War emergency wire controls spark legal clash
The piece recounts postwar policy on President Burleson’s wire line takeover under wartime powers, opposition from the Commercial Cable Company, and the looming court battle as Hughes and Cook join for the company. It notes Burleson’s stance for government ownership of telegraphs and telephones.
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Government ownership push met by legal challenge and road plan debate
The report criticizes Burleson for pressing postwar government control of trans Atlantic cables while the Commercial Cable Company fights alleged illegal annexation and treaty disturbances. It notes Wilson and Baker backing rapid public works and a new trunk highway system, with War Department road-building lessons guiding future projects. A push for better foundations for highways echoes past overhauls as traffic strains grow.
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Cancellation of War Material Orders Sparks Protests
The government cancels orders for war materials drawing heartache for U S manufacturers. The United States Chamber of Commerce protests the method of cancellations urging contracts not be cut without absorbing raw materials. Sugar regulations and restrictions for dealers households and public eateries have been repealed.
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