Governor Pinchot Urges Rejection of Ford Muscle Shoals Bid
Governor Pinchot urged the Senate Agriculture Committee to reject Henry Ford’s Muscle Shoals bid, arguing for restoring Roosevelt era policy on natural resources. Nashville publisher Maj Stahiman backed Ford, warning against altering the bid and stressing public interest protections under the contract while Tennessee sentiment favored the bid.
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Pennsylvania
Maj . Stahiman
Nashville Town Banner
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Ford Wold
Tennessee
Dan WeGeugin
Tennesse Manufacturers Association
Muscle
Alabama Power Company
Cennessea Power
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Texas Democrats Invite Mrs Wilson as Delegate
Democratic leaders in Texas ask Edith Bolling Wilson widow of Woodrow Wilson to accept election as delegate at large to the New York convention. Texas Democrats in Washington favor her representing the state. Formal request sent, decision not known. If she attends, it would likely support William Gibbs McAdoo.
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Edith Bolling Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Tensas
Texas
Washington
Wilson
Willam Gibbs McAdoo
Roosevelt Policy Versus Ford Bid Cited on Power Plan
A speaker argues the government must set a power policy first, then consider bids. He says Ford’s bid conflicts with Roosevelt waterpower policy, would let Ford control power and charge high prices, and would shortchange farmers on fertilizer. He urges nitrate plant No 2 be kept for wartime nitrates and fertilizer production, and calls for Department of Agriculture input to shape a fertilizer policy before distributing remaining power in the South.
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Department of Agriculture
Droops Give $1000 For German Relief
A $1000 contribution was received by the Washington division of the American Committee for the Relief of German Children. Droop Sons, 1300 Street Gar l Droops chair man led the committee of musical firms and musicians. A benefit card party will be held at the home of Mrs Christian Heurich, 1307 New Hampshire Avenue, in May. Mr Heurich recently gave $36,000 to the fund. On Sunday evening May 11 a benefit musicale will be held at Mme Karl Von Lewinsky’s home, 3146 Sixteenth Street.
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Christian Heurich
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Heurich
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Sixteenth Street
Y W C A Chapter Elects Officers in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant chapter of the YWCA yesterday elected officers with Miss Ide B Johnson as chairwoman Mrs Ellan Knight as vice chairwoman Mrs F R Bale as secretary Mrs T W Fowler as treasurer and Mrs Thomas Mitchell as member shipment representative The May meeting is set for May 29 at Vacation Lodge Cherrydele, We Miss Ruth V Pope will speak
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WCA
Ide B Johnson
Ellan Knight
F R Bale
T W Fowler
Thomas Mitchell
Vacation Lodge
Cherrydele
Ruth V Pope
Ee Aneuny
President Coolidge backs Burton as temporary convention chair
President Coolidge privately proposed Theodore E Burton for the Cleveland convention temporary chair, signaling active leadership and a neighborly salute to Ohio. Senator Edge pushes Borah as the permanent convention head, arguing his long service and reform stance fit the party’s vision.
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Borah
Democrats Flock to Boss Brennan in Chicago Story
Brennan receives calls from Hearst and Smith factions as Democrats rally around him. He predicts Republican collapse with many Midwestern states sliding Democratic, while Illinois favors Smith and Hearst tensions loom in the party. Brennan travels to Chicago amid planning for Smith’s nomination campaign.
Women Voters League ends convention elects leaders
The National League of Women Voters adjourned its fifth annual convention with unanimous resolutions for strict enforcement of the eighteenth amendment and entry into the permanent court of international justice. A six month vote-drive was launched to add 60,60,000 voters. Belle Sherwin of Cleveland was elected president, succeeding Maude Wood Park, with Lathrop and Cunningham as officers.
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Permanent Court of International Justice
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Cleveland
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Washington
Roosevelt as Smiths field general for Gov bid
Franklin D Roosevelt, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy and 1928 Democratic vice presidential candidate, may direct efforts for Alfred E Smith in the Democratic presidential nomination fight for governor. A state committee to oversee Smiths campaign is to be named and expected to organize tomorrow with a chairman to be chosen.
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Naval Ratio Threatened Declared by Senator King
Senator King Democrat of Utah warned that influences are at work to undermine the 5-5-3 naval ratio. He asked the Senate to study building programs of auxiliary craft now under way in Japan and other foreign countries. The 5-5-8 ratio excludes auxiliaries under the army treaty. Chairman Hare of the naval committee agreed to seek exact foreign warcraft building figures from the Navy General Board.
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Submarine Fleet Presses Shortcomings Cited By Coontz
Coontz warns of poor submarine performance and broader fleet deficiencies. He cites inadequate mines and minesweeping gear, unreliable machinery, insufficient anti aircraft batteries, lack of air cover and aircraft carriers, slow submarine tenders, and slow landing craft. The convoy train limits speed, and many support ships are incomplete or deficient.
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Senate Adds 700000 to Naval Bill in Senate Action
The Senate passed the annual naval supply bill with no record vote and added 700000 to the bill from the House. The measure heads to conference with minor differences, includes 200000 for the Columbia River naval station and 1500 000 for a San Francisco Marine headquarters, and removes 20000 for a Philadelphia gas plant. The section on a second disarmament conference was amended to include naval personnel and extend invitations to other nations.
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Washington Eyes Title Law For Motor Vehicles
Washington considers adopting a title system for vehicles to provide a permanent ownership record, deter theft, and facilitate partial payment plans. The proposal mirrors Maryland's approach and would require detailed purchase and description information, with enforcement aided by local officials to improve traffic conditions in the business district.
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District of Columbia
Maryland
Wade Comics
Plans to Block Peace Congress Here Dropped
The National Capital welcomed the first delegates to the fourth congress of the Womens International League for Peace and Freedom. A patriotic committee decided not to act against the league, believing its pacifist and socialist aims may spark public scrutiny. Led by Mrs Noble Newport Potts, the group will monitor sessions while keeping a watchful eye on proceedings. The delegation of 40 from 22 countries is headed by Jane Addams, league president.
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Womens International League For Peace and Freedom
Noble Newport Potts
Daughters of 1812
United States
Destroyers Added To Coast Rum Fleet
Seven destroyers transferred from the Navy to the Treasury for Coast Guard use to curb Atlantic rum running. Vessels include Janet Patterson Beale Cassin Downes Paulding and Ammon Cassi. Reconditioning at about $100000 each aims to restore speed to about 35 knots to overtake rum runners.
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Atlantic
Treasury
Navy Department
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Coast Guard
Janett Patterson Beale Cassin Downes Paulding
Ammon Cassi Guard
Army to enter Pulitzer air speed race at Wilbur Wright field
Dayton Ohio April 29 officials from McCook field announced the Army Air Service would compete in the Pulitzer speed race, the high speed event of the international air races to be held at Wilbur Wright field in October.
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Ohio
Army Air Service
Wilbur Wright Field
McCook Field
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