Reorganization of U S Ordnance Bureau Announced
Washington January 2 The War Department announced a major reorganization placing experienced businessmen at the heads of key divisions under the chief of ordnance The plan aims to create a great working unit to supply rifles and cannon It shifts responsibilities across production procurement inspection supply and ordnance stores with civilian heads to oversee each division including a new production division and a procurement division to handle contracts and orders
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Scores of schools close near heat in New York
January 2 reports say over 50 city schools shut due to lack of heat. Most may resume tomorrow as coal supply disputes arise at several yards where bucketful quantities were sold. Federal fuel administrator Wiggin issued an order cutting electric use by 25 percent in buildings and lodging. Steam heating to be eliminated during certain hours.
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Separate peace talks loom amid Baltic disputes
Petrograd dispatch reports Bolshevik Foreign Minister Trotzky and associates argue that Baltic provinces remain under military pressure and German occupation while peace terms are ignored. Russia's delegation to Brest-Litovsk presents demands, claiming the council opposes acceptance. German positions claim Lithuania and Courland already fall within the peace terms, with evacuation delayed until sanctions end. Berlin signals intent to annex Russian lands slowly, amid socialist opposition to policy.
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Army rushing across threaten peace and labor party platform
In today’s issue the Standard notes the army will be rushed across with no chance for a separate peace. It reports Swaukee’s loyal senators, a British Labour Party platform, and a War Department inquiry on robbery stopped. Horoscope advises foot care for soldiers.
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Swiss Fire Near Wilhelm Steamer Over Neutral Waters
In a January incident on Lake Constance Swiss forces fired at the newly launched German steamer Wilhelm as it entered Swiss territorial waters. The vessel was struck in places but withdrew quickly. No lives were lost as Switzerland asserts its neutrality and readiness to defend it.
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Weather Forecast For West Of The Divide
Night looks to bring rain chances across the western area west of the divide. Storm chances increase after midnight with possible showers centering over higher elevations.
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Stow
Loyalists Win in Milwaukee Senate Victory
Louis Fens, Republican on an America first platform, defeats Edmund F Melms, Socialist, in the Eighth Wisconsin senatorial district special election. Fens fills the seat left by Frank Reguse after expulsion. Victory aided by soldiers’ vote and a coalition of Loyalists from Republican, Democratic and Socialist parties.
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America First
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Senate
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British Labor Party Presents Platform
London reports a drafted Labor party platform calling for universal wage enforcement, democratic control of industry, and a new social order after the war. It advocates demobilization planning, public works, abolition of the House of Lords, nationalization of land railways mines and power, and public control of alcohol production.
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Great American Army to Be Rushed Across in Time
Washington reports an urgent U.S. plan to rush American troops to assist Allied forces, offset Russia’s defection, and leverage tonnage and port facilities for uninterrupted transport to Europe. The inter allied talks in Paris yielded a naval and military coordination framework, with plans for co operation among the United States Great Britain France Italy and other allies, aiming to maximize troop and supply debarkation while ensuring efficient use of tonnage and neutral ports.
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Food conservation plans faltered in hotels and restaurants
Government sugar control proposals were urged by Food Administrator Hoover before a Senate committee. He warned conservation efforts in hotels and dining rooms had failed while housewives appeared to comply. Hoover pushed for broader powers and defended price actions and supplier schemes amid wartime shortages.
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