Increased Navy Pay and Merit Promotions Urged
Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee that promotions should be based on merit rather than seniority. He proposed giving officers authority to select successors, extending on time pay increases to enlisted men from $6 to $15 monthly, and granting one month’s gratuity upon discharge. He outlined temporary and reserve force needs for 1920 and plans to add 2,000 officers by transferring 1,000 reserve officers to the regular establishment.
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Transports Sail With Homecoming Soldiers
War Department reports a fleet of ships carrying homecoming soldiers. The Agamemnon departed December 25, with arrival expected in New York, and the Eastern Queen due in Baltimore January 14. The Finland and Madawaska sail late December toward Newport News and Camp Dix carrying brigadiers, infantry units, sick and wounded. Additional ships, units, and casualties are listed, including the 918th trench mortar battery and other Army units aboard.
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Elks donate 50000 for Salvation Army relief work
New York reports a $50,000 New Year gift from the War Relief Commission of The Order of Elks to the Salvation Army. Commander Evangeline Booth said the funds will fund war relief efforts and the Elks, led by ex Governor John Tener, praised the Army’s untiring, unselfish service in the name of God and humanity.
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Celebrate War's End Renew Old Scots Customs
London reports the end of war bring renewed customs as Scotsmen gather before St. Paul’s Cathedral to sing Auld Lang Syne and exchange greetings. Chimes, silent since the war, ring in the new year as revelers fill surrounding streets.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
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