Supreme Court curbs misleading underwear labels in FTC win
The U S Supreme Court upholds a Federal Trade Commission victory against hosiery maker Winsted Hosiery Co in a case over all wool labeling. The decision says labels like natural merino and Australian wool are false when the product contains only small wool percentages, affecting consumer views of underwear composition.
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Supreme Court
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Winsted Hosiery Company
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Winsted Company
Renal
Jusce Brandeis
Ban Ming
Eniton
Meteor of Unusual Size Seen Over Los Angeles
A meteor of unusual size and brilliance was observed from Mount Wilton Observatory about 29 miles north of here. Witnesses on the mountain reported the object was 15 to 20 times as bright as the planet Venus and broke apart at a short distance above the earth. It trailed a blue and green flaming tail that spread wide.
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National Academy Plans Building and Washington Center
Dr. Walcott announced a $1,300,000 National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council building in Washington funded by the Carnegie Foundation to house American science. The project aims for completion about a year after next fall.
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Ioannes Vennadius
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Athens
William Loring
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Slight Rise in Cotton Exports in March
Washington reports a modest uptick in cotton exports for March measured against the same month last year. March exports reached 461,000 bales valued at about 45 million dollars versus 757,000 bales worth 27 million a year earlier.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Thousands Injured as City Falls to Disaster in Monastir
Report of a massive explosion near Monastir Serbia destroys much of the city killing hundreds and wounding thousands. Fire follows the blast. communications with the outside world are cut. Panic drives residents into nearby woods as churches and barracks collapse, with refugees fleeing.
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Adelade
Monast
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Belgrade
Aluminum Wheel Co of America Submits Offer Proposal
Aluminum Wheel Company of America submits a formal offer proposal as part of a bid process. The document outlines terms and conditions for submission, indicating the company’s intent to participate in the procurement.
New Jersey Firm Plans Government Muscle Shoals Proposal
Elizabeth New Jersey Aluminum Wheel Co of America president announces an offer to develop government property at Muscle Shoals Alabama. Proposal to be submitted to Secretary Weeks by May 1 pending War Department endorsement. Plan envisions a government controlled corporation with staged mortgages and funding to complete hydroelectric and nitrate projects.
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Birmingham
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Washington Considers Additional Tax Levy to Cover Deficit
Washington officials foresee a need for extra taxes to cover a deficit exceeding 150000 dollars for the 1923 fiscal year. Secretary Medion indicated the treasury plans, noting no funds on hand and no alternate source identified, as officials discuss anticipated shortfalls and potential tax measures.
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Love Will Show Way. Sry Committee Favors Liberia Loan
The House Ways and Means Committee reports Fordnay resolution authorizing a $5,000,000 loan to Liberia, first authorized in 1918, urged by Secretary Hughes as a matter of national honor. Hoover radio advisory commission to be created. Cantonments to be abandoned. Judge Asa C. Adams rules a month salary can support marriage, in Chicago.
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Impressions of U S Currency and Global News Bits
Washington noted Harris kept photographic impressions of $26500 in U S currency and awaits a detailed Minneapolis report as authorities probe how he gained the notes. Belgrade unrest prompts Montenegrin arrests while Lady Astor speaks in New York before a League of Women Voters event. California radiophone concerts reach Oakland and Bucharest aids Americans via Junior Red Cross. River levee concerns near Ruth Landing escalate as 660 workers reinforce embankments. In Memphis, players Schielbner Steele Wingfield are fined five days for on-field fighting in Chattanooga.
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Louis Harris
Philadelphia
Ander
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New York
Nancy Langhorne Astor
Virginia Gir
America
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Lord Astor
Eneivad
Baltimore
League of Women Voters
Memphis
John D. Martin
Southern Association
Schilebner
Steele
Little Rock
Wingfield
Chattanooga
Rip
Blaze Sweeps Tenth Floor Of Willard Hotel
A fire at the Willard Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue and Fourteenth Street drove out about 600 guests including Vice President Coolidge and many dignitaries from the top floor during a spring Gridiron dinner. Water damaged lower levels as flames spread across the tenth story and roof before being controlled.
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Coolidge
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Fourteenth Street
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Coulinge
House Passes Naval Bill With Large Increase
The House approved the naval appropriations bill totaling 251.269 million dollars by a 71 vote margin, surpassing the committee total by about 14.1 million. The McArthur-Ware amendment would raise the manned force from 67,000 to 86,000, but failed 21 to 148 with two present.
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US cotton spindles in March ease from February count
Census Bureau reports March activity in the cotton spinning industry with 280703 active spindles and 33117840 hours operated, down from February figures. Total spindles placed reached about 96,870,544 with 31874496 operated during the month. state breakouts include Alabama through Virginia and others, noting declines versus February and January. Fifty injured by Downey oil explosion near Los Angeles with estimated property damage around 20000.
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Masoachusetts
Meat prices fall after war era declines
Prices for meats show a sharp drop since new postwar rates. The American Institute of Meat Packers reports 1921 export average at 1434 cents per pound versus 30 12 cents in 1919 and 1134 cents in 1913, indicating a long-term price decline across meat products.
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American Institute of Meat Packers
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Business Conditions Improve Washington Spring Upturn
The commerce department reports a profound improvement in U S business conditions from a year earlier, with March statistics showing gains in commercial and industrial activity. Optimism with spring weather has boosted retail trade and improved general sentiment across the country.
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Pratt Heads Made in Carolina Association Leaders Elected in Charlotte
Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt of Chapel Hill elected president of the Made in Carolina association with H L McClaren of Charlotte as first vice president and J G Anderson of Rock Hill as second vice president The group aims to shift fifty thousand Carolinians to buy Carolina made goods and reduce out of region spending The roster lists numerous Carolina directors and Charlotte officials including Holt McClaren A B Skelding and S A Yaneway The article also notes a police shooting and lynching scare in Wilson and a peach and cantaloupe crop forecast for the Sandhill region with large expected shipments from Aberdeen and nearby towns A lecture by W J Cameron of The Dearborn Independent is announced for Bute's Creek school in Raleigh and Thomasville schools plan to continue despite a major fire.
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JA. Campbell
J. A. Ellis
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Dr. Campbell
High Schools WW Debate Triumph at Aycock Cup
Chapel Hill high school wins the Aycock memorial cup marking a second consecutive state wide Interscholastic debate series. The event featured public audiences across North Carolina with winners listed from Pleasanton to Durham and a final April 7 matchup at university memorial hall.
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