Opposition to registration subsiding in Georgia
Atlanta reports federal and state officials see opposition to the June military registration diminishing. Investigations traced talks against registration to individuals by county, with records filed to deter further trouble. A LaGrange circulated letter urged county officers to pressure governor and Adjutant General, but legal opinion cautions it may not violate the draft act. Governor Harris condemns the circular and warns avoidance will breach law once boards are chosen.
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Seerow Peer Pe
Atlanta
Georgia
United States Department of Justice
Franklin and Hart
Federal Department
LaGrange
Harris
Gerk
Muscogee County
E. H. Johnson
Nash
State of
Sherif
Johnson
Company letters urge employees to endure wartime costs
The Athens Railway and Electric Company president explains rising costs from war and public burdens, notes limits on fare and rate increases, and announces monthly bonus checks funded by the company. He also promotes Liberty Bonds, urging employee participation with $5 monthly payments toward a $50 minimum bond.
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Athens Railway and Electric Company
Cofts
Maxwell 5-Passenger Car Sets Gas Mileage Record
Maxwell dealers nationwide tested official mileage in two local cars owned by George O Kelly and Dr L N Betts. Observers reported Dr Betts car attained 35.2 miles per gallon while O Kelly's reached 34.7. Clarke County Mi company agent Joe Downs praised the feat as a patriotic record with $6 000 prize to be shared among dealers nationwide.
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Athens
Maxwell
L. N. Betts
Joe Downs
Bogart
Barnett Shoals
United States
Canada
Geo. Kelly
Texas Oil Co
Martin Bros
Clarke County Motor Co
Clayton Street
R. &. Freeman
General Insurance
Henry Doolittle
Charles E. Martin
S. R. Martin
J. C. McLain
R. H. Kinnebrew
Clarke County Motor Company
Maxwell Automobile Company
America
George O’kelly
Bogart Road
Barnett Shoals Road
Bett
Mr. O'Kelly
Clarke County Mi Company
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Management Electric Company
New York
Isome
Official
Geo. O'Kelly
Dr. L. N. Betts
Athens, Ga
Ounty Motor
Joe H. Downs
Athens, Georgia
Bered
Brew