Progress slow in first day of war drive
Eighty five workers report progress slow on opening day of the war effort drive. They donate their time to Uncle Sam's campaign to win the war, contributing a full day of labor across assigned tasks.
28 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
1
Eighty five workers report progress slow on opening day of the war effort drive. They donate their time to Uncle Sam's campaign to win the war, contributing a full day of labor across assigned tasks.
Campaigners accuse Duke City of lax governance as voters complain about public services and oversight during wartime mobilization. Local advocates say Albuquerque is “laying down on the job” for the first time since the U S entered the war, urging reforms and accountability.
The person in charge announced last night that pledges received yesterday totaled 25000 dollars. The timing suggests funds will be used to support the drive between now and January, with purchases expected to be made in the near term.
Albuquerque workers report discouraging results from yesterday's Thrift and War Savings Stamps canvass. A select team will target big pledges of 1000 or more, with a meeting at North Fourth Street School where a Four Minute Man will explain the cause.
Denver June 27 reports New Mexico fair Friday and Saturday turning unsettled in the east with light to fresh winds from the southeast. Arizona to remain generally fair Friday and Saturday with little temperature change and fresh southerly winds.
Yesterday reached a high of 95 degrees and a low of 5 with a 40 degree span. At 6 pm the temperature was 82. Winds were south west and conditions were clear.
A clipping describes Ausoia writhing in agony under the mailed fist of the Beast of Berlin. It notes political figures including Alex F Kerensky and references Brest-Litovsk terms, highlighting contested recognition and provisional leadership.
Former Russian leader Alexander Kerensky addressed British labor delegates and announced plans to travel to France and the United States to plead for aid and reconstruction for Russia. He stressed unresolved escape secrets and warned that Russians will join the fight against the central powers, with diplomats ready to meet him in Paris.
Telegraph dispatch from German HQ dated June 4 reports Allied forces near Renneres wood northwest of Mlecheprey as unable to break a stubborn American defense. Two prisoners claim German torture of captives, which the correspondent denounces as baseless calumny.
Rescuers in Virginia Minnesota after a premature blast at the Silver Open Pit mine destroyed by dynamite. More than thirty tons of explosives damaged the pit entombing twenty nine workers with five located alive but unconscious and one body recovered. Officials say lightning caused the blast and death toll will be known after full pit exploration.
Nearly 500000 men registered for military service had their draft order fixed by a national lottery at the Senate Office Building. 1200 numbered capsules were drawn to set each registrant’s place in the new class list, with Provost Marshal General Crowder and others overseeing the ceremony.
The May may monthly statement shows British merchant losses of 224,735 tons and Allied and neutral ships of 190,859 tons, totaling 355,094 tons. Comparisons with April and last year are noted with heavy marine risk. Steamship traffic into UK ports in May reached 7,777,848 tons excluding coastal traffic.
Fargo June 27 Nation of Governor Linn Z Frasier of Hoople won the North Dakota gubernatorial primary contest over John Steen of Mughy with more than five thousand votes after 695 of 107 precincts reported. Friesier led as rural areas pushed ahead before statewide totals.
Senate agricultural committee adopts Norm of Nebraska amendment replacing that of Johnson of Washington to prohibit sale of distilled spirits and beer after June 20 1919 and ban manufacture of beer while war lasts. Prohibition advocates cite wartime efficiency gains and oppose beer for workers.
Senator Reed says Germany holds edge in heavy weapons and population and urges extending draft age and rapid mobilization. He argues Italy was unprepared at entry and warns victory requires substantial US commitment with swift action. He advocates a massive, timely American military push in Europe.
A June report from Mexico describes General Franco Murgila assigning captured revolutionists to farm labor in northern Mexico. The policy aims to exploit their labor for harvest needs, with exceptions for certain leaders deemed responsible.
W F Lindsey will present formalities to the athletic commission at Camp Ody. The $81,000 worth of athletic woods purchased for the men’s meet will be shown. The presentation occurs Saturday with Cloverner Lindsey leaving Friday en route to Albuquerque to address Mothers and Daughters circles.
The House Ways and Means Committee drafted a new bond bill authorizing billions of dollars in Liberty bonds and a large increase for loans to the Allies. The plan aims to fund July to September advances and ensure a strong Fourth Liberty Loan in the fall, with allocations to banks and government depositaries and tighter treasury operations.
Washington reports reveal Dr Miehion of Krupp claims Germany falsified stores of atrocities early in the war. Cabinet investigators returned with no evidence of atrocities and noted Russian conduct praised. He cites August 1814 German boasts of destroying means without battles and maps of disputed lands involving Poland Dessarabia and Caucasian Persia shifts.
Italian forces press on after cowing Austria as attention shifts to France and Flanders battle zones. The report notes mounting expectation of new blows by Ung in Western Europe and outlines strategic focus on the battle area.
Reports say Kaiser recognizes need for haste as American troops flow into Allied lines in France and Flanders. German artillery harasses British and French positions from Flanders to the Marne while Allies in Italy stabilize the Piave. additional American divisions head to the Italian front as Austrians face renewed Allied pressure.
A Nevada woman, Mrs Margaret Blue, knitted twenty five pairs of socks in twenty days, then stopped due to eyesight strain. She tended a truck garden and fed freighters, while supporting Red Cross efforts and caring for her solitary life near Kye Pateh Mire.
In El Paso Texas the University Club honors three notable figures as honorary members for three years. Gen John Pershing, formerly stationed in the area, Gen A Mille retired who surveyed named Ti Pease, and Capt Richard P the first honorary member who lent service at the war outbreak.
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