1928 to Name New Chief for White House
A 1928 political year looms with presidential and vice presidential elections and 435 House seats plus 32 Senate seats up for grabs. Nominating conventions are expected to be hectic with dramatic moments as party machinery ramps up for a year of intense activity. Filing dates begin February with pivotal weeks on the calendar throughout the year.
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White House
House of Representatives
Assembly of Congress
Mingis
Faith in Our Fellow Men Shapes Christmas Spirit
Christmas reflections recall the Star of Bethlehem and the Wise Men of the East. Faith guides every worthwhile profession from finance to craft, and keeps people moving forward through worthwhile aims and compassionate deeds.
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Bethlehem
Ena
The Buggy Ride Fades From Public View
A fragmented historical note recalls the decline of buggy rides in the nation. It cites last year’s production at 8 000 versus over 20 000 the prior year and links the pastime to movie stories, childhood memories, and shifting social trends amid broader political talk and constitutional mentions.
Shipping board report urges expanded American merchant marine
The United States Shipping Board warns that for every ship built in the U S since 1921 Britain holds 41 Germany 12 and France about four, urging Congress to back a privately owned merchant fleet with fair competition. It emphasizes a strong merchant marine for peace and war, warns against overreliance on foreign shipping, and notes that legislation is needed to enable American firms to compete on equal terms with other nations. The piece weaves in quips about signing a petition without reading it and a tribal debate custom, ending with a note on trial marriages and Christmas.
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Congress
United States Shipping Board
United States
England
Han Boll
Germany
France
Yagian
Americ
Uncle Sam
Gonda
America
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