City finances tied up. workers may wait for pay
The city of Uanta faces a cash crisis as aldermanic board blocks a $400,000 emergency appropriation for current expenses. Wages for weekly and semi monthly staff could be unpaid this week, with possible department halts, after council initially approved and the mayor vetoed the finance sheet. Continued on Page Eight.
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Uanta
Vals
Aldermanic Board
Council
Poe
Armistead Spratt
Thomson Wisson Barnes
Non Voneur Seawright
VicDonald Dunlap
Owens
Kelley
Seawright
Thomson
Alderman Duning
Beawright
Will Try Watson in Georgia First
Thomas Watson faces indictment and trial in Georgia for alleged federal obscenity statute violations. Attorney General Gregory argues separate offenses exist where Watson circulated The Jeffersonian. Georgia may pursue further indictments in other jurisdictions if acquittals occur.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Thomas Watson
Georgia
Gregory
Watson
United States
Jeffersonian
Georwia
Ite Siles
Takite
Such & Course
Arden
North Carolina
Virginia
Cade
Bread and Water Diet Distasteful To Bob McCorley
An inmate identified as Bob McCorley writes to a judge complaining the bread and water diet used as a last resort for intoxicated offenders is unfair and intolerable after four days in the city station. He seeks release, sleep, food, and cleaner clothes, noting prior beatings and discomfort. Also reported: Reynolds, 57, Guthrie County National Bank president and brother of Chicago banker George W. Reynolds, dies by suicide at his home in Tanora Iowa.
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Johnson Bob McCorley
McCarter
Johnson
MrCoriey
Joe Schmidt
Joe Maudex
Joe Cronine
McCorley
Judge T
Tanora
Iowa
V . Reynolds
Guthrie County National Bank
George W. Reynolde
Chicago
Sh Ting
Tus
February Furniture Clearance Brings Sharp Deals in Atlanta
Readers are urged to read the Constitution’s furniture ads showing a February clearance with price cuts from 256 to 5097 and liberal payment terms. Local merchants, trusted for years, offer high quality furniture at standout prices, promising strong savings on every advertised phrase.
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Atlanta
Atlante
Heads of Labor Threaten Split With Democracy
The Atlanta Federation of Labor threatens to sever ties with the Democratic Party if remedial labor legislation is not enacted in Georgia. President Louie Marquardt backs a statewide grilling plan to question gubernatorial and Fulton county candidates on labor measures and may push labor candidates if responses are unsatisfactory.
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Lntess
Georgia
Democratic Party
Atlanta Federation of Labor
Louie Marquardt
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Marquardt
Atlanta Federation
Fulton County
Jahor
Fulton Anity
State Federation of Labor
Journal of Labor
Arma
Divera
Congress of the United Stnten
Jones
Jerome Jones
The
Lovie P Marquardt
Animus and Hatred Charged to Pastor By Dr Jones Son
Atlanta February 10 1946. Charles Q Jones accuses Rev J C Atkinson of inciting animus and using the church to attack his family over a neighborhood dispute tied to a fence and garage on his mother's property. He says Atkinson sought retraction and implies a broader campaign by Atkinson and conferees to gain publicity. He also defends his father and claims Atkinson used his daughter’s name and church connections in a reckless public quarrel.
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J C. Atkinsonsecard
CO Jones
Highland- Adair
T Jones
Cy Jones
Atkinson
Douglasville
Highland and
Adair Avenues
Jones
Highang
Adair
Charles Q Jones
N. T. Jones
Edster
Oo Jones
JC Aiiingon
Dr Jones
Alan
Wilson
Athinson
Matee
Mr Atkinson
Kia
MF Atkinson
Ajanta
Dones
Great Methodiat Church
Atlanta
Georzin
JC. Atkinson
Mir Alkinsons
Rencaiv
WT Jones
Edison Battery Co Blamed For Deaths On Submarine E‑2
New York February 10 Responsibility for the explosion on the submarine E‑2 at the New York Navy Yard causing five deaths was placed on the Edison Storage Battery Co by Lieutenant Nimitz, counsel for Commander Cooke, before the naval court of inquiry. Nimitz argued the battery release hydrogen gas and its ventilation were properly installed per manufacturer directions, while Edison representatives contended fault lay not with battery installation.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
Edison Storage Battery Company
C Nimitz
Charles M Cooke
Naval Court of Inquiry
W H Mechham T S. A
Edison
Nimitz
Teutons to Treat Armed Ships as War Vessels World War I Policy
Germany and Austria notify United States that starting March 1 their submarines will treat armed merchant ships of the Entente as warships and may sink them without warning. The move follows U S proposals to disarm merchant ships and prompts debate in Washington over international law and protection for American travelers. Continued on Page Eight.
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Germany
Austria
United States
Washington
Lansing
Count von Barnstorff
Erich Zwiedinek
U. S
Offetala
Nettce
Lanning
Teutonic
State Department
Department
Hin
Mrs F M Kimble Injured By Auto At Peachtre e and Howard
Mrs F M Kimble 62 of 22 Howard street was struck by an auto near Peach tree and Howard streets shortly before 10 last night. She lies in serious condition at home as police and detectives hunt the unknown white driver. Witnesses say a prior car rode off after the crash while a passerby pursued the vehicle but the driver sped away. Night Chief Jett ordered officers to keep watches on all lines for the car and driver.
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Peachtree
Howard Streets
Nan
Mr. Kimble
Howard Street
Lare
Kimble
G S Pnor
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Allios
H L Jett
Haslett
McDaniel
Weather Prophecy FAIR Washington Forecast
Georgia forecast calls for fair weather Friday and Saturday with little change in temperature. Local report notes a low of 33 and high of 63 degrees, mean 44, rainfall 0.9 inches in the last 24 hours, with relative deficits since month and year.
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Georgia
Etlanta
Birmingham
Boston
Baltimers
Clear Ag
Charleston
Chicago
Denver
Clay
Galveston
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Knoxville
Lostaville
His
Robie
Montgomery
Nashville
New Orleans
New York
Eidy
Oklahoma
Eldy
Pittsburg
Show
Ore
Rain
Raleigh
Francisco
Ban Bours
Lake City
Ody
Shreveport
Clear
Ashington
F. von
Herrmann
Wilson Accepts Resignations Of Garrison And Breckenridge
Secretary Garrison resigns after clashing with President Wilson over trusting a continental army and a definite time for Philippine independence. Breckenridge also resigns, signaling loyalty to the chief. Wilson accepts both resignations, with Major General Scott acting as secretary of war ad interim.
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Wilson
Continental Army
Lindley Garrison
Washington
Garrison
Congress
Breckenridge
Scott
Army
Garrieson
National Guard
United States
New York
War Department
White House
Garrigan
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Ernoon
Comptroller’s Clerk
Fearane
Bob M’corley
State Federation
Legislative Committee
Dr. Jones
Charles O
Edison Battery Co
Berlin
Lindley M Garrison
F. M. Kimble
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