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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1924
Page
19
The Nation warns that America remains weak in air armament due to Congressional limits and lack of a comprehensive aviation plan. It urges immediate, funded expansion of air forces and defenses, arguing preparedness in peace is essential before a potential war, while noting European aviation advances threaten national security.
The LaGuardia bill empowers the Postmaster General to arrange air routes for mail using planes or other machines. It seeks to broaden air mail service nationally, accelerate aviation development, and support national defense by expanding mail aviation capacity. The plan would improve communication and reduce losses and delays in mail and paper transport.
A brief note urges enactment of the LaGuardia bill into law and argues that national defense considerations reinforce Congress action.
The article urges Congress to fund tree replacement and care in Washington after decades of natural loss and insufficient protection. It highlights the trees as essential cooling and beautifying city assets, noting rising spr aying and replanting costs but arguing these are minor compared to the cost of neglect. John Davis advocates enlarging the twilight zone of voluntary obedience and observation.
Belgium has allocated 360 million francs to restore Antwerp port with four dredgers operating to clear the Scheldt. The Sierra Grande wreck is being removed and the Vulcaness channel restored for large ships by June 1, with full navigation hoped soon after. The Zeebrugge plan is denied. Antwerp remains essential though river access passes through Dutch and Dutch-ruled water.
Premier Macdonald defended reparations reports as a peace opportunity and urged Britain France Italy Belgium and smaller nations to work together. He rejected claims of French isolation and promised closer Anglo French ties to foster a united plan for European settlement and world peace.
A commentary denounces Moscow backed propaganda accusing the United States of planning war and conquest. It argues anti American slander reflects the Kremlin’s hostility, notes Washington’s cautious stance on European affairs, and warns the remarks reveal the Russian communist leadership’s temper.
Proceedings from April 29 note passage of the Navy appropriation bill near $275 million. Amendments include a 19 percent radio tax and rebates on automobile related levies with drafts and checks tax reversed. Consideration of Reed’s veterans bureau codification bill and other committee actions are summarized along with probe testimony on Texas land frauds, Muscle Shoals, and World Court hearings set to begin.
At noon April 29 the House adjourned at 4:55 pm and resumed today at noon. Debates covered the District appropriation bill with D Avis of Minnesota leading, Ayres Kansas Johnson Kentucky and Blanton Texas taking part. Conference report on deferred payments for reclamation property adopted. Opponents of the Barkley bill to abolish the railroad labor board pressed to block Monday action, Tindher Kansas Republican attacked the bill. Military Affairs ordered favorable on a Senate resolution to detail Maj Wallace W Kirby director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Irrigation committee reported a Senate resolution to investigate the Casper Alcova project in Wyoming and the Debates project in Oregon. The committee on the Bureau of Engraving and Printing study expanded to charges of bond duplication. Judiciary subcommittee to consider grounds for impeaching Federal Judge Baker of the Northern District of West Virginia. Beck Wisconsin urged excess department expenditures and that much work could be done with less. Shippping Board inquiry continued into claims and settlements.
Philadelphia reports at the American Philosophical Society reveal fish used to curb yellow fever. Dr C H Eigenmann notes that species such as the za de agua dulce in Peru and the small mountain catfish named life proved effective at destroying mosquito larvae. The discussion also mentions a House rent bill passage affecting ordinary renters.
Ralph NevN surveys new releases from George H Doran Company and other publishers. The column mixes travel memories from Tehran Madrid Constantinople and Japan with notes on modern drama including one act plays by Dunsany and Terbert. It also reviews Beatrice Morgan Linden Smith and Selen Simpson works and John T Faris Book of Everyday Heroism. Fulton Guraler’s This Dreamer adds a tale of a man escaping prosaic life into glamorous circles.
Washington reports on the First President and key figures of the League of American Pen Women detailing meetings, campaigns for copyright, speeches, and outreach. The piece notes members, correspondence, and the role of women writers in shaping early league activities.
The writer proposes relocating statues of Scott and Thomas from the thoroughfare to view pedestrians from a side angle, akin to Wellington in London. He also suggests rearranging patent office steps to straighten the street, adds parking that predates modern traffic, and notes Elanford’s street width and nonresidential street limits, concluding the plan cannot be completed at present.
A satirical piece laments harsh European liquor laws and strict bans on alcohol. It contrasts Norwegian and Italian behavior with punitive statutes, accusing governments of cruelty and citizens of callousness for enforcing prohibition. The piece ends with a provocative tone about virtue and punishment.
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