Eight Counties 10 Get One More Representative Passed
A constitutional amendment to increase representation in the House for eight counties cleared both chambers. The reapportionment bill adds seats for DeKalb Colquitt Worth Walker Jeffrton and Dodge with Kittrell and Wimberly voting against. Legislative action included motions on highway department investigations and related inquiries.
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Nighwly
House of Representatives
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Minty
Lily
Lankford
House
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Brooks County
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Colquitt
Wortheu
Walker
Jeférton
Dodge
Chatooga Camp Conference Sets Boy and Girl Camps
The Chatooga Camp Conference in Athens planned two YMCA camps at City Yo MG. More than sixty youths attended. Boys camp runs July 6–19, girls camp starts July 20, both using shared tents and equipment with W. Forbes supervising July 6 through August 2. Assistants include Crane Cason Quillian Forbes and Layton Forbes. Special red cross tent for medical aid and fried chicken prizes for camp tasks. Twenty girls signed for the July 29 start. max capacity twenty five. Camp site features a scenic location with a spring, fishing, and swimming. Boys may bunk with friends by request. submit to Mr. Forbes Thursday.
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Athens
Forbes
Bark
W. '. Forbes
Chitooga Grounds
Mr. Forbes
Wiliam M. Crane
Harry Cason
D. D. Quillian
Laytor Forbes
Avlanta
Probey
W. T. Forbes
Charr
William Crane
Red Cross
Walter Forbes
Walter Parham
Ahe
Six Men Convicted Of Calmes Murder
A jury in Amite Louisiana found six men guilty of murdering Dallas B. Calmes. The defendants are Joseph Rini and Andrea Lamantia of Chicago, Joseph Gigilio and Roy Leona of Brooklyn, and Natale Damore and Joseph Bochio of New Orleans. The verdict carries the death penalty.
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Amite
Dallas
Bl. Calmes
Joseph Rini
Andrea Lamantia
Chicago
Joseph Gigilio
Roy’ Leona
Brooklyn
Natale Damore
Joseph Bochio
New Orleans
Georgia Alumni Drive Organized Across Griffin and Cordele
University of Georgia War Memorial fund announces Griffin Spalding alumni meeting to prepare for a statewide fall drive. D R Cumming and Arthur Maddox lead efforts with local leaders as Cordele Statesboro groups also ready for the October campaign to raise funds for the university.
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University of Georgia
Stutesbord
Georgia
State University
Statesboro
David
Barrow
South Georgia
South
Macon Alumni Honor Chancellor Barrow At Dinner
Macon Georgia June 29 Chancellor David C Barrow of the University of Georgia received a great ovation at a supper in his honor hosted by Macon and Bibb county alumni at the Dempsey hotel The Georgia Spirit prevailed as alumni praised Uncle Dave and Burrow was royally entertained during his Macon visit before returning to Athens.
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Macon
David C. Barrow
University of Georgia
University
Dempsey Hotel
Bibb County
Georgia
Burrow
Dave
Chantallor Burrow
Columbus
Athens
Hearing on Athens Rate Increase Delayed Through Day
News notes that the Athens Railway and Electric petition before the state Railway Commission was not finished yesterday. A continuation to today is planned with proceedings resuming in the morning.
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Athens Railway
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Fa. Railway Commission
Water Carnival Opens To Public In Athens
On Friday night at 8 30 o clock the City Y M C A will stage a water carnival. This first exhibition in years promises novel water stunts and refined swimming displays under Mr Jones the athletics director. The Y M C A pool is noted as one of the souths finest venues and the entire public is invited.
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Athens
Jones
Treasury Not 10 Substitute Bonds Germany for Debt
Treasury secretary Melton told the Senate finance committee that accepting German bonds as substitutes for debts owed by European nations is not under consideration. He urged approval of the administration bill to enable refunding seven billion dollars Europe owes the United States.
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Associated Press
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United States
Treasury
Melton
Europe
Cost of living up 80 percent since 1913 in May 1921
The Associated Press reports figures from 32 cities showing the U S cost of living in May 1921 was about 80 percent higher than in May 1913. The data, released by the Department of Labor, reflect nationwide inflation and living expenses.
