Plan Independence From University Plan Independence From University
Atlanta July 3 One of the sweeping bills in this session seeks to amend the constitution to compel state appropriations to the University and extend aid to high schools. The proposal would allow direct legislative funding of all state institutions including high schools, bypassing the University of Georgia, and aims to create a statewide system of public high schools. The bill’s fate depends on further drafting and potential passage this session.
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Atlanta
General Assembly
House
George Carswell
Appropriations Committee
Carswell
Assembly
University of Geora
Additio
Carnwell
University of Georgia
Athens Fourth of July Planned With Elaborate Programs
Athens will celebrate Independence Day with a full evening program on the UGA campus. A 7:45 PM reception leads into an 9 PM Octagon ceremony featuring Dr. A G Richards and Congressman John H Small with music by a local orchestra and a New Independence address. Stores close at 1 PM. many Athens businesses will suspend operations.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
University of Georgia
Flanigen
A. G. Richards
Emmanuel Church
John H. Small
North Carolina
Head & McMahan
the McGregor Company
Athens Shoe Company
Bernstein Broa
Kiiseth Implement Company
Epting & Eberhart
Lee Morris
Empire Shoe Company
Sol J. Boley Company
Kk. L. Moss Manufacturing Co
King-Hodgson Co
Broad St
Callaway Grocery Co
Talmadge Bros. & Co
Webb-Crawford Co
The
Myers Distributing Co
Crawford & Merry
Wingfield Cash Grocery Co
Canning & Patterson
W. B. Steadman
Geo. H. Hulme Co
Wingfield-Chamberlain & Reid
W. T. Collins & Company
Davison-Nicholson Company
Smith Shoe Company
Brandt's
Scudder’s
Stewart Paddock Co
British Dirigible R-34 Arrival Hopes and Flights
The British Dirigible R-34 is en route to the United States and expected to reach Mineola tomorrow. Reports from Newfoundland indicate the airship is making good progress northeast of St Johns. British officers say B-34 may fly over Atlantic City Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington after arrival.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Mineola
Ottercliffs
Maine
Navy Department
Newfoundland
St. Johns
Greenwich Time
Admiralty
New York
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Government Starts Drive Against Wets
Government announces a DOJ policy to prosecute dry and wet territory offenses. Attorney General Frierson orders district attorneys to pursue cases arising from the prohibition enforcement drive.
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Evvecanes
Associated 58
Washington
Department of Justice
Pana
Torney General Frierson
Alleged Slayer of Shirley Brought to Athens Jail
Aiken or Asken of Monroe, a nightwatchman at the Georgia depot, was brought to Clarke county jail in Athens after police report ties him to the murder of J. H. Shirley of Monroe. He claimed innocence, citing a debt threat as motive and said Shirley was his brother-in-law. Robbery is named as possible motive as authorities fear mob violence amid Monroe unrest. Arnold and Will store and bakery will close at one.
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J. H. Shirley
Hugh Weatherly
Athens
C. R. Asken
Monroe
Clarke County
Court House
Askew
Banner
Shirley
Aiken
Asken
Georgia Depot
Mr. Shirley
Nation on Guard Bans Bomb Men
National authorities mobilize to thwart anarchist threats ahead of Independence Day. Justice Department officials say no unified plot exists but will coordinate with police in major cities. New York enlists guards and strict patrols while Spokane seeks federal troops to prevent possible demonstrations and protests targeting political prisoners.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
New York
Spokane
U. S
Wash
War Department
Hart
Storm bears down on Florida from Gulf disturbance
A moderate intensity disturbance was centered over the east gulf of Mexico at night and moving northward toward northwestern Florida. Washington reports the system developing as it tracks toward the state, signaling potential storm impacts locally.
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Associated Press
Washington
East
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Seaboard Air Line Adds Sleeping Car Route Athens to Washington
Athens gains six extra berths on train six from 3 37 P M to improve travel to Richmond New York and eastern points. The move supports Athens city steel berths and reduces need to call on Atlanta, aligning with Railroad Administration policy.
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Athena
Richmond
Washington
New York
Seaboard Air Line
Athens
Athens City Steel
Asiminte
Atlanta
Even Money Bets Offered an Eve of Champ Fight
Toledo July 3 world heavyweight title bout tomorrow at Bayview Park between Champion Jess Willard and Challenger Jack Dempsey. Promoter Tex Rickard guarantees Willard 100000 and Dempsey 27500 under win or lose or draw conditions. Arena seating for a large crowd is planned and promoter expects about 1000000 in receipts. Both fighters appear in peak form and betting shows uncertainty. even money and small favorable odds are quoted in some rooms.
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Associated Press
Toledo
State
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Bayview Park
Maumee
Tex Rickard
Willard
Dempsey
Dempsey Willard Colonial Fight With Direct Wire Broadcast
Jack Dempsey challenges Iron Champion Jess Willard in a Colonial Theatre bout broadcast by direct leased wire. Fans pay 25 cents for seats, no standing, with the ring action relayed instantly from ringside. The fight starts at 3 o clock local time, 4 o clock Athens time.
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Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Fats
Colonial
Jess
Athens
Athens Doubles Water Mains On Boulevard Annexal Section
Athens reports 2000 feet of new water mains laid on the Boulevard area recently annexed to the city. The completion of this work adds essential capacity to the water distribution system and supports ongoing infrastructure improvements.
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Athens
Rural schools to start up Monday
Rural summer schools will open Monday for six weeks to two months, announced yesterday by Captain Dozier, county superintendent of education.
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Captain Dozier
Thornton's Luncheonette 50c Dinner Card
A fragment listing a 50 cent dinner at Thornton's Luncheonette. Menu highlights include baked chicken with dressing and gravy, creamed potatoes, and buttered rice.
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Thornton
Big Uprising Executions in Hungary and Emperor Trial
Dispatches from Budapest report that forty youths and three officers, students of Budapest Military Academy, were executed by order of the Hungarian Soviet Government as reprisals against anti Communist efforts to seize telegraph and telephone stations and bombing of Soviet headquarters. Bela Kun declared harsher measures followthreats of milder past months. In London Lloyd George outlined the peace treaty and announced the former German Emperor will be tried in London by a tribunal.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Budapest
Bela Kun
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Paris
Judge Mahaffey Dies at 76 in Jefferson Home
Judge James A B Mahaffey of Jefferson died after a long illness at his home. A longtime Georgia political figure and Confederate veteran, he practiced law in Athens before serving as city court judge in Jefferson. He was 76, survived by wife Evvie and two sons and three daughters. Funeral plans pending.
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James A. B. Mahaffey
Athens
Jefferson
Mahaffey
Georgia
Emory University
Evvie Mahaffey
Charles Mahaffey
Government Service
Norfolk
Boy Scouts Hold Regular Meeting In Athens Chapter
Examination of bandaging a frat and were given Athens Scouts last eight at the requiring of the organization. Scout Master R. Grubb was in charge. We close at One Today for deliveries. Fresh tender corn and yellow squash available. Arnold & Abnegy.
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Athens
R. Grubb
Arnold & Abney
Arnold & Abnegy
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