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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
11
After more than two years of discussion the country gets back in the article, urging a U.S. led effort to mend broken European commerce links. It argues for a small presidential commission of capable Americans to study world economics, align policies, and revive consumption in Europe to restore American production.
The shipping board completes its first motor ship the William Penn with 455 by 60 feet dimensions and 12375 tons dead weight. Diesel engines cut fuel use to under half of what steam engines would require, promising potential conversion of more vessels and a revolution in cargo transport.
The editorial by former Ohio governor James M Cox claims the American people bear blame for global economic ills, arguing voters were swayed by sordid business interests and that ratifying the Versailles treaty would have altered postwar readjustment. Harding’s 1920 margin stood at 7,001,763 with Cox receiving 9,139,866 of 26,759,708 total votes.
Alfred D. Van Buren resigns as chief counsel to the Federal prohibition commissioner warning that prohibition enforcement drifts toward anarchy. He cites autocratic rules harming business and religious rights, and urges rescinding regulations not in harmony with the eighteenth amendment.
A preacher cites four methods to end an unhappy marriage without divorce cyanide carbolic acid morphine and drowning. The text notes women may be asked to appear in films at short notice and mentions renewed interest in dueling in Germany with new lessons learned from the Allies. Automobile camping tours are described as enjoyable for locals who watch rain from their porch.
Lloyd George warned dominions have become nations yet their relation to the United Kingdom remains undefined. Canada Australia New Zealand and the South African Union oppose renewing the Anglo Japanese treaty. The conference may interpret dominions status and treaty participation.
The Franco American conservatory of music opened in Fontainebleau on Sunday in a ceremony led by French Minister Leon Berard with over 100 Americans present from Paris London and New York. Speeches were given by Walter Dam worth and Robert Underwood Johnson. Hugh Wallace’sholder was represented by R Henry Norweb. The conservatory will focus on American students.
A London divorce court grants Lionel Mander a decree nisi against Princess Pretiva of Cooch Behar after a troubled marriage with her English brother-in-law. The case highlights a historic East West alliance and its social fallouts, with Pretiva leaving England likely for the Continent.
House and Senate actions include approving a Curtis bill amendment boosting Federal farm loan bank capital by 25 million for long term farmer loans. President backs Rio expo plan and urges American representation. Coal regulation debates continue. Hawaiian homes commission bill passed. Immigration and movie censorship issues discussed. Nominations and confirmations announced. House passes Willis Campbell beer bill 250 to 93, tying to Volstead enforcement. Highway preservation bill cleared 266 to 77. Streetcar fare measure and reapportionment debates noted amid district hearings.
In Launceston Cornwall the Prince of Wales Duke of Cornwall presided over a royal tenure ceremony reviving 600 year old rites. Mayors and tenants offered rent and fealty items including pepper, greyhounds, gilt spurs and cumin while Swannacot and St Mary Week tenants wore goatskin mantles. The prince confirmed the tenants in their holdings amid amused crowds.
Marshal Foch plans a lengthy U S tour with key dates October 31 in Kansas City as guest of the American Legion and Armistice Day November 11 in Washington. He will depart Paris in early October, reach San Francisco mid October, then travel eastward, stopping in Kansas City en route back.
The New Jersey athletic commission says the July 2 event in Jersey City, headlined by Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier, will draw near 100,000 fans. The arena seats 97,416 and gate receipts are projected around 1 million dollars. Dempsey and Carpentier share a $226,000 purse, while the venue and event set a new American box office record.
President Harding and Secretary Hughes urged Congress to authorize American participation in the Rio de Janeiro international exposition planned for fall 1922, marking Brazil’s centennial. They noted Japan Belgium and other European powers likely to join and argued for Western industrial access and competitive exposure to foreign buyers. The president expressed hearty approval and urged timely action.
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