Senate approves deficiency bill amid tax refunds and unemployment debate
The Senate adopted the conference report on the first deficiency bill sending it to the House. Provisions include 66.9 million for the veterans bureau and 23.0 million to refund illegally collected taxes. The bill totals about 103 million, with changes to air mail funding and unemployment relief provisions sparking criticism from Senator France who warns of worsening conditions. Senator Dial counters that government aid should not create excess debt while pledging jobs for workers.
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Maryland
Jeanne d Arc Statue Set For Unveiling January Sixth
The Jeanne d Arc statue donated by the Societies des Femmes Francaises of New York will be formally turned over to Washington on January 6. Col Sherrill reports the pedestal work is nearly complete and the replica statue should arrive within a week for placement in Meridian Hill park near the Dante memorial. High officials and French representatives are expected to attend the ceremonies.
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Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief at Low Cost
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the quickest, surest relief for cold symptoms including nose stops and headache. It claims the remedy acts without assistance, tastes pleasant, contains quinine, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Reports on Farm Help to Congress
A joint congressional commission on agricultural inquiry urges legalizing cooperative marketing, warehousing, and extended credit for farmers. They call for uniform warehousing laws, better livestock statistics, improved farm costs data, and stronger support for agricultural colleges and roads to cut marketing costs. They caution rates must reflect fair economic rewards and note ongoing railroad rate negotiations and proposed national reductions.
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Rail Rates Debate Prompts Economic Welfare View
Commissioner Hall opened the session as railroads weigh cheaper transport amid public sentiment. Mr. Elliott outlined eight heads toward broader public and carrier interests, urging self supporting rates and caution against government takeover.
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Talk of Gen Lord for Budget Chief
The meeting may move to the board room if large attendance occurs. He urges civic and charitable groups to revive support for an institution and to press Congress this session to provide the long sought home for feeble minded persons within the District Maryland or Virginia. The proposal asks for a total cost not exceeding 300000 with 125000 appropriated for the project. The District lacks such an institution despite ongoing recommendations since 1902.
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Budget Controversy Aims for Streamlined Expenditures
The article details the push for minimal government spending across departments, with President Harding urging careful congressional inquiry into the budget commissioner's recommendations. Gen George Lord’s background is highlighted, along with the potential need for a special act of Congress to retain his rank if he becomes director of the budget. Harding approves a $20 million aid bill for Russian famine victims, and Fordney expects quick House passage. Admiral Moffett discusses aeronautics division changes with the President.
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Department of Commerce
Focht Names Buffer Group To Advise DC Citizens
Chairman Focht of the House District committee named a buffer group to liaison with the District of Columbia citizens. Rep Millspaugh of Missouri chairs. members include Reps Brown Tennessee Gilbert Kentucky O'Brien New Jersey Woods Virginia Sprouls Tuiners Lampert Wisconsin. The panel will gather citizen input for possible local legislation and report their findings to the full committee.
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Missouri
Brown
Tennessee
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Kentucky
O’brien
New Jersey
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Virginia
Sprouls
Tuiners
Lampert
Wisconsin
Citizens’ Association
Officers Promoted in Construction Corps Rank List
The selection board convened December 1, 1921 promoted twenty one officers. Promoted to permanent captain were Ernest Frederick Uggert Henry Williams Henry Tutwiler Wright Julus Augustus Furer Lewis Bowen McBride Clayton Muller Simmers. Promoted to permanent commander were Edward Chambers Hamner Jr Robert Beil Hilliard Lee Scott Borden James Orville Gawne Alva Breaker Court Allan J Chantry Jr Lew Morten Atkins Philip Gatch Lanman Ralph Trewbridge Hanson Jerome Clark Hunsaker Edmund Randall Norton Dawns Weyerhaaher horas Say Andrew Williams Carely Richey amd Beare Waster meee ay teh AE OY
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Ernest Frederick Uggert
Henry Williams
Henry Tutwiler Wright
Julus Augustus Furer
Lewis Bowen McBride
Clayton Muller Simmers
Edward Chambers Hamner, Jr
Robert Beil Hilliard
Lee Scott Borden
James Orville Gawn
District of Columbia tax measure adopts 175 rate and 50-50 plan
The Senate passed a bill changing District of Columbia taxes with a 175 per cent hundred rate for personal property and real estate and other revenues into miscellaneous receipts. Amendments by Caraway set the rate and ensure funds go to the Treasury. debate touched on the 50-50 principle and quorum issues.
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