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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
10
Secretary Baker argued for a total force of around 676000 with compulsory service provisions, acknowledging the force seemed large but defending its necessity for national defense. He opposed expanding the draft and suggested European troop needs might influence policy while confirming support for three divisions and related entitlements.
The document discusses a secretary’s views on youth training, centralized aviation, and national service. It mentions concerns about inefficiency and coordination under separate heads, suggesting tapping existing military organizations as a practical alternative. It references opposition to a centralized aviation ministry and to broad wartime schooling schemes.
At a convention in Arateraart Samuel Gompers nominated Mileton srter to lead the International Federation of Labor. He urged rapid advancement in aerial appliance development. Testimony shows the United States operates 30 715 aircraft, with 3369 combat planes, many obsolete yet improving. military integration and training were stressed.
New York August 27 William Aly Dunlap son of the late Robert Dunlap millionaire and his first wife, whom he married in Salt Lake City, paid his bride a $500000 check. The wedding had been planned for August 28 but was moved for private reasons. The ceremony occurred at Paul’s Church Salt Lake City with best man Lieutenant John Co. Landrean of the 145th Field Artillery. Witnesses were Jeanette B. Dennis and Mrs Lilian M. Notman. Dunlap’s first marriage began in 1895 when he was 24 and his bride 18. He was divorced in 1903, and a money settlement was reported April 1, 1917.
Prohibition and wartime high wages boost jewelry demand, delegates say at the American Retail Jewelers Association meeting in Chicago. Joseph Mixer of New York notes money shifted from liquor to jewelry, with high priced items in strongest demand.
A congressional panel heard Secretary Balfor and Baker discuss expanding air industry and cadet training. Balfor floated a plan for cadets to spend a year at West Point then study elsewhere on government support before returning. Baker supported a form of university training but didn’t back a voluntary service. Football scores listed after the discussion conclude the item.
A nameless traveling salesman from Louvalile Kentucky shares a testimonial about using Chamberlain's Tablets to cure stomach trouble and indigestion after severe illness. The account cites multiple individuals and locations, including Mrs. Kila Wirlsht and Muunysfields Ohio, praising the remedy's effectiveness.
Winnipeg reports an advance of 20 percent to Canadian war widows of privates, effective September 7. Widows will receive $46 a month under the new rate, with details announced today.
United States District Attorney Edward C. Day and local barber leaders say setting and ratifying prices here by journeymen do not fall under the anti profiteering laws enacted by Congress.
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