Fight in House Over Army Bill Delays Enlisted Cut
Washington March 21 The House adjourned amid a looming battle over enlisted strength after approving a July 1 officer reduction to about 11 000. A vote on trimming enlisted personnel to 116 000 or less was expected tomorrow. Several amendments to set officer levels failed in party line votes.
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Abbbeville Girls Honored at Agnes Scott College
Miss Mary H. Greene was elected next year's editor in chief of Agonistic the Agnes Scott College weekly paper. Miss Victoria Howie was chosen undergraduate representative to the YWCA work and will attend a YWCA convention in Hot Springs Arkansas in April as part of her duties. Both are slated to be juniors next year.
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Fire Alarm Delays Cause Grass Fire Near Cemetery
A fire alarm reported Tuesday morning at noon alerted responders to a grass blaze at the colored cemetery beside Seaboard station. The Standard Oil oil tank nearby was at risk but no damage occurred and the fire was controlled by the fire company.
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Cotton Market Dips on Loser Market
Cotton brought 18 cents on the loser market today with little activity noted as prices slipped and traders showed muted interest.
Wage Cuts Hit Lawrence Mills As Trade Dims
In Lawrence Massachusetts on March 21 workers at Pacific Everett and Arlington mills faced wage reductions or shutdowns. Pacific and Everett mills cut wages about 20 percent while Arlington plans an indefinite shutdown citing unsatisfactory business. four day schedules shift to full time with lower pay. Wages before and after cuts remain well above 1915 levels as industry fends off declining demand.
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Lawrence
Corbett Loses Appeal Over South Carolina Murder Case
Washington reports that the U S Supreme Court dismissed Carlos Corbett's case for want of jurisdiction. Corbett faces fresh murder charges after being implicated in the slayings of three men near Salley, Orangeburg County, with prior acquittal on one count and a double jeopardy plea in another.
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Dr Gambrell Suffering From Infected Hand
Dr. C. C. Gambrell has been confined to his home for several days with an infected hand. The whole arm was badly swollen yesterday but is improved today. It is hoped danger has passed and he will be out again soon.
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Carolina Syncopators Return Visit Planned After St Patrick Dance
The Carolina Syncopators played a St Patrick dance at the Greenville Country Club Friday night and hope to return in about a month. The group will travel to Clinton next Friday to perform at another dance. Ralph E. Carson, former president of the South Carolina Bar Association, died at his Spartanburg home at age 70 after several weeks illness. Gunmen were active in Belfast as carters were halted at gunpoint. one carter was wounded in the ensuing clash. Silk from wood pulp is a notable industry in England and France.
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City Democratic Primary Nominates Moore Mara for Mayor
Tuesday March 21 city Democratic primary nominates J. Moore Mara for mayor without opposition. J. B. Cochran ward 3 alderman also unopposed. Other wards show limited voting. General election scheduled later.
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Ford Narrowly Escapes Hit in Atlanta Visit
Henry Ford, visiting Atlanta, narrowly avoided being struck by a car. The driver, whose vehicle bore his name on the hood, faced Ford's sharp critique as the industrialist asserted that better cars would reduce such dangerous driving and competition for Muscle Shoals.
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American Troops to Exit Germany by July First
Secretary Weeks ordered the withdrawal of all American troops from Germany by July 1, affecting about 2,000 officers and men from Major General Allen’s Rhine bridgehead command. The move, Weeks said, aligns with a policy to pull Rhine forces as quickly as possible and is not tied to broader army cuts or reparations talks.
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Mrs. Roy Gilleland Sent to Davis-Fisher Sanitarium
Mrs. Roy Gilleland was transported to Atlanta yesterday aboard No. 5 for treatment at the Davis-Fisher Sanitarium. She traveled with her husband Dr. Rayford Power and two nurses, Mrs. Crane and Mrs. Lucien Lomax, with doctors hopeful after infusion of blood prior to surgery. Relatives from nearby towns offered blood donations if needed.
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William Watson Joins Federal Land Bank at Columbia
J William Watson former vice president of the Bank of Greenwood has accepted the role of assistant enserer at the federal land bank in Columbia and will start duties between now and April 15. He will stay on the Bank of Greenwood board. G A Harrison visited Greenwood on business Tuesday.
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Senate Passes Post Office Bill in Senate Fight
The Senate approved a 623.773 million post office appropriation after a heated debate. The bill includes 60 million for federal highway aid and restore New York pneumatic mail tubes and the New York to San Francisco air mail service. The vote was 36 to 19 on amendments.
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Nebraska
Government tax deposits rise to 310 million at Fed banks
Reports show March 16 income and profits tax payments deposited with federal reserve banks totaling 310 million dollars to date. Deposits through last Friday reached 286 million dollars.
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Rum running and wireless tax estimates tied to border illicit trade
Reports from outlying districts say delays in receiving figures will hinder determining if Secretary Mellon is correct. Wireless data show March income and tax receipts totaling hundreds of millions as authorities hunt illicit liquor shipments along the Canadian border. Edward Arthur Walton, noted artist and president of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Water Colors, dies in Edinburgh at 61.
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House to take up soldier bonus bill under suspension rules
Washington March 21 the soldier's bonus bill will be taken up by the house Thursday under suspension of the rules agreed upon after discussions between Speaker Gillett and Chairman Campbell. The rule will allow four hours of debate with no amendments and a chance to move to pass the bill, aiming for a majority vote before adjournment. Democratic opponents plan a fight, but leadership expects passage in one day.
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Death of Mr. J. W. Adair Closes Clinton Store
Adair's Department store closed Tuesday following the death of Mr. J. W. Adair, father of E. J. Adair, at his Clinton home Monday night. Funeral services and burial were held in Clinton Tuesday afternoon.
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Rule Meeting at High School on Baseball Rules
The baseball team held a Tuesday night meeting at the high school to review new rules for the season. The session focused on changes and how they affect players and coaches.
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