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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1927
Page
2
Discussion calls for national flood policy, forestation drives, and use of surplus river water to generate electricity. Urges reforestation clubs, tree planting, and coordinated federal action to finance and authorize engineering work, with states urged to pursue immediate local measures.
A speaker urged joint state and national action to build dams and reservoirs that would generate electric power and restore flood control. He proposed federal oversight under congressional regulation with state cooperation, and suggested linking reservoirs to state parks for recreation and conservation.
Washington March 3 The first major shake up in federal prohibition administration since Dr James M Doran took over as prohibition commissioner occurred today with Alf Oakdell of California succeeding James E Jones as deputy dry commissioner Oakdell a former Pacific coast special investigator will oversee all bureau administrative work Jones becomes special assistant commissioner to liaison between the dry head and civil commission
A fanciful tale follows Old King Roar guiding a boat to land with the help of a magical sea horse. The king entertains his companions with boasts and songs while promising a safe home above a tree shack. A specialist notes 14,000,000 bobbed heads in America and 35,000 tons of hair sheared.
Frederick E Schortemeier announces statewide Safety Week June 5 to educate motorists. State police head Robert T Humes oversees events with help from mayors police chiefs and local groups including Accident Prevention Bureau and Hoosier Motor Club. Focus on traffic law infractions signals braking lights speed 40 mph limit and dangers of careless driving. Special attention to headlights horse drawn vehicles and slow moving riders with enforcement during Safety Week.
In Budapest on June 1 a bridge controversy stirred a storm of interest and rivalry among women. An official decree bars them from card clubs after a brawl between two prominent women at a store over a disputed card play.
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