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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
4
Fragmentary report quotes Leon Trotzky on Soviet aims toward capital and party unity. The garbled text suggests a forthcoming book and debates within the Communist movement, noting expediency and factional tensions.
An interested party argues that small deviations from the communist program such as the new economic policy concessions private property and private ownership are negligible beside the fact that most key production instruments remain government controlled. He notes peasants resist collectivization and remain agricultural capitalists, warning of unresolved issues.
The Court of Homer decorates American airmen for bravery in battle. Honorees include Major Granvillé A. Pollock of New Orleans Major James Sussan of Daytona Beach Florida and Lieutenant William S Cousins of New Orleans for valor in action.
The passage describes government ownership of railways, shipping, most trade and foreign trade, and centralized credit. It notes 22 million peasant farms with many state or cooperative farms, and argues dictatorial rule is needed to keep the capitalist road from advancing.
The commission seeks broad power to approve or disapprove consolidations or acquisitions of control. It argues federal oversight is essential to keep unified direction and public interest, warning against state driven mergers and preserving service and economy while preventing undue restraint on competition. The Nickel Plate case cited as example.
The annual Christmas dinners by city merchants and bee men will be extended to include the Seamen’s Institute. Rev A F Owens announces plans to add the meals to the fund already collected, aiding sailors. The switch follows Miss Mary Tilney’s request and will serve inmates of multiple city facilities, including hospitals and detention homes.
Members purchase 5800 in bridge bonds at a meeting of the Junior Chamber. Discussion centers on mortgage bonds and a push to promote community support for high college athletics and a Bay area bridge project.
Sheriff Leon Schwarz was the main speaker at a Semmes community meeting and dinner held at the Crawford community house. A women’s committee led by Mrs. Fred Tucker organized the event and served dinner as Schwarz warned against socialism hindering Russia’s growth.
District stewards gathered to discuss maintenance of district operations. Notable attendees included Rae, Bodlat, Dumas, Macon, Kellan, Palmes, Owens, and Webb. Reverend H Lisenby visiting from Fairhope added context to the proceedings.
A bill to establish a fish hatchery at Spring Hill was introduced in Congress. The plan proposes locating the hatchery at the old Stein water borng, as revealed in press summaries and Senate discussions.
College closes for Christmas holidays for members of the student body at Spring Hill High and College starting today and continuing until January 6. A large number of out of town students will leave. Holidays in public schools begin Wednesday and run until Monday January 4.
A woman was acquitted of murder in a case where prosecutors alleged she used a knife. The defense argued self defense and doubt about intent, and the jury returned a not guilty verdict after deliberation.
Doctors advise breaking a cold overnight or shortening grippe or influenza attacks with calomel salts and related remedies, while pharmacists note active components in remedies. The article discusses topical and systemic treatments for chills, sore throat, and tonsillitis, emphasizing early intervention.
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