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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
2
A Georgia audience debates preparedness, war aims, and Uncle Sam as it reacts to Mexican tensions. Citizens call for mobilization, warn against delay, and note Congress moving swiftly on Navy funding while local voices praise duty and flag symbolism amid national call to arms.
The piece condemns Henry Ford for discharging workers who enlist, arguing such a policy undercuts national duty. It contrasts Ford with other major corporations that promise continued pay and job security during military service, urging Americans to prioritize country over personal profits and urging readiness to defend the nation if war arrives.
The University of Georgia trustees favor admitting women to graduate courses if legal changes allow. A bill will be prepared to grant trustees authority to admit women, study continues through 1917, and The Banner advocates converting Lucy Cobb Institute into a women’s college annex to the university for equal access.
The address to the University of Georgia graduating class urged young leaders to serve the country through reverence for law. Charles Murphy Candler spoke on responsibility, regard, and respect for constitutional procedure, urging repledge of loyalty to law and honor.
Georgia mobilizes its state militia in ten hours, awaiting orders from Washington to guard the Texas border against potential Mexican raids by Villa and Carranza factions. Adjutant General Nash says the Georgia National Guard has already shown patriotism and is poised to meet the full mobilization, with units near but below peace strength and now aiming to go to the full limit.
Officials describe marching toward full war strength with large enlistments still in progress. The plan aims to set state records as Georgia prepares to deploy brigades and write new chapters in the state’s history.
The Georgia gubernatorial contest features four candidates with Governor Harris seeking re election. Dr. L G Hardman resumes his campaign after a strong prior bid, Col Joseph E Pottle resigned his Solicitor General post to strengthen his bid, while Hugh Dorsey has not yet resigned. The piece argues candidates should abandon current offices before running, calling it a fair practice and warning against demanding support while remaining in office.
The University of Georgia trustees plan to form a committee to study creating a women only branch college. The Banner supports a state institution for women offering graduate courses with parity to men, arguing it will benefit Georgia at little cost and reduce reliance on out of state options. The paper rejects coeducation beyond graduate studies and calls for immediate legislative attention to provide women equal training opportunities.
Georgia lawmakers may be asked to establish a state supported higher learning institution for young women. Women’s Clubs urged the University of Georgia board to grant access to graduate courses and to consider purchasing Lucy Cobb Institute to form a women’s branch. A committee may be created to push the plan at the upcoming legislative session.
The Banner urges the University of Georgia trustees to seek legislative action to establish a state university for nearly one hundred young women. It argues the need is urgent and the state should provide a home for Georgia women rather than see them seek education in other states. It appeals to Georgia men to accept responsibility and support the plan.
A reflective editorial argues the U S stance on Mexico is not conquest but a higher mission. It compares border tensions to historical wars noting punitive expeditions reveal deeper destinies guiding U S policy and insists the nation bears responsibility in a large world role.
The Banner endorses biennial legislative sessions citing tax data from Comptroller General William A. Wright. With 1915 property valuations down and Prohibition cutting revenue, the piece argues saving over 30,000 dollars annually by meeting every two years would cut waste without harming services, comparing the sum to funding for tuberculosis fights and state schools.
The United States government will assess the true efficiency of the national guard after the president's call. Mobilization has been rapid and many enlistees seek service beyond borders. Equipment delays threaten readiness, but early signs point to strong volunteer support and a potential reform of soldier supply if shortcomings appear.
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