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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
2
Hoover seeks a major reorganization to bring the Commerce Bureau up to standard. Officials say structural changes are needed to improve efficiency and enforce regulatory compliance across divisions.
Secretary Hoover announces in his first annual report the need to reorganize the commerce department to better serve producers, manufacturers, and distributors. He notes planned efficiency measures, current congressional debate, and projected budget adjustments while highlighting trade trends and the push to expand U.S. exports and markets abroad.
Optimism surrounds discussions on a four power pact to govern Pacific islands and prevent war. U S Britain Japan and others consider tying naval questions to the moral ratio while avoiding a formal alliance. A public statement is expected soon as Tokyo awaits the final stance. An airplane crash near Deer Lake reports two crew uninjured.
A cryptic incident reached Washington amid the arms talks as eight sealed tin boxes were delivered to each senator's office. The packages were inspected and weighed, prompting concern among officials at Renators Lodge and Under Wood. No further details were released.
Wilt Beach reports that despite rumors the conference remains focused on peaceful exploration of concessions from Japan in the far East. An upcoming open session is expected to announce that the naval ratio has been adjusted, a move that will save the Muten but not alter the proportions in the Hughes proposal.
New York reports the Notions Association of the Motion Picture Industry is reorganizing with the plan to tender the general chairmanship to Postmaster General Hays. The salary is stated as not less than 1000009 dollars.
Washington reports strong signals that Japan will accept a 5 5 3 naval ratio after four power treaty terms. Pacific fortifications and bases are under discussion as powers seek a unified policy statement. Debate over Siberia and Shantung continues, with a possible gentlemen's understanding favored by delegates. Women oppose disarmament while a mass meeting argues against excluding the United States from any alliance.
Charles Hart, last surviving pallbearer for President Lincoln, dies in San Francisco. Civil War veteran, Vermont born in 1842, longtime resident, and friend of the martyred president.
A major fire in Tia Juana, San Diego Cali destroyed about one third of the business section on the eastern side of the main street. Firefighters unavailable, flames swept through frame structures including saloons cafes and offices, leaving extensive losses and no precise figure yet.
Washington reports Postmaster General Hays, in his first annual to the president, urges no service loss and favors rate readjustments to cover rising costs. He notes a 463.5 million revenue, 621 million expenditures, and a 157.5 million deficit, blaming railroad and employee compensation boosts. He calls for salary readjustment legislation, a name change to Department of Communications, and new safeguards, pensions, and stricter sick leave rules.
U S officials, led by Interior Secretary, discuss federal control over Colorado River water rights amid disputes on public versus private development. Statements from President Harding’s representative outline ongoing federal authority until the seven-state basin rights are settled, with plans to block private or public power permits until a comprehensive plan is approved. Also notes on X-ray progress for cancer treatment and Giants' $75,000 purchase of Charles O’Connell for future arrival.
A Guam Yap cable was reportedly sealed in recent days by unidentified persons. The Postal Telegraph Cable Co says only the navy, the Japanese government, or the cable company could have sealed it, with investigation via its New York office ongoing.
A survey notes a slump in boys seeking the school hero in fiction at Tushtushville prep, with readers favoring saner plots and deeper characterization over single handed victories. Librarians credit better plotwork and author investment in school figures as essential to the hero’s appeal.
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