National Education Week Proclaimed By President Coolidge
Washington Sept 30 President Coolidge issued a proclamation designating November 18 to start National Education Week. He urged every American citizen to seek a liberal education as essential to free institutions and self government. The observance is run by the National Education Association the United States Bureau of Education and the American Legion with many other national groups.
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The Rise of Public Education in a Free Nation
The passage argues that education is essential for enlightened society and links the growth of schools to the adoption of the Federal constitution and self government. It shows how free government prompted broadening educational opportunities through public and private support.
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Cy Williams hits two homers to pass Babe Ruth
Cy Williams of the Philadelphia Nationals hit two home runs in Brooklyn, boosting his season total to 40 and moving ahead of Babe Ruth, who was idle with Ruth at 38. Williams produced the two-bomb game in the Brooklyn affair.
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National Memorial to Late President Harding
President Coolidge and his cabinet discussed a memorial to the late President Harding. They plan a possible corporation formed by Coolidge and cabinet members to raise funds and oversee the memorial. The site options include Marion, Ohio, Harding’s home and burial place.
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Supreme Court Opens Term With Crowded Docket
Washington Sept 30 The United States Supreme Court will begin its term tomorrow with a crowded docket. A total of 580 cases await disposition, 368 carried over from the last term.
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Supreme Court to Meet President Coolidge in East Room
The Supreme Court plans a ceremonial visit to President Coolidge in the East Room marking the first time the court meets the President as a body. Justices will receive him with a lines of seniority, shake hands, and discuss awaiting decisions on cases carried over from last June, including challenges to alien land laws in California and Washington.
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Massachusetts trusts and gas case rehearings argued before court
Four questions on the taxability of Massachusetts trusts under federal law are presented. The court will also decide motions for rehearings from the last term in the West Virginia gas case involving interstate pumping limits and the state’s authority to regulate gas for local use. The government seeks review of North Carolina statute construction in a case against the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond regarding banks’ check cashing charges.
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Furman Hands Virginia First Loss in Opening 1923 Grid Campaign
Furman University defeated Virginia 13 to 10 in the opening 1923 gridiron clash. Washington and Lee beat Western Maryland, William and Mary topped Navy 10 to 0, and N C State shut out Roanoke 6 to 0 as other early results rolled in under hot midsummer conditions. Virginia’s lone score came on a Benny Arnold 42 yard drop kick.
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Coolidge Gets New Farm Plan
President Coolidge and his advisers weigh farm relief ideas amid a flood of proposals. Congressman Martin L. Davey urges two paths: slash freight rates 35 to 40 percent for farm goods and machinery, offset by higher rates on luxuries, and reduce high tariffs on farming inputs to lower overall costs for farmers.
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Trolley Car Crash Kills Three Near Baltimore
Three people died and four were injured when a trolley car struck an automobile on the outskirts near Baltimore on Sept 30. Police and investigators questioned drivers and witnesses at the scene as emergency crews transported the injured to area hospitals for treatment.
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