Guffey-Vinson Law Sparks Debate on Monopoly and Prices
Washington discusses the recently signed Guffey-Vinson coal bill. Critics warn it creates a government supervised monopoly that could raise consumer prices and resemble fascist practices, while supporters argue it protects high cost mines and workers. The piece notes constitutional questions and calls for tighter antitrust measures.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
America
Italy
United States
United States Coal Commission
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Guffey-Vinson
Coal Commission
Consumers’ Counsel
Charley Levine earns gallantry award at Jolo in 1913
Charles Levine of New York City, an American cavalryman, led a desperate mountain gun assault against a Moro fort at Jolo on January 22, 1913. He and Claude Underwood forced a retreating line, saved by creek cover, as Moros closed in, while others fell around them. The action earned him a gallantry citation.
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Charles Levine
New York City
Charley
Jolo
Charley Levine
Eighth Cavalry
Holt
No Man’s Land
Claude Underwood
Claude
Underwood
Charlie
Philippine Islands
WNU
Tommy Atkins
World’s Highest Laboratory Built on Mt Evans Peak
The University of Denver expands to Mt Evans summit 14259 feet, creating the world’s highest laboratory in a MIT DU joint project. CCC workers moved 40 sections by nine-truck caravan from Denver and built foundations. The facility withstands 150 mph winds and blocks electrical interference while guarding against rodents and souvenir hunters. Science to feature the lab June 21 26 with initial cosmic ray work planned.
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Mt. Evans
Denver
University of Denver
United States
Europe
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
CCC
Science
Lizards and Birds Employ Camouflage to Hide
The article notes ground nesters like woodcocks and nightjars use motionless posture and eyelid slits to stay unseen. When sunlight hits the birds eyes, they appear as dark diamonds, revealing how they blend into leaf litter and bare ground.
Rodent Teeth Failure Causes Nasal and Brain Exposure
A fragment notes that when a rodent’s teeth fail to meet and wear, they may grow into the mouth and intrude into nasal or brain areas. The text is incomplete but indicates severe dental anomalies in rodents.
Ancient Coin Found Reveals Tiny Artifact
A fragment reports discovery of a coin so minute that it is described as being as large as the head of a tack, highlighting an unusually small artifact.
People of This Day Are Taller and Mature Earlier
Berlin reports that the present generation of young people matures earlier and reaches larger body size than parents, based on recent physical measurements. The general conclusion notes faster growth but no increase in final size.
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Berlin
Parading the Fashions A STYLE Show De Luxe for De Ladies
A fashion feature highlights Betty Ann and other matrons in spring housecoats with tailored details, collars, and fitted tops. The piece previews patterns 1285 1282 and 1983 with size ranges and yardage, noting stylish silhouettes and a picnic reminder.
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Betty Ann
Mama
Winifred
Foreign Phrases Glossary Snapshot
A compact list of foreign terms with their language origins and brief meanings. Includes phrases like cause celebre creme de la creme and sui juris. Provides parenthetical language tags and concise English translations.
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Filius Nullius
Hackman
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Guffey
Pennsylvania
Vinson
Kentucky
Supreme Court
NRA
Lewis
Cummings
Harrangue
Civil Service Commission
Western Newspaper Union
Hunte E
Humane Fox Hunting
Floyd Gibbons
Moros
Canta Monica
Calif
England
Hill and Dale
Bret Fox
Irving. Cobb
Literary Digest
Sciente
Jcfe and
Science Service
Eeacy
Edai
Pou
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