Health for Children Pushes for National Fitness Programs
The article notes many tentative U S programs to insure child fitness but no national plan. Half of 25 million schoolchildren have defects hindering development. 80 percent are remediable, including teeth, tonsils, vision, posture, adenoids, and malnutrition. Remedial defects slow studies and reduce future earnings, yet improving health serves justice and humanity by enabling children to live and serve with vigor.
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United States
Russell Sage Foundation
Rail and Airway Station Aerial Landing Plan
Chicago Air Board weighs turning Union Station roof into a landing field exceeding two city blocks. A combined rail and air hub could ease space limits near depots, aiding growth of heavier-than-air passenger and freight service. Potential transfers may connect rail lines to airborne routes toward northern Michigan towns.
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Chicago Air Board
Union Station
Michigan
Noisy Times On Booze Sparks Private Stock Panic
A citizen warns that privately held liquor stock has surged in recent days, urging others to purchase steel safes to protect their private stash amid growing concern about theft and scrutiny.
Allies May Face March to Berlin Yet
A brief reflection notes that Allied forces could still be compelled to advance toward Berlin, suggesting ongoing wartime uncertainty and strategic expectations during the campaign.
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Berlin
Standardized berry and grape baskets proposed nationwide
An ongoing federal effort, backed by the Bureau of Markets, seeks standard sizes for berry and grape baskets and hopes to extend standardization to hampers crates and other containers. The chaotic system causes manufacturing and distribution costs, unclear quantities for consumers, and calls for weight based measures to replace dry measure where possible.
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Bureau of Markets
Department of Agriculture
Emigration Surpasses Immigration As Freedom Opens Borders
Ellis Island records show emigration recently exceeds immigration with 53 000 entering and 61 000 leaving from January to mid May. Net loss could reach 40 000 to 50 000 for the year if trends continue. Emigrants chiefly head to Poland and Czech Slovakia, drawn by new freedom and opportunities.
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Ellis ‘Island
Mai ‘Chi
Poland
Czech-Slovakia
Windmills Six Miles High and Political Echoes
The piece notes six miles up wind is constant and powerful, suggesting windmills six miles high as a power source. It then shifts to politics, warning the soldier bonus will become a party issue and lamenting ongoing disputes like Sampson-She y and Sims-Daniels. England pursues peace in Ireland.
Zapata General Palafox Surrenders to Carranza Forces
Manuel Palafox, noted Zapata general and architect of a major rebel movement, surrendered unconditionally to Mexican federal authorities in Mexico City. The development, reported by Associated Press, marks a key turning point in the Morelos and Puebla provinces and accelerates the republic's purification efforts.
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Associated Press
Laredo
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Manuel Palifox
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Palafox
Morelos
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Central American Union Idea Rises in Guatemala
The Associated Press reports revival of reunion plans for Central American republics in Guatemala. President Cabrera opposes the move, while Salvadore and Honduras have long debated the union. Costa Rica favors it, but Nicaragua opposes. The renewed talks have created a tense political climate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Guatemala
Cabrera
Salvadore
Honduras
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Kansas sand storm worsens wheat damage in southwest
A third severe sand and dust storm in a week swept southwestern Kansas on March 22, worsening already damaged wheat. The dust obscured sun briefly but the city remained visible as the storm roared through, continuing to threaten crops and daily life.
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Leutchison
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Kansas
Secretary Baker Orders Closer Communion Between Army and Public
Secretary of War Baker orders steps to foster closer ties between the army and the public. In a March letter he directs officials to pursue better understanding and outreach, aiming to ease public concerns and bolster trust in military matters.
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ARMY
Associated Press
Washington
Baker
General March aims to build civilian links for new army
The chief of staff directed all officers to establish cordial relations with civilian officials, business leaders, and civic heads so they can become agencies for an active, working force for the upbuilding of the new army.
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March
Hiram Johnson on Third Party Plan In ACP Debate
fragmentary text reports Hiram Johnson discussing a potential third party plan with ACP allies. reference to a campaign tour in Michigan and a remark by a Maryland senator about past experience with third parties.
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Jolson
Californn
Michigan
Senate
Finance
Maryland
Western Electric 1919 Sales and Profits Report
Western Electric reports total sales for 1919 reached 135 million dollars with net profits of 4.39 million. The figures, disclosed in the annual filing, show profits equivalent to 17.25 dollars per share on 150000 shares outstanding, marking the highest peacetime sales year.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Western Electric Company
Fire damages Constantin Refining plant in Tulsa
A fire sparked by a leaking tar line caused an estimated 500000 dollars in damage to the Constantin Refining Company plant in Tulsa today. The blaze drew firefighters who fought the flames through the afternoon. No injuries are reported.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Constantin Refining Company
Missouri anti prohibition brief seeks delay on November referendum
Jey Mason reports that counsel for the AntiSacon league of Missouri filed a brief in supreme court to prevent the referendum vote in November on the action of the prohibition amendment. The filing cites legal grounds and requests injunction pending review. Court action follows ongoing statewide debate over the measure.
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Associated Press
Jey Mason
City, Mo
AntiSacon League of Missouri
Supreme Court Today
Missouri Legislature Debates Ratifying Prohibition Suit
A suit over the constitutional prohibition will be argued in the April term. The action seeks to prevent the Attorney General, an assistant and Secretary of State Sullivan from submitting the question to a popular vote.
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Missouri Legislatire
Anit
Sullivan
Bonillas Royally Greeted On Arrival In Mexico City
Ygnacio Bonillas Mexican ambassador to the United States received a large demonstration on arrival in Mexico City. The Mexican press cited by papers received in Laredo notes he accepted the presidential nomination and that the race had narrowed to Bonillas and General Alvaro Obregon.
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Laredo
Tex
Ygnacio Bonillas
United States
Mexiego City
Mexico City
Bonilhas
Alvitro Obregoon
Windstorm Again Deluges Kansas Causing Minor Damage
A severe windstorm swept across Kansas on March 22, the third in eight days. It kicked up sand and dust and caused minor property damage while disrupting wire communications.
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Associated Press
Woramica
Ixas
Kansas
Export of US apples totals and Brazil maize claim
Last year the United States exported 24,704,359 pounds of dried apples and 1,712,367 ripe or green apples, invoiced at $18,581,110. Brazil, previously not a maize country, is now said to be the second largest maize producer after the United States.
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United States
Brazil
Columbia River Salmon Industry Profit and Scope
The Columbia river salmon industry began in 1876 with pioneer fishermen and has since harvested salmon valued at 130 million dollars. The fishery spans 90,000 acres along the river from Cascade Locks to the river mouth, shaping regional industry and income.
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Columbia River
Cascade Locks
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