World Naval Race Soon to Begin?
The London naval conference opens December 2 amid fears of a renewed shipbuilding frenzy. British aims include adding cruisers and possibly a new battleship, while the United States seeks parity with Britain and to limit capital ships. The Standley plan proposes a steady, yearly replacement program to keep the navy modern without falling behind.
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Drive for 30 hour week gathered in congress
Washington indicates increasing support for a 30 hour work week as congress reconvenes. Experts link wage gains but lower production to a cycle harming buying power, while New Deal taxes and market trends shape business sentiment and electoral prospects in key states.
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Anglo American naval parity and future battleship plans
The article discusses maintaining naval parity with Great Britain under the 1922 Washington treaty while favoring American battleship expansion. It notes Japan's push for parity, Germany’s 30 percent fleet agreement, and France’s ship for ship stance, predicting the U S will limit battleship tonnage and prefer fuel-efficient designs.
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Beets Early Sugar Source in Europe and Cane Processing
The article notes that beets were identified as a sugar source by the chemist Marvroff around 1750 and gained industrial importance after 1810 under Nano Jean. It explains the beet's rise due to proximity to consumption centers, selective breeding doubling sugar content, and European dominance in about a third of world sugar production. It also outlines sugar extraction from cane and beets, detailing juice content and impurities.
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William Harvey Blood Circulation Pioneer Born in Folkestone
English physician William Harvey born April 1 1578 in Folkestone. He studied at Cambridge and Padua then served St. Bartholomew's Hospital and the College of Physicians. Harvey promoted the circulation theory in 1628 and long served royal physicians before resigning in 1656 after 40 years of teaching.
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Earthquakes and New Cars Highlight Era of Change
Arthur Brisbane notes a world in fiscal strain with a seven thousand dollar per minute deficit rise and a string of earthquakes across continents. He also highlights the striking new cars for 1936 and the resolve of auto industry leaders to lift spirits and advance improvements.
Rome cites Ethiopian mass slaughter and Italian air raids
Rome reports six thousand Ethiopian civilians including women and children killed by Ethiopian warriors avenging fathers who deserted to Italy. It also notes five hundred Ethiopians killed by Italian bombers in a bid to assassinate Haile Selassie. The Ethiopian leader is said to have mobilized the last reserves as old men and youths sustain the government.
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Roosevelt Faces Labor Stand in National Budget Clash
The national effort to ease the hole faces friction as the President touts $93 monthly top wages while unions demand full union wages. New York eyes a possible statewide strike to back the demand, and Roosevelt resists framing public relief as union labor. He may argue that two governments in the country are one too many as 1926 approaches.
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Greece Eyes Return of King Amid Mustache Debate
The passage notes Greece’s readiness to reclaim a king as many Greeks grow prominent mustaches like his. It contrasts Greek desire for a native ruler with Germans adopting similar styling to imitate a former kai ser. It laments the difficulty of finding a Greek king and recalls a bygone era when rulers were chosen from within Greece.
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England Election Shifts Boost Tories As Labour Stumbles
In England the Conservative party gains at the current election while Labour suffers heavy losses. Ramsay MacDonald, head of Britain's first Labour government, publicly celebrates Labour's decline and reflects on how his tenure may have shifted his views, noting that experience can alter opinions.
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Rebuke to “wild and reckless promises” across government
MacDonald calls the public resistance a strong rebuff to labor voters who will not be swayed by unfulfillable pledges in municipal or national government. He argues citizens see through empty promises and demand feasible policies.
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Writer Fid Howe Faces Impending Blindness Says Doctor
Kan sas writer Fid Howe may quit writing as doctors warn of blindness. He hopes to emulate Milton who wrote after losing sight, using dictation someday. Milton relied on his daughters to transcribe Latin dictation, while Howe can use a dictating machine if needed.
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Sensations of Taste Vary Among People
A study notes taste perception differs widely among individuals and within the same person over time. A person may detect a substance at one moment but fail to taste it later due to unexplained bodily changes.
River Barrier Forms During Rainy Season in Ethiopia
The Takkuze river in Ethiopia rises above its normal level during the rainy season creating an impassable barrier between the northern and central provinces. Local authorities warn of transportation disruption and call for alternative routes until waters recede.
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Man Slays Wife by Gun in Lille Court Case
An Assize court in Lille found Charles Simmoneau not guilty of murder but guilty of illegal arms possession after he shot his wife upon learning of her alleged infidelity. He said he regretted the act and lamented not being allowed to visit her bedside. He was fined $10.
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