Pooling Resources Against Hun Powers
Washington reports progress toward unifying American and allied economic power against the central powers. A munitions council would manage food and war material, with members from allied food agencies, Food Administrator Hoover, and the War Industries Board. The council would allocate resources, prevent duplication, and prioritize needs across allies and the United States.
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Washington
America
United States
War Industries Board
Wilson
Manitiong Council
Eaurope
More Than a Million on Battle Front Soon
West Point graduation remarks by Secretary of War Baker announce that over 700000 American troops have disembarked in France and that the U S will likely surpass a million in service soon. General Peyton C March notes submarine threats will not slow deployment as 1919 graduates receive diplomas early to meet army needs.
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Washington
United States
Peyton C. March
Atlantic
America
Prosecution Referred for About 200 Fuel Order Violations
Washington reports about 200 cases involving violations of fuel orders have been sent to the department of justice for prosecution. The fuel administration notes many cases already resulted in convictions and severe penalties. Most prosecutions target firms refusing to refund excess charges as demanded by the federal trade commission and the fuel administration.
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Federal Trade Commission
President Wilson moves to monitor American war metal output
Washington, June 12, President Wilson plans to receive a regular progress survey on war production. He asked Chair man Baruch to create a fuel committee under the War Industries Board to track coal steel war material and transport progress.
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Wilson
Baruch
War Industries Board
Germans Throw Fresh Masses Into Battle
London reporting from French headquarters details a French counter attack aided by tanks that retook La Parte farm and high ground near Compiagne road. German forces renew efforts on their left wing toward the Oise while Allied troops withdraw to safer river positions amid woodland and ravine terrain. Ribecourt and surrounding forests, vital to both sides, figure prominently as the Oise river line becomes the focal point of the struggle.
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Oize
Ventoise
Pont Viveqne
Submarines Sink Two More Ships Off Virginia Capes
A patrol report describes German submarine activity near the Virginia capes as a chase unfolds. The submarine opens fire, the ship dodges light, and a torpedo misses. after two hours of pursuit the engagement continues with uncertain result.
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Capes
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Submarine Sighting Reported As Ships Exchange Wireless Calls
Captain Wade relays wireless contact with Cape Sabre and Walter Dr. Noyce who sighted what may have been a submarine. The Noye reported no attack as it arrived. M Bidou notes forces must keep firing lines and reserve divisions. Prisoners show horror at their comrades slaughter.
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Walter Dr. Noyce
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Growing impatience in Ways and Means over auto tax pleas
Washington June 12. Members of the house ways and means committee expressed growing impatience with witnesses pleading for exemption from war taxation. Albert H. Reems urged taxing automobile owners rather than manufacturers, while Chairman Kitchin noted the three percent on autos reaches the consumer. Representatives Longworth Moore and others argued for increased revenues and warned against exemptions. Reems said profit margins in auto manufacturing are small.
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National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Kitchin
Moore
Pennsylvania
Longworth
Ohio
Reems
Mrs. A G Vanderbilt Becomes Mrs Baker in Lenox
Mrs Alfred Gywnne Vanderbilt married Raymond T Baker director of the United States Mint at Holmwood Lenox Mass. Guests included Mrs William G McAdoo, Joseph P Tumulty, Mrs Tumulty, Rear Admiral Cary Grayson, Mrs Grayson, and George T Marye former ambassador to Russia when Baker served as embassy secretary in Petrograd.
French Forces Suffer Heavy Toll in France Advance
The Associated Press reports heavy French losses since Saturday as Jaegers division at Bessonsur-Matz is decimated and guards division suffers major casualties. Other divisions reportedly suffered similarly amid the attack and advance toward narrow valleys dominated passes.
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Associated Press
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Russian minister Konivaloff arrives en route to urge Siberia intervention
A Russian commerce minister during Kerensky's regime, A Konivaloff, arrived from the Orient aboard a Canadian Pacific Port. He plans stops in Washington London and Paris to persuade the United States and allied governments to intervene in Siberia to prevent broader Central Powers domination of Russia.
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Orient
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Siberia
Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply
Warns readers to monitor sluggish blood and ward off disease by keeping blood purified. Promotes S. S. S. as a vegetable blood medicine to revitalize bloodstream and restore vitality. Urges visiting a drug store and offers free medical advice via Medical Director Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
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