Athens Observes Christmas With Sobriety and Honor
Larry Gantt notes a Christmas Day in Athens marked by orderly streets and strong church attendance. He praises Dr Campbell Morgan’s sermon at First Baptist, recalls the Lipscomb memorial pulpit, and emphasizes Athens as home to famous men like Grady and Cobb while urging moral uplift and Christian devotion.
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Conference Delays Steer Talks On Submarine Limits
The Naval Arms Conference panel postponed its next session to Wednesday to seek clearer directions from France and possibly Japan. US and Britain push a 60 600 ton submarine limit while others retain present tonnage, with no endorsement yet from Italy. Italian General Vaccari leads the military delegation toward New York for Italy.
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Funeral services for Walter Butler
Walter Butler aged 20 died Sunday from pneumonia. Funeral at 1 p m Tuesday from Harris Memorial church conducted by Rev 8 R England with burial in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers include Belt Dunaway Fowler Wade Parr Runaway Co funeral directors in charge. Survived by parents L N and Mrs Butler of 735 Boyle, three sisters Moreman J E Hodge and Martha Butler. He worked in a meat yard with his father. He was visiting his aunt Mrs Burt in Dawson county when ill.
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Dr. Stanley Grubb Accepts Columbi Church Pastorate
Dr. Stanley Grubb accepts the Columbi Church pastorate in the city, bringing his prior role at First to a new charge and beginning his duties with the congregation.
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Five Killed as Rioters Clash With Troops in Cairo
Reports say five people died and nineteen others were killed to date with forty wounded as troops fired on rioters at Cairo Mousky police station. The clash spread to Suez Port Said Ismailia and Soraie area with additional casualties and injuries. Naval units were dispatched to Suez to contain the unrest.
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Fighting in City Reports Christmas Disorder Ripple
Disorder erupted in the city following a dispute during a Christmas visit by officials. Reports note disruptions Monday afternoon with clashes and ongoing protests tied to government actions and local tensions surrounding the event.
Soviet Congress Endorses Lenine Economic Policy Shift
The Soviet Congress approved Premier Lenine's new economic policy amid internal Communist opposition. A large faction grudgingly accepted the change to more capitalistic methods as the plan was set for implementation.
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Dr Faust Visits Oglethorpe County
Dr Faust visits Oglethorpe County church and meets local congregants. A noted member of the Gears Baptist convention, he is described as an indefatigable worker for denominational enterprises.
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McCartney To Speak In Chat With President Winham
Local event notes McCartney scheduled for a chat with President W. A. Winham, emphasizing community dialogue. Details include date and venue to be announced.
Manuel Head Lynched in Key West After Mob Attack
Manuel Head, coffee shop owner, was beaten by masked men on Sunday and died after a mob dragged him from the county jail, shot him, then strung him to a telephone pole. He had barricaded a cupola and resisted until captured by militia and taken to county jail.
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Bryan to Speak at Athens University This Spring
William J. Bryan plans a lecture at the Athens State University for spring, replied via Villa Home. He expressed interest in defending the Bible before college students and the public but could not promise a definite date yet.
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Court Ruling Questions US Ties Of Child To German Nobility
A New Jersey court orders Mary Mumm Ells to return to her father Baron W Demumm by March 1 and questions her American citizenship. The child has lived with her mother Mrs Seneca di Frances Scouille since the divorce. Pastor Me Vacation.
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Noted Mexican Rebel Executed at Nogales
General Francisco Reina, a prominent Mexican revolutionary figure, was executed by firing squad at Nogales, Sonora. Reports say he was caught while digging near Nogales miles west of the border. In Nogales, Arizona an order directs immediate roundup and deportation of all undesired aliens at border towns.
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Have Killed Self At Macon
F. P. Armstrong of Atigata and Miami was found fatally injured Sunday at midnight in an alley by the Bacatoga Hotel and died in a hospital. A coroner jury ruled death by own action jumping from a third story window though relatives suspect robbery. He reportedly had only thirty one cents when found but a large sum recently.
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Executive panel denounces Haiti and San Domingo policy report
New York dispatch says Haiti and San Domingo policy report by the Executive Committee of the Haiti San Domin Moorefield Storey techalpanies corefie sued to characterize as a disgrace to the United States. The statement claims the report justifies armed overthrow of small, weak peoples as part of American public policy.
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Henderson Goes To Columbus Church
Lawrenceville GA report notes Rev. the First of the George Baptism to be made under nomination in the state senate context with Henderson linked to Columbus Church.
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Y. M. C A Teams to Stage Cage Game Tuesday Night
All Stars and Y M C A squads meet in a crack basket game billed as a pep filled night with strong local interest.
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Parvin Thornton Arrest Ties to Georgia Missing Girl Case
Authorities report Parvin Thornton, arrested near Aiken, South Carolina, is jailed in Lexington, Georgia, as the search continues for 12 year old John Holbert. The pair vanished December 15 from the Holbert home, and investigators seek the truth behind their separation and Thornton's conduct.
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Debs Seeks War Protest Release From Daugherty
Washington socialist leader Eugene Debs spoke by phone at the White House and with Attorney General Daugherty. Debs, freed on Christmas Day, said he came by admission of Daugherty and would devote his time to prisoner freedom.
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Camps Urge Patriotism in War Policy Says Pershing
General Pershing emphasizes democracy and world stability as guiding aims of military camps. He argues camps build national traditions and teach self rule, while cautioning they must align with policy and avoid military autocracy.
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Forrest's Cavalry Officer Dead at Anse
Fragmentary report notes the death of Lieutenant Colonel James in action with Forrest's Cavalry near Anse. Details are sparse but indicate a military fatality and unit involved.
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Brey Found at Simon Moore's Home in Jal City
Police report locating Brey at the residence of Simon Moore in Jal City after a missing person alert. No further details on the circumstances or person’s condition were released.
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Mondell, Harding discuss Congress work and veteran bonuses
Speaker Mondell met with President Harding to push veteran bonus legislation and tariff enactment. A plan to subsidize the merchant marine was discussed as a means to sustain government services and support former service members.
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Ohio River Rises to Fifty Five Feet in Cincinnati
The Ohio River climbs to fifty five feet, driving high water conditions in Cincinnati and surrounding areas as residents prepare for potential flooding impacts.
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East Triumphs Over West in After-Exam Football Bout
San Diego College defeats Arizona University 39 to 0 in a postseason grid contest. East side dominates with early drives and stout defense. Arizona struggles to move the ball as the game unfolds.
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