Pan American Union Deliberations Open With Reform Plan
Havana reports the Pan American conference committee approving Mexican proposals to let any citizen sit on the governing board, replacing strict diplomat representation, and allowing double representation in Washington. Charles Evans Hughes backs freer selection by American republics. Bolivia raises sea outlet issue as key for continental peace and Pan American solidarity.
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Havana
Pan- American Union
Washington
Conference Committee On I
Wnion
Department of State
The
News
Pan-American Union
Pan-American Union Governing Board
Charles Evans Hughes
America
Bolivia
Jose Antezana
Antezona
Hughes
Antezana
Big Steel Merger Forms 406 Million Asset Consolidation
Chicago reports a proposed merger creating a new corporation with assets near 400 million dollars by Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Inland Steel. Executives announced the plan after years of talks, to be reviewed by boards and then by stockholders if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Steel
Chicago
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Inland Steel Company
U. S. Has All Cattle Needed Says Stockman
El Paso Texas L. C. Brite president of the National Live Stock association told the annual convention that 1927 brought fair profits and the six year liquidation period may be over. He said domestic needs are met by current cattle supplies and urged resisting embargo removals on cattle from hoof and mouth disease regions.
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el Faso
Texas
L. C. Brite
National Live Stock Association
Brite
George Ade Named Editor of Purdue Alumnus
Lafayette Indiana announces that George Ade famed humorist and playwright has assumed editorship of the Purdue Alumnus a monthly magazine covering university and alumni activities at Purdue University.
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Lafayette
Ind
George Ade
Purdue
Lindbergh Arrives in Bogota after 400 Mile Flight
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh reached Madrid field in Bogota at three o clock after a six hour flight from Cartagena. About 15 000 spectators plus government officials greeted the Spirit of St Louis as Lindbergh landed and circled the city then proceeded through a crowded parade along the principal streets.
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Bogota
Colombia
Charles A. Lindbergh
Cartagena
St. Louis
Cartagena 7
Diplomatic Corps
Madrid Field
Reyes Luna
Lindbergh
Cir
Jagzota
Arrests in Mexico City enforce religious laws at Catholic schools
Police sweep arrests six teen instructors and eight students from Seminario De Regina with 190 pupils released on order of Gen. Roberto Crum chief of police. Twenty-one teachers from Colegio Josefino released by court. Seminary and two girls schools closed. Father Benigno Esquivel held for investigation. Police say propaganda against government found in seminary and federation headquarters raided. seventeen others released.
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Mexico City
Seminario de Regina
Roberto Crum
Colegio Josefino
Colegio Joaséfino
Father Benigno Esquivel
Pricets
Pnst
Cht
Catholic Federation
Cruz
Seminary of Propaganda
Nebraska 1927 Weather and Crop Year Highlights
Lincoln report sums 1927 as the state’s greatest all around crop year with normal annual temperature and precipitation. Unusual months included April and June cool and wet patterns and October warmth. December ranked as one of the coldest on record since 1876.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Lincoln Weather Bureau Office
Nebraska Growth and Debt Lift with Bank Crackdown
The article notes for 1928 Nebraska faces rising federal and state spending including a 25 000 administration building project. It details land sales farm growth bank failures state debt comparisons postwar and efforts to curb prairie dogs and exterminate pests. It also mentions tax funded rewards for bank robbers and school building ambitions in Genoa and Grand Island expansion of city limits to Ross Ashton lake area.
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Ashland
Nebraska
Napoleon
Louisiana Purchase
Omaha
Omahba
Lee
Newman Grove
Johnson Brothers
Christ Simonson
Kansas
Iowa
Colorado
Wyoming
Missouri
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska Guarantee Commission
Commission
Mitchell
North Bend
Lindshe
Greenwood
Scribner
Fullerton
Snyder
Nebraska Banker's Association
W. B. Hughes
Association
Hughes
Genoa
Grand Island
Blair Bridge Proposal Draws AAA Endorsement
Omaha Auto Club directors in executive session unanimously supported pursuing a Missouri river bridge at Blair Nebraska linking Washington County with Harrison County Iowa. The action distances itself from any Omaha bridge decision while noting a paved Omaha eastward route will be available by early summer. The national AAA endorsed highway bridges at key main routes and urged congressional consent for the Blair project.
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Omaha
American Automobile Association
Omaaha Auto Club
Blair
Neb
Missouri
Washington County
Harrison County
National Association
Willis .G. Sears
House of Representatives
Congress
Nebraska- Iowa Bridge Corporation
Delaware Corporation
Missouri River
Norfolk to Open Second Junior College Next School Year
Norfolk board of education indicated plans to establish a second junior college in Nebraska. The new college will open at the start of the next school year in Norfolk.
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Norfolk
Nebraska
Norfolk Board of Education
Dawson Shipping Surplus Corn Exports First Time in Years
Dawson has exported corn for the first time in five years as two carloads were shipped out. Despite being in the heart of the corn belt, the area imports corn due to high cattle feeding demand.
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Dawson
Falls City
Marines Reach El Chipote Peak in Sandino Stronghold Raid
American marines stormed El Chipote mountain in Nicaragua and destroyed Sandino strongholds as rebels scattered. Maj Archibald Young led the ascent with 4 000 troops on the slopes amid sporadic resistance. Reuters reports bombardment casualties and unconfirmed claims of Sandino’s fate while Corinto port labor tensions affect supply lines.
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Minagua
Nicaragua
el Chipote
Augustino Sxandino
Fl Chipote
Archibald Young
Sandino
Trai
Young
Corinto
Salvador
United States
Salinas
Gold Star Trip Bill Approved by Committee
The Butler bill to enable Gold Star mothers to visit American war cemeteries in Europe was reported by the House Military Affairs Committee with a unanimous vote after a brief five minute session. Supporters expect quick passage in the House and swift Senate action led by Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Sam
House
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Senate
Muscle Shoals Fertilizer Plant Proposal Outlined
A plan to operate Muscle Shoals as a fertilizer plant by a federal committee of industrial experts was unveiled to the senate agriculture committee by Elon H. Hooker representing New York chemical interests. The bill would authorize leasing Muscle Shoals to private firms and treat project funding as auxiliary support.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Senate Agriculture Committee
Elon H. Hooker
New York Chemical
Willis
Ohio
Ex Kaiser Celebrates Sixty Ninth Birthday in Doorn
Doorn Netherlands ex Kaiser Wilhelmina and Queen Mother Helbind send congratulations as his wife Princess Hermine hosts a small gathering. Wreaths and flowers arrive from across Europe in a quiet royal birthday observance.
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Ex-Kaiser
Doorn
Holland
Wilhelm
Germany
Hermine
Europe
Ocyeen Wilhelmina
Imother of Helbind
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Chittenden
Olumbus
Columbus
Ben Fix
Red Willow
Indianola
Richardson County
Roger H. Shanahan
Morse Bluffs
Broken Bow
Public Service Club of
Hackenbury System
Harrisburg
G. W. Sweigert
Hockenbury
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