Value of a life and war costs spark statistics debate
Paris scholars debate the value of a life and wartime losses with estimates ranging from thousands to billions. Yves Guyet and Eugène-Richthal challenge prior figures, noting differences in method and circumstances. In North Carolina politics, three banks face usury scrutiny, with possible congressional race implications and a Salisbury attorney urged to run.
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Monsieur Eugened—Richthal
Institute
Society of Statisticians of Paris
Washington
Tenth
M. H. Justice
Rutherfordton
Britt
James M. Gudger, Jr
Sol Galert
Judge Justice
Rutherford
Zeb Weaver
R. Williams
Buncombe
Col Walter Moore
Jackson
Gudyver
Asheville
Gudeer
Nort Carolina
Howard
Williams
North Carolina
Walter Murphy
Salisbury
Representative Doughton
Murphy
American Newspaper Man Killed in British Army
Sydney obituary reports Frank Coffee son of prominent publisher Frank Coffee killed in action in November while serving as a lieutenant in the Australian forces. A 27 year old newspaper man born in Sydney, educated at Lealand University, he worked in Vancouver and Pacific coast papers before returning to Australia and serving on the Melbourne staff of the Sydney Sun.
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Sydney
Australia
Frank Mr. Coffee
Vancouver
Pacific
Malbourne
Ce Sveney Sun
Wayne Lynchers Left No Address in Mount Olive Case
Coroner Stanley may hold an investigation into the lynching of John Richard but lacks facts and has received no names or clear communication from the mob. Local figures recall the Be st case and question jurists while urging no one be apprehended. the mob left no address.
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Goldsboro
Adn
Stanley
John Richard
Andrew T. Gurley
Judee Bond
Wayne
Han
Best
Mount Olive
Beatty
Edwards
Ais
Nothme
Cery
Motor submarine chasers shipped to Archangel describe design
Jan 18 report notes motor submarine chasers sent to Archangel. V bottom boats 60 feet long 10 feet beam 2 feet 10 inch draft. Each has three 175 hp engines speed 26 mph, range 600 to 900 miles. Fleet comprises 18 boats with 28 to 30 mph trials. Fuel tanks total 1 080 gallons. Decked hulls include four watertight bulkheads and crew quarters for six forward and a smaller aft stateroom.
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London
Archangel
Unclear Navigation Diagram for Dual-Officer Craft
A fragment describes accommodation for two officers with a chart table in a steering shelter. It notes two rudders connected to a perpendicular wheel, suggesting a dual crew helm arrangement. The text hints at a naval or maritime control layout from an older manuscript.
Spain Moves Toward Modern Army Reform by Cortes
Madrid January 17 authorities push a modern army reform after lessons from the present war. War minister General Luque has long urged a general state and royal decree now completes the move. The next step targets reducing officers especially generals and will meet jealousy before reforms in administration and equipment follow.
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Madrid
Cortes
Luque
Sle
Spain
The Fitting Of Shoes
The article extols careful expert shoe fitting to prevent cold feet and circulation issues. It promotes a carefully selected stock and patient service by experienced fitters who avoid rushed fittings.
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Congress
Associated Press
Aris
Crimea
Proudhon
Ninee
Foville
Yves Guyet
France
Whoarms
Carolina National Banks
Olive Case
W. T. Bost
Ancing Studio
Helen Breckett
Enterprise
High Point Enterprise
Coupoi
Q&c
Tomers
N.C. Public Service CO
Cee
Thacker
Insurance Department
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
J. Gurney Briggs
Independent Insurances
Iavescnent Co. O. E. Mendenhall
VW. R. Morrow
Bank of Commerce
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