Letters of Recommendation Misfire in Washington Power Case
A Washington episode shows letters of recommendation can backfire as Bonner, secretary of the Federal Power Commission, faced a senate inquiry after a power company contact list led to claims he was overrecommOnly aided by experts. Officials caution that endorsements may be liabilities and that a simple word may suffice.
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Washington
Bonner
Federal Power Commission
Wilbur
Interior Department
Senate
Galifornia
Paul M. Downing
Great Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Tir
Downing
Hier
Honner
Banner
People's Lobby
League For Industrial Democracy
Socialist Ticket
Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Clarence True Wilsont
Iowa Farm Organization
Kanaag
Secretary of the Interior
League
American Federation of Labor
Charles H. Lindbergh
B. K. Wheeler
Immediate Ratification of the London Naval Treaty Urged
The article argues for swift consideration and ratification of the London naval treaty to honor the agreement and aid foreign signatories. It notes parliamentary timing concerns and suggests a special session could aid final approval, while acknowledging a small opposition mainly from a veteran navy faction.
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Congress
Critics split over treaty and naval program in debate
Critics argue a better bargain aligned with Hoover pledges could be struck, but realists accept a half loaf now as pro treaty forces in the country and Senate consolidate administration Democratic leaders and Borah. Delay may not derail the treaty, with national support behind the president if faced with opposition. A proposed bill calls for a tariff on goods entering the country from abroad, aiming to curb imports.
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Hoover
Senate
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
Iiawall
Hoover Should Decide On Tariff Bill Says Editor
The piece argues Progressive Republicans and Democrats in the Senate coalition cannot secure passage of the debenture plan and the flexible system. It urges President Hoover to take a definitive stand on the tariff schedules, proposing he approve or veto to shape public reaction and future policy. The text also mocks attempts to cloud tariffs and notes the Missouri University machine for measuring sunshine ends with a satirical remark.
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Senate
House
Hoover
Dollar Psychology Drives Low Price Book Strategy
Merchants view the dollar as a psychological unit influencing buying, with $1.01 feel harder to part from. European publishers profit by sub-$1 pricing to boost volume, suggesting broader access and publisher profits. The piece notes experiments by four publishers cutting prices to $1 and hints at upcoming Texas produce entries.
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Helena
United States
America
Editorial on Arctic Passage Marks Old Dream Reborn
A hazy editorial piece discusses Lac Hadeon Wey Company ships proving a northern sea route from Vancouver to London, reviving the historic quest by Hudson Bay explorers and Elizabethan ambitions. It notes the voyage’s potential and unanswered questions about commercial viability, reflecting on progress and changing needs.
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Lac Hadeon Wey Company
Vancouver
British Columbia
London
Tays
Quéan Elizabeth
Mottamone Cettor
Ovplatt
Hudson Bay Company
Martin Forblaher
Britain
Galo
Orient
Uhin
Madeon Bay Company
Copper Industry Fluctuations From 1920s Prices and Output
The piece outlines copper price swings from 1920 to 1929, noting low costs and high stockpiles. It cites production figures for smelters, states Arizona Utah Montana and others, and highlights the 1929 rebound and continued mining capacity to meet demand despite price volatility.
That Fortunate It Is To Trust In Faith And Time
A reflective musing on uncertain futures and human frailty. The speaker contrasts gossip with untold scandals and notes that mothers trust their children more than neighbors. It questions whether worry has basis in fact and suggests friendship rests on faith without proof. It ends by noting God does not take opinions from newspapers.
Iron ore and copper output hit record highs in 1929
The United States Bureau of Mines reports 1929 iron ore production at 73,087,720 tons, Minnesota leading with 46,760,858 tons and Michigan and Wisconsin following. Copper also reached a historic peak. Alabama and Pennsylvania produced notable amounts, while Virginia produced none. Total ore value estimated around 187,148,640 dollars with 105,783,657 dollars in other metals.
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Washington, D
United States Bureau of Mines
Larniching
Huature
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconeso
Wisconsin
Creal Lakes
Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
Asta
Buls
Conneaut
Eric
Theae
Bencatt
Freleherere
Youngstown
Pittahorel
Iran
Aveollen and
Pinate
Alabama
Tirminghem
Aln
Abraham Lincoln
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Walsh and the Referendum on Prohibition
Senator Walsh proposes a referendum to decide prohibition with the majority ruling. He supports the move as democratic and notes his private belief in prohibition. Montana previously adopted prohibition years before this debate.
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Benator Wajsh
Benator Walsh
Experiments Question Mineral Oil Cancer Link
Dr Fran cy Carter Wood of the Institute of Cancer Research at Columbia University reports experiments on mice to test whether internal or topical exposure to mineral oil or related products causes cancer. Results show skin application of mineral oil did not produce cancer, heavy lubricants caused a few skin growths, tar caused many tumors, and oral ingestion did not link to cancer, suggesting no strong evidence that mineral oils cause cancer in humans.
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Morrig Fissinet
Hee
Haglend
Francy Carter Wood
Institute of Cancer Research
Columbia University
Ando Experimenta Oo
Auodreda
Wood
Fédeon
Questioning a newspaper archive review of early 20th century inquiries
Extracted items include Q and A snippets on history, music, science and law from a 1920s era page. The text mentions India under British rule, the Black Hole of Calcutta, Queen Victoria as Empress, a drum naming, and technical explanations about painting finishes, beard growth, aircraft drumming noise, and prohibition politics. It presents a collage of trivia, scholarly Qs and As, and public notices related to governance and standards.
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Besebel
Wes
Osteeraily
Ganfornia
Great Britain
C. A
India
Firlala
France
Calcutta
Andis
Hallad
Zlonfald
Chicago
Europa
Leary William Stinge
Germany
New World
Mannheim
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Mart Boaviltel Klnas
America
Stiegel
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California
HIVE
MR. Hoover
University At Missouri
Texas
Trin
Terre Haut
Tribune
Northwest
Veluw
Geological Survey
South Africa
Arizona
Utah
Mon
Tata
Hoy B. Smite
Simpson MH Chirch
Minnespelle
Haskin
Frederico A. Baskin
Iron and Copper
State Nursery Co
Walsh
Libraiios
Munctime
Herdeuartera
Eesil
Muceant
Fradertc
J Hankin
D.C
Good and Hart
Carrie
Thalvet
New York
Yale
Bre Ayia
Marie Aroud
Bureau of Standards
Bugle
Philip Sheridan
Michael Vincent Sheridan
General Sheridan
Perryville
Kentucky
Congress of
Trgista- Hot
Galen
Fidge
Volers
Hana Meanvroa
West
M Wat
Mont
Oapfraack
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