Doctors Say King In Position To Regain Health
A formal statement from King's chief physicians Lord Penn and Sir Humphrey Rolleston reports improved right chest, steadier respiration, and firmer redress. The monarch entered the fifth week of illness with signs of progress, though public optimism remains cautious amid a long recovery described in medical terms and treatment details.
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Hoover Heads to Florida After Rio Stop on Busy Return
President-elect Herbert Hoover, exhausted from a rapid South American tour, nears Rio de Janeiro and plans to disembark in Florida next. He will likely base winter operations inMiami to organize his administration, skipping planned visits to Santo Domingo, Cuba and Mexico.
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Humston family escape as home burns down
Grant Humston family five miles north of town narrowly escaped a morning house fire. They used a bed clothing rope to exit a second story window. no injuries reported though the home and contents were destroyed. Cause unknown and insurance partly covers the loss. The Washington fire brigade also responded to a car fire on East Main Street.
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Thompson Market
Open House at the Y M C A Jan 1 program planned
Secretary I W Soule announces Washington Y M C A will hold open house at the Y building on New Year's Day. All in the community invited to visit in the afternoon and evening. No detailed program yet, but food served, basketball and volleyball games, swimming exhibitions, pool activities, and a boys hobby show. General committee includes board, Y W A staff, YM C A staff and wives. Special committees formed for music, swimming show, gym work, tea table, decorations, reception, publicity. Further details soon.
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Cornstalk Insulation Could Displace Cork Material
In Ames Iowa scientists at Iowa State University develop cornstalk insulation as a cork substitute for refrigerators. Under Dr O R Sweeney head of chemical engineering and student Theodore Nattaixer work shows cornstalk material mirrors cork insulation values and can be produced cheaper per board.
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Inter-American conference seeks accord on Paraguay Bolivia ties
Paraguay and Bolivia delegates at the Inter-American conference pressed for resuming diplomatic relations pending conciliation efforts over the border clash. The action followed a special mediation committee executive session. They also asked if both governments would sign a proposal to establish a committee to investigate and mediate.
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Paraguay
Eleven Shooting Days Left in Chicago Violence Record
Chicago records reveal eleven shooting days remaining in December 1927 as murder and manslaughter rise. The total for the year approaches a record high, with deaths linked to fist fights, drunken brawls, and riots.
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Chicago
Last Call for Christmas Help to Goodfellows Volunteers
Campaign to raise funds and food for Washington's needy families closes tomorrow. The Journal Goodfellows appeal urges community members to mail checks to the department, with hundreds still needed to reach goal. A full statement will be published soon, and those seeking details may see Secretary Lee Soule.
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Good Fellows Department
Lee Soule
Merchants and Jobbers Triumph In Opening Games
In the opening games the Merchants and Jobbers team defeated the Schoolmasters two to one while the Professional men beat the Bankers two to one. The third game of the opening round is set for this evening at seven o'clock with the Ministers team facing a team of newspaper workers.
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Muscatine Loses to Y M C A Team in Thrilling Contest
The Muscatine队 lost 57 to 41 to the Y M C A team. A close, low scoring first half gave way to a Washington lead late as Kelnd Weaver Crone y Sculty and Kiesey contributed baskets. The crowd was small, but the Washington team impressed with steady offense and a strong finish.
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Five Best Features on the Radio Friday
WOR and network present five top features Friday at 9 EST from United Opera Company. Program highlights rerun schedules and guest appearances shaping a diverse broadcast lineup.
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YMCA Boys Schedule Promises Holiday Program
A holiday schedule for the YMCA boys department outlines class basketball tournaments from December 22 to 28 with multiple game pairings and handicraft activities. The program includes aircraft building, wood carving, free throw contests, ping pong and carrom tournaments, plus bake sale papers to fund a hobby show.
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Senate Postpones Kellogg Treaty and Cruiser Bill Until Recess
In Iowa Blencoe funeral services for Senator B L Hox of Iowa budget director and Des Moines death shock lead to delayed rites. Washington filibuster ends with Senate delaying action on Kellogg treaty and naval cruiser bill until after Christmas recess. Nomination of Roy West as secretary of interior also delayed until after holidays.
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Nine Above Zero Temperatures Persist
Last night’s minimum temperature stood at nine degrees above zero and the cold continued into today with frigid conditions expected to linger.
Railways Seek Express Line Operation Approval in Washington
A committee of railway executives asked the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on December 20 to approve a proposed agreement under which railways would take over and operate the American Railway Express Company. Railroads represented by the committee stated the plan would streamline services and logistics.
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Interstate Commere Mission Today
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Washington and Ottumwa Tonight in Little Six Opener
Washington and Ottumwa meet on the local court for the Little Six season opener. Washington may start Ahyens at center despite an injury, with Tucker or Nelson ready to step in. Ottumwa features Davin and Erskine in a potential high scoring contest likely to be close.
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Eight Men Injured In New York Fire Blaze
A $500000 blaze on lower Fifth Avenue today injured at least eight men. The six story building exterior burned and five adjacent buildings were damaged. Smoke rose over nearby streets as traffic halted for hours.
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Lower Pifth Avenue
Bus Lines Replace Branch Railroads In Iowa
Des Moines reports a railroad commission ruling will replace all remaining Iowa passenger runs with bus service. The Rock Island route from Des Moines to Winterset will be busified, and the Milwaukee will convert trains from Rockwell City to Storm Lake.
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Iowa
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Winterset
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Rockwell City
Storm Lake
Pope Celebrates 50th Anniversary Mass in Rome
Pope Pius marks his 50th year as a priest with a low mass at St Peter's cathedral and a solemn ceremony planned at St Charles. In Danville, three bandits robbed the State Bank of about 40,000 dollars and fled after a pitched battle with pursuing officers.
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