Monday, July 9, 1917

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The Headlines

WILSON PROCLAIMS EXPORT CONTROL OVER FOOD, FUEL AND WAR SUPPLIES TO AID ALLIES AND BAR TRADE WITH FOE; SWEEPING BAN ON SHIPMENTS President Takes Action Under the Terms of Espionage Law. BECOMES EFFECTIVE JULY 15 Aim is "to Ameliorate Conditions That May Arise Before the New Harvest. "HOW NEUTRALS WILL FARE Our Duty and Intention to Consider Them Whenever Practicable, Says President. May Put Embargo on Wheat. Shuts Off Japan's Steel. How to Obtain Licenses. Neutrals Overruled. Cheaper Foods Soon. CONTROL LOWERS WHEAT. Prices Abroad Are Below the Present Figure Here.

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