France seeks leniency on war debt from United States
Paris faces pressure over more than 4 billion dollars owed to the U S by France after World War I. Premier Herriot plans a formal declaration seeking leniency and a substantial reduction, while Parliament debates the debt and diplomacy with Moscow and the Vatican. French officials stress a nonconfrontational approach and hope for favorable American sentiment.
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Paris
France
United States
Vatican
Moscow
Herriot
M. Marian
Yei Therens
Atlantic
Borah
Senate
United ‘Two Nations
North Carolina Bonds Sought for Road Funding in Senate
State and local leaders filed a measure in Raleigh proposing bonds totaling 38 million dollars for highway construction to supplement prior authorizations. Secretary Everett estimated the gasoline tax increase could yield about 1.26 million dollars annually, while unfavorable committee reports stalled related liquor raid penalty and sheriff storage bills. A Rideouttte bill aimed to cap state employee hours at eight per day as part of broader labor legislation.
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Raleigh
Nec
Representaive Rideoutte
Abi ' Ail
Jail Is Packed as Evacuation Shelter Needs Beds
Due to overcrowding at the evo tar jail prisoners fill cells beyond comfort. Beds and bedding are required for all, with shifts needed as many remain awake at night. Officials estimate provisioning could cost fifteen to twenty thousand dollars to improve mens and cell accommodations.
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Evo Tar
Amit Nae
Yrai
Hess
Letter from 1848 Found in Middleway Virginia
A resident of Swimley Clarke County presents an old letter dated March 12 1848 from W G Hout to Joseph Be in Middleway Virginia, now Jefferson County. The folded wax sealed missive bears a five cent prepaid carrier stamp and shows an archival postal docket.
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Swintley
Middleway
Virsina
Jefferson
W. G. Hout
Joseph Be
Saving Birds Life Hy equipping a lighthouse
A fragmented report notes British efforts to protect birds and the ongoing struggle against threats from habitat loss and pollution. The text mentions lighthouse protections and concerns about bird destruction, highlighting a need for conservation actions.
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