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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1922

Page

6

Surplus Items Brought Nearly 1.1 Billion To Treasury

Washington reports that about 1.118 billion dollars from surplus army and navy supplies have been turned into the treasury since the armistice. The War Department says 218.9 million dollars in surplus remains, while the Navy has limited surplus clothing and some technical supplies.

Washington Treasury Army Navy Senate Miltary Committee Townsend Republican Michigan War Department Wainwright Roosevelt

Rev Morgan Preaches at Central Presbyterian on Sunday

Dev P C Morgan, home for Christmas, will preach at Central Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 11 oclock in the morning.

P. C. Morgan Dev. P. C. Morgan Central Presbyterian Church

Two More City Golf Tourneys Planned at Cloverhurst Club

Cloverhurst golfers will host two more medal play tournaments. Dave Anderson announces one event will be played off, on Christmas Day and another on New Year’s Day. Current handicaps remain in force for the gold ball tournament, with a 25 cent entrance fee.

Cloverhurst Country Club Dave Anderson

Want Two Games On Same Day

Harvard alumnus Robert S. Hale argues in the Harvard Alumni Bulletin for holding Harvard and Yale football games on the same day with one clash in New Haven and the other in Cambridge. Hale says both colleges possess enough material for two varsity teams.

Cambridge Mass New Haven Robert S. Hale Harvard

Wintry blast brings brief chill to South states

The first wintry blast of the year hit the South with rapid melt and rising temps in many areas. Florida outlook calls for clear warm weather while Tennessee reports two degrees below freezing in Memphis. New Orleans at 55 degrees last night and Georgia predicts fair warmer conditions Friday. South Carolina repairs after ice. Virginia colder with rain expected coastwise. North Carolina ahead with clear and warmer skies overall.

Atlanta South South Carolina Miami Florida Penisula Tennessee Memphis Louisiana New Orleans Alabama Birmingham Virginia Old Dominion North Carolina Georgia

Southern Senators push southern seats on federal courts

Georgia Senator Harris has urged the President to appoint Southerners to the Supreme Court and other federal bodies, arguing the court lacks a southern member. Harris and Senator George plan to oppose Pierce Butler’s confirmation to protest Harding’s omission of a southern nominee. They seek at least one member familiar with Southern customs and conditions.

Atlanta United States Supreme Court Federal Trade Commission Interstate Commerce Commission U.S Wm. J. Harris Georgia Supreme Court Bouth Harris George Pierce Butler Harding South Justice McReynolds Tennessee New

Toys Are Higher Than List Year In Atlanta

Atlanta merchants defend higher toy prices amid a 70 percent Fordney McCumber tariff they say shields American toy makers. Residents blame the tariff for raising costs on children’s goods and medicines while Anita Loos and John Emerson head to Hollywood to craft a comedy for Constance Talmadge.

Atlanta aAtlanta Fordney-McCumber Congress America Anita Loos John Emerson Hollywood Constance Talmadge

Amendment to Shipping Bill in Senate presents criticism

Washington report notes Senator Mc complains that President Wilson and President Harding declined to denounce discriminatory treaties as directed by the merchant marine act of 1920. The discussion centers on amendments to a shipping bill and the bipartisan response in Congress.

Washington Wilson Harding

Kellar and Tennessey Propose Amendment to Shipping Bill

Fragmentary report notes a proposed amendment by Kellar and Tennessey related to the shipping bill. The text mentions treaties and legislative action in the senate and house, with unrelated garbled descriptions about a gown and pearls.

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