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Washington, D.C
United States
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Department of Labor
Dempsey Completes Light Workout Before Big Fight
Jack Dempsey finished a 15 minute session in Atlantic City weighing 193 pounds and aiming to shed two more pounds before Saturday's anticipated bout. The Associated Press notes he looked in fine condition as he went through three rounds.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
Jack Dempsey
Iu Ring
Dempsey
Georges Carpentier Pads Four Rounds With Sparring Partners
Georges Carpentier boxed four rounds this afternoon with sparring partners, whose identities were not announced. Attendance was limited and gatekeepers kept others outside as activities remained shrouded in mystery.
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Pagclated Press
Manhaseet
Georges Carpentier
Nine Jurors Seated in Venice Murder Case
Nine jurors were selected in the Katherine Kaber murder trial in Cleveland. The panel includes four women and five men, with deliberations postponed until Tuesday. Attorneys for the defense focus on an insanity defense rather than sole reliance on it.
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Venice
Kaber
Cleveland
Cya Katherine Kaber
Negro tenant hanged by mob after alleged attack
Report says a black tenant accused of mortally attacking landlord Misa Pace was hanged by a mob near here today. The assailant is claimed to have confessed and begged mercy as Pace lies dying from a shovel assault.
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M. Pace
Pace
Permanent Tar Bill Congress Wade Public Took It Paynen Aldris
Public records indicate the congress pursued a permanent tar bill with Wade and Payne amid disputed results. The brief notes unclear names and dates but signals legislative action and reported outcomes.
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Wade
Rates Shift as New Tax Measure Debated in Congress
Washington June 20 The administration's permanent tariff plan is introduced in the House for the first time amid questions over the proposed rates. Early official estimates are not released as members of the Ways and Means Committee weigh possible increases and reductions under the Payne-Aldrich framework. The pre-war period is cited as a benchmark while discussions show some rates surpassing and others falling below the old tariff.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mambera
Payne-Aldrich
Congress Agrees Borah Amendment on Naval Appropriation
The House this afternoon approved the Borah amendment and the naval appropriation by a 380 to 4 vote. No Porter substitute was offered, which would have restricted participation. The proposed conference with Great Britain the United States and Japan was not limited to naval disarmament discussions.
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Great Britain
United State
Japan
Airmen Hit Iowa in Bombing Test Cited by Navy
Washington reports air bombing tests over Iowa with two hits claimed by the Navy. The Associated Press notes the bombardment aimed at strategic targets as part of a broader test program.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Virginia
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Nationalists Clear Road to Constantinople Evacuation Report
Turkish nationalists push toward Constantinople with forces under Mustafa Kemal Pasha advancing from Ismid to Aydin front lines. Allied commission observers note a strategic corridor but warn neutrality may falter as tensions rise.
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Constantinople
William King Meadow War Hero From Dalnisisvijie Area
William King Meadow, raised in Dalnisisvijie, Madison County, completed early schooling in Yon and Athens. He graduated from Utle of Grodeh in 1932 and earned a law degree. He served in the 327th Division during World War II as a captain, wounded in action and hospitalized for months. He was a Phi Delta Theta member and attended the Methodist church and Country Club. He remained unmarried, with many friends at Kiwanis and the local lodge.
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William King
Dalnisisvijie
Madfi County
Athens
Sylvengs
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Methodist Church
Auld
Bill
Work-Study-Play Program Approved for City Schools
Officials discuss a work-study-play plan for city schools with committee members including David Carrow and John McKinnon. The proposal outlines a phase of reform, aiming to integrate work and study without altering total instructional time.
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Tg. Woerd
David Carrow
D. Flwnigen
John McKinnon
Budget System Declared Aimed at Economy Balm
The June Washington conference with Director Dawes and President Harding focused on reducing government outlays and curbing expenditures. Dawes stressed aligning budget policy with fiscal restraint while the president urged closer auditing and tighter controls.
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