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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
7
A Che Cainry Whig opinion urges a Build Now movement to support aviation landing suitable plots and 200 new dwellings this year, plus plans for a modern high school, an early morning Owl car service, a hard road to Taylor Mo, and river terminal upgrades to attract a new barge line.
Dr Crane argues for a shift to social cooperation over market competition. He envisions future cities, including multiple New Yorks, built on common good with aerial transport, green spaces, and unified artistic design. He warns against wage-driven decay and urges voters to support school funding and living wages.
The United States shifts from debtor to creditor, becoming an international banker. It must balance self-interest with reconstruction, extending or denying loans as needed, and learn banking diplomacy quickly to avoid costly mistakes in its new global role.
Buffalo Express notes Frank Vanderlips assertion that the Federal Reserve Board is politicized because both the Treasury Secretary and the Committee of the Currency are political appointees. The piece raises whether politics influences board policies and hints at campaign implications.
Amnesia cases rising as emotional stress replaces physical injury as the likely cause. People forget identities and histories, wandering into hospitals or police stations while others abandon duties to escape realities. The article links war and economic strain to the surge in total amnesia.
The piece argues that political influence intertwines with finance and cites escalating currency inflation. It notes treasury data on shrinking gold reserves and rising paper money, claiming the U S has expanded money supply more than necessary compared with Britain, which is reducing its paper currency.
The Kentucky grand jury refused to indict members of a mob that attempted to lynch a prisoner amid armed resistance and several deaths. The report admits testimony warranted indictments but justifies inaction as risking further turmoil. The article condemns the decision and calls for firmer enforcement of the law.
Dearborn Independent contends the United States is poorly regarded abroad. It claims France, Britain, and Italy condemn the nation while China alone admires it, though only due to perceived Peace Treaty bias. The piece cites accusations of profiteering and critiques of American money power as seen by foreign press.
In Havana on March 5 Emilio Cassi, a veteran Rough Rider, warns of another Cuban revolution prompting possible American intervention under the Platt Amendment. He argues Spain's rising influence in Cuba and Latin America shapes politics, while US policy should address pro Spanish and pro American forces shaping Cuban life.
Washington March 6 census bureau population announcements show Joliet Illinois at 8,372 with an increase of 3,702 or 10.7 percent since 1910. Other cities listed include Anderson Indiana 29,767 up 7,291 32.4 percent Muncie Ind 36,524 up 12,519 522 percent Lexington Kentucky 41,534 up 6,485 183 percent Rahpela 43,874 up 6,608 56 percent Kingston New York 25,884 down 24 0.1 percent.
Happy Jack the squirrel wakes early and treks toward a chestnut tree. A hungry Goshawk dives from the sky, misses, and pockets a few tail hairs as Happy Jack dives into a hole to survive. Next story: Happy Jack Has An other Scare.
A column presents readers questions with concise answers from the Whig Information Bureau. Topics include the origin of goodbye from God be with ye, Lady Astor's status, Bartholdi and the Statue of Liberty, and the cabinet changes under Roosevelt, detailing resignations and appointments.
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