Washington News Letter and Senate Filibuster Update
Washington News Letter reports on Senate filibusters and anticipated laws including river and harbor funding, postal workers' night pay, and veteran hospital expansion. It notes vetoes by President Coolidge on the McNary Haugen farm relief bill and outlines likely next steps for farm policy and World Court negotiations.
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McNary- Haugen
State Finances Deficit Reaches Its End By June 15
Treasurer Stebbins announces that prompt tax payments during the current war will wipe out the state deficit by June 15. The four and a half million shortfall stemmed from underassessed taxes and prior cash-on-hand assumptions. Legislature and taxpayers bore the burden as policy changes seek to prevent a repeat, with interest-bearing warrants retired and new law restricting future miscalculations. District listings of residents follow.
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Dust and Sneezing Not Always Cold Clues
Physicians note sneezes may stem from inhaled dust rather than a cold. Dust in cities rivals natural buildups, with estimates suggesting vast accumulations above urban areas. Modern highway methods now seal dusty roads using calcium chloride to cut airborne particles.
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Manhattan Island
Manhattan
Largest U.S. fresh water lakes by size list
The geological survey identifies the top fresh water lakes by area led by Lake Michigan at 22 450 square miles followed by Lake Okeechobee in Florida at 730 square miles Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana at 625 square miles and Red Lakes in Minnesota at 441 square miles.
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Lake Okeechobee
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Lake Pontchartrain
Red Lakes
Minn
Red brass defined by ASTM as copper-rich alloy term
The American Society for Testing Materials sets the term red brass for zinc copper alloys containing over 80 percent copper with a color range from golden to copper red, also known as red metal.
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American Society For Testing Materials
Golden Rule Refusal Harms Self More Than Others
The quote states that denying the Golden Rule harms the person, not others. It argues violations cause little annoyance to the target but serious self-injury to the violator, attributed to a Grit editorial voice.
Simple Happiness Rules from Chatfield
Two paths to happiness are offered: do not vex yourself over what you cannot change and do not vex yourself over what you can. The guidance is attributed to Chatfield and emphasizes calm acceptance and practical effort.
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Chatfield
Lifetime of a Watch
The balance and hairspring of a good watch vibrate 18 000 times each hour, amounting to over 157 000 000 ticks per year, driven by the escapement in daily duty.
Height limits curb European skylines in city plans
Europe’s capitals including Paris and London enforce clear height restrictions on tall buildings to ensure conformity with city plans. Authorities regulate skylines to preserve urban form and sightlines.
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Paris
London
Europe
Flag Significance Marking Building Under Construction
An American flag atop a building site signals the girder placement and indicates that no workmen were killed during the construction period.
Uncle Eben Debates Ghosts and Burglars
A Washington Star quip has Uncle Eben claiming ghosts do no harm while superstition makes him more afraid of a ghost than a burglar. The line highlights rural wit and cautious superstition in a humorous frame.
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Washington Star
Eighth Grade Graduates By District Listing
District 35 presents Verlin Fellows Ruth Harsh Lucille Larson Emanuel Willi Lloyd Knerr Leya Knerr. District 37 lists Edward Adams Neil Dawes Ralph Herman fohn Inness Caroline Morys Harold Jones. District 28 shows Kenneth Spsar. District 39 includes Anna Prososki. District 40 lists Martha Huestens.
District 58 72 Candidates Listed In Apparent Ballot
A list of names associated with multiple districts appears, including Paul Snyder Emma Wilcox Ira Holcomb Harold Carlson Beryl Smith Theo Smith Hinzel Stromberg James Clifford Marion Ericson Joseph Fjell Donald Johnson Laurence Albers Victor Herrmann Maxine Oson Ve ga AN ig D STRICT 68irguina Bernt Water Bernt Wimner Carter Beth Hawley Jucite Keelin Calmar Stephenson Margaret Bush Phyllis Alfred Elizabeth Allison Lerre Branting Helen Falk Everett Green Kenneth Johnson Woodrow Johnson Dwight Meyers Eugene Myers Myron Peterson Arlo Stevens Goldie Swanson Lester Westlund.
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Kenneth Spsar
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James Clifford
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Victor Herrmann
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D'Strict
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Wimner Carter
Beth Hawley
Keelin
Calmar Stephenson
Ergaret
Phyllis Alfred Elizabeth Allison Lerre] Branting
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Everett Green
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Woodrow Johnson
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