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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1924
Page
21
The Washington Post column discusses Defense Day rhetoric and civic duty amidst fears of mob rule and illiteracy. It contrasts wartime memory with current politics, noting concerns over conscription, public sentiment, and the role of national unity in safeguarding democracy. It cites figures and reflects on leadership perspectives.
A Nevada judge asserts no illiterates exist in the state, while census data shows a county with 20 percent illiterate residents. A New York accountant learns the national illiteracy figure is 425 022, underscoring the need for major educational progress to erase the reproach.
The Prince of Wales, praised as a adept ad man, declared himself an ad man and salesman of international friendship. Two thousand American delegates gave him a standing ovation, recognizing his success in their field and his talent for promoting goodwill.
The Cuban head derides supply and demand as degrading distilling from art to industry. He argues high prices lure distillers to sell prematurely before artistic finish. He claims art lies in nose painting quality and fears American reaction to a so called masterpiece failing customs scrutiny.
The article surveys the Little Entente formed by Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Romania, detailing talks on a united foreign affairs council, Danubian federation aims, and the economic revival of the former Austrian Empire, plus shifts in Hungarian policy and broader European peace prospects. It also notes debates on constitutional reform in the United States and reflects on international arms, race, and moral questions surrounding war.
The 1894 Paris IOC meeting launched the modern Olympiads by unanimous vote. The London Times asks what ails the movement and answers money, noting the scope has grown from sport to associations, painting, writing essays, and other activities across nations.
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