Officers School Established for Perching's Men
Pershing orders create a promotion system from the ranks allowing privates who prove themselves to win commissions. Noncommissioned officers including corporals may attend a new training school at a major center after recommendation. Proficient graduates will fill vacancies as second lieutenants in replacement and combat divisions, with no cap on second lieutenants in replacement units.
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Associated Press
France
Gen. Pershing
Pershing
Supply of Coal Still Adequate in Waterloo
Waterloo’s fuel board chaired by J. E. Sedgwick reports a plentiful coal supply after over a week of sub zero weather. Smaller dealers see slight reductions, but major suppliers can meet all orders and no sale limits are needed. The public cooperates with dealers, contributing to the favorable condition.
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Waterloo
J. E. Sedgwick
Waterloo Fuel Board
Natural Ice Limited as War Measure Amid Ice Shortage
The Artificial company stopped artificial ice production for winter to conserve fuel and ammonia. It will buy natural ice from the Crystal company which uses only natural ice. The change follows government request to all manufacturers to conserve ammonia during the war period.
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Artificial
Crystal Company
Westminster church pledges aid to Armenians and Syrians
The Westminster Presbyterian church pledged aid for Armenian and Syrian relief. A $150 collection from yesterday's service was drawn from the treasury and sent to New York headquarters to support the relief fund amid urgent need.
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Westminster
Watchman Killed After Fateful Fall on Michigan Avenue
Chicago reports Maaz el Moore, caretaker at a South Michigan Avenue building, died after slipping from a sloping roof while detectives investigated burglars. He clung by his fingertips as a ladder was sought, then fell to the frozen ground.
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Chicago
Maazel Moore
South Michigan Avenue
Moore
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