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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1923

Page

17

Mutual Gains Seen in Franco German Entente Efforts

The essay discusses the upcoming Franco German accord and U S cautious stance on entanglement. It notes Britain and France backing the plan and Germany's perceived good faith while warning against assuming Europe will reconcile. It highlights American restraint and potential political consequences at home.

United States Great Britain France Germany Europe Coolidge

Henry Ford Dreaming of Presidential Run Ambiguity

The Ford for President movement shows hesitancy and doubt as Henry Ford remains coy on running. He refuses to confirm, or deny, a bid and signals he would not follow party campaigns or external platforms. The article portrays Ford as uninterested in campaign commitments, intent on ruling as his own boss.

Ford Detroit

Americans Bet on Votes, Not Flivvers in Presidential Choice

The remark cites Americans buying flivvers as a poor model for presidential elections, arguing that people should not gamble on the outcome of choosing a President. It frames voting as a serious, informed process rather than casual risk taking.

More Judges Needed to Ease Court Congestion

Judge McMahon calls on attorneys to cooperate with police courts to reduce delays, while Judge Schuldt urges greater court personnel. He notes congestion stems from rising population and delays hinder law enforcement. Bench and bar cooperation helps but more judges are essential to address conditions effectively.

McMahon

Advisory committee urges military aviation for national defense

The advisory committee on aeronautics asks Congress to prioritize military aviation to stay competitive with other nations. It argues national defense requires development, while commercial aviation can grow alongside. Minimal outlay is needed for scientific research and experimentation to place America at the forefront with efficient, cost effective air fleets.

Visory Congress America

Farm Prosperity Report Signals Strong Agricultural Gains

The Department of Agriculture annual report shows higher prices for most major crops and an estimated farm income rise of about 1.25 billion dollars compared with the prior year. It notes significant drops in production costs and in prices farmers pay for inputs, challenging claims that agriculture is in a low mood.

Department of Agriculture Agricultural Department

Daring Woman Aviatrix Defies Risk in Public Life

An aviatrix asserts there is no limit to a woman's daring and cites her own bold acts. She points to public steps such as marching to weddings and taking fashion risks as proof, while noting that men may claim shared daring but falter under pressure.

Mendelssohn

Russia Faces Ruination and Wireless Politics Debate

The piece argues Russia must be freed from ruin with public bene factor support for wireless politics. It notes the budget leaves Congress to decide if government receipts will be fair. Timmy Reynolds is praised for his soft moccasins and strong alibis among arriving pilgrims in Pennsylvania Avenue.

Congress Pennsylvania Avenue Timmy Reynolds

Book notes and a Dixie memory from the Civil War diary

A reviewer discusses several new books on history archaeology and fiction, praising The Rhine diary as of interest to students. It also covers Life of the Ancient Host, Friar in Fiction, and Angles on China, noting essays and entertainments. A letter from Marcus B. Toney in Nashville argues against a WWI bonus.

James Baikie MacMillan Company New York Babylonia Mesopotamia Greece Troy Egypt Joseph Spencer Kennard Brentano's China Elsie McCormick D. Appleton & Co Shanghai

Study New Uses of Silver Authorized by Secretary Work

The bureau of mines, approved by Secretary Work, will begin research into new uses for silver. Dr. L I Shaw will lead experiments at the Reno laboratory, aiming to develop a non tarnishing alloy or durable silver for automobile use to benefit the industry.

Bureau of Mines L. I. Shaw Bureau Reno, Nev

An Old Veteran's Opinion to the Editor

A veteran writes that few South critics oppose the President's message and hopes Congress won’t waste time on a patriotic dispute. He claims only a segment of the American Legion pushes the un-American proposition. He recalls the World War era Camp Zachary Taylor near Louisville where about twenty thousand trained in twelve units.

Congress American Legion Zachary Tatlor Louisaie Chantonieuis

Patriotside letter opposes federal bonus while proposing deduction plan

A Blackburg Virginia writer declares himself a patriotic American and opposes the WWII style bonus. He suggests amending the bill to deduct any state wartime compensation from the federal bonus to avoid a second tax. He signs as A PATRIOTIC AMERICAN and dates the note December 8.

Congress Debates Postwar Economic Plans and Veterans Aid

A series of proposed measures include a call for an international economic conference in Washington to promote trade and territorial integrity, and a bill for cooperative farming sales. Other items seek a $5 million annual DC building fund, $7.5 million for road and park reconstruction, a Negro industrial commission, a soldier bonus push, and tax reform. Also proposed is Muscle Shoals lease to Henry Ford for fertilizer production.

Harding Curtis Kansas Owen Oklahoma Washington District of Columbia Secretary of the Interior Congress National Ohio Green Ways and Means Mellon Henry Ford Dickinson Iowa

Monument honoring American troops unveiled in Blois area

In Blois France today a monument was unveiled honoring 509000 U S troops stationed around St Aignan Noyers in 1918 1919 and those who died at cantonments. Ambassador Myron T Herrick praised the sacrifices of the men and their comrades as the nation remembers the Great War heroes buried in the cen tera.

Blois France St. Aignan- Noyers Myron T. Herrmck America

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