Fuel Administration imposes five day U S factory suspenders
The Fuel Administration orders a five day shutdown of all eastern U S industries and Louisiana and Michigan as a wartime fuel relief measure. Munitions plants are rapped and only food production and continuous operations are exempt. Mon day holiday conditions are urged for ten weeks. Senators critique the move and seek suspensions to study protests.
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Stocks Fall On National Fuel Order Impact
The National Fuel Administration order triggered a sharp stock decline in the Local Stock Exchange this morning. Trading narrowed to securities spared by the five day industrial suspension, with broad market activity subdued as investors reassessed fuel policy impacts.
Mob Burns Negro Alive in Hazelhurst Mississippi
An angry white mob overran the Hazelhurst jail and burned Edward Sims, a black man accused of murdering a seventeen year old white girl. The father of the victim helped assault the jail, and the crowd set a large blaze around Sims at the stake amid cheers.
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Hazelhurst
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Edward Sims
Germany accused of poisoning U.S. grain imports
San Francisco officials allege Germany is distributing poisonous pollen to ruin wheat crops in California and other states. The State Council of Defense declares shipments could wipe out state wheat output and trigger a nationwide famine. Public agitation and press denunciation follow the bulletin release.
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German Sub Crews Mutiny Kill Officers Report
Reports from Amsterdam indicate continued mutinies aboard German submarines. Mutiny at Kiel yard on January 7 resulted in the deaths of thirty eight officers, with clashes leaving many mutineers injured. Officials see this as sign of widespread dissatisfaction among submarine crews with the war effort.
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Associated Press
London
Amsterdam
Kiel Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Kiel
Congress to speed up appropriation measures in Washington
Washington January 1 The government plans to accelerate approval of numerous appropriation measures. Speaker Clark and Representative Kitchen aim to eliminate hearings and delays, pushing fast action on bills and related legislation to expedite funding. The effort targets clearing pending appropriations early in the session.
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Washington
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Clark
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Howling House
U S Warships Set Endurance Record Across Pacific
A United States Department bulletin reports a new endurance record by two torpedo destroyers during a voyage from the Pacific to an Atlantic port. The lead vessel logged an average speed near nineteen knots, signaling sustained performance for long deployments.
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Washington
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Offie
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Atlante
Teutons Refuse Russian Peace Proposals at Brest Litov conference
Berlin reports Germany and Austria rejected Russian peace terms as unacceptable about occupied territories. The Teutons offer no final rejection, leaving open talks for a negotiated solution despite practical refusal on conquered lands. Officials say the reply signals possible resumption of negotiations, with differing views to be bridged.
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Berlin
Germany
Austria
Brest Litov
Teuton
Tetons
London
Falling Mast Kills Six on Battleship Michigan
A Navy Department report states six crew members were killed and three seriously injured when a heavy mast toppled onto the deck of the battleship Michigan amid a fierce gale. The fatalities and injuries were limited to ship’s personnel. Lost keys and a heart shaped ring sought. finder to Nugget office for reward.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Michigan
Nugget Office
Will Discharge Men Over Draft Age
Washington seeks to resolve many cases of men over the draft age since June 6 by discharging registrants who have passed 31 and not yet served. Secretary Baker says the Senate Military committee likely will back it, granting discharges in the affected group. Tonight at the Dream Theatre the serial The Girl and the Flame stars Helen Holmes, with Vogue comedy Billy Van Dusen and The Merry Widow Pathe News closing the program.
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