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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1921
Page
11
The speaker states he sought only the plan’s success and opposes personal presidency. He recalls proposing an executive role for the New York club and the 1920 Indianapolis readers’ request. He notes cities chose a rotating convention city and says defeat brings personal victory with no hard feelings toward any delegation or person.
The convention defeated rivals after heated debate over preserving the August 12 1912 postal reporting rule for newspaper paid circulation. Opponents BE W Chandler faced off against supporters Arthur Neumyer A L Shuman and Charles Atkinson as the group opposed federal trade commission interference with advertising circulation measures.
The Associated Advertising Clubs of the World debated leadership, with Mackintosh winning 726 votes to Hopkins 698 as Atlanta hosted the convention in June 1922. Resolutions praised Atlanta hospitality, endorsed anti-fraud measures, and urged Congress to curb foreign dumping while highlighting education and club growth.
The article captures a June 17, 1921, discussion in The Constitution of Atlanta about a proposed national league. It urges the 48-member body and the American public to demand that any new association match or exceed current standards and that a president with broad public backing must lead the effort. It stresses the need for open prior discussion to gain public support.
A teachers association letter calls for reopening Riordan case and condemns secrecy surrounding charges. A special committee led by Miss Mary Barker plans an early board meeting with A B Betts L O Kimberley and others to press for transparency and accountability in the case.
Local officials call for a definite position on the league matter, stressing urgency and the need for firm guidance. The confusion over alignment continues to stall planning and cooperation among participating groups.
Forecaster C. F van Herrman notes 1.10 inches of rain fell in Atlanta from Wednesday afternoon to midnight. He calls it a fairly good drought breaker with no certain signs of more showers today locally. Georgia forecast predicts rain elsewhere if Atlanta stays dry.
Mr and Mrs W M Timmons have bought the former James Anderson estate Idylwild on Plasters Bridge road and plan to erect a beautiful home. Construction is to begin during the fair season. the property was purchased from the Anderson estate.
Mrs T C Laurens bought the property years ago from James Anderson. The home burned earlier and its lot remained, while the Timmons’ former residence at 1373 Punchtree Road opposite Washington Seminary was exchanged for a Juniper Street apartment. Hard & Adams arranged the deal and it later sold to R L Cooney who plans quick redecorating. Mr Timmons is an executive at Crumley Sharpe Hardware Co.
Rehabilitation students at the Georgia Tech have petitioned Senators Harris and Watson and Congress to pass the Gatlivan bill to delay the Dempsey Carpentier fight set for July 2 in Jersey City until the bonus bill clears. The petition urges postponement citing veteran welfare concerns.
In a proposal that avoids banning boxing, advocates urge redirecting major fight expenditures to float a loan supporting those who sacrificed themselves in other kinds of conflict. The plan aims to channel money to veterans' care while preserving the sport.
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