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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
2
The Chronicle lists A Robert H Stevenson as editor and publisher in its masthead. The notice records the newspaper leadership and publication role without additional context or events.
The piece defends the U S Haiti mission while urging a thorough inquiry into charges of financial misconduct and cruelty. It questions alleged indiscriminate killings, notes widespread domestic doubt, and warns against turning Haiti into another Ireland with harsh penalties for wrongdoers.
The essay warns the Irish revolution at a critical juncture faces serious missteps including Dublin killings. It argues assassinations harm the Irish cause, questions moral justification of reprisal and stresses martyrdom as a stronger path to freedom. It condemns bringing violence into New York clubs and foreign soil as counterproductive.
A British flag shown with American and French flags drew condemnation as unwarranted. Threats of reprisals against Britain arise in the United States while calls for Irish liberation are argued as a private matter not suited to military or political action. Private peaceful efforts are favored to aid Ireland over public violence.
The secretary of war cites unemployment as pushing youth toward the army and navy while education proves the main draw. Enlisted personnel gain both technical and academic training to qualify for better jobs after service. The civilian benefits include reduced Prussianism fears as discipline blends with wholesome civilian studies.
A city plagued by maladministration adopts pay-as-you-go budgeting for 1921 with strict departmental ceilings and a continuous audit system. Audits will be published to inform citizens of spending and financial state, aiming for honesty and efficient administration, praised as a model for national affairs. A light aside compares a loving husband to avoid a stereotype about New Yorkers.
The debate centers on farm crop finance as Governor Harding tests the need for relief. He argues farmers can preserve markets with bank support, cites cases against restrictions on agricultural paper re-discounts, and opposes reviving the War Finance Corporation for exports. Secretary Houston warns reining in inflation and cautions against broad relief schemes.
United States Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania and James M. Watson of Indiana, chairman and vice chairman of the senate finance committee, spent several hours in Philadelphia discussing proposed legislation.
Granpa Gloom asks what pep is and notes it appears in food fun and films. Sunny Smiles explains pep as joy love faith and hope that makes people glad to live and prepared to do their work. Pep cannot be bought or limited to the young. it keeps troubles few.
An Indiana boy finds buried treasure but the deeper point is what it reveals about him. Germans call Versailles treaty shameful and pressure grows as it changes little. Greeks tire of fighting Turks, and a sculptress who made Lenine’s bust is mocked for not busting him.
Senator Watson traveled from Washington for a meeting hosted by the Pennsylvania senator. Senator Penrose said most discussion centered on proposed revenue measures and doubted substantial action before the Christmas recess. He foresaw hearings after holidays and urged radical income tax revision to protect savings. Senator Watson agreed with Penrose on the need for changes.
President elect Harding plans a Norfolk to Washington to Marion itinerary. He will likely stay in Marion for most of December. He aims to clear accumulated correspondence and hold the first League of Nations conference on December 12, targeting completion by month’s end.
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