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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
2
Correspondents report American and British air forces expanding bombing capacity in England. Most light planes will carry at least 25 pound bombs, with heavier aircraft bearing large high explosive containers. Training emphasizes formation bombing and improved marksmanship.
Dr Genedége Li Meylin of Columbia University notes a YMCA game in France where two teams played playground ball. A batter swung and hit the pitcher in the chest, prompting a surprised reaction. the batter then ran to the pitcher, hugged him, and apologized for the hit.
C T Booth reports the All Paris Division of Paris Baseball Association with 26 teams, overseen by the central athletic committee under the commanding general. A 50 acre field has been secured for YMCA physical activities in the Paris area.
Warrington Aug 1 The article notes American troops in six countries France Germany Russia Austria Italy Belgium and England pursuing the war effort beyond traditional borders. It discusses unprecedented deployment drafted men volunteers and the nation’s resolve under the war declaration to defeat Germany while reflecting on constitutional debates and historical precedent.
Milwaukee begins reviving its ship building industry with the Fabricated Ship corporation forming in the city. Capitalized at 600000 dollars the firm has contracts for 13 steel ships including nine mine planters and four river transports. First vessel due May 1 1919 and a new ship every 30 days thereafter for completion. Ships to travel from Milwaukee via Great Lakes Welland Canal St Lawrence to the Atlantic coast for coast defense and utility service.
Washington reports Brazil forbids German as a basic language in Santa Catharina schools. Portuguese becomes the official medium in all public and private institutions. Before the war Brazil had 134 German schools in one district where only German was spoken.
Eight men from each company have been detailed as play leaders at Camp Taylor. A daily play hour is held for association secretaries, for days each week, under the auspices of the Y M C A.
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