Dorison Reports 75 Percent Response to $1000 War Stamp Purchase
Chairman P B Dorion leading Mobile county war savings drive reports 75 percent response on pidge cards for a $1000 purchase and distributes a presidential thrift proclamation urging nationwide participation. He calls for increased production, conservation of resources, and investment in Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps before June 28 to join a national movement.
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Skimmons and the Italian Sloop in Rescue Kissing Ordeal
Gunner's Mate Andy Skimmons of a Denver origin on an American patrol boat encounters an Italian vessel off the far northern British Isles. After boarding under dangerous seas the Italian skipper kisses him in gratitude, claiming his ship was blown off course with only fifteen tons of bunkers left. The rescue ends with a tow to base, amid fear of further kissing.
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Over There: American Matinee Idol Skippy Leads Ship Fun
A lively aboard ship profile of Captain Skippy the twenty one year old American who captains morale with bold pranks. He earned a war cross at Gallipoli and a British captaincy, organizes ship sports and speeches, but his exuberant plans collide with safety limits as the crew bands together for lighter moments at sea.
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Court session notes and local court actions reported
The article recounts several Saturday court actions including James Harper held on a statutory offense by Judge Henry Chamberlain with a $500 bond, Clifford Davis sentenced to 40 days hard labor for petty larceny, Emmet Chapman given eight months for repeated offenses, Cha Smith fined for stealing a suit, and C W Wimberly paying a $2.50 fine for speeding. It also notes National Coal Association projections of possible coal shortages and a call for explicit prohibition law.
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Henry Chamberlain
Frank Robertson
Cliford Davis
Plateau
Fense
Emmet
Chapman
Batu
Cha Smith
Whistler
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