11 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
1
Americans eagerly await a new German offensive expected between Montdidier and Noyon. Reporters note Allied Samaritans pray for a chance to strike the Huns on a fresh battlefield and endanger their stalled advance.
June 11 reports from the Western Front describe the German drive between Montdidier and Noyon as the fiercest battle of the war. Americans, French, and British reinforce, with German attempts to reach Paris and split allied forces. German siege near Ribecourt and Compiegne reported, while French and British counterattacks and raids yield prisoners and equipment.
London reports no major change on the western front as German forces, though checked, retain initiative and abundant reserves. The German staff may strike toward Paris or Amiens Abbeville, aided by fresh troops ready to be moved swiftly, while Allied gains remain limited despite heavy German sacrifice.
London reports from the French battle front indicate cautious estimates of enemy losses after a recent offensive. American counter artillery and machine gun fire are credited with heavy casualties, including about 1,000 killed near a key bridge at Chateau-Thierry.
Washington reports Austro-German troops near the Onon River in Far Eastern Siberia, close to Manchuria. The dispatches suggest Japan may take action in the theater if peace in the Far East requires it, under an Entente approved plan with China. The force, possibly former POWs, is now operating near Japanese territory.
At an Atlantic port on June 11 passengers arriving today on a British liner sighted a submarine the morning after departure. A destroyer in convoy later sighted another and probably destroyed it. An American airplane and destroyer met the liner 150 miles from the port. Rumor says the liner's operator picked up an 8 0 8 from an outgoing steamer attacked by a submarine.
Dr. Aven Nelson, acting president since last summer, was elected president by unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees. He led during wartime with notable gains in education and attendance and cooperated closely with students and the local community.
Washington June 11 a bumper wheat crop is forecast by the Department of Agriculture in the June crop report based on June 1 conditions. estimated total production 931,000,000 bushels, potentially reaching 1,000,000,000 if conditions hold, aiming to feed armies and civilians this year amid record prospects and past figures.
The University of Wyoming board of trustees met this morning, with all members present except one. The session began at nine o'clock and will continue past the planned hour to conclude formal agenda items.
Washington reports a plan to appoint an Assistant Secretary of War to oversee all army navy and marine airships while John D Ryan retains aircraft production direction Major General Kenly remains in charge of operations and a new engineering and experiment division is created The latest production figures show a 20 percent drop instead of a 35 percent gain under the current setup
Washington reports the arrival in Seattle of former Soviet vice premier Konovateff as officials foresee rapid progress in Allied plans to combat Germany. Konovateff may meet President Wilson. The Russian Cadet Party urged aid to the Allies and contradicted recognition of the Brest-Litovsk peace treaty in embassy cables.
Twenty three students will graduate from Laramie High School in the auditorium tomorrow. Hon P Arnold of this city will give the principal address to the graduates.
Senator Jones of Washington says the amendment as prepared becomes effective only during war. Prohibition leaders aim to rush a rider to the Food Control Bill with the Randall amendment to ensure bone-dry provisions nationwide.
Washington June 11 The United States Food Administration moves to curb profiteering by publishing standardized fair price lists to protect consumers. Hoover led conferences with State Administrators to set wholesale price figures and require retailers to charge uniform, reasonable prices. Price committees will include merchants consumers and local administrators to monitor compliance and deter distribution of supplies to profiteers.
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