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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1924
Page
14
Senator Underwood's Muscle Shoals measure cleared a major hurdle by defeating an amendment to strip private operation and keep government control. The vote, 49 to 32, showed a Republican-leaning coalition, with broader GOP support than Democrats. Underwood claimed final passage before Christmas.
Shirley Hutchingah, 33, claims detectives Burk and Hob ingon beat him with blackjacks for over an hour on September 3 4 5 after a house breaking arrest. He says he confessed under punishment and received medical aid only after a preliminary hearing September 6. Lieut Pierson and other officers face a police trial for an earlier beating of Arthur Davis.
Parliament turmoil as Senator Sterling disputes 10 minute rule while Senate votes loom on Senator Smiths amendment to the Muscle Shoals bill. A roll call shows 34 Democrats and 14 Republicans for consideration, 27 Republicans and 3 others against, with 11 minutes left for action.
President Coolidge maintains no clash with Wilbur on naval policy and opposes a congressional probe into armament levels. Senate plans debate a measure to raise gun elevations on eight battleships while noting Britain’s fleet parity and Japan’s position.Industry figures discuss disarmament as a path to peace.
Petworth Citizens association approved a one hundred dollar appropriation last night at Joppa temple to launch a neighborhood library in the Petworth school. The group also voted twenty five dollars for Christmas baskets and urged removal of a fountain from the Botanic Garden. Busby, a Mississippi representative residing in Petworth, criticized the District’s current government system as likely the best feasible option.
The Senate naval affairs committee moved toward a full inquiry into charges of Navy deterioration but deferred action after a King resolution for an exhaustive probe. William B. Shearer denounced secrecy and alleged efforts to silence him, urging a public or private hearing to defend his accusations and patent work.
The inside story of the army aviators world trip was presented to National Press Club members last night by those who directed and performed the feat. Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick, chief of the air service, and Brig. Gen. William Mitchell, assistant chief, attended as guests.
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