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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1928
Page
7
Thomas C. Stone, former master mechanic for United Verde Copper Co. at Jerome Arizona, died in San Pedro California. He had lived on a Phoenix area ranch for years.
Charles M Manion of Tucson received confirmation of his appointment as chief deputy warden of the state penitentiary at Florence under Warden-elect Lorenzo Wright.
California is an 8 to 11 favorite to win the January 1 Rose Bowl against Georgia Tech. The Golden Bears, undefeated and untied, face a strong Tech squad with a potent offense and rugged defense. Rose Bowl officials expect a near sellout as Georgia Tech arrives tomorrow.
Charley Erb faculty announced his resignation as head football coach of the University of Idaho after three seasons. He asks for effective date September 1, 1929, as the university begins immediate search for a successor. Erb led Idaho to a 1000 conference finish sharing first place with Stanford and Southern California in 1926, and tied for fifth with Oregon State last season. He is a 1925 California graduate who previously coached Woodland high school.
Miami officials expect a strong 51 day meet opening January 17 at Hialeah with famed ponies training on a track resurfaced after a year of grass growth. Mayor Sewell notes 47 percent of business leaders favor reopening and forecasts 54 to 160 thousand visitors this winter drawn by the racing entertainment.
Lawmakers debate a tariff reform package tied to farm relief with calls for a special Congress session. Supporters argue tariff changes must precede other measures, treating rates as an interconnected whole to address farm problems effectively.
A note on royal Christmas plans mentions a Buckingham Palace dinner with traditional roast beef and plum pudding. Gifts to the king reflect his restored health, and a Christmas tree is prepared for the royal family.
The new electric Virgin of the Panama-Pacific Line arrived in San Pedro from New York on its maiden voyage to the Pacific coast. It will depart for San Francisco tomorrow. The 613 foot vessel carries 24 passengers and 7000 tons of freight including 4125 automobiles. Warren Packard II, son of the Packard founder, was aboard and predicted faster New York to Los Angeles air travel within years.
The passage argues for a quick timetable to pass tariff reform. It envisions an extra session starting April 15 with House action before May 1 and Senate review in parallel, allowing rapid progress and a potential law before July 4 while farm relief is considered in the other chamber.
Congress completes work on a $2.909 billion appropriation to fund the government through four bills. Two pass the House and await Senate action. labor and other measures loom. No farm bill move before March 4. farm bloc seeks delay for a Hoover special session or a pre March 4 passage.
Royal updates show the king in improving health with violet ray treatments continuing to aid lung tissue and general strength. The palace notes no dramatic change yet but public anxiety eases as Christmas plans unfold. the Duke of Gloucester sails to Capetown on Balmoral Castle.
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