Europe asks cut in its war debts
Washington notes Britain and France seek postponement and readjustment of December war debt installments. Belgium and others join, citing the Lausanne pact. Hoover invites Roosevelt to a White House conference, while Roosevelt prefers an informal meeting after inauguration. Debtors face possible December 15 payments or default amid resistance in Congress. Britain likely to pay with New York credits. Roosevelts stance opposes broad debt reductions.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
United States
Belgium
Hoover
California
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
New York
London
Mower
Rainepie
Britain
Sir John Simon
Legion Officials Plan Winter Aid For Disabled Veterans
Indianapolis leaders outline relief efforts for disabled and needy veterans with cooperation from existing agencies. National Commander Louis A. Johnsen vows support for prohibition repeal and veteran bonus, with reelects of key officers including Bowman Elder, Remster Bingham, and Ebenezer Atwater as national historian.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Louis A. Johnsen
Portland
Ore
Bowman Elder
Remster Bingham
Frank Bo Samuel
National Adjutants
Eben Atutnam
Massachusetts
John A. Elden
Cleveland
Turner Sets Coast to Coast Flight Record in Rapid Dash
Turner lands at Los Angeles airport at 1:14 p.m. Pacific time completing a coast to coast flight in 12 hours 38 minutes. He beat the previous record of 14 hours 50 minutes set by Frank Hawks on August 6 1930 despite strong headwinds averaging 11.2 miles per hour.
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Turner
Burbank
Calif
Lescoe Turner
United
Veteran Reno Editor A J Moore Dies at 71
Col A J Moore seventy one veteran newspaper man dies at his Reno home after a long illness. He was widely known in the era of Western mining camps and newspaper circles.
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Reno
Col
A. J. Moore
Tretzky Sails for Denmark on Italian Steamer Praga
A Reuters dispatch from Istanbul reports Leon Tretzky and his family leaving for Copenhagen, Denmark, aboard the Italian steamer Praga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tretzky
Denmark
London
Reuters
Istanbul
Turkey
Leon Tretzky
Copenhagen
Wet majority predicted for both houses on prohibition reform
Washington reports indicate a wet majority in the Senate and House for short session beer legislation. Mrs. Charles H. Sabin says 55 Senate votes and 265 House votes favor reform, with drys planning a filibuster to block passage despite broad support from wet leaders.
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Washington
Congress
W Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Lame Duck Sessiom
Charles H. Sabin
Women's Wet Organization
Senate
House
William FE. Borah
Idaho
Landlord to Canal Zone Bars U S Landlord To Canal Zone Bars
Chicago witnesses before the Shannon committee describe United States government land in Colon controlled by the Panama Railroad Company as hosting bars, night life, and disorderly houses funded by US landholdings. They accuse government land usage of underselling private business and driving taxpaying rivals out in Panama. Abolition of the federal farm board is urged amid charges of coercion and waste in dairy and food programs.
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Shannon
Roy C. Jones
Kansas City
Panama
Panama Railroad Company
Colon
Republic of Panama
Panama’ Railroad Company
Witc - Club
Federal Farm Board
Shannon Committee
Congress
Farm Board
Hens Thrive When Given Green Feed
Poultry experts say adding green feed to the regular ration improves growth and egg production. Varied greens like alfalfa clovers lespedeza rape soybeans lettuce cabbage kale and oats support vitamins for health. Green forage can curb run down hens and reduce deaths from poor feeding.
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Cr. Maupin
Poultry Extension
North Carolina State College
WNU
Battery Brooding Offers Mixed Results for Broiler Rearing
A New Jersey experiment station notes battery brooding attracts producers but yields poor feathering and soft meat, reducing market prices. A combined approach using battery for four weeks then floor brooding follows, easing early care while finishing growth on the floor.
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New Jersey
Chick Feeding and Watering Devices for Hatchlings
American Agriculturist notes cup flats used to pack mash in chick hoppers during the first week after hatch reduce waste by creating an uneven surface. Earthenware bell jars with flower pot saucers serve as effective fountains for up to 100 chicks at ten days old, while large metal fountains suit four week old chicks. Proper water piping and automatic fountains lessen labor and ensure constant fresh water supply.
