Budgetary Limitation of American Armament
Debate over Hoover delegation to the Geneva armament conference centers on a proposed budgetary limitation of armaments. The piece criticizes Coolidge’s stance, accuses Hoover of surrendering US defense to satisfy European and pacifist pressures, and urges rejection of any Geneva treaty limiting American armaments. It cites a New York Herald Tribune dispatch and calls for Senate rejection.
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Hoover
League of Nations
Geneva
Washington
New York Herald-Tribune
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge Unth
Congress
Mr. Hoover
United States
General Board
Mavy
General Staff
Army
Europe
America
Japan
Democratic House
Republican Senate
The Gastronomic Patriots of San Francisco
A satirical note on a movement of women urging increased eating to boost prosperity during wartime. It argues surplus food exists and more consumption creates employment and economic flow, with phrases about meals, “teat till it hurts,” and buying more goods like silk stockings and new dresses as symbols of policy.
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San Francisco
Cornell cure claim raises hope for drug addicts
Cornell University reveals a six day cure claim for morphine addiction based on dog tests and a single human trial. It says drug craving stems from brain protein thickening that is reversed by a sodium thodanate compound washing the protein from brain cells. Experts caution the result is not yet a final remedy but could shift the fight against narcotics and illicit traffic.
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Cornell University
Huuman
Cornell
Cam Merelo
Tense reminiscences and sharp social critique in a 1952 column
A fragmentary column recalls socialites artists and writers in New York City with vivid descriptions of rooms, tables, and guests. It weaves satire on aristocracy and a meditation on democracy, education, and the failure to train youth for work. The piece reflects on celebrities, intellectuals, and a public discourse about opportunity and class.
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New: York
Dinty Ota
Dedde Jandeck
Sonerkrant Mnier
Duchess of Manchester
Cuba
Questa
Ered Pusinellis
Bobby Adkins
Janet McGrew
Ralph Ketelain
San Antonio Light archive reveals whiskey shortage aid plan
Ten and twenty years ago notes report a San Antonio drug firm supplying whiskey for medical use amid shortage. Brig. Gen. William St. Smith to command Fort Sam Houston training center arrival. new towers and arcades planned. debates on architecture and urban development. radio serials feature social commentary on gender and intelligence.
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William St. Smith
War Department
Fort Sam Mouston
San Antonio
Lady Astor A Good Seven in Parliament Era
The Virginia born Nancy Langhorne Astor, famed as Lady Astor, enters the House of Commons as a pioneering woman. The piece praises her intellect and looks and notes Britain now has fifteen women in Parliament, urging similar gains in the United States.
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Virginia
Lady Astor
Tady Astor
Nancy Langhorne
House of Commons
Britain
Ley
Congress
Sandy Astor
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