Belgium Strives to Rebuild Industry and Trade
Belgian industry shows fragile recovery as war damage curtails production. Steel and iron plants rebuilt with 36 to 40 percent of prewar output, textiles resuming at about 80 percent, and zinc recovering amid material shortages. Antwerp port traffic climbs with 5.2 million tons in 1919 and rising in early 1920, signaling renewed commerce across western Europe.
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Ex-Rail Legislator Calls for Government Rail Takeover
The former chair of the House Interstate Commerce Committee argues private rail control is failing citing car and truck shortages, terminal bottlenecks, locomotive scarcity, and credit shortages. He says government takeover with direct investment and operation is needed to deliver just and reasonable transportation rates.
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Houge Interstate Commerce Committee
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Planning upgrades to Belgium ports to boost capacity
Authorities outline plans to improve port facilities doubling capacity at the main port. The port now handles 90 million tons of commerce annually and similar upgrades are planned for other Belgian ports. Ghent is set to become a first class port in this expansion.
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Ghent
Belgiums Congo assets promise vast wealth and industrial growth
The Congo colony is described as a vast storehouse of nature wealth for Belgium and Belgiums allies, spanning copper in Katanga, coal and diamonds, vast rail and waterway networks, and rising cotton potential to feed a future textile industry. It notes wartime railroad and ship gains, with a large labor market recovering postwar.
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Congo
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Belgium
United States
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Katanga
Sontaihy
Belgian industry steadies as factories reopen and workers return
In December 1915 Belgian factories resumed operations and many workers who had been unemployed during the armistice period returned to work. Despite hardships, most employees stayed loyal to local plants, resisting offers from abroad and avoiding radical movements.
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Bayer Solwiy
Indictment Tied to Denver Fraud Case In Court
Denver June 2 Demurvare tied to an indictment by Morris fiiedlow charging violation of the law act boarding of sugar. They appeared in United States district court before Judge Tabort 5 Lowis for arraignment.
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United States District Court
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Bohemian Oriental Festival Aids War Fund Drive
A Bohemian Oriental festival held in Chinatown San Francisco raised funds for the proposed 2,600,000 war effort. Organizers touted community unity and citywide participation to support the cause.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Chinatown
Uwell
Memorial tulding gala at Chinese quarter event
A gala presenting ten lists of Barbie art and Chinese cultural performances took place in the University of California area, featuring lanterns, bunting, noodles, tea, and assorted crafts. Crowds wore festive attire as Chinese actors performed on a platform, with fortune telling and cultural displays adding to the scene. Proceeds supported a cultural fund.
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