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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1920
Page
3
Madrid Spain has seen at least eight new governments and 30 ministerial changes in under two years. Juntas or consultative committees, led by colonels, formed to curb army favoritism but internal disputes led to jailed officers and resignations. The juntas evolved into a political force opposing radical legislation and meddling in state affairs.
The Cortes must repeal the act legalizing juntas, or risk widespread resignations within the infantry. The rising military question threatens the cabinet, with reports tying Mi Fouiso to the junta and notes of a Toledo banquet fueling rumors of officer support.
Army authorities propose reorganizing the territorial force with overseas service only in an extreme national emergency and after reserves are called. Territorial soldiers would not be sent abroad without Parliament's sanction, and the special reserve (militia) is to be retained.
Seattle Washington. Five western universities including Oregon California Southern California Idaho Washington State College and Colorado Agricultural College have been invited to send women delegates to the Women’s Athletic Conference of the Pacific Northwest to be held at the University of Washington in May. Names of participating institutions listed.
For the first time in Switzerland horse races with printing competitions on the snow are being held at the Bernese Oberland resort. Forty horses have raced and about 4,000 spectators attended the events as Swiss cavalry officers rode most of the winners.
Philadelphia report notes Hog Island, the world’s greatest shipyard, will launch its final war time vessel in June and turn it over to the government in September. The plant has built 4122 vessels since 1913, with peak employment around 35,000. current force about 22,000, dropping to roughly 25 percent after the last launch. The fate of Hog Island is under discussion, with possibilities including government transfer, continued operation as a shipyard, or conversion to a large terminal, and state acquisition efforts faltering over cost.
London reports Mrs Francis Sy Gould, whose marriage was dissolved by Paris courts, has signed with a British moving picture company. She will receive a salary described as phenomenal for Great Britain.
The Yakima post of the American Legion announces outdoor boxing smokers to be held near the state fair grounds in Yakima Washington. Previously these smokers were staged in the armory until a recent order closed the building.
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