President Coolidge presses senators over postal salary bill
President Coolidge met with a bipartisan Senate group at the White House to push for a postal salary increase plan. He signaled support if the bill shows a clear funding source and would raise parcel post rates to cover costs, with Postmaster General New to present revenue options to Senator Sterling.
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Day in Congress Senate and House actions noted
Senate met at noon and adjourned without progress on the Muscle Shoals bill amid a mild filibuster, with senators from Alabama Tennessee and South Carolina pushing amendments and cautions on vetoes. Other actions included treaties ratified with Canada France Panama and the Netherlands, appointments to posts coast guard and geodetic survey, and discussions on reclamation projects and budget reviews. The House also met and adjourned, considering calendar bills and approving a library auditorium donation, with probes into shipping and aircraft issues and a veterans league investigation proposed.
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Navy inquiry hinges on King testimony
The Navy inquiry focuses on testimony from King as it references tonnage figures for British ships and adjustments from the Washington conference. Secretary Wilbur notes increases due to blisters and deck armor being authorized, with several ships listed and tonnage totals presented. The piece also covers modernization requests, reclamation policy ideas, and tariff discussions, plus a note about the Found Column in The Washington Post.
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Coolidge Speech Reaffirms Policy Amid Debt Dispute
The United States reviews its foreign policy stance while signaling potential Senate debates on foreign debt. Britain’s stance on France’s debt payment to the U S draws less attention than France’s own moves. French ambassador Jusserand’s talks are described as general with no real negotiation authority or promise of concrete results.
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Kellogg Seeks Dawn Note on War Claims with Britain
Ambassador Kellogg told the State Department he delivered the American reply to Britain on war claims from Germany under the Dawes plan. Secretary Hughes drafted the reply, which Washington reportedly will press to uphold the right to collect claims. British notes may be discussed in London and Washington exchanges, with no comment from the State Department.
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Naval plan to modernize 13 battleships awaits funds
Secretary Wilbur announced a Navy modernization program for 13 battleships led by six coal burners to be converted to oil, add bulges, and reinforce armor. The Florida Utah New York Texas Arkansas Wyoming are in group one. New Mexico Nevada Pennsylvania Arizona Idaho Mississippi Oklahoma form group two. Congress has authorized about 19 million now, with funds expected over time. The Florida already at Boston yard will be upgraded now while other ships await appropriations.
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Loss of Pay Modified In Navy Courts Martial
Review of court martial proceedings shows excessive penalties. The Navy Department issued an order to remit fixed loss of pay when combined with a rating reduction in the same sentence. Many infractions have required the Secretary of the Navy to remit loss of pay portions.
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