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American Agriculturist
Noted Wisconsin Lawyer and Banker Moses Hooper Dies
Moses Hooper of Oshkosh Wisconsin dies in his ninety seventh year. He was reputed the oldest national bank director in the United States and dean of the American Bar association. He appeared before the U S Supreme Court at ninety three and practiced until ninety five, long active as a stockholder and director in the First National Bank for 64 years.
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Ohkosh
Wis
Moses Hooper
Wisconsin
United States
American Bar Association
United States Supreme Court
First National Bank
Indianapolis Cruiser Is Placed In Commission
The 10,000-ton Indianapolis cruiser, built at Camden New Jersey, was towed to the Philadelphia navy yard and placed in commission under Captain John M. Smearlie. Admiral L A Bostwick accepted the ship and a crew of 49 officers and 543 men plus 40 Marines. The vessel was valued at 10.5 million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Sam
Indianapolis
New ‘York
Camden
N.J
Delaware River
Philadelphia Navy Yard
L.A. Bostwick
John M. Smearlie
Marine Guard
Keller Accepts $5,000 Award for Blind Aid in New York
Helen Keller formally accepts the Pictorial Review annual achievement award for women and turns the $5,000 check over to the American Foundation for the Blind to aid blind services in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Keller
New York
Pictorial Review
The
American Foundation For the Bur
Prodigy Pianist Cleared for U S Entry by Piano
Vienna born seventeen year old Poldl Millner known as a prodigy pianist gained swift admission to the United States for a six month stay after customs officers required proper identification. She played several Chopin pieces at Ellis Island and charmed the officials into allowing entry without bond.
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Ellis Island
New York
Colorado River Diversion for Hoover Dam Project
The muddy Colorado River was turned through a man made hole in a canyon wall to divert the river from its bed. This diversion marks the first step in a $165,000,000 effort to harness the river through the Hoover Dam to benefit mankind.
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Boulder City
Nev
Colorado
Michigan Opinion Declares Dry Law Still In Effect
Attorney General Paul W. Voorhies issues a formal opinion holding that Michigan voters repeal of the bone dry prohibition amendment does not remove the state prohibition statute. The law remains in force until the legislature repeals it.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Paul W. Voorhies
Fire Devastates Fer Factory in Danbury
A massive blaze at the Eastern Par Products factory in Danbury Connecticut destroyed five buildings and caused about 200000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the flames through the night, with investigations into the cause ongoing.
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Fer
Danbury
Conn
Eastern Par Products Company
Ohio State University studies turkeys in new program
The poultry department at Ohio State University begins its first year of turkey studies under the Ohio Farmer report. Demonstrations cover rearing methods feeding strategies and brood confinement. Three breeds Bronze White Holland and Narragansett are raised in permanent brooder houses with 776 poults in confinement as part of the program.
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Poultry
Ohio State University
Ohio
Shade and insulation in poultry houses noted
A historical note explains that some shade is needed for growing pullets but not too dense a growth to avoid sunless soil and contamination. It mentions poultry men using insulation or straw lofts in houses to regulate conditions.
Namesmiths across America show regional shifts in surname ranks
Howard F. Baker discusses how the surname Smith dominates in the United States yet regional patterns vary. In New York the Cohens outnumber Smiths. Milwaukee favors Schmidt. Chicago ranks Smith second to Johnson. Scandinavian influence stretches from Chicago to Seattle and into Minneapolis and St Paul, with Smiths often outnumbered by Andersons Nelsons and Petersons in that westward arc.
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Smith
United States
New York
Cohens
Milwaukee
Schmidt
Chicago
Johnson
Seattle
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
St. Paul
I T
Smiths
Johnsons
Andersons
Nelsons
Petersons
Howard
Mercury
Electric fingers join the electric eye in wood moisture test
The electric fingers device, built by Dr C G Suits of General Electric and M E Dunlap of the Madison forest products lab, inserts into a board to quickly read moisture content on a dial in seconds, replacing a week long older method.
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Legion
William. A. Comstock
W. H. Brucker
U. S
Colorado River
India
Lydie E. Pinkham
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Rochester
N. Y
Senor
Jose W. ‘Kelly
Cornell
Lace
Ie & Tc
Haarlem
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