Pan American conference helps Coolidge in Caribbean policy
Edward Pickard reports that the Havana Pan American conference stiffened U S policy in the Caribbean. Coolidge and Hughes bolster U S leadership, while Italian press lament U S hegemony as Soviet and Japanese moves unsettle the era.
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Hanava
Charles Evans Hughes
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New World
Hughes
Nicaragua
Antonio de Bustamente
Caribbean
Italy
Mussolini
Washington
Key West
Jacksonville
Fla
Alabama Senator Believes Catholic Church Targets Him
Amen Heflin of Alabama contends the Roman Catholic Church intends to destroy him due to his repeated attacks on the church and its influence. He frames the conflict as a political and religious crusade against his views and integrity.
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Knights of Columbus
Hearst
Robinson
Arkansas
Heflin
al Smith
Smith
White House
South
Alabama
Amen Heflin
Symbolism of Japanese Dolls in American Eyes
A National Geographical Society bulletin describes Japanese doll culture, focusing on the March 3 Feast of the Dolls and the May Festival of Flags. It covers doll ranks from emperor and empress to court musicians, storage goes, family traditions, and the patriotic and domestic aims behind the ceremonies.
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Washington
United States
National Geographical Society
Japan
Palm Beach Sun Baths At Breakers Casino Stir Debate
Palm Beach Florida seeks to gauge women interest in sun baths at the Breakers Casino a conservative venue where stockings are compulsory. Men have long used an alligator pen on the casino roof and the space has doubled. A women sun porch has now been added while the Bath and Tennis club already favors a women sun pen.
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Erely
Herbert Hoover
Calder
National Republican Club
Hoover
Republican Party
Treasury
Washington
Mellon
Senate
Shortridge
Palm Beach
Fla
Breakers Casino
Bath and Tennis Club
Dolls Bring Japanese Theatre to Life Through Handlers and Silk
Masks and dolls act with grace as skilled handlers animate Japanese drama figures. The article notes doll making as a household industry and describes a suite of 58 dolls led by Miss Dai Nippon sent from Japan to children in the United States, with silk kimonos and varied forms from clay toys to ornate figures.
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Japan
United States
Europe
Woman Astronomer Seeks Rich Patron in America
London based Miss Mary Proctor, a British woman astronomer, plans to travel to the United States to find a millionaire patron to fund the construction of the largest observatory in the world. She recalls early influence from her father, Richard A. Proctor, and notes her eclipse observations from Batho Norway in 1896 and later sights in Virginia 1900 Burgos 1905 and an air flight in June.
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London
Mary Proector
United States
Proctor
Miss Proctor
Europe
Richard A. Proctor
Batho
Norway
Norfolk
Burgos
Spain
Rapid Growth Wins Chinese Elm Favor
The Chinese elm has grown from a pencil‑sized sapling to a 15 to 25 foot tree in four seasons. Introduced about 20 years ago, it is valued for shade and windbreaks, with wiry branches and early spring leaves. it resists diseases and thrives in light rainfall and extremes of temperature. It tolerates severe northern winters and dry desert climates such as near Yuma and Atiz.
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Washington
United States
Yuma
Atiz
Ancient serpent worship unearthed at Beisan in Palestine
Discoveries at Beisan in Palestine illuminate early religious practices and link to Old Testament passages. Finds include a brick altar of sacrifice, over 100 mud votives, gold jewelry, a Hathor-bronze standard top, and a serpent relief bowl suggesting opholatr y in the time of Thothemes III around 1500 B C, with temple details echoing Ezekiel.
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Beisan
Palestine
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Alan Rowe
Bethshan
Cavators
Belsan
Amepphis III
Seti I
Rameses II
Thethemes II
Ezekiel
Lady Astor Cocktail Gains Popularity in London Banquet
The Lady Astor cocktail described for a 4 banquet includes orange juice with lemon, an egg, a dash of grenadine, and soda. It is gaining popularity among hosts in London social circles.
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London
Lady Astor
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