17 000 Irish railway workers set for June 1. The action protests wage reductions and disrupted pay as unions push back against cuts while negotiations continue.
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