President praises chemists and helium role in aviation era
President Coolidge hailed chemists for boosting national civilization and productivity at White House sessions of the American Chemical Society. Dr Richard B Moore, former U S Bureau of Mines chief chemist, defended helium use for dirigibles against a German engineer, asserting it could have prevented Dixmude Roma and other disasters.
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Cox Proposes U S Pay for Campaign Costs at Luncheon
Dayton April 24 Former Gov James M Cox Ohio Democratic presidential hopeful urged continued investigation of recent disclosures in Washington and backed government financing of campaign costs to prevent financial entanglements with special interests. He voiced sympathy for President Coolidge noting present conditions are inherited and suggested Coolidge was aware of irregularities.
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Programs Shaped by Women Voters for Session Today
Buffalo New Jersey April 24 delegates to the fifth annual National League of Women Voters convention hear United States Attorney General Mabel Walker Willebrandt describe women as house cleaners of politics. She likens women to soap wielders guiding reform and urges vigilance against protection of the flag without civic duty. Sessions on government and education precede the formal opening tomorrow as committees meet in closed session. Tonight dinners for league presidents and staff are held. Carrie Chapman Catt notes suffrage spreading globally, while Maude Wood Park reports Coolidge approves the permanent court of International Justice and receives a reply from Bascom Slemp confirming the president is pleased.
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National party heads weigh keynote chair and running mates
The national committee weighs Hughes as keynote chairman with Adams likely to stay or retire. A strategy board may direct campaign work, including Butler Slemp Hitles Weeks. Republicans discuss a running mate for Coolidge, with Dawes Beveridge Lowden among names. Democrats hint at Pat Harrigan as temporary chairman while avoiding convention stampede.
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New Jersey
New York Democrats Divide Over Gov Smith Copeland Feud
A heated discussion at Madison Square Garden stalled security changes with doorkeepers to be chosen by national committee members and police patrolling the outer entrance. Ticket allotment to New York was 2,500 of 7,000 sought. Rumors say Copeland’s presidential hopes hurt Smith’s chances, while New York Democrats vow support for the governor and avoid McAdoo or Copeland if he cannot be nominated.
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Pershing Declines Vice Presidency Statement
Gen John J Pershing says he would decline any offer of the vice presidency and denies being a candidate. He states no authority for any such nomination and would refuse if asked.
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Leaders Advise President House May Adjourn By June
Republican leaders told President Coolidge the House neared final action on constructive legislation and could adjourn by June 1. Attending were Longworth Ohio. Speaker Gillett. Snell rules chair. Madden appropriations chair. Planned measures include child labor constitutional amendment, remaining deficiency nature appropriation bills, and war relief legislation.
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