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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1922

Page

2

Post Office Parcel Post Deficit Under Study

The joint postal commission reports deficits in the parcel post as a major factor in overall postal costs. hearings in Chicago Philadelphia and New York found conditions most unsatisfactory in those cities. Officials say parcel post is essential but should be moved to a paying basis, with a report to Congress next fall after further investigations.

Washington Post Office Department Joint Postal Commission Congress Commission Joint Commission Chicago Philadelphia New York Rush B. Simmons

Meeting Tonight Promises French Language Spotlight

The Alliance Francaise invites the student body to a March 24 gathering where Chancellor David C. Barrow will speak on France. President J Lustrat, head of Romance Languages, notes the group’s rapid growth to over two hundred members and frequent notable speakers.

L'Alliance Francaise J. Lustrat David C. Barrow France En Ranerae L’alliance Francais Lustrat Atbeny Barrow

Papal Delegate on Relief Commission Plans

London dispatch reports the Vatican seeks representation on the national relief body for Russia and a papal delegation may travel to Russia soon. The pope may also send a papal mission to the Volga region as Moscow considers the request.

London Rome The Daily Herald Vatican Rominlegion For Ronda Heeoenbee Brittol Nay Ben Russia Nadea Pervena Volga

English Women Though Poor May Sue For Divorce

London reports new supreme court rules will expand access to divorce courts for poor English women. Previously a wife could not qualify as a poor person if her combined income with her husband exceeded four pounds weekly, even while separated, and she had to deposit five pounds to file. The revised rules allow a poor wife with income under four pounds to seek relief, with court orders possible to cover deposits if she cannot pay.

London England Supreme Court

Gets Life Sentence For Sheriff's Murder In Georgia

Tenny James Douglas was convicted of the murder of Walker County Sheriff A. G. Catron on May 28 1921 while resisting arrest. A jury in Summerville returned a life sentence in early Wednesday proceedings amid chaotic testimony and unclear details.

Chattanooga Tenny James Douglas A. G. Catron Walker County Georgia Dougee Bey Summerville

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