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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
4
The speaker states he will not seek any measure unless essential and expects the power to be granted with swift, unobstructed passage in both houses. He emphasizes restraint and readiness to support only indispensable provisions.
War savings stamps keep their appeal while the Liberty loan drive boosts public awareness of investments. County leaders say the campaign helped people compare options, guiding small savers to stamps for short terms and larger investors to bonds for longer terms, with bonds serving as collateral.
The article notes German under von Arnim reinforcing southwest of Ypres but struggling with transport and supply. It highlights Allied resilience and fresh American troops bolstering the line after mounting success, with Mount Kemmel remaining a contested high point and Pershing’s forces gaining experience in the Picardy theater.
Secretary Baker urged Congress for authority to raise and transport additional troops as needed to meet any Pershing demand in France. He emphasized rapid deployment over months and warned against delaying action, noting already substantial U S forces abroad and readiness to mobilize more. The report also notes ongoing war strain and civilian concerns about draft scope and resource use.
A comedy burlesque by Moliere titled A Doctor by Compulsion will be performed by the Clifford Devereux company at the high school auditorium on Saturday evening May 4. The play follows an ignorant peasant posing as a learned physician who cures hearts and diseases with clever tricks. The program also includes Gindlesticks, a one act by Victor Hugo from Les Miserables, ensuring wholesome entertainment.
The medical advisory committee of the council of defense calls for immediate enlistment of 100 physicians for the medical reserve corps. Surgeon General Gorgas seeks 5,000 more doctors for the army and Surgeon General Braisted 2,000 for the navy. The reserve corps list is nearly exhausted due to active deployments, requiring rapid recruitment to ensure proper medical care for troops at sea and on land.
Stockholm May 3. NwIerne Manner a leading Finnish revolutionary figure was captured at Viborg as Finnish port fell to government forces. The Finnish Bolshevik red guards reportedly lost about 2000 men in the Viborg engagement.
The national weather and crop bulletin reports winter wheat advancing well overall during the past week. California crops heading short in parts. rain needed in Washington and Oregon. Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Missouri and the Ohio valley show favorable conditions.
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