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Newspaper
Twin Falls Daily Times
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
1
United Press reports from Geneva that Russia demanded immediate and complete disarmament and issued a memorandum predicting a colossal future war. Maxim Litvinoff presented the document, accusing talks of masking intent, detailing world war costs, losses, and the dangers of renewed armament.
Dec 1 reports tension among delegates at the League of Nations security commission session. French and Greek delegates clashed over reviving the defunct protocol that would create an international force to intervene in wars. British envoy opposed the move and the attempt shifted to Czech leader Benes for guidance.
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United Press reports Edsel Ford unveiled prices for the new Ford lineup causing declines in major stocks led by General Motors. Ford's basic price is 395 dollars for the phaeton with model A touring car. Other models include a two door sedan 495 dollars and a four door sedan 670 dollars.
Union Press staff reports Senator Al Smith of New York opposes abrogating the two-thirds rule for the 1928 Democratic nomination He plans to be chosen under the convention rule and predicts Smith will be nominated and elected The piece discusses potential Republican challenges and other names flung for the vote in a noisily reported Washington dispatch.
A fragmented dispatch from New York on December 1 reports a threatened move to remove officials amid turmoil in the petroleum sector. The sparse text hints at political friction and potential leadership changes, with few concrete names or dates readable.
Dec 1 reports 2139 new cases under care over the weekend and 2189 total deaths. Health officials warn the outbreak is the severest in decades, urging citizens to prepare for further spread and stricter precautions.
United Press reports the central area frozen by the coldest weather of the season, with temperatures below zero and a forecast of further drops. Strong northwest winds from Alaska and Canada drive temperatures down while snow, flooding, and disrupted communications hit Indiana and surrounding states. one death is reported and a railroad worker's body found near Grand Junction. Hibbing Minnesota records 18 below zero. Chicago forecaster predicts no relief until early next week. Western Canada also chilled with Edmonton hitting record lows.
Weather bureau reports varied widely across the country. Duluth Minnesota registered 10 below zero at 8 a.m. while Miami and Key West Florida began the day at 74 degrees. Most cities showed cooler readings than yesterday with few exceptions. Prince Albert Saskatchewan marked 30 below zero yesterday and today.
James Murphy, a plumber from United Pros, fell seventeen stories in the Loop district while construction work. He escaped death and was not critically injured though suffering a double fracture of an arm and possible internal injuries.
Washington Dec 1 The Federal Radio Commission announced plans to eliminate nearly 7 stations as part of a clearance of cring channels. The commission will begin preparing to extend the elimination program following its earlier order on wavelengths power and time division for 14 stations effective today. Extensions will run until Feb 1 198% with a goal of clearing 24 more channels by Feb 1.
Reports from Warsaw reveal that Poland nearly mobilized to preempt a Lithuanian move, then sought a League of Nations solution. In Kovno, a government proclamation gives supreme military command to Generge Sbkanes, signaling a state of siege during Premier Voldemaras absence at Geneva. Voldemaras heads to the league council meeting to press for Poland to return Vilna territory seized years ago.
A serious fire in Shanghai's mill district of the international settlement destroyed three mills by 1:30 a.m. causing an estimated loss of 2 million dollars. Authorities fear incendiary cause amid rising labor agitation. Armed agitators disrupted streetcar service. a Englishwoman and two policemen were shot and wounded, and two agitators killed by police. Widespread fear of further outbreaks and a possible general strike looms.
Washington December 1 reports the federal radio commission enacting a blanket order governing station operations. The move affects licensing standards and technical rules for broadcasters nationwide, with enforcement to begin immediately.
The text reports that Dawes indicated he supports the nomination of Lowden for president while noting Coolidge is not running. It covers Dawes dictating a statement at the White House about the short session, filibuster reforms, and cloture proposals, plus his stance on farm relief and his plan to work quietly this winter.
In Chicago today Vice President Dawes faced disavowal of any presidential aspirations as Clarence Buck, close friend of Frank Lowden, claimed he led a campaign to urge Lowden toward the presidency. Buck warned that doubting his sincerity questioned Dawes' integrity. Lowden offered no statement.
County authorities today renewed their inquiry into the death at Highland Hospital Oakland. Details are sparse in the fragmentary report but indicate a heightened probe by Alameda officials into the incident.
Washington December 1 The no finant republican committee is convinced that President Coolidge does not intend to be a candidate in 1928. Ro Creager committee man from Texas sat after a ball at the White House today. It is obvious however Creager "math Gant" the Committee as well as the country wants some additional expression from Mr Coolidge as to his position.
Cleburne Texas December 1 six persons including Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams and their four children Chester Ozell Odine and WT died in a fast moving house fire that burned a three room dwelling four miles west of Cleburne early today.
A high Treasury official revealed that Secretary Mellon ordered propaganda removal from enforcement. The move follows outside criticism and affects Treasury actions tied to prohibition, signaling a shift in how information is presented to the public and enforced by the department.
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