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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
7
The piece argues Congress should weigh a potential veteran bonus against taxation. It notes $2 billion paid to veterans and $700 million collected from 26 states that have not issued bonuses, urging equal burdens and warning against repeat of unequal wartime quotas. It emphasizes tax relief and public will driving any bonus policy.
A editorial stance endorses timely House reform and a careful approach to progress. It argues Republicans must follow public will, resist impulsive reforms, and support meritorious change, citing Mr. Gillett’s election as Speaker as pivotal.
The speech asserts that victory for the House is certain and condemns progressives for attempting a holdout. It cautions that their loss will come from returning to the reservation and implies they must bear responsibility for any penalties from their failed bid to disrupt the party.
Literary critics debate whether romance is fading as modernism rises, yet romance persists. It returns to human hearts when craving warmth and inspiration. The Muse of romance remains supreme, shielding readers from despair and driving action, idealism, and resilience. Other schools cannot replace it.
A proposal urges Congress to extend the Botanic Garden into new riverfront land along the Potomac to Great Falls. Extending the garden would create an accessible, attractive area linking the river to the Capitol and serve a large surrounding population, offering immediate public enjoyment and preserving park expansion progress.
Congress should authorize a 2 cent gasoline tax in the District to enable reciprocity with Maryland. A District gas tax would allow a tag from either jurisdiction to operate vehicles in both, reducing costs and inconveniences for motorists and avoiding the trouble of obtaining and carrying a Maryland tag.
The passage notes the House’s color not matching results and urges Hank Ford to run Muscle Shoals while others handle government. It praises Maryland as a solid state with friendly people toward District motorists.
A proposed measure in Congress seeks to extend the ballot to District citizens, outlining steps for it to become regular business. The move highlights ongoing debate over voting rights and legislative process in the capital.
A long reader's note surveys works on sound origin theories from priestly fraud to natural causes, then explores sands that sing, deserts, and global singing phenomena. It highlights chapters on Japan’s palaeogira, great waterfalls, and a portrait of Afghanistan's Amir, plus humorous travel sections, all praised for readable style and engaging content. The piece also reviews educators Charles Duke and colleagues, American artists, and an introduction by President Coolidge, noting the vibrant teaching profession and public discourse on education.
A letter to the editor urges thrifty waste habits by planting various trees for items discarded or harmed in daily life. The writer lists planting a pipe tree for a burned match and other derivate tree ideas, ending with a signature from Ginger Washington dated December 4.
A letter to the Post Sir praises Ruth Cooke the telephone operator for bravery at the linkerbocker disaster and recalls officials refused to identify her, citing policy against releasing information. The writer notes newspaper reporters forced disclosure amid the sensational episode.
A letter from A. J. Lanier of Washington argues the Presidents pardon of contempt of court is unconstitutional. He warns such clemency undermines judicial independence and could set a dangerous precedent, urging Congress not to curb contempt powers without a constitutional amendment.
A reader asks Senator Ball to oppose extra street lights in Washington citing sufficient lighting and urges improvements in electricity gas and health inspections. The letter questions inspector visits and questions graft rumors in the city and mentions the public market stall owners.
The tariff commission told Congress that changes have been applied to 127 commodities so far under the tariff act flexible provisions. This summary notes the early action and the scope of the adjustments as reported.
The Roald Amundsen transpolar flight plan to cross from Spitzbergen to Alaska next summer will carry a limited amount of mail. Lightweight post cards with a transpolar stamp will be aboard the three planes, one commanded by Lieut. Ralph Davison. The cards bear the expedition address in Christiania and spaces for a 2 cent stamp, recipient address, and sender name.
Tokyo announces consecration of Motoda as bishop in Tokyo on December 7 and Y Naide as bishop in Osaka on December 1. The move marks the first time Anglican missions create self supporting dioceses elect their own bishops under their own canons and join the Anglican communion as equal branches with American and English churches.
The Philadelphia based Pennsylvanian Railroad announced an agreement with a motor truck concern to handle short distance package traffic between Concord Wilmington and nearby points. Daily freight trains will continue for longer carload freight as trucks offer faster service. The move aims to improve efficiency and speed for this territory with no overall disruption to rail operations.
Tariff officials and agricultural experts visit the Northwest to study wheat fields and analyze production costs as a basis for possible policy decisions. The probe aims to gauge how tariffs might affect farmers and the wheat industry across leading growing states.
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