Navy to Expand Enlisted Force to 217000 Under Plan
Captain H Laning, Acting Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, asks Congress to raise permanent enlisted strength from 131000 to 217000, adding 175000 sailors, 24000 apprentices, 12000 in trade schools, and 6000 in the flying corps to match leading world powers. He warns ships were half manned and future needs grow after the national emergency ends.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Naval Affairs Committee
H. Laning
Bureau of Navigation
Laning
Naval Bureau of Operations
Naval Affairs Committee
Badger
United States
Gree Naval Reserve Force
Navy
Naval Reserve Force
Naval Reserve
Padgett
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Kelly
Michigan
Daniels
Newly Named Chief of Navigation Bureau
Rear Admiral Victor Blue, a Spanish War hero, promoted from Captain on December 2, becomes Chief of the Bureau of Navigation and assumes duties with a record of achievement. He commanded officers of the United States superdreadnought Texas when Secretary Daniels recommended him for promotion.
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Victor Blue
Bureau of Navigation
United States
Texas
Daniels
Weather Forecast With Regional Cloudiness and Rain
The bulletin outlines cloudiness increasing Thursday for Ohio Kentucky Indiana and West Virginia with rain likely Friday night. It lists station temperatures, highs and precipitation and includes a December 18 1918 Cincinnati weather summary at 7 pm Vel Rata.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Boston
Osclack
Omaha
Momars
New Orleans
Denver
Galve
Jean Pencil
Nasavi
Beeran Bonita Iar
Memphis
Ile la Cincinnati
N.E
QUBMARINE WAR ON NEUTRALS
Senate hearing on German propaganda reviews papers from Captain von Paper about German submarine plans against Holland and Scandinavia in 1916. Included are letters from Dr Heimerich Albert predicting Wilson’s re election would boost independence and that US entry could follow extended submarine warfare. Palmer’s appearance postponed.
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Washington
von Paper
Palestine
Germany
Holland
Senate Judiciary Committee
London
Heimerich F. Albert
New York
Albert
Wilson
United States
Berlin
Senate
A. Mitchell Palmer
Bernard Dernburg
Food Administration Discharges Staff January First
Washington December 18 Paid employees of all State County and Local Food Administrators will be discharged January 1 and all activities requiring paid staffs including the work of the Sugar Equalization Board will be discontinued on that date The National Food Administration will be dissolved as a government agency by President Wilson Voluntary workers remain until dissolution The Conservation and Policies Board was dissolved yesterday and the educational division under Ben S Allen has been reduced to a small number of employees needed to carry on publicity work in relief of other countries
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Associated Press
Washington
Sugar Equalization Board
The
Food Administration
National Food Administration
Wilson
Conservation and Policies Board
Ben 8
Allen
American Warship Ordered to Baltic by Paris
An American war ship was ordered to the Baltic to join the British fleet in reopening the waters and preserving order while maintaining the international character of the demonstration.
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Paris
Baltic
Knox Urges Delay on League of Nations Debate
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania urged postponing decisions on the League of Nations and freedom of the seas until after the peace conference. He proposed a small entente and the withdrawal of US forces from Europe while reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine as a safeguard for American interests. The Foreign Relations Committee planned to delay action on his resolution until Saturday.
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Associated Press
Washington
League of Nations
Knox
Pennsylvania
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
of Nations
United States
America
Greek Newspapers Incur Turkish Government Disfavor
Saloniki reports Turkish authorities issued an official statement threatening to curb non Turkish newspapers reviews and books. The move follows Greek press denouncing crimes by Turks during centuries of rule over European and Asiatic territories.
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Associated Press
Saloniki
Turkey
Constantinople
Manslaughter Verdict for Auto Driver in Librarian Death
In Cleveland Ohio on December 18 a Criminal Court jury found John M. Warner guilty of manslaughter for the August 24 death of William H. Breet the city librarian.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, CO
John M. Warner
William H. Breet
Navy reviews fleet delayed by severe weather in New York
Special Dispatch to The Commercial Tribune reports the Atlantic Fleet review postponed from December 24 to December 26 after Admiral Mayo advised the Navy Department that bad weather would prevent the returning ships from reaching New York by Christmas.
