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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
5
The record notes proposed measures including higher salaries for teachers and firemen, funding for fire department apparatus, and military training. It mentions parkway completion between Potomac and Zoo parks, purchase of sites to extend the park system in northern District, and a new Rock Creek bridge at Calvert Street.
Lieut Col A Ansell criticizes the army court martial during a National Popular Government League address, arguing courts martial are not executive agencies and call for a liberal, law based alternative. He cites injustices from cases including a mentally defective soldier wrongly convicted, urging Congress to reform and override Secretary Baker.
A fragmented Washington opinion piece argues for humanitarian action toward Russia and cautions against bolstering bolshevism while urging a league of nations. It contrasts Clemenceau's realism with idealism and notes delays at the Paris peace talks amid calls to keep US troops out absent a formal league. Police trial in Tennessee follows.
Community clothing drive encourages residents to donate old garments to the American Red Cross. Campaign stresses urgency and asks households to bring usable apparel to designated drop sites this week.
Local American Red Cross chapter reports success collecting used clothing for Allied Nations refugees. Campaign ends March 31. donations, including garments and bedding, should be delivered to nearest fire or police station to aid transport. Rowmanta highlighted as suffering among eight nations. national quota set at ten thousand tons with 30900 pounds for this city.
The piece discusses a potential shift to universal military service in the United States, preserving the national guard and the Marine Corps while possibly dissolving the regular army personnel. It notes Gen Pershing and overseas experiences shaping Congress favor, with plans to reorganize training centers and preserve local military character amid opposition in the Senate.
The War Finance Corporation plans to offer up to 50 million dollars to exporters and associations under the Webb Act with a maximum of 56 million possible for large groups. Loans may run five years and carry a minimum 5.75 percent interest, likely up to 5 percent, with collateral at 125 percent. Foreign buyers face higher costs as postwar rates shift, prompting credit pooling and bank-backed transfers for cross-border trade.
Miss Alice Deal president of the High School defers action on a protest against a med program by the board of education. The case moves to the next meeting with Miss Wood cited for the proceedings.
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