18 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
1
Crowell explains how the War Department is expanding capacity and boosting monthly gun production at the Ordnance Bureau. The briefing highlights steps to raise output and meet military needs.
Assistant Secretary Crowell toured Aberdeen proving ground as War Department officials outlined a wartime plan to produce 2000 guns per month while preserving allied and Navy priorities. By armistice 500 guns monthly were made. June next year could reach full speed with American-built tanks and tractors demonstrated.
General Pershing commends the American Red Cross for relief and comfort to U S soldiers overseas. He notes the Red Cross as the national relief partner with the army and navy and urges widespread support during the Christmas membership drive. He highlights contributions from women, men, and schoolchildren nationwide.
Officials from the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America testified to the House Merchant Marine Committee against a navy purchase bill seeking government ownership of all U.S. radio stations. They urged private ownership for most stations while supporting some government control of coastal links, arguing government ownership would suppress private enterprise and free speech.
In Paris on December 17, President Wilson met with Count Macchi di Cellere, Italy’s high commissioner, after a rainy morning. Earlier, Wilson had important talks during his voyage from the United States. A dinner by William Sharpe honored the leaders and guests included American delegates to the peace conference and senior French officials.
The Royal Castle in Coblenz, once a former emperor’s summer palace, is under guard by American troops to prevent removal of valuables. The palace sits by the Rhine near Coblenz’s business district. American barracks sit in the gardens while guards protect the interior. About 40,000 American soldiers have arrived at Coblenz, with planes seen over the Rhine and officers from the Third Army arriving with equipment and supplies.
Weather continued on pace two section of the newspaper page. The repeated line Pay the President Weather appears as a header or tease for the weather content.
Associated Press reports legal proceedings begin to challenge shipments by American Railway Express under Horton permits after the bone dry law supersedes earlier prohibitions. Carlton K Bantle a clerk and Warren, a permit holder, were arrested at the company office as liquor deliveries resumed and released on habeas corpus writs.
Senate moves swiftly on the war revenue bill with amendments adopted and 1920 rates under consideration. Penrose urged prompt passage while opposing 1920 tax rate fixes as discussions focused on excess profits, surtaxes, and beverage and non beverage spirits duties volumes and revenue estimates.
President Wilson has discussed the Russian question with French statesmen and aims to set a definite policy for allied and U S agreeance before the peace conference. Russia’s fate and who may speak for Russians remain disputed amid Omsk dictatorship and factionalism.
Defense counsel Seymour Stedman challenging the American Protective League's work during the espionage trial of five Socialist leaders in Chicago. Witnesses testified about anti war sentiments and letters, with Hill admitting he had not read the Constitution in full and the gallery and court clashing over interruptions.
Samuel Untermyer of New York testified before the Senate committee investigating beer and German propaganda to deny pro German empathy claims. He described several conferences with former German ambassador Von Bernstorff and explained dealings with Dr Heinerich Albert over newspaper acquisitions as business, not political support. He noted friendships with Bernard Dernburg and referenced letters and testimonies involving Fox and Kelly connected to Hearst papers.
American Jewish Congress declared for a Jewish commonwealth in Palestine under British trusteeship. Delegates, numbering more than 3 million in membership, rose and sang the Hatikvah amid enthusiasm. A resolution called for a congress delegation of up to seven members.
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