Food control debate as Hoover urges wartime measures
Washington and New York report wartime food policy debates as Hoover outlines four core measures to regulate production and distribution. He asserts Allies will gain 40 percent of food from America, cites savings potential, and accuses speculators of profiting. Senators Gore Reed and Vardaman press for clarity while House members predict near universal support.
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Hoover
America
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Reet
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Hansen
Mle W Authority
Mberaeurtes
Woman Bares $990000 Fraud Scheme Involving Banker's Clients
A New York case details Mrs. Hay Hyman, described as a "60 percent month banker," accused of misappropriating about 500 000 from investors and using funds to sustain a shower of false dividends. She claims accomplices exploited her trust, while authorities seek five others in a widening scheme. Other notes report a Kentucky corn loss from high water affecting Owensboro and surrounding farms, with about 300 acres drowned and efforts to replant underway.
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United Motes
Flleiriet
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Fiat
Issole
Gtaperme
Hyman
Porta
Hjemdvere
Ale
Therromoanions
Joah
Hendersay
Amony
Wan Jon T. Grifith
Owensboro
Boutfetown
Owensboro Taqulver
Strikecall Unanimous In Western Kentucky Coal Strike
A unanimous strike call by United Mine Workers locals in Hopkins and adjacent counties, including Webster Christian and Henderson, is set to begin Tuesday. The motion cites rising coal prices and stagnant wages, with operators declining to meet, prompting organized action and a pledge to push for a living wage amid wartime conditions.
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Hopkins
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Wnd
United Ming Workers, of America
Hove Coustics
W. J. Duncan
Central City
U. MW
Courter Journal
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Strike Called by Nonunion Miners in Webster Henderson Areas
A resolution declares a strike starting July 3, 117, by all nonunion miners in Webster and Henderson counties to press employers for recognition of national rights and an amicable adjustment of disputes, with Hopkins County operators reportedly resisting recognition and tensions growing as miners seek union ties.
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Webster
Henderson
Hopkins County
Aeverat
WHE REDUCTION IY ERITH EXPENDITURMS
Andrew Boudr in the House of Commons questioned the chanceline about a proposed reduction in expenditure. The reply indicated no hope for any change toward American involvement or support, with uncertainty about future wartime costs.
Indianapolis Mayor Denies Reports of Moral Decline
Indianapolis June 19 Mayor Bell decries as a libel of the city rumors that general moral conditions endanger the murals of soldiers at Port Benjamin Harrison. The mayor insists the reports are unfounded and harm the city.
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Bell
Indianapolis
Port
Benjamin Harrison
German Casualties Reported For May War Toll
London reports German official casualty figures for May showing 127 killed and died of wounds 1008,127 prisoners and missing 507,410 wounded 2,781,223. Total casualties 4,256,740. The data includes 22,000 killed or died of wounds plus 62,394 wounded and 56,? scattered details.
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London
Kentucky to mobilize Fourth Infantry and engineers in war strength plan
Lexington June 19 report outlines mobilization of a field artillery battalion and two engineer companies as part of expanding the Kentucky Brigade to wartime strength. Five recruiting units will tour the state within sixty days to raise battalions, with plans to integrate doctors and dental surgeons, and to convert tobacco barns into barracks to house about 1,000 new troops. Dr George L Everly of Rockport was named vice president of the Reform medical association, heading the Kentucky chapter.
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Kentucky Infantry
Kentucky
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Gordon
Auitalie
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Irigade
Unite
Engineers
Bownavollatto
W. S. Evans
Third Infantry
Byaon
Louidville
Lon J Nald Passes Away at Soldiers Home
Beverly Nall died at the Soldiers Home in Johnson City Tennessee aged 74. He was born in Hartford and served in the Mason Army from the Civil War era, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retirement. He spent much of his life as editor of the paper.
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Ton Beverly Nall
Johnson City
Hartford
Aevy
By. Dutt
Nall
Farmers Home Journal's growth under Colonel Nutt's management
The Farmers Home Journal grew to become a leading agricultural journal in the region under Col. Nutt. It mentions several relatives residing locally including Mrs. Taylor, D. B. BR Pendleton, and Jessie, Margaret, and Poppe Natl.
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Farmers Home Journal
Col. Nutt
Mra
LP. Taylor
D. B. BR
Pendleton
Jessie, Margaret and
Poppe Natl
Draft registration figures rise to over nine million
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder is finalizing draft regulations while awaiting full war registration returns. Wyoming is last to report, with totals at 9,611,812 as of tonight. Crowder warns absent registrants that efforts to confirm draft status rest with individuals and that the draft applies to the army alone with no guaranteed choice for service.
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Washington
Crowder
Wyoming
Calla Ate
Definition of intoxicating liquor under dry law read
Washington June 19 Any drinks containing alcohol were defined by the Post Office Department as intoxicating liquor under the law forbidding liquor advertisements into dry territory after July 1. Methyl wood and denatured alcohol are exempted. The department ruled that the prohibition applies to liquor for scientific sacred medicinal and mechanical uses.
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Washington
Post Offce Department
Afao
Italy Appeals for Coal and Steel at Pittsburgh Dinner
Senator Guido Marconi spoke at a Pittsburgh dinner honoring the Hatton War Mission, urging the United States to supply coal and steel for Italy as central to winning the war. The event drew over 60,000 attendees near noon and highlighted Italy’s need for materiel, with officials stressing that allied victory requires industrial output and manpower.
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Hatton
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Ineger
Mareen
Lealy
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Amorins
United States
Mary
Jnst
Margulis Luisi
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Varolan
Iitaly
Marquis Horn
Exploitation of Women Workers Charged by Union
A protest claimed war pressured women on Government contracts, elevating labor standards in government departments. Presented to White House officials and Cabinet members by the National Woman Trade Union League committee, the charge cites exploitation and raised labor standards concerns.
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White House
National
Wouwu't Trade Union League
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