Sokoloff Says America Leads In Arts And Culture
Conductor Nikolai Sokoloff lauds American cultural rise and the Cleveland Orchestra's stature. He cites Europe’s dwindling new works and argues U S patrons and organized groups propel arts, contrasting with England’s funding gaps. New Castle hosts him November 17, with local art groups expanding offerings.
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Is Your School Firesafe Concrete Construction Urged
A parental appeal warns that many schoolhouses are firetraps and urges asking fathers about firesafety. It promotes the illustrated booklet Concrete Schoolhouses, claiming concrete as the highest firesafe construction and offering a free copy to readers.
Rheumatism Titled New White Scourge At Insurance Congress
Brighton England October 7 Rheumatism described as the new white scourge by J M Roberts a delegate at the National Conference of Friendly Insurance Societies He said rheumatic diseases cost over 3 000 000 working weeks annually in England and have surpassed tuberculosis as the top health issue for industrial workers across England and other industrial nations.
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England
Roberts
Congress May Be Asked To Repeal Nuisance Taxes
Treasury tax experts will urge Congress to repeal most nuisance taxes especially those yielding less than 250000 annually. Some excises with costs near their income should be removed. Secretary Mellon is to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on October 19 regarding the 1925 revenue act.
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International News Service
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World's Oldest Man Agha Zaro Accepts Palace Guard Post
Constantinople October 7 Zara Agha aged 150 said to be the oldest living man has accepted an offer from the city to join palace guard duties. He remains vigorous and plans to begin work soon, noting his wife is 27 and his son 99 objects to aging.
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Salvage Expected For Submarine S 51 Off Block Island
New London October 7 The navy expects salvage of the submarine S-51 off Block Island within a reasonable time according to Lt Cmdr H M Flanigan executive officer of the submarine base. Divers reported they could not enter the engine room and an estimated 32 bodies remain trapped in the hull.
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International News Service
New London
Conn
Danger In Mind Slums Pictured By Principal Robertson
In Birmingham England on October 7 Principal Grant Robertson warned the Library Association of Britain about the danger of "slums of the mind." He argued that mental poverty costs the nation in physical and industrial efficiency and urged recognition of this unseen threat.
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International News Service
Birmingham
Eng
Grant Robertson
Library Association of Britain
No Tinkering With Tariff Law Likely
Washington Oct 7. Rep Green of Iowa chairman of the House Ways and Means committee announced there will be no tinkering with the tariff law in the coming session. This denies tariff protection and adjustments demanded by New England textile interests the northwest lumber and shingle sector and the Arizona copper mining region along with other southwestern states.
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Naples Shows Pride In Its First Subway
Naples celebrates its first subway with officials aboard a Central Station start to Pozzuoli in thirty five minutes. The 13 kilometer line cost 115000000 lire, altering urban travel while highlighting Naples pride.
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Broadway Has Had Change Says Thaw
Harry Thaw, visiting New York, says Broadway has changed in the 20 years he has known it and has improved. He expresses fondness for Broadway and notes his mother is very ill, planning to perhaps travel abroad with her next year. He adds he will not be frightened out of the city by publicity.
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