Italians Repel Austrian Bridge Assault Over Piave River
Reported from the Piave front says Austria built 14 bridges over the river and Italians hold them back with heavy fire. Prisoner tallies rise with 1 550 captured at one point, bringing total near 6 000. Franco–British front activity continues in France with artillery duels near Albert Montdidier Rheims and gains as French reclaim ground.
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Attitude of thousands expressed in a wartime letter
A press spread describes a Swiss born volunteer’s letter to relatives in Switzerland praising the American war effort and denying a discharge. He argues the United States fights for a just cause against German methods and reflects on duty to join and remain in the conflict.
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Congress to authorize foreign troop training facilities
The War Department plans to ask Congress for authorization to provide training facilities in the United States for troops of allied nations. No specific project is set, but plans contemplate allowing hemispheric allies to train here if desired, with funding assured before diplomatic steps.
Golfer's knowledge aids British raid on Belgian coast
A naval airman who knew the Lombartsyde course well identified German gun positions along the dunes during a raid. He targeted about a dozen emplacements, retiring after completing his mission and lamenting the ruined putting green he favored.
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Allies May Strike Through Italy Shifting U S Weight
Washington June 18 Italian ambassador Count V Pellere met Secretary Baker amid talk on sending troops to Italy. Allied leaders say large American forces depend on transportation and supply, with British and French in Italy and Italians behind French lines. Some see strategic advantage in shifting the front from France to Italy, but no plan for major American reinforcement is indicated.
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France
Draft age extension under debate amid wartime callups
Washington June 18 authorities say extending the draft age may be considered if needed. Secretary Baker warned the war department cannot yet see necessity for raising or lowering ages. Senate bill proposed to enlist 18 to 46. Crowder notes extension could be required to meet 4,000,000 men by next January, reshaping class one and two calls and impacting national manpower and economy.
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Cheyenne Boost as U P Plans 1 750 000 Rail Upgrade
Gen. Supt. Wm. Jeffers told Cheyenne last night the government had approved 1 750 000 for new U P shops, enlarging facilities, and better terminals. The plan aims to expand the roundhouse and coal chutes and handle increased traffic, reinforcing Cheyenne as a major western terminal. He urged local efforts to house and employ incoming workers, noting a housing shortage as war demand rises.
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English Official Says Situation Grave but Allies Are Confident
London June 18 Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer introduced a vote of credit for 600 million pounds and gave figures showing total war credits above 7 billion pounds. He postponed a detailed statement on expenditures and praised Allied efforts while noting the Austrian offensive on Italy and Italian resolve. Vienna London dispatch reports 35,000 prisoners and 120 guns captured in the Austro-Hungarian drive on the Italian front.
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Britain Sees American Entry Delayed Yet Certain
London reports Chancellor Bonar Law telling Parliament that America is in the war even if not yet fully engaged. He notes German aims at Paris and British ports failed, while Allied reserves rely on America’s eventual entry and strength as the war continues.
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