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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
2
The President weighs a new Export Control Board to oversee policy for licensing controls on goods and arms. Aimed at streamlined issuance within three days, the plan envisions branch offices handling applications and a centralized Export Council determining allocations and embargo enforcement.
London June 19 Lord Rhondda new Food Controller says food power rivals man power in wartime. He credits American efforts led by Hoover and calls for organized American resources to prevent German aims to starve the Allies. He expects continued cooperation and urges full American involvement.
The article notes discussions surrounding a potential grain embargo led by President Wilson after consultations with Lord Northcliffe and Mr Hoover. It mentions neutral nations urging restraint and expresses grave concern over how wartime grain control could affect noncombatant countries and trade relations.
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Archibald Roosevelt have departed Plattsburg under confidential orders. The two sons of the president were sent on a duty described as secret dispatches connected with military training.
Washington reports 150 leading women’s groups pledged full support for the food administration in Hoover’s drive. Stanford’s B L Wilbur outlines conservation aims as the Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defense joins the briefing. Bakers and butchers will be enrolled and asked to register for service per guidance from the food administration.
The New York State Woman on rice canon amigo records for use in the suffrage restaurant at Platteburg. An excellent meal is served for a nominal sum with phonograph music. Most records are popular, but men prefer classical. A rookie noted this on a napkin at the Pe venue.
A fragment from Page 1 shows a heated debate over a wooden fleet contract and graft suspicions. Senator Stone challenges the price and motive while General Goethals faces criticism for allowing a costly ton rate. The discussion touches on Panama Canal funds and calls for a committee inquiry into conduct.
Mrs Ray Hyman wife of a poor English tailor confessed to defrauding many poor men and women of savings with promises of 50 percent monthly interest. She identified alleged accomplices and outlined how much money was received as investigators prepare a fuller disclosure.
Ex Controller Bird 8 Coler and Immigration Commissioner Frederic Howe led a dinner by the Society to Lower Rents and Reduce Taxes on Homes and the League for Municipal Ownership in Union Square Hotel New York City. Other speakers included Amos Pinchot Benjamin C Marsh and William Lustgarten as head of the Progressive Democracy executive committee.
Paris dispatch reports Avord Camp near Bourges as the world’s leading flying school, training American pilots such as Kidsen Rockwell and Norman Prince. It cites a capacity of 300 pilots per month, urges U.S. to adopt French methods, and notes costs and training flow from Avord to Pau and Bordeaux with high instructor regard for French aviation.
The Committee on Public Information led by George Creel plans a series of government funded pamphlets to explain U S involvement in the war. The first volume How the War Came to America will ship 20 000 copies to newspapers on June 26 with larger editions planned for general circulation.
El Diario denounces Argentina neutrality as contrary to national interests. It argues the United States cannot stay neutral and warns Spain’s neutrality could lead to isolation. The piece ties to President Irigoyen supporters and signals shifts in official policy stance.
Senate grilling of Herbert Hoover centers on wartime food policy and fears of hoarding and price manipulation. Hoover argues for export limits distribution control and voluntary rationing without dictating menus while warning against futures legislation. He cites rising flour costs and compares U S prices to Europe as the debate continues.
The Food Administration bill spurs House and Senate discussion. Few Senators ready to vote. an early recess until tomorrow. Representative Haugen of Iowa predicts minority support but will back the measure, and plans an amendment to control prices of other necessities. Chairman Lover of South Carolina pushes for a final vote this week.
The John D. Archbold was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on June 16 off the French coast. Four crewmen died, 37 survived including the captain H B Thompson. the attack left two dozen officers and men unaccounted, with Neill and Warden reporting the lists of survivors and casualties.
The Caledonian's Rev Donald MacDougall and General W A White announce a plan to form a native-born Highland regiment from Portland residents to join the United States forces. Drill at the Armory. recruitment aims for a full war-ready unit by August 1 under the Stare Stripes.
The House pressed a farm measure amid talk of possible midnight adjournment. Representative Graham of Illinois cited price comparisons between U S and English staples, arguing relief from high prices is needed. Thompson urged support for curbing power that aids farmers against speculative markets and high storage costs. The debate emphasized unity and decisive action.
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