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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
8
The piece argues France must replace aging generals as Roumania and Greece influence public opinion. Briand’s skill is praised while ministers’ changes appear minor. Joffre’s successor likely this week, with Nivelle favored to lead, Petain also considered after Verdun.
President Wilson urged quick action in federal inquiries into alleged ironclad combinations driving food prices up. Justice and Agriculture officials were told to compile complete reports promptly so he can seek remedial legislation from Congress before March 4. Anderson, Boston district attorney, led the briefing.
Washington December 11 reports show President Wilson prepared to veto the literacy test provisions of the immigration bill as Senate debate over race based exclusion intensified. Senator Works warned of Japanese dictation risks while Reed and Smith clashed on African and Jewish exclusion, amid executive session and race questions.
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