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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1923
Page
15
The Washington Post lists prepaid subscription rates for carrier delivery in Washington and Alexandria, with daily, Sunday, and combination options. Mail options include daily, Sunday, and Sunday-only, with annual and six month terms. Remittance methods, office details, and foreign advertising reps are noted. edition date December 12, 1923.
The White House signals approval of American experts joining a reparations commission panel to study Germany’s budget and currency stabilization. The effort aims to reorganize Germany so it can pay debts, with questions about the panel’s scope, authority, and public release of findings unresolved.
Commissioner Plummer of the United States Shipping Board argues that American vessels cannot carry cargoes without government aid. He warns foreigners would keep dominating the ocean trade unless Americans unite behind a protected merchant marine funded by the nation, a view echoed by President Coolidge and widespread public support for national shipping subsidies.
President Coolidge transmits the annual report on aviation research outlining progress and future needs. The document covers aircraft design, navigation, safety, and potential military and civilian applications, highlighting funding priorities and recommendations for broader airways development.
The article surveys Camille Flammarion’s Dreams of an Astronomer translated by BEBE Fournier D Albe, praising its vivid imaginative scope. It notes the poetical reach of astronomy, speculative ideas about life on distant planets, and the book’s blend of imagination with accessible astronomical facts for lay readers.
A verse piece contrasts old and new attitudes toward reading and parenting. It rails at pedantry while noting youths often outgrow harsh fathers. A closing satire notes old foes like war and football claims as outdated, with a 1928 copyright by Bell Syndicates.
A December meeting adjourned at 1:50 pm. Senate confirmed former Senator Frank B Kelloge of Minnesota as Ambassador to Great Britain by 75 to 9 with nine dissenting votes. Additional ballots on committee chairmanships occurred, with Curtis leading 41 to 39 over Smith and La Follette trailing. Bills and resolutions covered include transportation law reforms, Armenia protections, stock exchange investigations, a Soviet recognition resolution, and various reorganizations of federal departments and electoral reforms.
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