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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
12
The Disabled American Veterans of the World War adopted a resolution condemning expressions attributed to members of the socialist party at their annual convention in Detriot. It placed the group on record against a statement said to have been made yesterday at the party’s national convention.
Delegates attacked communists and urged suppression of pro socialist speech. The resolution claimed such utterances threaten patriotism and loyalty and vowed government action. Jack Dempsey was hissed when his name surfaced as an honorary member, with Judge Marx calling him the last man they'd want in that role.
Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador, told University of Michigan graduates that war will end in a future age of peace though timing remains uncertain. He urged educated youth to spread the peace concept and warned that humanity faces a choice between a peace of reason and a peace of death. He noted U S Britain ties remain excellent and cited the London conference proclamation as favorable to future policy.
Chicago workers at grain elevators refused to accept the owners and operators offer to arbitrate. A strike will be called tomorrow with fewer than 1,000 men involved. The trade is expert and could disrupt grain movement in the Chicago district. They rejected wage cuts and asked for shorter hours.
Four escaped convicts captured by Waycross and Ware county officials on Thursday were turned over to Florida authorities. They will be returned to serve terms ranging from one to four years.
United States naval officers weigh the resilience of battleship armor after a mock attack on Iowa off Virginia Capes. A score of aircraft dropped 80 bombs, two direct hits near the hull and several near-miss blasts prompt debate over whether modern armor can withstand aerial shock.
Readable review of current week programs at multiple venues. Highlights include Bowman Brothers burnt-cork comedy with trapeze work, Rials and Sheldon and Daily singing act, Kate Wiley gymnastics novelty, and dancing acts at Loew’s Grand and Loew’s Grand. Clara Kimball Young in Charge It at the Howard garners praise. Ward stars at the Tudor in She Played and Paid, with a dramatic tale of love and sacrifice. Also notices programs at Strand Criterion Bavoy and others with Old Dad and Gthidle Gawn features.
Fitzhugh Sea camp No. of Spanish American War Veterans passed a June 21 resolution urging Georgia's General Assembly to recognize May 10 as National Memorial Day for veterans of all American wars. Introduced in the House by Representative Carl Guest of DeKalb.
The schooner Sir Donald, bought by Whitney Bodden Brokerage of Mobile, has been renamed in the Golden Rod and changed from British to American registry. A petition for registry change was favorably acted upon by the Department of Commerce after a recent application.
The text argues many high earners stay poor because they spend rather than save. It compares wealth to crops that need time and discipline, noting attempting quick fortunes harms seed and fortune. It urges midyear savings, steady saving habits, and warns against carelessness after initial saving.
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