President Advocates Rail Consolidation as Practical Step
President Harding in Kansas City argues railroad consolidation into a few large systems is a rational path to solve transportation issues. He cautions a government takeover would be a colossal blunder and urges Congress to craft broader consolidation with strong federal supervision while maintaining equity for smaller lines. He supports the Railroad Labor Board with modifications and calls for a tribunal to prevent strikes and lockouts amid national growth needs.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Harding
United States
Railroad Labor Board
Hating
Congress
Senate
Si Ikes
Washington
America
Vivid Shrine Meet draws praise from Iowa City readers
A lengthy letter by Miss Helen L. Copeland reflects on the Washington Shriner convention, praising its scale, parade artistry, and philanthropy. She notes 200,000 guests, elaborate lights, and diverse costumes, lauds orderly crowds, and urges support for cooperative water transportation and public service.
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Iowa City Press-Citizen
Shriners
Iowa City
Press-Citizen
Helen L. Copeland
IoWality
Copeland
United States
National Capital
Washington
Capital
Greek Red Cross Relief in Patras District Shown as Model
The American Red Cross press describes its long range relief in Greece. In Patras District, Henry Wolf led operations and Dr J McKean oversaw medical bases. Refugees fed total 40 000 to 44 000 monthly, eight hospitals with 325 beds, three ambulatoria, milk stations for 1000 babies daily, typhus controlled, vaccination and inoculation campaigns underway, 25 000 bathed and deloused, 10 000 clothed and 10 000 given blankets, with extensive sanitary and educational measures.
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American Red Cross
Greece
Anatolia
Thrace
Piraeus
Red Groves
Grecian Peninsula
Patras
Henry ©. Wolf
Coshocton
Ohio
J. McKean
Paso
Texas
Zante
Argostoli
Ceamals
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National Shrine
Alexandria
Bekington
Canada
Honolulu
Mexico
G. Street
Pennsylvania
Washington Circle
Capitol
Treasury
Pennsylvania Avenue
State
War and Navy
Garden of Allah
Temple of Karnak
White House
Executive Avenue
Pennsylvania Ave
San Francisco
Marine Band
Sioux City
Iowa
Ioway
The
Masons
Monument
Shriner
Keith
Red Cross
Connecticut Avenue
Swanee River
Dixie
Missouri
New York
Masony
Knights Templar
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