Absolutely Imperative For Economy With Every Pound Of Coal
City coal crisis forces Athens to implement a card and number system for all coal. Dorsey and officials issue 500 pound limits per family, with pink and white cards controlling distribution. Registrations open today at 2 30 pm. officials seek state guidance in Commerce. No full winter coal supply expected. residents urged to conserve coal and burn wood where possible.
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Dorsey
Athens
C. D. Flanigen
Railway and Electric Company
J. F. Tibbetta
Citizens’ Committee
Hardman
City Council Eyes Plan to Clear City Deficit
The mayor and council meet to discuss a plan to pay off a deficit exceeding $100,000 over four years. A full city audit will precede the 1918 budget, with tentative figures due for approval at Wednesday’s session.
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Atlanta
Erwin
Bond Commission
Freight Moving Week Proposed in Rail Regulation Debate
The administration bill to regulate government control of railroads faced its first challenge in the Senate with resolutions to limit indefinite wartime control. McAdoo urged a national push for next week named freight moving week to unload cars and return them to terminals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Capitol
Senate
McAdoo
United States
Earl Reading Named British High Commissioner to U S
Earl Reading lord chief justice of England is appointed British high commissioner to the United States. He will oversee the British embassy in Washington and the war mission Seenbitney at New Reading’s appointment and will keep his lord chief justice post. Lord Northcliffe remains head of the British mission in the United States.
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England
United States
Associated Press
London
Earl Reading
Washington
Seenbitney
New Reading
Lord Northcliffe
Reading
America
Thornton's Luncheonette Specials and Local Bonds News
Thornton's Luncheonette offers today’s menu featuring chicken salad, cold cuts, assorted pies and beverages with prices like 65 cents for soup and 60 for tea. The item list includes Brunswick stew, hot roast beef, backbone and spareribs, baked apples and fresh pies. Local banks announce Liberty bonds ready for delivery and exchange. Arnold & Abney advertise flour and beans as a community staples supplier. A city financial plan aims to extend the sinking fund period to reduce interest on floating debt, potentially saving about 8000 annually without cutting services or raising taxes.
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Brunswick
Ces Seeree
The
Thornton's
Bond Commission
Eighty Questionnaires Not Located in Clarke Draft
The local selection board reports many mailed questionnaires still unreturned and undelivered. Of 1283 total, 49 in Class 1 are unmarried with no dependents, 28 in Class 2 have dependents, 5 in Class 3 are highly skilled, 87 in Class 4 have wives and children, and 14 in Class 5 are in service or exempt.
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Clarke
Government Control of Coal Mines Seen as Relief
Washington January 7 The profits of many midwest coal operators rose under government price fixes as senators heard from Clifford Thorne and FTC examiner David L Wing that the coal shortage stems partly from excessive northwest shipments. Thorne warned that operators may withhold for higher prices, and relief could come only via government operation of mines or purchase of the entire output.
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Associated Press
Washington
Middle -West
Senate
Clifford Thorne
David L. Wing
Federal Trade Commission
Thorne
Civic Red Cross Civilian Relief Committee forms in Athens
The Athens Red Cross Civilian Relief Committee, led by Dr. Howard W. Odum after H. J. Rowe resigned, outlines aims to aid families of service members. It will catalog local enlistees, inform on new government insurance provisions, and coordinate professional social service training at the University. Public notice urges continued community support and participation.
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Atsa
Hugh Rowe
Athens
The
Red Cross
H. J. Rowe
Howard W. Odum
American Red Cross
Army
Navy
United States
Civilian Relief Committee
Department of Sociology
Compittes
Athens Red Cross
Supreme Court Upholds Selective Draft Act Unanimously
The Supreme Court delivers a unanimous decision upholding the selective draft act as constitutional. Chief Justice White writes for the court, rejecting arguments against the law and stating all contentions fail. The ruling reinforces the legality of conscription and the state’s power to compel military service.
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Supreme Court OF U. S
Geesteres Press
West
Supreme Court
White
Former Senator Against Suffrage hearing set in House
Washington Jan 7 hearing on the federal suffrage amendment resolution closed by the house committee. The National Association opposed to Woman Suffrage argued against action while advocates urged favorable action. The debate touched on citizenship duties including military, sheriff, and jury service, and whether those unable to perform these duties should influence lawmaking.
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Associated Plans
Washington
House
National Association
German censorship tricks and wartime press control exposed
Washington reports reveal German censorship sought to mislead both its people and enemies. Investigations show editors told what to publish, bans on labor and shortages, and emphasis on enemy losses. The piece names broad restrictions and economic conditions amid wartime propaganda.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
London
Germany
Holland
Independent Socialist Party
Oil and Coal Lease Bil Update from Washington
Fragmented OCR item notes a bil l related to oil and coal leases and seed seeded items, mentioning Washington and January dated context. It references votes and various agricultural terms like beets, pork products, and shelled nuts, with unclear associations to specific entities or outcomes.
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American State Bank
Arnold & Abney
Civilian Relief Committee of the
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the Colonial
Vaughn
Senator
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Bailey
Texas
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