Coolidge calm on policy amid global unrest in era’s tensions
In today’s page the editorial opines on President Coolidge’s crisp leadership while contrasting German unrest and war tax debates. It notes Germany’s hunger protests, von Kahr’s orders against luxury, and calls for reflection on wealth and public burden. A separate item cites a French senator fearing low birth rates. A Florida man dies in a harp incident when a car hits a bump, bursting a blood vessel.
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British voting in most unusual election day
London dec 6 electors in 549 constituencies across Great Britain and Northern Ireland cast votes to decide the next government. Churchill in Leicester calls the race incalculable while Baldwin Asquith Lloyd George fight tight contests with no clear landslide forecast.
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Ford Delegations to Clash at Detroit Meeting
Delegates gathering in Detroit December 12 for Ford for president clubs expect early discord. Nebraska supporters aim to start a third party challenge, facing opposition from Michigan and Ohio delegates.
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Louisiana Baptists at Convention Consider Reports of Officers
Alexandria December 6. Reports and discussions dominated the Louisiana Baptist convention session. The body adopted a resolution by Rev. L. R. Scarborough approving turning the seminary over to the general convention. Scarborough urged support for a $75,000,000 campaign and stressed needed sacrifice for southern Baptists to realize hopes.
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Paper Plant Fire Destroys Lettef erd Facility in New Orleans
Firefighters battled a river front blaze at the Letteferd Paper Company warehouse 609 South Front Street in New Orleans. All equipment was summoned and flames were confined to the paper plant, with losses estimated at 40000 dollars.
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Christmas Cheer From Monroe Goodfellows Club Urges Shared Joy
Eva Bradford writes that the Goodfellows Club should focus on spreading Christmas kindness to all in Monroe. The piece reflects on how holiday scenes stir memory and urges adults to help children facing a cheerless Yuletide by sharing happiness and ensuring no child misses the season’s tenderness.
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President Coolidge to Broadcast Eulogy for Harding
President Coolidge will address the nation by radio next Monday night in a 15 minute tribute to Warren G. Harding. Hoover requests stations withhold messages and the navy, army, and wireless services suspend nonemergency communications during the broadcast.
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Bishop James Atkins Dies in Little Rock
Bishop James Atkins of the Methodist Episcopal Church South dies at 11 p.m. at the home of Rev. James Thomas after a week of illness marked by a stroke. His wife and three children were at the bedside as ministers and friends gathered in Little Rock. funeral plans were incomplete.
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Mayor Seeks State Help to Stop Haynesville Ku Klux Parade
Haynesville Mayor D E Baucum appealed to the Louisiana attorney general for aid to ban masked parades by the Ku Klux Klan. He asked whether state or national law forbids masked processions and if Haynesville could enact an ordinance prohibiting them. A 1877 state law already bans masked parades and a draft ordinance was sent for consideration.
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French Troops to Concentrate in Camps Outside Ruhr
Paris reports French officials say troops occupying the Ruhr will be moved to camps outside the cities to reduce tension. No evacuation planned. forces to stay at current strength for now. Relief measures include release of political prisoners and permits for expelled residents to return home. Degoutt’s recommendations will guide case by case releases and reemployment, with preference to Ruhr and Rhineland natives.
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Executive breaks silence on national problems in formal address
President Coolidge addressed Congress before a joint session outlining administration policy on tax cuts, soldiers bonus rejection, freight rate reform, and world court participation with reservations. He supported export wheat disposition and opposed price fixing, tariff revisions, and rate repeal. Mrs. Coolidge attended the gallery as cheers greeted the president's appearance.
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President Cobridge outlines wide program to Congress
In a first message to Congress President Cobridge endorses Harding’s world court membership with reservations, backs Mellon tax cuts, opposes soldier bonus bills, and calls for railroad consolidation and wheat disposal aid. He also opposes farm price fixing and tariff changes, using nine words on the bonus note.
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