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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
1
Gen. Marek will publicly disclose as much of the aid program as possible tomorrow. The plan to extend military assistance to Russian Siberia is advancing, with officials signaling a forthcoming briefing and details to be released.
Washington reports that the army general staff is shaping the dispatch of an American contingent to Russia to work with allied forces for the Czecho-Slovak front at Vladivostok. Officials note only that the force will be several thousand and exact numbers or dates remain undisclosed due to censorship.
Allied forces push across the Vesle river despite strong German opposition from east of Soissons toward Rheims. French and American units gain ground between Sermois and Muizon, fending off counterattacks as German guards and Bavarians suffer casualties. Front lines near the Aisne and Chemin des Dames show potential shifts with continued bombardments and withdrawals around Montdidier and La Bassee.
The navy department announced the sinking of submarine chaser No 17 in a collision with another vessel last night near Hog Island off the Virginia coast. All crew members were rescued.
Weather bulletin notes Tuesday and Wednesday showers in Denver and New Mexico, cooler in eastern portions, fresh southerly winds. Arizona expects Tuesday showers with warmer conditions, Wednesday partly cloudy with fresh southerly winds.
Local conditions show a maximum of 47 degrees and a minimum of 58. The 6 pm reading was 38 with northwest winds and clear skies.
German forces pull back toward the river north of the Aisne as main body units seek safety beyond the line. Allies press actions to reduce the retreat corridor and tighten the pursuit.
A dispatch from French headquarters reports heavy German artillery along the Vesle front with stiff Allied resistance. French patrols crossed the river at several points near Sermolse and Muizon, with fighting continuing near La Grange and Mutzon. The French hold positions on the south bank at Rheims and Monta dier, while Ha gicourt remains contested on the river left bank.
Lincoln Nebraska August heat and drought threaten Nebraska corn yields. Experts report many areas already suffer damage as temperatures push above 100 degrees for several days. Farmers guard against moisture loss and expect ongoing stress to crops statewide.
British Premier David Lloyd George urges the empire to hold fast on the war’s fourth anniversary. The message, read in theaters and public venues, vows victory as the only path to freedom, condemns German aggression, and calls for a just settlement to prevent future war.
The Intransigeant reports the crown prince has engaged forty divisions (540,000 men) in Chimipaene and forty seven divisions (625,000 men) between the Aisne and the Marne since July 14. It estimates front shortening saved about ten divisions (195,000 men) in troop numbers.
A cable from Madrid to the Public Information Committee reports that A BC, a pro German newspaper, will publish articles by Joe Martines Hult detailing American war efforts. Ruiz asserts the writer will use his pen to reveal the truth about the United States, referencing past disillusionment in 198.
An unreliable OCR fragment describes a World War II era scene with Van ks and Pitter Pighting Parla in Aus. It mentions Americana coverage of fighting, capturing a German base, and Prussian guards involved in the action. The text is garbled but suggests a combat report with references to bayonet and firearm use.
Adrian Duff, former New York news photographer, is praised as hero of a raid into German lines. He returned with six prisoners and spent a year on the German side of the battle line in Lemium and Trance, taking pictures for American power papers.
The War Department released today new casualty totals from the Franco American drive in the Marne sector. Of the names published 459 were killed in action or died of wounds, with 256 killed in action and three who died of wounds. The total 7086 reflects ongoing tallies from overseas fighting, not a single day's losses, and Pershing has not yet reported totals. Acting Secretary Crowell cautioned against guessing totals and noted next kin will be notified as lists decode.
Allies tally booty captured from German forces including many 12 millimeter guns and trench mortars. French forces under General Mangin report significant captures since the July 18 start of the Allied offensive, with estimates near 500 guns and hundreds of mortars salvaged as storage and verification continue.
Cardiff officials and their supporters took to the streets armed with spades and brooms to clean two main thoroughfares. The action came as municipal workers were on strike for weeks, creating health concerns from accumulated dust.
Washington Aug 5 Provost Material General Crowder urged enactment of the administration manpower program and proposed September 5 as a registration day for 13 900 000 men aged 18 to 45 not on the selective service list If action is not taken weekly registration of men reaching 21 will be required after September 1 as only 190 000 of 1918 registrants will be available Senate and House leaders indicated fast action or further delays remain possible under the plan to amend the selective act to widen registration and classify potential one and class two registrants with varying exemption factors and costs
The Quisteonek, a new oil burning freighter built at Hog Island, was launched at 12:28 pm with Mrs Wilson christening the prow using champagne. President and Mrs Wilson attended as about 50,000 spectators cheered in the sun. A total of 180 vessels are planned at the plant, the world’s largest shipyard of its kind.
AE F Pictures show Americans in France working to spread democracy as neutral and Allied nations view their efforts. The films present the mission as a gospel of democracy intended to unite Allied forces and win public support worldwide.
A government report outlines the policy of using motion and still pictures to inform and bolster morale, with a permit system to allow civilian photographers to film wartime preparations in the United States. Signal corps units supply material for distribution to theaters and overseas audiences, funds supporting propaganda go to the treasury, and censorship ensures security while aiding public understanding of progress.
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