Russia policy and naval manpower move to Paris talks
President Wilson and allied leaders confront Russia's future form of government as a preliminary peace conference topic. U S and French officials seek a clear policy on Bolshevik risks and possible joint action in Russia while discussing naval manpower to 217000, emphasizing need for officers and a Naval Academy path.
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Wilson
Teamen
United States
Omsk
Ents
Entente Na
Rust Thie
Omak
Prince Lyoff
Kerensky
Boris Bakhie
Wash' Ten
Paul Miliakoff
Kerens
Paris
Russia
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Inington
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Petro
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Strange Happenings at Patras and Holiday Plans
Odd events unfold at Patras with a breakfast meal offering eggs at seventy cents a dozen on Wednesday. Coma Phillips is expected to visit for the holidays with J. A. Harris and be welcomed by the local young folks.
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Patras
Coma Phillips
J. A. Harris
Units Returning From Overseas Announcement
Washington dispatch reports Chief of Staff March announcing an early convoy assignment totaling about 1,600 personnel. Units listed include Headquarters 39th Brigade, coast artillery, 173rd, 158th, 801st, 149th squadrons, Slothsadro trench mortar batteries, and Companies A and B of the 26th Engineers.
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Washington
39Th Brigade
173Rd
26Th Engineers
Rodney ocepnens Abbeville light shines on peers
The text notes Rodney ocepnens being discharged from service in Abbeville and recounts disappointment over a promised German helmet for two boys, including our Son 1 Bill, who did not get to go over.
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Rodney Ocepnens
Abbeville
Rodney
Feeding Europe The Big Problem
Paris reports that discussions focus on relief for the Allies and the United States with Herbert Hoover proposed as director general. An inter allied commission may supervise one year of raw material distribution. American views oppose tying relief to wider raw material policy. Miss Sarah White returns home for holidays after Washington work.
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Paris
Inter-Allied Conferences
Peace Congress
Herbert C. Hoover
United States
Inter-Allied Commission
Hoover
America
Supreme War
London
Keston
Orlando
Paria
Wilson
Sarah White
Washington
American Troops Pour Into Coblenz as Third Army Establishes HQ
About 10,000 U.S. troops have arrived in Coblenz since the advance guard. many pass through, with large numbers remaining temporarily. American airplanes fly over the Rhine, while Third Army officers and clerks unload at the city. The largest hotel and several public buildings are commandeered as billets and offices. J. R. Blake of Greenwood visited for a few hours.
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Coblenz
Rhine
Third Army
Tird Army
Coblens
The
Americana
Still Believes in League of Nations and Mexican Clean Up
Paris reports President Wilson amid adviser statements that the league of nations remains essential to peace and that the United States will not seek naval reductions. Washington discusses a Mexican stabilization role for the U S with Britain and other nations, citing Tampico clashes and oil field concerns.
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Great Britain
United States
Lloyd George
Victor Emmannuel
Count di Cellere
Wilson
Germany
Organization of Nations
Washington
League of Nations
Mexico
Tampico
Hibler Ranch
Mexico City
Carranza
Bazaar by Sixth Grade at Abbeville High School
The Sixth Grade will hold a bazaar Saturday December 21 in the old Cotton Mill Office beside the National Bank. They will sell Christmas gifts and refreshments with proceeds going to the Red Cross.
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Abbeville
National Bank
The
Red Cross
Busy Bee Canteen Exchange a Dec. 7 Success
The Busy Bee Canteen held a December 7 exchange that proved a decided success with receipts totaling $62. The ladies express thanks and appreciation to all who contributed.
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Busy Bee
Lieutenant Neuffer in New York Arrives Overseas Troops
Dr G A Neuffer reports via telegram that Lieut J A Neuffer Jr has arrived in New York with a convoy of soldiers from overseas. He was wounded in the foot mid October and had been in a base hospital in England. His return date is not set, but family hopes for soon.
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G. A. Neuffer
Jetflob
A. Neuffer, Jr
New York
Lieut. Neuffer
England
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