Navy cuts would save near three quarters of a billion
Representative Kelley of Michigan argues the navy can be downsized under Secretary Hughes plan, reducing personnel from 105000 to about 50000 and cutting annual operating costs to roughly 150 million. He predicts halving total appropriations and ending new construction funding, while absorbing early contract settlements.
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100000 Tons in Battle Fleet Ready for U S Navy
The Associated Press report outlines U S naval expansion with about 100000 tons of capital ships to be added next year. It details Maryland class battleships Colorado Washington West Virginia six 43000 ton battleships and six battle cruisers, plus seven other ships, highlighting the arms conference’s challenge in measuring naval power across Britain Japan and the United States.
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Smoot Praises Arms Plan at Armistice Day Service
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah spoke at Washington branch services of the Eastern States mission of the Mormon Church. He described Arlington Armistice Day ceremonies and the opening armament conference from an eyewitness view and predicted the conference would succeed. He lauded the President and Secretary of State Hughes for crafting a definite practical program to guide the conference.
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Chilean Press Praises Harding Ideals at Washington Talks
Santiago dispatch notes Nacion editorial praise for President Hardings arms limitation aim tied to Pacific settlement. Papers argue diplomacy and zones of influence guided maritime questions, with Latin nations urged to monitor Conference deliberations closely.
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Japan Reduces Naval Budget by Twenty-One Percent
With the Washington conference under way Japan slashes naval appropriations for 1922 23 by 21 percent to 394 900 000 yen and trims total national defense to 44 percent of the budget. Army cuts 20 million yen to 235 million while navy construction funds fall to 186 million.
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Foch Remains Healthful As He Tours America
Marshal Foch, the sole uninjured member of his party, continues his American tour in good health. He jokes about banquet fatigue and plans for rest and careful meals while observing a Montana legion post’s wildcat gift. He even jokes about placing the cat in the Paris zoo.
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Tokugawa Sees Hopeful Tone at World Conference
Prince Tokugawa expressed belief that U S Japan talks can succeed stressing mutual sincerity and the need for light and faith to heal a troubled world. Frederic Roy Martin of the Associated Press outlined duties of reporters covering the conference and pledged accurate coverage of American writers’ efforts.
American Jewish Committee Elects Officers At Fifteenth Meeting
The American Jewish committee held its fifteenth annual meeting in New York on November 13. Elected to leadership were President Laula Marshall of New York, Vice Presidents Dr. Cyrus Adler of Philadelphia and Julius Rosenwald of Chicago, and Treasurer Isaac W. Bernheim.
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Spokesmen Free Action Urged At Arms Conference
Chairman Straus asserts spokesmen must have freedom to act and urges mobilizing public opinion against groups pressuring US representatives at the international conference on arms limitation. He says official voices should be allowed full support in this crisis in world history.
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Labor leaders form committee on armament limits
The general committee on the limitation of armament formed in Washington on October 18, with Samuel Gompers calling for mobilizing public opinion in support of the upcoming international conference. The panel includes representatives from education religion and industry to aid world peace without government overreach.
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Bread Program Outlined by War Committee
The committee outlines a comprehensive program with a Washington exhibit showing war machinery and consequences, a speakers bureau of volunteers, and an information service on foreign policies of nations at the conference to foster understanding of others and America. Headquarters are at 1008 F Street Northwest, Washington, with William H. Short as executive secretary.
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Holguin Proclaimed President of Colombia in Quiet Transition
Bogota Nov 13 Jorge Holguin assumed the presidency succeeding President Suarez who resigned last week. The cabinet was announced with Jiminez Lopes as interior minister Senor Urueta as foreign affairs minister Arroyo Diez as finance minister Archila as war minister Olaya Herrera as agriculture minister Nemesio Camacho as park works minister Berrio as treasury minister Vasquez Cobo as minister of public instruction. The country is quiet.
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