Ansell accuses ABA panel of War Department domination
Colonel Samuel T. Ansell, former acting judge advocate general, told a Washington session that the American Bar Association committee acts under war department domination in its military justice inquiry and ignores truth. Chairman Gregory rejected the charge and defended the committee's independence despite Ansell urging Conboy to withdraw.
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Washington
Samuel T. Ansell
Army
American Bar Association
War Department
Gregory
Ansell
Martin Conboy
Conboy
General Crowder
Judge Gregory
Col Ansell
Cpl
Weed Scott
Charmberlain
Gesersi
Clemency Board
Chamberlain
Congress
Pilot Cap Smith Lands After Propeller Shot While Exhibition Flight
Cap Lowell H. Smith, famed Liberty Loan aviator, force landed in a plowed field after one propeller blade was shot away. He reported hearing six shots before impact, but escaped unhurt as the plane, a Spad scout, was severely damaged. Police searched for a shooter amid thousands who witnessed the descent in Portland Oregon.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Lowell H. Smith
Victory
Liberty Loan
Cap. Smith
Cap Smith
Sea Wood
Naval observers prepare flight for trans Atlantic test
Thirty six observers mechanics and repairmen chosen by the durvan of navigation in connection with navy plans for a trans Atlantic flight next month test the naval air station at Knockaway for the mine layer Aroostook bound for New Pound. The Aroostook later will proceed to the Azores as supply ship with Colens and Baltimore cruisers assisting. Arrival today of two light planes capable of 146 mph stirred interest. The department may place an aircraft on board ocean for rescue work.
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New York
Durvan of Navigation
Navy
Naval Air Station
Knockaway
Aroostook
France
Ocean
Witton Attends Palace Theatre Opening in Paris
President Witton attended the Palace Theatre opening in Paris as a distinguished invited guest. He occupied a box during the performance of the new English playhouse production. The evening featured the play Hello, Paris as the evening’s attraction.
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Paris
President Witton
Theatre Tonight
Palace Theatre
New English Playhouse
Paria
Foreign Ministers Move to Forestall German Rearmament
Paris April 21 The council approved treaty provisions to bar German military instructors abroad and to curb Germanys arms by limiting forces. They also backed directives to speed German exports to France and create an inter allied commission to coordinate economic, industrial, and food matters in occupied areas under a single civilian head.
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Paris
Council of Foreign Ministers
Germany
Russia
Supreme Economic Council
France
Wood
Inter-Allied Commission
Aviators Meet Further Delay In Atlantic Race
Weather delays continue to postpone the cross Atlantic event for a $50,000 prize. Captain Frederick Rayham and Harry Mawker, Australian rivals, await better conditions as new contestants may join. An aerodrome is being prepared for the postponed start.
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Premer Johns. &N. PF
Orwan Polar
Prederick FP
Rayham
Mintiehavitor
Harry G. Mawker
Te Ceer
London Delty Mail
Weather Temperatures and Beer Event in Amarillo Yesterday
Brief weather note from Amarillo reports temperatures ranging with clear skies yesterday. The day featured a local beer tasting event that drew residents to outdoor venues despite mild heat.
Germany to Send Small Delegation to Peace Conference
Paris April report says Germany will dispatch a limited group to Versailles to receive the draft treaty and return for discussions. German officials indicate the delegation will be compact, with six members, to obtain the text and not engage in final negotiations.
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Paris
Versailles
Gera
Weimer
Associated Press
Germany
von Hracedorff
Armistice Commission
Council of Four
The Fanny Thing Ado A Long Line For Theater Tickets
A humorous excerpt describes a long line at a box office and a man preferring to pay four prices for a new hat for his wife than have her see him in town with her hat. The piece features ABE MARTIN humor and local color.
Glass Outlines Purpose of Gan Victory Loan Drive
Secretary Carter Glass speaks in Cincinnati urging immediate subscriptions to the Victory loan. He argues the loan sustains war aims, rebuilds the nation, and channels patriotic effort from soldiers to civilian enterprise, calling for universal wartime spirits and orderly sacrifice.
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Societe Prem Cincinnat
Secretary of the Treasury
Carter Glass
Glass
Gostiemes
Cincinnati
James Amerian
Adriatic Question Delays Paris Peace Conference Talks
Broad deadlock at the Paris peace conference over Italy’s Adriatic coast aims delays and possible postponement of Italian parliament. Allies, including Clemenceau, Lloyd George, and Wilson, weigh German terms and a lengthy draft of the peace treaty as Versaille meetings are anticipated.
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Italy
Adriatic
Council of Four
Paris
Clemenceau
David Lloyd George
Wilson
Orlando
Sonnino
Temporary injunction restrains Texas anti-poop law
A Texas district court issues a temporary injunction blocking enforcement of an anti-poop law amid legal challenges. Judge Jas C. Wilcox presides in Fort Worth, with proceedings to continue into May and further action anticipated in various Texas counties.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Jas CC
Districts Raise Quotas on First Day of Liberty Loan Drive
Washington April 1 official reports tonight show subscriptions to Liberty Loan notes poured in across the United States on the campaign's opening day. More than 1.4 million subscribers participated, with heavy activity noted at the Treasury and across districts. The pace suggested strong public support for the three week drive despite telegrams and anxieties noted by officials.
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Washington
Waliferns
Enka
United States
Bam
Treasery
Hal Seach
Amarillo Campaign Opens for Prohibition Amendment
A local public gathering on Amarillo street corner hears Father Murphy advocate for prohibition as a national reform tied to patriotism. The speech links 1920s German strike memory to American resilience and urges support for constitutional amendment. The event frames religion, country, and labor issues in a stirring political appeal.
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Jesus
Sitch
Trias
Geran
Lawreck
Mass
Pather Murphy
America
DO Cota Uy
Washington
Father Murphy
George Tom
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