War time prohibition debate drives congress action
Congress debates repeal of wartime prohibition affecting wines and beers as Republican leaders weigh positions. President Wilson’s proposal splits party lines with labor and soldiers’ groups watching. Support remains uncertain as leaders consider public sentiment, with a possible legislative clash on timing before end of the fiscal year.
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President Wilson blamed for anti prohibition stance
The Springfield Republican denounces President Wilson for supporting congress in removing the ban on wine and beer, saying he has blundered in lending his name to the anti prohibition effort and questioning whether Congress will show similar courage.
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Prohibition repeal comment from Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun comments on part of President Wilson's message to Congress about repealing war time prohibition. It asserts public approval for his stance and notes the wartime act should end with the war conditions.
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Congress
Pittsburg Opinion Sees Prohibition Repeal Debate Split
Pittsburg editorials note mixed reactions to the presidents liquor trade relief proposal. Gazette Times labels it a lamentable misinterpretation and predicts quick public backlash. Dispatch highlights opposition from dry advocates and broader doubts about reopening constitutional prohibition.
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New York Papers Favor Wilson Prohibition Repeal Plan
New York dailies comment on President Wilsons recommendation to repeal or amend the wartime prohibition act. Times jokes about demobilization humor. World says it matches popular demand for policy change. Herald expects strong appeal to sober public sense. Tribune notes July as a timing choice for adjustments.
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People Who Never Make Mistakes or Persons to Associate
A compact note discusses the idea of individuals who never err and those they associate with, exploring how perfection or its illusion influences social reputation and relationships. The piece raises questions about accountability, trust, and guidance in communities.
Memorial planned for Hawker and Grieve in Atlantic attempt
A memorial will be erected in honor of Harry G. Hawker and Lieut Commander Mackenzie Grieve for their Atlantic crossing attempt. A public fund will start soon to honor the heroic effort and Britain’s flag in the air route. Officials of Sopwith Aero Co. have given up hope. search off the Irish coast continues with no sign of the missing aviators. Mrs Hawker remains hopeful a fishing vessel may have rescued them and plans to visit Brooklands aerodrome for updates tonight.
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Graduates Focus On Industrial Training's Value
Washington May 21 graduates nationwide turn to practical themes asking about the economic and social value of industrial training. The U S Training Service of the Department of Labor reports heavy letter traffic from high schools and colleges and provides material to aid graduation essays and orations on industrial training in manufacturing settings.
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Students Build Working Car In School Project
Oklahoma City high school iron work instructor Paul V. Selders challenged his industrial arts class with rebuilding a broken down automobile. The students dismantled the engine, reassembled it, and proved it would run, then completed the car with all parts functioning as a perfect machine.
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Doughnut Recipe and War Effort Mention
Boston reports a Salvation Army doughnut recipe for American Doughboys in trenches. The list includes flour sugar baking powder salt eggs milk and lard with yields of four dozen doughnuts. The note adds one and a half million English women replacing men in private positions during the war.
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England
Record of British air force feats in World War I
The Air Ministry release highlights wartime outputs and achievements. From 1915 to 1918 British factories produced 26,685 aircraft and airmen destroyed or downed over 7,500 enemy planes. By November 11, 1918, aerial photographs and reconnaissance expanded massively.
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Cotton market opens lower on weak cables in New York
NEW YORK May 21 The cotton market opened with prices 16 to 40 points lower as cables failed to respond to yesterday's advance Spot houses in the south and Liverpool were active, with Liver pools late positions selling. Wall Street moved in both directions and Japanese buyers entered. Early support from commission houses pushed prices up, leaving the list after 15 minutes showing a firm undertone, about 6 points down.
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Mrs Astor Makes Doughnuts in Salvation Army Drive
New York May 21 Mrs Vincent Astor helped in a Salvation Army doughnut campaign to raise 13 million dollars. A doughboy praised the doughnuts and the Salvation Army workers who made them.
Bonini on trial for murder of 12 year old Callahan
Bonini, a store keeper, stood in superior court today charged with killing Joseph Callahan, 12, in February. He allegedly grew angry at boys teasing, entered his house, seized a rifle, and shot the first boy seen, the bullet entering Callahan’s heart as he stood among the crowd.
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Bridgeport Auto Mishaps Reported for Fiscal Year
Bridgeport records show 2,366 automobile accidents in the year ending March 31 with 27 fatalities and 705 injuries. More than 90 percent occurred in daylight amid heavy city traffic.
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