Temperate Jack Tars Debate Abolition Of Rum Ration
Britain weighs ending the navy rum ration as sailors drink declines and modern warfare reduces drink needs. Churchill’s clue system and earlier cuts show mixed results while authorities consider cash instead of liquor to curb consumption. Meanwhile fashion drives demand for animal skins in summer wear. West End houses funded expeditions for Brazil India and Africa skins to meet the craze.
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London
Britain
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Paris
West End
Brazil
India
Africa
London Furs and Cigar Customs in Postwar Era
News notes wax stylish and social with reports on coveted new furs from Brazil and India, including a gray silky skin and platinum dyed textures, plus a feather substitute. It notes London's banter on cigars and rising taxes, and details Princess Mary stepping in for Queen Mary during the Mediterranean absence to handle charity openings and mothers and babies wards duties from Chesterfield House.
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London
Brazil
South America
India
Buckingham Palace
Mary
Chesterfield House
Red Cross Fund Drive Urged by North Carolina Press
Raleigh March 23 H Galt Braxton president of the North Carolina Press Association urged state newspapers to publicize and aid the Red Cross relief drive for the tornado victims in the Midwest. He asked papers to collect funds for local chapters to forward to national headquarters and to publicize the appeal.
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Raleigh
American Red Cross
Middlewest
H. Galt Braxton
North Carolina Press Association
Associated Press
Braxton
Washington
Red Cross
Cooperation Sought for Local Contributions
Citizens were urged to cooperate as is their custom in the collection of contributions for a community fund. The appeal emphasizes shared responsibility and timely giving to support local needs.
Defense Makes Its Teapot Dome Appeal
In Cheyenne Wyoming on March 24 the defense argued in the Teapot Dome lease annulment suit. J W Lacey for Harry F Sinclair Mammoth Oil Co defended the.secret contract with Albert B Fall former interior secretary. Government alleges secrecy and fraud. Lacey expected to cover many aspects while Littleton and Hoover have yet to present.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Teapot Dome
J. W. Lacey
Harry F. Sinclair
Mammoth Oil Co
Sinclair
Alvert B. Fall
Mr. Lacey
Martin W. Littleton
George P. Hoover
Government Rebuttal Statements Spur New Arguments
The government presents rebuttal statements to counter opposing positions and reinforce its stance on the ongoing issue. Officials outline key points, cite supporting data, and urge legislators to consider the proposed framework amid rising debate.
President-elect Machado invited to New York dinner
Havana reports President-elect Gerardo Machado has accepted an invitation from the arbitration society of America to be a guest at a function in his honor during a New York visit. Alexander W. Kent said a dinner or luncheon engagement will be arranged during the trip.
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Havana
Cuba
Gerardo Machado
Arbitration Society of America
New York
Alexander W. Kent
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