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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1918
Page
9
The manpower bill is prepared and headed to the Senate for action tomorrow, signaling a push to advance it next week. The measure outlines workforce policies and funding priorities awaiting committee consideration and possible floor votes.
Washington reports a Senate backed draft measure to widen service ages to 18 through 48 and require men in deferred classes to work if physically able. The bill, drafted under Secretary Haken, aims to bolster wartime manpower with about 13 million registrations and 2.3 million aged 18 to 20 and 32 to 48 proposed for immediate call. Senate timing delays set for next week, with Chamberlain planning swift action.
Allied forces push the German line south of Rove and northwest of Noyon near Thiescourt plateau as French artillery and infantry tighten the pressure. German retreat grows harder, with heavy losses and reports of shortages and desperate tactics. Communication lines show mail and supplies disrupted as the French advance continues.
In Chicago area four days on the stand William Haywood general secretary and treasurer testifies at the Withers case. He is followed by Robbing former socialist mayoral candidate of Scranton and Charles I Mckinnon of Goldfield brother in law of Maywood and a defendant. Defense expected to wrap up this week and verdict within ten days. Berlin accepts American prisoner exchange proposal for Bernes conference mid September via Spanish foreign office. Scientific American note on insects and aviators cites Lieutenant Depret.
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