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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1919
Page
9
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The article discusses a provisional peace with Germany overseen by Wilson and the allies. It notes a likely German acceptance of terms, the sustained blockade, and the question of whether a league of nations is needed. It emphasizes practical restraint over idealism and the potential impact on American public opinion.
The article outlines a plan to save railroads facing $700 million in debts, debating Treasury warrants versus direct bank credits. It critiques legality, urging Congress action and suggesting banks loan railroad notes to be managed by Director General Hines. It also critiques postwar international policy and mentions military aeronautics leadership changes.
The article discusses alarm in Britain over Afghanistan's ameer death and the central Asian league. It profiles the late ameer as multilingual, sociable, and mechanically minded, noting his punitive tendencies and influence on Britain's strategy toward bolshevism and regional stability.
The paper outlines a nationwide Home campaign to aid life safety and civic building efforts, noting assistance from the department to cities. It calls for cooperation among church, chamber and women groups and promises expert help when needed to foster building campaigns and voter engagement.
The piece argues that the army court martial system is obsolete and can yield grave injustices without timely review by reviewing officers. It urges Congress to amend the articles of war, noting possible failures by Gen Angell and Gen Crowder, and calls for a revision to prevent death or near life sentences for minor infractions.
Fred G. Butler Americanization Director denies that the social unit plan signals a Bolshevik trend. With Secretary Lane away in the South planning reclamation for soldiers farms, Butler argues the plan is an effective tool to curb lawless agitators. Lane chairs the national social unit, aiming to strengthen community life on American standards and counter foreign-born isolation.
The Department of Labor reported that high material costs and rising wages are the main barriers to more construction. A survey of 74 cities showed 57 percent see strong building demand and a housing shortage. High financing costs and interest rates further slow projects, with industry groups predicting no wage relief until prices decline.
The Bureau of Mines warned yesterday that army gas masks are largely useless for protection in civil employments. Director Van H Manning cited injuries to firemen and bakers who tried the masks in confined gas. He said masks are best for open air use and are unsafe against carbon monoxide in workplaces.
Edward L. Doheny of Los Angeles denies that he or associates sought to press a Mexican question at the peace conference. He says their aim was private talks with American representatives on general suggestions for foreigner rights to reduce international friction, and they would press no matter if denied.
New York March 11 bound to atretcher aboard two naval flying boats Lieut David Gray convalescent officer accompanied by women serial nurse Wan carried through space today from Rockaway Naval Air Station to Saint Luke's Hospital Manhattan about 19 miles in 49 minutes The flight demonstrated the practicability of transferring wounded soldiers by airplane Lieut Stavens piloted the seaplane Maj Helen Bastedo suggested the trip The patient was transferred ashore to motor ambulances for hospital care.
The War Department approved converting Samp Ben ning in Columbus Georgia into a small game training center. Announcement yesterday estimated about 5,089,669 dollars will be spent on the project.
A lengthy mixed timetable lists train departures from Atlanta to Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and other points. Services from multiple railroads show varied morning and afternoon departures with numerous times and routes.
Lieut H Phister, stationed at Nitro West Virginia, to report in person to the director of military intelligence for discharge. Brig Gen W I Burt granted leave of absence for 0 days under exceptional circumstances. Col M W Rewall to retire after 30 years service. W Glazedrock, ill at Walter Reed, assigned to Fourth Field Artillery Camp Braden Tex. Col P L Milew to report to the chief of war for duty with the war plans division.
The Federal Trade Commission demanded immediate information from numerous firms whose promotional literature targets Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. The letters warn penalties up to 5500 or one year imprisonment for failing to answer lawful inquiries, with some offenses carrying five to three years for both penalties. The commission notes its duty to curb unfair competition and to investigate corporations, and may publish much of the obtained information in the public interest.
Gloucester March 11 The mackerel season begins mid April and may be aided by seaplanes as scouts to locate and estimate schools. Gloucester Board of Trade plans, endorsed by Hugh M Smith, would run the scouting under a seasoned fisherman.
J. 8. Wilson, son of the Secretary of Labor, joins the shipping board school for supercargoes after eight months in France. The program has 270 graduates, 160 assigned to duty, with over 12 000 applications received since January opening.
Employers Industrial Commission was enlarged to study postwar methods in Europe. The commission, recently sent to Europe by the Department of Labour, will examine government approaches to war economies and reconstruction plans. The scope includes lessons from foreign governments and the overall reorganization of industry after the war.
A Seattle newspaper report quotes FP Smith arguing Republicans prefer saving Ohio and New York over nominating a western candidate in 1930. The piece notes western voters and women will influence the convention with 19 states and 213 electoral votes. It contrasts with views of local press and Lieutenant Hooker on wartime submarines and a stance against a league of nations.
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