Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-07-18
DEFENSE COUNCIL,
@ MEETS IN DOVER
Recommends Special Session

The Defense Council of Della
ware, appointed several weeks ago
by Governor Townsend, at meet
ing held in Dover on Wednesday,
adopted a resolution requesting
the Governor to call special ses-
sion of the Legislature to pass
laws to meet war conditions, in
Guiding the fortifying of the Della
ware Coast.
The Defense Council had busy
session and many subjects were
considered. All members, with the
exception of former Congressman
Thomas w. Miller, secretary of the
council, who is recovering from an
operation in a Washington hos
pital, were present. Reports were
heard from the heads of several
departments. Subjects which had
been outlined by Secretary Miller,
were considered and conclusions
reached as follows:
l. The return of unsold bread
1t was stated that the large bak-
cries in the State had been seen
or consulted and assurances given
that they would all cooperate.
2. Food conservation - Under
this head it was pointed out that
the women had taken up this part
of the work in a systematic man.
ner, using the pledge cards to Sc
cure the data desired.
3. Fertilizer shipments-The re-
concentrations of the National
Defense Council to order ship
ments of fertilizer early, was en-
dorsed and circulars were ordered
issued and sent to the farmers,
making such requests. 1t was also
reported that the State Board of
Agriculture would cooperate in
this matter.
a. Recruiting for the National
Guard-It was the opinion of the
council that the Governor should
be aided in every way possible to
bring Delaware's quota up to
full and complete regiment.
5. Minute Men-It was decided
to have the Four Minute Men in
every locality report to the govern
ment and aid and assist every way
possible by moving picture films.
6. Federal Reserve-It was urg-
ed that the Delaware bankers join
the Federal Reserve. This matter
was referred to j. H. Dandy, of
Wilmington.
Z. U. S. Working Boys Reserve
1t was stated that w. N. Lam
nard, of Wilmington, director of
Delaware in this part of the work,
would give full explanation at the
next meeting of the council.
8. Fort at Mouth of Mispillion
River-On this project several
members of the State Council have
been working with members of the
National Council, and report pro-
gress.
8. Priority Board = This work
refers to railroad shipments main
/ ly. No recommendations were
made in this respect.
10. Women's Committee-1nas-
much as the women are thorough
ly and completely organized and
performing a creditable work, it
was deemed inadvisable to make
any charge. The matter was laid
on the table.
The Four-Minute Men referred
to in paragraph five are an organ
ization operating directly under
the Bureau of Information at
! Washington, which Bureau con-
sists of the Secretaries of State,
War and Navy, and Mr.. George
Creel, Civilian Chairman. 1t has
for it's purpose utilization of NOV
ing picture shows as medium for
importing important Government
tai information to the public. Mr..
Clarence J. Pyle, Of Wilmington,
Delaware, is State Director, and
through the members of the State
Council the foundations for this
organization in towns outside or
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