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The
Commercial Tribune
New York
Daniels
Navy Department
Admiral Mayo
Feet
Crowell Named to Sell War Surplus Stock
Washington December 18 Assistant Secretary Crowell assumes responsibility for disposing War Department surplus equipment and supplies from the war era. He appoints C W Hare to supervise and Brig Gen C C Jamieson as Director of Sales as plans to liquidate stock including 300 million dollars in machine tools proceed. Trucks in France valued at over 50 000 are to be sold to France and Belgium for reconstruction.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Crowell
Wilsop
C. W. Hare
C. C. Jamieson
France
Daniels forecasts year plus for restoration after war
ANNAPOLIS Md December 18 Secretary Daniels told a conference of State Governors that it will take at least a year and possibly two before the nation can return to normal peace conditions. He urged governors to oppose government ownership of railroads and utilities while promoting anti child labor efforts and disease eradication.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Daniels
Conference of State Governors
Lane
Council of National Defense
Senate opens war revenue bill with child labor tax plan
Washington June 18 The Senate adjourns debate after adopting a 40 percent tax on profits from child labor products entering interstate commerce as part of the war revenue bill. Five to thirteen vote with Southern Democrats opposing. Leaders hope for passage by Monday and a holiday recess. Tomorrow the chamber will address repeal of the existing zone rate system for second class postage and a modified zone structure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Pomerene
Ohio
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Kenyon
Town
Supreme Court
Ree
Rotkeg
New Bill of Rights Adopted by American Jewish Congress
A bill of rights for new or enlarged states to be created after World War I was adopted by the American Jewish Congress. Delegation of nine will present the measure to the Versailles peace conference. Members include Julian W. Mack Stephen Wise Louis Marshall Harry Cutler Jacob dé Haas B L Levinthal Nahum Syrkin Joseph Barondess Morris Veinchevsky and Bernard G Richards.
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The
American Jewish Congress
Psocieted Press
Philadelphia
American Jewish Conference
Versailles
United States
Congress
Julian W. Mack
Chicago
Stephen S
Marshall
Poland
Russia
Galicia
Lithuania
Ukrainia
Slo
Wak Nations
Marshall, Lowing
Peace Conference
German Ships To Be Sent To Bottom
Paris Dec 18 The American delegates to the Peace Congress resolved to advocate sinking the surrendered enemy warships and oppose distributing them by naval losses. Close to the Americans say such a stance would avoid contention and back President Wilson’s war aims. Sir Eric Geddes of England had agreed to destroy the captured ships and will back the United States though some smaller prizes may be allotted.
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Associated Press
Paris
Peace Congress
Wilson
England
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
United States
France
League of Nations
Lloyd George
Victor
Emmanuel
Count di Cellere
Italy
Germany
Organization of Nations
Mann Announces Candidacy for Speaker in Republican House
Washington Dec. 18 Representative James R. Mann of Illinois a Republican and House leader today formally announced his candidacy for Speaker of the House in the next Congress which will be controlled by Republicans. His bid followed a meeting of seventeen of the twenty two Republican Illinois members reelected to the next Congress who unanimously endorsed him.
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Illinois
Germans Planned Dire Paris Destruction
Paris dispatch from The Figaro reports Germany planned a two-wave air assault on Paris. First squadron of 35 planes would drop 5 000 incendiaries to ignite fires fed by water. A second wave of 35 machines would drop ordinary bombs on firefighters and crowds illuminated by burning buildings.
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Havas
Paris
The
Figaro
Robbery at American Legation in Bucharest Causes Damages
American Minister Vopicka reported the Bucharest Legation was broken into after his return from Jassy. Goods worth over 100000 dollars were stolen from twenty two trunks left for safekeeping. The seal on the doors was broken and the building damaged. Germans are suspected.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bucharest
Vopicka
Jassy
State Department
Legation
Marshal von Meckensen
He Eet
Housing Laws Urgently Needed in State
Bleeker Marquette urges a state housing law and strengthened Health Department tools to tackle bad housing in small towns. He cites rural areas rivaling city slums with recent South Lebanon findings by Dr. M S Shie of the U S Public Health Service illustrating widespread deterioration.
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Associated Press
Columbus
State Department of Health
Bleeker Marquette
Cincinnati Better Housing League
Public Welfare
State Conference of Charities and Correction
Marquette
South Lebanon
M.S. Shie
United States Public Health Service
Milu
Burleson Orders Army Aviators for Mail Plan
Washington December 18 The annual Postoffice appropriation bill totaling 57 350 000 was approved by the House with an amendment directing the Postmaster General to employ army aviators for mail planes rather than creating a separate postal flying corps. The measure is the first 1920 supply bill passed and moves to the Senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
President for League of Nations Declaration On Subject
The president for the League of Nations makes an emphatic and specific declaration on the subject at hand. The remarks underline firm commitment and outlined actions planned to address the issue.
Paris Peace Conference Dates and Wilson Contacts
Paris dispatches from December 18 outline January opening for the peace conference with preliminary meetings at the Foreign Ministry presided by Clemenceau. President Wilson plans sessions with Lloyd George and King Victor Emmanuel, while advisers say Wilson seeks a league of nations tied to the treaty.
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Associated Press
Paris
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Clemenceau
Wilson
David Lloyd George
Clemenceaus
Marshall Foch
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