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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
6
Bobby Jones, the amateur golf champion, is among seven new lawyers admitted in Georgia. The junior at Emory University is described as scoring a birdie at law as he begins practice in Atlanta.
New York reports that over 10 000 essays on Woodrow Wilson entered the $57 000 prize contest by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. The jury declined to award first or second prizes, citing no entry worthy of the honors. Third prizes of $100 were given to 14 authors and honorable mentions awarded to 30 others.
Panama City braces for a formal invitation to U S President Calvin Coolidge after his attendance at the Pan American conference in Havana next month. President Chiari has ordered a cabinet meeting to finalize the invitation.
Ottawa intends to ask Parliament to approve two destroyers to be built and delivered ready for service within three years. The move aims to bolster naval capability and project defense strength amid strategic tensions.
A kerosene stove exploded in a Youngstown residence trapping a mother three children and their uncle in a hallway. Fire officials report all five victims perished in the blaze.
Attica Indiana hosts a mass meeting where 700 farmers and business leaders back a new $10 million federal appropriation for 1928 corn borer control. They urge full federal state cooperation and continue 1927 payment rates to farmers for extra control work, with officials signaling support from Dr. Marlatt and Rep. Purnell.
Washington reports President Coolidge optimistic that Mexico’s repeal of the 1917 oil land provision ends the dispute over oil properties. Calles backs down and the U S expects improved relations as Mexico repeals the confiscatory clause. The State Department hints at looser arms export rules as a sign of thaw.
Secretary Hoover declares broad forces keep the nation’s economy steady as the new year begins. He cites ample credit at low rates, reduced inventories, no major speculation, abundant crops, high wages, easing unemployment, and improving foreign trade with peace in labor and international relations.
Leie Fuller, renowned Chicago born dancer and originator of distinctive stage dancing styles, famed for romantic life in European diplomatic circles, has died in Paris.
Secretary Afellon told Congress that refunding of illegally collected taxes totaled 103 687 dollars affecting about 240 000 persons. U S exports of American aircraft products reached 1 469 592 dollars in ten months, up 43 percent from 1926. A fire damaged spare parts and uniforms at Bollingfield air corps quartermaster hangars. George Washington University trustees announced a 1 million dollar gift from the Scottish Rite Masons southern jurisdiction. Dr James H Breasted was named head of the American Historical Association and will lead a national history research program.
President and Mrs Coolidge welcomed 3,300 visitors at the White House. The guests included official and diplomatic lists as well as private citizens paying New Year respects to the Chief Executive and the first lady.
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