Sugar shortage claim disputed by sugar refining chief
The Federal Sugar Refining Co. president testified before a Senate committee that there is no sugar shortage in the United States and that the famine is confined to the Atlantic seaboard. He blamed the Food Administration for high prices as raw sugar moves through New York for export.
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Unitedates
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Theatrical Stratton Theatre Show Tonight
The Stratton theatre presents a main feature this evening. Patrons can expect a sparkling production with local talent and an engaging storyline. Showtime details are available at the box office.
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Stratton Theatre
Tomicht
Garfield Orders Two Lightless Nights In United States
A nationwide order aims to conserve fuel by enacting two lightless nights in American cities, reducing coal use. The measure, tied to wartime energy policies, affects several districts and reduces overall demand. The announcement notes expected impacts on nightly illumination and transportation schedules.
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Teans
Imvel
Bess
Halifax Relief Well Organized in Face of Uncertain Plans
AP dispatch from Fairfax reports Halifax relief efforts reorganized as air service cuts hinder progress. Massachusetts unit returns home after the exprossion, with counsel aiding Halifax to manage its own problems. A planned meeting for today was postponed due to duty in grave opening.
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Massachusets
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Delegates Consider Peace Talks In Brest Litovsk
Associated Press dispatch from Petrograd reports Russian delegates may enter peace negotiations if an armistice on the Eastern Front is signed at Brest Litovsk. Trotsky is cited as a key figure in the discussions.
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Gondon
den Bolshev
Trotsky
Reuters
Petrograd
Eastern Front
Brest
Litovsk
House to Probe Navy Conduct in War Hearings
The House committee will investigate Navy conduct during the war with hearings in executive session today. Several high officers and bureau chiefs who served abroad are to be called to testify as part of the probe.
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Sy Associated Press
Washington
Dec
Navy
Berlin war aims sent through neutral country
A terse report says the German government conveyed its war aims to a neutral nation in September with British sanction. The note, tied to Britain’s approval, framed Berlin’s position in the ongoing conflict.
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Associated Press
AD Oficial
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One Dead Five Hurt in Explosion at Du Pont Plant
An explosion at the Du Pont Powder Co plant near Turks and Caicos Islands set a fire that killed one man and injured five others. The bizarre report also touches on local colonial administration and mentions salt making as a key industry.
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Associated Press
Willington
Dei
du Pont Powder Co
Turks and Calcos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tametea
Bahamas
Yith
Dodgers Star Enlists in Naval Reserve for World War II
Vimny Hickman of the Dodgers has quit regular baseball to seek greater fame in military service. He has joined the Naval Reserve.
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Vimny Hickman
Dodgers
Naval Reserve
Milk and cream scarce disrupt breakfast for thieves
Milk and cream were very scarce this morning as thieves struck, causing shortages. Patrons faced coffee without milk or condensed cream while several trips were thwarted and storage depleted.
Ex-Czar’s Oldest Daughter Ill in Siberia Report
Petrograd dispatch from Siberia states that Olsu, the oldest daughter of Emperor Nicholas, is seriously ill. The Times-Press notes a rise in hydraulic power use in Spain for mills and business.
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Siberia
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Nicholas
Spain
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