Walker Opposes Prohibition Extra Session in Georgia
Hon John D Walker of Sparta, banking leader and senator, opposes including prohibition in an extra session. He urges limiting action to Webb Kenyon shipping restrictions, criticizes filibusters and anti temperance tactics, and argues for essential appropriations and W A matters. He insists prohibition cannot be settled politically and cites Atlanta and other cities failing to enforce current laws.
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Good News From Athens Merchants and Farmers
Business leaders in Athens and surrounding towns report stronger conditions across stores banks and farms. Cotton prices rise as corn lands expand with less fertilizer and greater meat output. debt payments improve and cash trade increases signaling a brighter economic outlook for the region.
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Harris weighs emergency call for extra session
Special to the Banner reports Governor Harris in Atlanta on August 28 weighing an emergency only call for an extra session. He signals potential warehouse legislation to aid farmers, while leaving prohibition undecided and aiming for a brief session in November if called.
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London merchants obtain permits to make shipments
A Washington dispatch reports Britain’s embassy was asked to explain private talks over US neutral shipments. State department trade advisers note brokers may be gaining permits, but no definite results are announced. Hundreds of American firms await word as Britain’s embargo could force sale of goods bought in England.
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National Safety Urged At The Conference Of Governors
Henry A Wise Wood spoke to the Boston governors, representing nine organizations, urging strong national defense to counter European armament and threats to U S security. He warned against militarism while stressing barriers by sea and land, and called for reviving military and naval plans from expert staff. He praised allied organizations and thanked the governors for their attention.
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