Science Failing to Clear London Fog At High Cost
Sir Napier Shaw told the Cambridge University Aeronautical Society that clearing aerodromes by heating surroundings would require vast energy and cost up to four tons per hour for a 100 yard wide strip. He warned unlimited funds and coal would be needed, and cautioned that real progress demands major scientific advances.
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Washington Post
York Herald
Londons
Napier Shaw
Cambridges Aimersly Aeronauteal Society
Carscome Clarades
London
Napier
Cambrdge University Aeronautical Society
Cites
England
Sir Nader
Thames
Rites for Mrs Hardy at Church of the Agencaln
Funeral services for Mrs Kanny W Hardy of 918 M Street NW take place at the Church of the Agencaln on Twelfth Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev P P Whitlpa presides with Howard Tinsley at the organ. Miss Jack Charlton Ward performs the solo. church hymns by the choir. Mrs Hardy, born in Granveston Texas February..., came to Washington in 1914 and worked for the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. She is survived by two sons, Heywood Hardy of New York City and Hailey W Hardy of Brockridge. Interment in the family plot at Wax Tex.
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Kanny W oHards
Ner
M Street
Wednesdas
Agcenalon
Wassachusetts Avenue
PP Fhitlitpa
Howard Tinsley
Jack Charlton Wardam
Mro Hardy
Granveston
Washington
Bureau of War Risk
Curane
Heywod Hardy
New York City
Hailey W Hardy
Breckeridge
Tee
Wace Tex
Silk Fire Loss Hits Shanghai Warehouses
Silk warehouses in Shanghai were burned destroying over half of the silk available for export in poling city. Estimated losses run around 6 million dollars with as many as seven warehouses damaged or destroyed. The fire threatens cancellation of many contracts and could delay the new crop until May.
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Shanghai
China
Associated Preas
Sul Duarmiure
City Tax Returns Due Tomorrow
Thousands of delinquent citizens must file personal tax returns with the District by tomorrow or face escalating fines. The Board of Tax Appeals has been busy since February 1, settling about 12,000 protests over assessor estimates of personal possessions.
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Citiezens
Entesvor
Board of Lag Appeals
Export Company Approved by King Indorsement
The Merchants and Manufacturers Association endorsed the Foreign Trade Financing Corporation in a Friday night meeting. President Phiap King urged members to subscribe to stock, calling the TC essential to restoring normal business conditions during and after the war.
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Tormal
Foreign Trade Financing Corporation
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Phiap King
H H McKee
McKee EL Stock
Gray Silver
King
United States
Foreign Trade Financiing Corporation
France Plans Big Phone Increase
The minister of posts and telephones will adopt the American plan to install telephones at a moderate fee and bill by conversation. Over six months France will spend 500 million francs on extensions adding 166000 miles of lines from Paris to the provinces. The yearly rate could drop to 500 francs with a four cent per call charge after 1000 calls, aiming to provide a phone for every building in Paris.
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Washington Post
New York Herald
Minister of Posts and Telephones
France
Paria
Parle
MM L'Atfont
Hentenda
Paris
United States
The
Eee
Church Services Offer Open Air at Chain Bridge
The Associated Church Press notes an outdoor service at Chain Bridge at 1 30 today. Helpers from the Hills join in worship with songs and a talk titled The Fragrant Trail.
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Chainbridge
Immigration policy aims to send aliens to farms
Secretary of Labor James J Davie announces a plan to reduce urban immigrant congestion by distributing newcomers to rural communities and farms. Walter Williams Husband of St Johnsbury, Vt, is named immigration commissioner, with Cooperating bureaus to ensure humane treatment at ports and prevent exploitation.
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James J Davie
Walter Williams Husband
St Johnsbury
Husband
Anthony Caminett
Senate
Harding
Doyle
Immigration Service
Department
Bureau of Immigration
Federal Employment Service
Dillingham
Senate Immigration Committee
Wilson
Immigration Commission
Department of Commerce and Labor
Nagle
Lejeune to Speak at Walter Reed Hospital
Gen John A Lejeune, commandant of the Marine Corps, will address wounded and disabled service members at Walter Reed Hospital tonight at 6 o clock. Harry R Farwell of the American Red Cross will preside and introduce Lejeune as the Marine Band provides music for the regular Sunday night entertainment for the men.
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John A Lejeune
United States Marine Corps
Walter Reed Hospital
Harry" R Fardwell
Department of Military Relief
American Red Cross
Lejevene
Marine Band
Walte
Reed
Mothers of America Convene in Washington for 25th Annual Convention
Mothers of America gather in Washington from April 26 to 30 for the twenty fifth annual convention of the Nation Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations. Sessions will be at headquarters and Central High School with reports, round table discussions, a night session with officials and greetings, and a reception for delegates. The program includes a luncheon at Mrs. Percy Daniels home and visits to Arlington and Mount Vernon, concluding with national board meetings.
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Mothers of America
Washington
The
Nation
Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association
Central High School
Washington School
Philander P .Claxton
Percy Daniele
Arlington
Mount Vernon
National Board of Managers
Massive German Tax Fraud Ring Busted In Berlin
Berlin authorities raid a counterfeit operation of over 100 criminals involved in printing income tax stamps sugar cards and tobacco stamps. Police seized stamps valued at 760000 marks and a large stock of forgeries. Officials warn counterfeit sugar cards already circulated threaten government controls.
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Apcom
Unbie
Ene Waaklagien Post Und Publie
Berlin
Qoorright
The
Public Ledger Co
Want City Postal Service Extended
Residents of Washington Highlands petition to extend postal carrier service from Anacostia. Moynihan, chair of the community committee, says current rural delivery forces residents to walk blocks and leaves packages outside boxes. He notes 200 people are affected and the area is growing.
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Washington Highlands
Anacostia Ata
Fion
DF Moyiiham
Chance
Moynihan
Sailors slain in Tampico attack on boarding a launch
Four sailors said to be Americans were killed in Tampico as they boarded a launch. Dispatches report five masked assailants attacked the crew of the Norwegian steamer Sazon. bodies not recovered and embassy reports were not yet updated at noon.
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Mexico City
Tampico
United States
Stip Sazon
Welcome Mrs Lansing’s Reception Honors New President
Two thousand members greeted Mrs Robert Lansing wife of the former Secretary of State at a reception in a street building yesterday. She had just been elected president and guests were introduced by Miss Madeline Armbrust. Refreshments followed served by numerous young women including Morrette Stiffen Luce and Althea Hornaday and others assisted by many names listed.
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Now . A
Mra
Robert Lansing
Atreet
Lansing
Madeline Armbrust
Morrette
Steffen
Luce
Althéa Hornaday
Sallie Dillard
Mary Winfree
Katherine Pfeiffer
Olive Ramsey
To Prevent Old Age Coming Too Soon
An advertisement claims toxins in the blood are eliminated by kidneys and promotes drinking water and taking Anuric from Dr Pierce of Buffalo. It promises relief from backache frequent urination rheumatic pains and fatigue with quick results and asserts Anuric is more potent than Ithia-andy.
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Pierce
Buffalo
Tirad
Ithia
Andy
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Balkans
Anglatic Turkey
Department of Labor
American Red Crown
Germany
Serist
Interallied Reparations Commission
Gen. Lejeune
Marine Corps Commandant
Walter Reed
National Association
Want City Postal Service
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