Strong Testifies On Concessions For Air Operation
Major George W. Strong testifies foreign interests secured exclusive concessions for air operations in Central America Colombia and Guatemala with nonexclusive arrangements claimed in places. He notes War Department prods toward U S Air Mail links while defense questions rise over parachutes for National Guard pilots and coast defense as vital insurance.
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Washington
South America
Mitchell
George W. Strong
Army General Staff
Central America
Major Strong
Colombia
Guatemala
Frank R. Reid
William A. Mitchell
War Department
Raycroft Walsh
Army Air Service
Panama Canal
Basil Major Strong
Major Walsh
State Department
United States Air Mail Service
Post Office and Commerce Departments
National Guard
R. W. Mackie
Houston
Tex
Air Quadron
Berlin War Office
Christian Bach
Army War College
Bach
Coe
New York Harbor
Boston
San Francisco
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Death Toll Rises to 53 in Mine Explosion
Birmingham details show 53 dead with 3 more trapped in Overton Mine No 2 after gas explosion. Of the dead 43 are negro and 10 white. two white men and one black miner remain beneath a boulder. Rescue crews fight gas, fire, and debris as mothers and children wait at the pit mouth.
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Birmingham
Ala
Overton Mine No. 2
Bath
Government competition with private shipyards assailed
Washington December conference on government in industry heard William Ferguson of the council of American Ship Builders argue ten economic flaws in government shipyards. He cited lack of incentive, higher pay, poor policy continuity, high executive turnover, centralization in Washington, and no penalties for losses or overtime, with costs ultimately borne by taxpayers.
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Washington
Conference On Government
William B. Ferguson
Council of American Ship Builders
Ferguson
The Times Christmas Edition Preview
The Annual Christmas Edition of The Times will appear Sunday morning December 13th. It will feature Christmas stories advertisements and features. It serves as a shopping guide with suggestions to help in making Christmas selections. Newsboys will receive the entire street sales of this special edition.
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the Times
Officials Capture Still on U S Ship
Norfolk Va December 11 Navy officials have captured their first still in operation on a United States warship. Three enlisted men aboard the battleship Texas now in drydock at the navy yard face general court martial on charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. Papers have been sent to Washington and court officers expect word to begin trials.
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Norfolk
Navy
United States
Texas
Navy Yard
Washington
Naval Base
Department
College Bishops of Southern Church in Fall Meeting
The College of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met in Nashville for a two day fall session. They planned to canvass the unification vote with the M E Church and discuss details of the quadrennial general conference in May. The group also considered selecting a bishop to deliver the episcopal address at the conference.
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Nashville
College of Bishops of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. A. Boaz
Orient
Warren A. Candler
Collins Denny
Japan Ready to Take Part in Disarmament Talks Says Premier
Premier Kato told the Associated Press that Japan would participate in any legitimate disarmament conference. He argued the time is not ripe for success and warned Russia and some European nations may not be ready. He endorsed US participation, denied a future Japanese American war as impracticable, and said Japan would keep non intervention in Manchuria with about 7,000 railway guards.
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Tokyo
Kato
Associated Press
America
China
Japan
Russia
United States
Manchuri
Manchuria
Chango Tao-Lin
Jananese
Chang Tso Lin
Debate on Tax Bill Hints at Passage Next Week
In Washington the House debate on the tax reduction bill resumes with bipartisan support boosting hopes for passage by December 19. Representative Garver Texas notes expected approval, while Treadway Massachusetts lauds general provisions and says alcohol prohibition remains unaffected. The Senate meanwhile keeps to its routine with Dawes satire and Senate decorum amid jokes by Harrison.
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Washington
House
Representative Garver
Texas
Ways and Means
Representative Treadway
Massachusetts
Senate
Dawes
Harrison
Mississippi
Heavy Ballot in City Bond Election Tomorrow
Washington reports a heavy ballot expected in the city bond election set for tomorrow with voters to decide on bonds totaling 300000 for water purchases and related public works. The day also notes congressional steps on aviation support and postal rate continuance until next session.
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Washington
Congress
Business and government roles clarified by Gifford
St Petersburg AP Dec 11 W S Gifford AT& T president said business and government are independent yet capable of mutual aid and regulation can benefit all. He noted improved relations with the public and urges firms to pursue public goodwill as a driver of progress. Kingsport votes on 300000 waterworks bonds tomorrow with 1500 voters expected. water system valued at 432000. annual revenue about 35000.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
W. S. Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Investment Bankers’ Association
Kingsport
Chief Heaberlin Arrests Youth at Pistol Point in Bristol
Bristol Tennessee dispatch reports Chief Heatherling confronted George Aker aged 16 at his doorstep as he attempted to flee with a pistol. The chief fired a warning shot and then seized the youth, who later confessed to two store burglaries totaling about seven dollars. Howard Thomas was arrested, denying involvement.
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Bristol
Tenn
Heatherling
George Aker
Aker
Howard Thomas
Geneva to invite United States to join League work
Geneva reports a likely invitation to Washington to join the League of Nations arms control efforts. Signor Scialoja to sign the invitation. Leaders seek Washington collaboration and expect any form of participation acceptable to the U S government.
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Geneva
United States
League of Nations
Washington
Signor Scialova
League Council
League
Switzerland
Bombing Tests by Coast Gun Questioned on Performance
Major General Frank W. Coe, head of Pacific coast artillery, cited summer anti aircraft tests showing a four gun three inch battery could fire sixty shots per minute with five percent hits on a moving target at 13,000 feet. He noted a bomber at 12,000 feet and 100 mph would be struck 24 times by twelve three inch guns if fire opened in range, counting near misses as hits.
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Washington
Frank W. Coe
Coast Artillery
Pacific Coast
Two Ships Sought For War Department Transports
Washington December 11 A request was received by the shipping board from the War Department for two ships of the Admiral Oriental Line running out of Seattle to the Far East for use as transports.
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Washington
Shipping Board
War Department
Admiral Oriental Line
Seattle
Far East
Loucheur Pushes Regulating Debts to America
Paris December 11 Finance Minister Loucheur told the financial committee of the Chamber of Deputies it is necessary to regulate France's debt to America before that to Great Britain. He urged fiscal reforms and stabilization of the franc after inter allied debt settlements. The minister met a cool reception from deputies.
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Paris
Loucheur
Chamber of Deputies
France
America
Great Britain
M. Loucheur
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National Guard Argued
Bandss Met Death
U. S
College Bishops Southern Church
Unifica
Emier Kuto
City Hall
Tomor
Air Board
Coolidge
Bingham
Connecticut
Senate Commerce Committee
American Tele
Pany
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Kingsport Utilities, Incorporated
Heaberlin
Council
U.S
Britain
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