Budget drive begins as Harding launches retrenchment
President Harding chairs the first meeting of the federal budget board with cabinet and bureau chiefs as he pledges a broad campaign of economy in public expenditures. Dawes explains the plan, calls for department budget officers, and promises sizable cuts while stressing team effort and duty.
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President Calls for Budget Reform and Efficiency
The president speaks at a budget meeting urging economy and efficiency in government. He praises federal servants and announces the creation of a budget bureau, naming the new director and calling for unified action to curb rising debt and expenditures.
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Bombers Hit Twice Ensign Iowa In Air Attack
Air forces from land bases locate the radio controlled battleship Iowa off the Virginia Capes at 10 45 am and attack with dummy cement bombs. Two NC planes were forced down. one towed by Shawmut and the other near Cape May awaiting fuel. Umpires later assess effectiveness after the raid at 4000 feet.
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Austria appeals to U S for suspension of reparations
Vienna June 29 Premier Schober formally asks Washington to waive propriety of payment of reparations and other credits. He says American action is essential to the League of Nations finance plan and other measures for Austria's economic rehabilitation.
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Borah disarmament clause pushes for talks with Britain and Japan
A House vote of 430 to 4 adopted the Borah disarmament clause in the naval bill, urging the President to invite Britain and Japan to send representatives to a conference on limiting armaments. The text notes Britain favors a conference while Japan’s vast naval program and eight eight plan complicate outlooks, with President Harding already seeking foreign positions and awaiting fuller inquiry results.
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Valera Rejects Premier's Offer in Its Present Form
Dublin and Belfast report Valera declares Lloyd George plan for a Dublin conference on the Irish question unacceptable as presented. He urges Irish unity and a single parliament, while southern unionists accept his invitation for a Monday Mansion House meeting as a prelude to further replies.
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Wounded invade Socialists' Hall in Detroit clash
Fifty delegates from the disabled American veterans of the world war invaded the Socialist national convention in Detroit warning socialists they will defend the flag against sedition and treason. Ralph Harr led the group and urged action if needed, while socialist Cameron King defended free speech and assembly. No disorder followed.
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Gale to stand court martial for desertion at Governors Island
Linn E. A. Gale arrives at Governors Island from Fort Sam Houston to face court martial on a desertion charge. Trial date not set. Gale was deported from Mexico by President Obregon last April over a controversial radical magazine he edited.
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Your Week End Preview of The Washington Post
Weekend edition teases next Sunday paper with features on attorney general Daugher, Bernard Shaw on living 300 years, marriage as a bunko game by Rupert Hughes, profiles of long serving Senators, Washington commencements photos at Georgetown and others, and fiction by Fuller, Beach, Oppenheim and others including a Dumb Bell story.
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Tariff bill in House powers given president to retaliate
The new permanent tariff bill introduced in the House would give the President wide authority to retaliate against foreign levies and aims to protect the dye industry. It imposes an unexpected tax on petroleum and replaces parts of the Payne Aldrich framework with a broad tariff commission empowered to regulate imports and inspect foreign manufacturers. The bill also authorizes reciprocal trade talks for three years and establishes an American valuation system with English labels detailing origin and contents. The measures feature a three year dye import control, licensing, and record access for dyestuff handlers as part of protecting American industry.
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Ismid Evacuated By Greeks Amidst Turkish Advance
The Greeks evacuated Ismid in Asia Minor and fires spread as Turkish nationalists led by Mustafa Kemal Pasha advance toward Constantinople. A Turco Bolshevik plot was uncovered by Allied authorities with arrests including alleged ringleader Augenblick. London reports warn of potential massacre as allies seek to avert disaster. Ismid lies at the head of its gulf near Constantinople on the Scutari railway.
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Taft Likely Nominee for Chief Justice, Cabinet Talks
President may nominate former President William Howard Taft to succeed the late Edward White as Chief Justice. Secretary Hughes remains under consideration. The President met with Dawes budget officials and rail executives to discuss federal aid for carriers, with rail leaders urging broad federal support for a return to normal operations. American Legion leaders visited the White House to discuss vocational training and France related ceremony plans, including a replica monument presentation by France and preparations for a forthcoming delegation to Flirey.
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