Government plan to curb prices of essentials
The May 3 Washington report outlines a supplemental food control bill granting the president authority to fix maximum prices for food and necessities. It compels release of held goods, regulates exchanges to curb speculation, and requires railroads to prioritize movement of essentials. It also authorizes licensing and distribution controls and calls for disgorging excess holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Lever
House Agricultural Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Directors Meet of Chamber of Commerce Urged
The Chamber of Commerce directors will meet this afternoon at 4 o clock in the Holman building on the 8th floor. Each board member is urged to attend a concise business like session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Holman Building
Navy Recruiting Station Opens in Athens Federal Building
The Navy opens a recruiting station in Athens at Room 14 on the third floor of the federal building joining the Army station already there. Officer T L Sentell oversees the operation which already has several strong applications. The drive targets machinists and firemen though other skilled labor is sought. Pay ranges from 17.60 to 71.50 monthly plus expenses. Early enlistees will choose from the available postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Federal
Army
T. L. Sentell
Canada and U S plan joint wheat price action
Ottawa reports plans for Canada and the United States to reduce wheat prices with a fixed maximum for North America. Finance Minister Thomas White says Canada alone cannot regulate flour prices and U S action is needed. Also noted are wartime tours and subscription surges for the Liberty Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ottawa
Canada
United States
North America
Thomas White
Washington
North American
Woman Sues City for 5000 Damages Over Coal Hole Fall
Mrs. Helena Gotheimer through her counsel Stricklands sues the city of Athens for 5000 in a city court claiming personal injuries from a fall into a sidewalk coal hole near the Y M C A building several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Gotheimer
Messrs
John J
Roy M. Strickland
City of
Athens
Rail engineers to aid Russia in transportation reconstruction
Washington reports that, alongside political and economic commissions, a special commission of eminent railroad engineers will be sent to Russia to assist in reconstructing its transportation system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Austrian Envoy Dismissed Sails Home
The Austrian ambassador to the United States and staff, dismissed, arrived in New York and will sail tomorrow for a European port, according to Associated Press dispatches.
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Associated, Press
New York
County
Tarnowski
United States
Adams And Not More Head Drove Big Truck
Mr A B Morehead declined to drive stating Elmore Adams piloted the Gulf Refining Co. oil truck that struck the young daughter of Adolphus Wood on Oconee Street Wednesday afternoon.
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A. B. Morehead
Gulf Refining Co
Adolphus Wood
Oconee Street
Local Markets Feature Fresh Produce and Deli Goods
Advertisements list fresh produce and groceries from multiple shops including Sorrells & Co Williamson's Arnold & Abney and King Hodgeson Co. items include roes squashes beans potatoes lettuce celery cranberries mackerel cheeses and dried fruits. A brief update notes Mr Frank Bondurant’s condition remains serious after a recent report.
City Council Debates Gymnasium Permit at Meigs Street Site
A special meeting of Athens city officials discussed granting a regular building permit for a new gymnasium on the high school property. Dr. Mell and board members described the Meigs Street site gift and outlined funding plans, while several aldermen urged repairs and other school needs. The council adjourned after debate, with work on the gym expected to begin soon.
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Mr. Wright
J. D. Mell
C. D. Planigen
Treas
M. G. Michael
City Board of Education
Messrs
G. G. Bond
E. B. Mell
Counciles
Hme
Mell
Meigs Street
Lucy Cobb Institute
Childs Street
Meigs St
Meiga Street
Board of Education
Athens
Academy
Almer
Woods
Lumpkin
Brazil Chile and Norway Near Break With Berlin
Reports from authoritative sources say Brazil Chile and Norway are on the verge of breaking with the Berlin Government. A renewed and vigorous battle on the Western Front follows a lull as these nations reconsider their alliance and positions.
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Brazil
Chile
Norway
Berlin
Associated’ Press
Utahoritive
Good Material From Which to Make Good Officers is Wanted
Captain Boswell, commandant of the University military department, reports progress in selecting officers for the Officers Reserve Training Camp. Of 2,500 to be secured in the division, 1,000 have been recommended for admittance. Mature men 25 and older with experience in leading others are sought. college education not essential. On May 8, the 2,500 top applicants will be notified of selection.
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Boswell
University Military Department
Athens
Russian Note Promises Slackening War Effort
The Russian provisional government assured Entente Allies there will be a reduction in Russia’s war prosecution as a perceived responsibility to allied nations supports a decisive victory. Fighting along the western front resumed after a calm period, with Fresnoy and other strategic points falling to British crews and Canadian troops surrounding the town. British forces also crossed Hindenburg’s line toward Reincourt and reportedly captured Bullecourt as Greek politics show Entente alignment and a Mediterranean submarine tragedy claims nineteen officers and 214 ranks missing.
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Petrograd
Entente
Alliees
Russia
Germany
Naion
Teutonic Autocracy
Fresnoy
Arras
Hindenberg
France
Hindenburgs
London
Cherisy
Hindenburg
Reincourt
Bullecourt
Athens
Alexander Zaimis
Zaimis
Sould
Greece
Arcadian
Ubarine
Mediterranean
Mrs Tiffany to Speak on Red Cross Work in Athens
Athens residents anticipate a large Red Cross meeting at the Octagon on Saturday with Mrs Belmont Tiffany, Athens Red Cross chair, addressing the crowd. About 1200 members from Athens Red Cross chapters will attend, with F Tibbetts presiding and Mr Snazely introducing the speaker. Dr A G Richards will open the gathering with an invocation.
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Athens
Ams
Force
Terdam
Red Cross
F. ‘Tibbetts
Snazely
National Red Cross
Atlanta
Tiffany
A. G. Richards
Emmanuel Church
Funeral for Mrs Young and Daughter Today at Thomson
The funeral for Mrs W H Young who died in a car crash Tuesday in Thomson will be held this afternoon at 4. Mrs B E Dorsey of the city has been in Thomson since the accident and Mr Dorsey will attend. The Young daughter Gay will be buried with her mother. Annie Young, who died in the same crash, will be buried today in Washington City. Dr Young’s condition last night was satisfactory. He was badly hurt but not seriously injured.
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W. H. Young
Thomson
BE. H. Dorsey
Dorsey
Freight Warehouses to Close Saturdays at 1 P.M.
Starting tomorrow Saturday May 1 the Railroad Warehouses of the city will close at 1 o clock p m and will continue to close at that hour each Saturday until September 1 following the practice in past years.
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Conference of Governors
Council of National Defense
Defense Council
Senate
House
Entente al- Jesiguhé
Hardeman Lev@r
Mar. Kote
Naval Recruiting Station
Uncle Sam
U. 8
House of Representatives
Viviani
Joffre
Chicago
McAdoo
Clark
Mann
Adams
Morehead
J. van Straaten
Sorrells & CO
Indian River
Williamson's
Arnold & Abney
King.hodgson CO
Teeberg
King-Hodgson CO
New York State
Winder
Frank Bondurant
Georgia
Broadway
Adams Market
Valky Ria
Ced
Joseph MacCallum
Con
John Nilson
Ser
Woodward” Abraham
Pensacola
Great Britain
Mrs. Tiffany
NEW York Red Cross
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