Creel Denies Hearst Sought Ban on Film
George Creel, head of the Committee on Public Information, says Universal Picture Co failed to obtain permits for The Yanks Are Coming and planned a commercial exploitation. He accuses Hearst influence as absurd and declares his decision was his own. Baker refrains from comment while Creel reviews his role and the permit process.
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Hearst-Creel Film Talk Is Checked By Army Officer
Major N. giaaie of the Army Interl nment halted a controversy between the Uys i Film Company and the Creel iites over information in a new patriotic film. The officer summoned E. H. Cochrane to Broadway to address the dispute and its plans for showing the film, including a critical scene.
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Police seize 40000 rounds hidden in grain consignment
Dublin police uncover 40 000 rounds of ammunition hidden inside a grain shipment at Smithfield Market. Authorities believe the consignment is linked to a previously landed arms cargo along the northern coast.
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Jersey's Bit State In a Caldron of War Activity Edge Says
Governor Welter Edge opened the New Jersey drive for the National Hebrew Relief Fund at a dinner. Abram I. Elkus Dr Nathan Krass Jacob Billikop Mayor Charles Gillen and Rabbi Solomon Foster attended. Edge praised New Jersey sending more troops per population than any state and noted a ship completed every two weeks as war activity intensified.
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Turkey
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Jacob Billikop
New York
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Haa
Repaired Cars Under Fire, Virginia Youth Decorated
A University of Virginia ambulance unit member, A. Fox Jr., was awarded the French Cross of War for bravery at Locon on May 8. Under shell fire he repaired two ambulances, aided French wounded, and continued toward the front, later overcome by gas.
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Senate bill clash over rent law provokes Johnson remark
Representative Ben Johnson of Kentucky, chairman of the House District of Columbia committee, denounces the Senate anti rent profiteering measure as rotten. The Senate adopts a resolution excusing conference with House managers while Johnson works to make amends.
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Kindergarten Keeps Name Despite Debate at Convention
Mich Ella Louise Wood of Minneapolis, president of the International Kinder arten Union, announced at the annual convention here that the term Kindergarten, though German in origin, would not be dropped for the present. The executive post had not considered the issue and likely would not, Miss Wood said.
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Treaty ratified extends arbitration pact with Britain
The Senate today ratified a five year extension of the general arbitration agreement between the United States and Great Britain, keeping the pact in force as of June 24.
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America Plans Three Armies of 1,375,000 Each
Congress makes rapid progress on wartime funding as the House adopts a $6.408 billion fortifications bill and the Senate clears the $2.5 billion sundry civil measure while beginning work on a $12 billion army bill to arm three American field forces of 1,876,000 soldiers each. The draft age extension from 18 to 45 is debated, with votes anticipated this session and timing for a possible early summer recess discussed amid war bill maneuvering.
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Senators Demand Light On Costa Rica Alliance
Senators press the United States to recognize the Costa Rican alliance in the war with Germany and to accept Costa Rica’s offer to use their ports and waters for safeguarding American interests in the Panama Canal Zone and Central America.
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Vorta Ries in Europe Defense and War Effort
A fragment references European resistance and common defense in the war against a common enemy. It notes cooperation in prosecution of the war and collective effort among allies, highlighting shared aims and mobilization across nations.
Costa Rica Trains Troops for Allied War Effort
A. de Sales-Turland in San Jose says Costa Rica has raised five thousand troops to fight Germany with the French, training under French officers for overseas service. He notes strong pro Allied sentiment and expects U S recognition to not hinder support for the Allies.
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Japan to control China's iron output agreement near final
Shanghai June 24 The North China News reports a near final accord between Chinese and Japanese governments. The Feng Huan Shan iron mines would be run by the Chinese government with steel produced by Chinese and Japanese partners. Japan would provide 20 million yen to cover carrying out the work, signaling Japan’s likely control over the mine’s entire output once signed.
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Lloyd George Sees U S Turn in War Aid
Lloyd George declares the United States has shifted momentum in World War I. He discusses Russia and German actions in Ukraine and Crimea, notes Soviet and Austrian strains, and praises Italy's decisive victory at the Montello. Asquith joins in urging clear allied support for Russia and coordinated efforts to pressure Germany.
Unclear fragment hints at allied frame of mind and concerted action
Fragment discusses building a frame of mind among Allied powers to mobilize latent forces toward a concerted operation. The text appears unreadable and incomplete, with references to leadership and collective effort but no concrete events, dates, or names.
No Hope for Peace In Burian's Speech Says Robert Cecil
London June 24 In the Commons tonight Lord Robert Minister of Blockade replied to the latest utterances of Baron Burian the Austro Hungarian Foreign Minister and said there was no sign of official concessions. Burian stressed Austria Hungary s unity with Germany and their identical aims but Cecil urged Britain would not be swayed by Austrian rhetoric until Germany showed repentance for its actions.
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