Camp Gordon Sale Threatens Military Stay and Auto Plant Plans
The Quartermaster reports Camp Gordon likely to be sold after June 30 to large interests for a factory, possibly an automobile plant, though some Atlantans urge preserving it as a military site or hospital. A letter to the Railroad Commission cites streetcar service as vital for soldiers and workers, urging service continuation or at least a reduction, not a complete stop.
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Sweltering Atlanta police skip arrests in heat wave
The Day Was So Hot The Day Was So Hot in Atlanta that the swel tering policemen didn't arrest a single soul. A new feature to be started in The Constitution on June 33 will enlighten readers to its details.
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Atlanta
Council
Resorts Clash Over Beach Attire At Atlantic City
Atlantic City bans one piece bathing suits seen as too revealing, while nearby Somers Point and Ventnor defend or welcome the styles. Mayors Crissey and A W Brehman push for local tolerance as Ventnor prepares to capitalize on beachgoer demand.
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Carswell to Lead Hardwick Forces on House Floor
George H Carswell withdraws from the speakership race and becomes Hardwick’s floor leader in the Georgia legislature. He is expected to chair the appropriations or ways and means committee, guiding financial legislation this summer as part of Hardwick’s reform program. Inauguration will be held outdoors with a large stand at the Capitol and attendance by many lawmakers and officials.
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Harding Appeals for Flood Relief and Pueblo Disaster
President Harding urged U S residents to donate to the Red Cross for Pueblo flood relief as Colorado authorities seek rapid funds. Pueblo officials request 5 million to repair levees and 2 million immediate recovery, while Governor Shoup asks 20 million from the federal government for nationwide flood aid and transportation needs to Pueblo from the north and east.
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Dixie Shoe Men Arrive for Meet in Atlanta
Delegates from the Southeast gather for the Southeastern shoe retailers convention at the Ansley hotel in Atlanta. James P. Orr declines further price declines, stating deflation is over except for labor. About 500 delegates expected, with sessions on finance and business and social tours scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Atlanta Councilmanic Banco Investigating Report Summary
A majority committee reports the Atlanta police and detective departments suffer political influence. It recommends abolishing the police board, creating a single police department under a chief, electing an assistant chief, and promoting merit-based promotions. Substations, modern filing and identification systems, and civil service reconsideration are urged. The report criticizes Chief Beavers and Chief Poole as incompetent or negligent and notes internal friction with the detective division and associations with Floyd Woodward. It urges wage increases and reform of reward payments.
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Morning Calls and The Constitution in Daily Want Ads
A vintage ad note urges using the morning for wants and emphasizes the phone as a memory aid. It promotes using the Constitution as a guide when renting a room seeking work or selling items or finding a partner.
Dismissal of Police Leaders Called For in Report
Chief James L. Beavers is described as a fine upright Christian gentleman but deemed incompetent to manage department affairs. The report urges dismissal of leaders within the police department under his jurisdiction.
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Police Department
A. Lamar’ Poole
Atlanta Police Board Report Declares Multiple Officers Incompetent
Special council committee findings condemn Chief Poole and other police leaders as incompetent and corrupt. Recommendations call for discharging named officers, abolishing the detective department and civil service, instituting merit system, creating police sub stations, modern filing and identification bureaus, and ending cash bonds and reward payouts. Criminal case settlements via whisky car sales to end.
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Police Plan Bitter Fight Over City Police Board
City officials move to block the special council committee report denouncing police incompetence and urging drastic reforms. Backers vow to veto council ratification or rely on the Police Board, aiming to preserve the department's present structure despite a likely purge including Chief Beavers. The push continues as the council vote approaches in two weeks.
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Georgiat Generally Fair Forecast For Tuesday And Wednesday
Washington forecasters report generally fair weather in Georgia for Tuesday and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. No significant precipitation expected, skies remain mostly sunny, light winds.
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