News Review of the Past Week
Edward W. Pickard surveys a week of world war events, noting allied resilience in France and Italy, German attempts at key targets like Antlers and Arras, renewed Allied airpower, and battles from Mesopotamia to Ukraine. He cites American contributions in the Somme area, rising anti-German sentiment in Russia, and political tensions in Congress over war preparedness and espionage.
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Universal Military Training Resolution Passed by Senate
The Senate adopted a resolution for universal military training. It requires all male U.S. citizens reaching majority on June 5 to register under president prescribed regulations and be available for service. An amendment for compulsory training of youths under 21 was rejected 90 to 20 after several days of debate.
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War Department favors only names of U.S. casualties
Washington March 27. The War Department submitted to the Senate a statement explaining why only the names of American troops who are killed or wounded in France are released. Major General March, acting chief of staff, said the old system of giving addresses and details invited enemy aid and harassment of relatives. The policy aims to provide prompt and accurate casualty information to nearest relatives before any press release to deny information that could aid the German cause.
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Maj Gen Wood Passes Physical, To Return To Camp Funston
Washington reports Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood has cleared his physical exam for active service and will command his division at Camp Funston Kansas. Rumors that the administration planned to shelve General Wool, senior major general on the active list, are unfounded.
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British Take 3000 Turks in Megopotamia Conflict
London report says the entire Turkish force in the Hit area has been captured or destroyed by British troops. Three thousand prisoners were taken. British forces have crossed the River Jordan in Palestine, according to the war office notice.
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New Liberty Loan Authorized at Three Billion Dollars
Secretary McAdoo announced in Washington that the third Liberty loan will total 3 billion dollars with 4 percent interest. He said all over subscriptions will be accepted and will seek congressional approval after conferring with Representative Kitchin, chair of the Ways and Means Committee.
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