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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
4
A cluttered Athens Banner item discusses subscription rates for the newspaper and then quotes the President's Liberty Loan speech urging massive public support. It blends local notices with wartime finance rhetoric, urging readers to donate to the Third Liberty Loan and to conserve resources while supporting troops overseas.
The Third Liberty Loan runs for 10 years at 4.5 percent interest and cannot be redeemed before maturity. The Treasury reserves rights to allot extra bonds to oversubscriptions, to close early, to reject applications, or to allot less than applied for. Subscriptions over 10 000 dollars are subject to allotment. Bonds cannot be converted to other government bonds or from War Savings Stamps. Bonds may be used to pay U S inheritance taxes. The Treasury may buy bonds at par plus accrued interest once a year for up to one twentieth of outstanding bonds.
The Banner urges President Wilson and Secretary of War Baker to draft young men in auxiliary and support departments into frontline service. It argues for combining them with the army to boost trench strength by about thirty percent, filling roles with older men forty five to fifty, and using professionals to expand war efforts.
A historic editorial lauds Speaker Champ Clark for declining Governor Gardner’s Missouri senate appointment to continue his long service in the U S House. It contrasts his selfless patriotism with Rep W S Howard’s pursuit of higher office, urging voters to weigh the two men at the ballot.
A satirical look at Congressman Howard and Senator Hardwick promising a debate in Georgia. The piece mocks their motives, calls their race a smutty pot and kettle act, and urges loyal citizens to rally behind one man to win the election. It notes Hardwick may delay until July due to duties owed to German clients.
The article notes Germans interned months ago will be put to work on state roads, receiving compensation. It argues labor on farms would have benefited crops and home support, while the measure aims to ease public burden and reflect policy endorsed by state residents.
The text argues that prisoners of war from enemies should be employed in labor such as farming and road building, with strict discipline and precautions to prevent escapes. It calls for equitable sharing of labor burdens and parallels to treatment of soldiers, emphasizing firmness in supervision and no leniency.
Senator Sherman of Illinois denounces President Wilson and defends the disloyal element in a Senate floor speech backing the Overman measure to reorganize war departments. Georgia figures Senator Emnitis and Hardwick face backlash for opposing the president and the measure.
The piece argues congress must guard against amendments to the espionage bill that would protect speech regardless of intent. It warns such protections could aid enemies, urges loyalty to the president, and calls for strict wartime controls. It references Georgia senators and political factions, predicting administration measures may pass.
The Overman measure granting President Wilson authority to coordinate and reorganize the armed forces and government departments passed the Senate after opposition from Hoke Smith and T W Hardwick. Despite their late support, administration allies blocked amendments. The measure now heads to the House, with expectations of swift passage.
The speaker urges removal of obstructive senators who delay the government’s great struggle and misrepresent the people who elected them. calls for vacant seats if necessary to restore presidential support and state leadership.
The Food Administration urged Clarke county residents to observe a voluntary wheatless week to conserve food for the war effort. The Banner asks volunteers to send their names by phone or jail, but will not publish a family roll. Dr. A M Soule praises efforts to keep flour and sugar affordable and notes surplus flour indicates state readiness. Food will win the war as citizens cooperate in conservation and planting Old Glory in Berlin.
The Senate approved the Overman bill 63 to 13, rejecting amendments to curb presidential powers. It grants broad authority to reorganize government departments for wartime needs. The measure now goes to the House, with administration leaders planning quick action despite renewed calls to limit executive power.
Paris veterans and Allied forces arrive in New York as one hundred five French Chasseurs Alpins of the Blue Devils land. Fifty women reportedly break through a Pershing veterans cordon to kiss the soldiers, reflecting celebratory reception.
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