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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
7
The address argues for tax relief with cautious action on a bonus, urges farmers to organize rather than rely on government aid, supports railroad consolidation to lower freight rates, and calls Congress to cut burdens, defend the nation, and promote public welfare. It stresses American doctrine and practical recommendations for usefulness and progress.
The Rhineland situation shows the independence drive fading as French support withdraws. Bonn and Duisburg no longer host separatist administrations. Dr. Dorten has set a capital at Ems while Matthes is expelled. Palatinate and Hesse remain active, but most locals favor autonomy within the Reich over full secession.
The Catholic centrumparty backs autonomy, hoping to gain religious and political influence under a new regime rather than Prussian rule. French efforts to reduce military occupation in the Ruhr and replace it with an "invisible occupation" heighten the autonomist partys role. Rhineland separatism appears increasingly unlikely as the Reich holds firm.
The boxer Jack Dempsey faces heavy income taxes due to his immense earnings from brief fights. He contemplates appearing on stage not out of desire but to secure money for tax obligations, believing revenue from the public should offset taxes on gate receipts.
The piece argues that the constitution's prohibition was adopted and that Congress enacted related laws. It calls on all honoring constitutional duties to comply in spirit and letter, noting that Washington and Marshall would not support bootleggers.
Health Officer Fowler cites Hilton school heating failures as a health menace to pupils and teachers. Authorities blame lack of funds for safe heating equipment. Pupils and teachers face health injuries while critics call for funds from Congress next spring.
The letter argues that General Pershing should not retire next year and retain his rank for life, citing his unique information and qualification to advise the government on military affairs, contrasting him with Admiral Dewey who served for life. It urges Congress to adopt Secretary Weeks' recommendation to keep Pershing on the active list at his own pleasure.
A collage of remarks on politics, education, and leadership cites reform ideas and critiques. It notes candidates' fates in the race, rumors about the White House, and the era’s debate over an Education Department.
A constitutional measure proposed by voters sought to bind courts to a six of seven judge concurrence to deem statutes unconstitutional. The text notes an experimental nature and questions whether the public would reaffirm the action today, awaiting time to judge and possible future verdicts by the people.
Kansas City Times notes a rising banana consumption of about 4,000,000,000 yearly and increasing imports. It highlights annual fruit spending of around 20 million dollars, plus shipping costs near 10 million dollars, and states many plantations in Central American regions are American owned or leased with substantial American capital involved.
Pittsburgh December 5. A terse note claims a network of police departments are in league with illicit manufacture interests. It warns deportation for illicit alcohol production, predicting quick nationwide dry effects.
Years ago Tom Marshall and Jim Watson vied for Indiana governor. Next year they may run against each other for President, as reported from Washington on December 6.
A short quotation from A G Lee contrasts a newspaper’s supposed greatness by omission with a baby store’s boast that its excellence lies in unseen qualities rather than visible products. The remark frames value as hidden rather than displayed.
A reader praises yesterday's Taxes and the Bonus editorial. He urges straight yes or no on veteran bonuses, notes varying government compensation for former service members, hopes Virginia improves veterans support, and calls on politicians to stop sleight of hand tactics. R. O. P.
M. V. Petty from 3331 O Street NW submits a letter to the editor at The Post arguing that if Lee Chapel at Lexington Virginia is to be enlarged, the Mount Vernon mansion could be converted into an apartment house. He signs and dates December 4.
A reader from Washington argues that there is no provision for women prisoners and applauds President Coolidge’s recommendation. He urges strong support from bachelors for expanding prisons to house women.
A World War I veteran asks The Post editor for help finding work in law. After completing government supervised study and earning a certificate, he seeks employment in law practice or corporate legal departments. He can type well and is willing to work hard, stating he does not seek charity. Washington, Dec. 3.
Paris reports Mrs. A. M. Dike of the American relief committee in France is elected a foreign member of the Academy of Agriculture, becoming the second American woman chosen by a French academy. The honor accompanies Mme Curie as a fellow recipient in medicine.
A series of proposed measures includes six year presidential term limits and non reelection rules, remission of Chinese indemnity payments, escheat of unclaimed bank funds, a Washington monument for baseball, a $100000 cap, a wheat stabilization corporation with a $300 million capital, a $0.10 per pound cotton bounty, a ban on ex members of Congress taking federal posts within two years, deportation for violators of the prohibition act, and other Republican and Democrat sponsored bills from Senators Lodge Pepper Gooding Cameron Dill Spencer.
The House met at noon on December 6 in a joint session with the Senate and adjourned at 1 45 pm. Rep McLaughlin proposed repeal of the interstate commerce act and the 1920 transportation act. Rep Graham sought liberalization of immigration laws for children under 18 and spouses of US citizens. Rep Stalker urged stiffer penalties for alcohol violations. A Democratic plan aims to weaken committee jurisdiction to move measures quickly. A Treasury tax reduction bill draft is ready for introduction next Monday.
Minneapolis December 6 legislation proposed to raise wheat prices by taxing domestic wheat 74.4 cents per bushel and adding 39 cents per bushel premium on wheat exported. The move would boost export pricing supported by American Wheat Growers and Midwest committee members.
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