Sixty Mile Front in ominous calm from Arras to Chauny
A quiet stretch along the front between Arras and Chauny with no military operations reported. Allied forces hold defensive positions as tension remains high and weather effects limit activity.
03 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
1
A quiet stretch along the front between Arras and Chauny with no military operations reported. Allied forces hold defensive positions as tension remains high and weather effects limit activity.
Allied forces hold a quiet front from Arras to Chauny as German offenses stall. British and French troops brace for a renewed push toward Amiens while American troops move to the front. British aviators drop bombs, downing German planes and balloons. Paris endures renewed German bombardment as a new phase unfolds.
Three engineering fraternities Tau Beta Pi Sigma Tau and Theta Tau will unite at the School of Engineering of K U to form the Engineering Tri Angle. The merged group aims to foster cooperation stimulate underclassmen interest and share a common lounge in Marvin Hall with about fifty members receiving keys to the dean’s former office space.
University Senate body reports that seniors in good standing who have completed at least one semester may receive diplomas if they enlist or are dated for military service. Credits may be prorated for those leaving May 6 for farm work, with special exams advised. no blanket credit for substitute work.
Vienna broadcast of Count Czernin to the city council states Austria-Hungary nearly began peace talks with the Entente but insists on the status quo over Alsace Lorraine. He says France and Italy are utopian in aims, that Austria-Hungary seeks an honorable peace, and will not beg for peace or negotiate byEntreaty. He asserts Bulgaria Serbia talks must respect Bulgarian districts and economic ties with Serbia.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau calling Czernin’s claim that Austria-Hungary sought peace talks with the Entente a false move. Washington officials dismiss Czernin’s statement as a German maneuver intended to mislead allies, arguing no willingness to negotiate exists and France top leadership gave no such indicator.
Milwaukee returns from yesterday's election show Irvine L Lenroot, Republican, leading for senator with 130508 votes from 19 counties. Democrat Joseph R. Davies has 121958 and Socialist Victor Besighei 8836. Pro German sentiment and Wilson's peace stance hurt the Republican vote in parts of the La Follette faction.
County schools will close next Friday afternoon at Siegel Pleasant Grove and Number Six after a full year. Each school will host a program with speakers from the Four Minute Men to address students on the Third Liberty Loan drive. At Siegel, the Community Center Club plans a meeting with Miss Helen Backer and Rev. Frank Jennings as speakers.
HIGH SCHOOL EXTY will hold a Third Liberty Loan drive celebration Friday. All teams above fourth grade will march to South Park under teachers guidance, forming in order of arrival. Some teachers will assist by organizing the parade lineup.
A weather notice reports temperatures near freezing tonight with cloudiness and unsettled conditions. Forecast covers 3 pm yesterday, 8 am today, 3 pm today, and expectation of near freezing temperatures and unsettled conditions into Thursday.
Washington plans to accelerate conscription and troop deployment to France to meet urgent German offensives. Officials expect more men to be sent abroad this year than previously arranged, with both draftees and volunteers, and training accelerated domestically to support Europe’s needs.
In Douglas County drafts the reporting delay delays shows boys hesitate to sign pledges, fearing long military service away from home. Meanwhile a Kansas City marriage license was issued to J Barberi and Fannie Mazuch.
A proclamation outlines celebration activities and the involvement of guards bands and officials for a city event. It names Mayor WRANCTACH and references support for Liberty and civic recognition, detailing the schedule, participants, and approval processes for the celebration in the downtown area.
A large Liberty Day parade is planned starting at the south end of South Wark and marching along Massachusetts Street to Seventh Street. Mayor and merchants urged participation as citizens gather for patriotic ceremonies and a 2 PM parade start.
In a Persetad interview, Assured Major-Eleet comments on responses to the new administration and the aim to improve efficiency. The discussion references a mayoral scene, military drill notes, and a parade prep amid a ninety six percent attendance rate with fifty six men present.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places in a jumbled phrase, references to a mansion prank and a looming war with unclear chronology or clear events, yielding an ambiguous, unreadable record.
A local Chamber of Commerce luncheon is planned with speakers and program items outlined. The event highlights Liberty and initial remarks, with attendees expected at the theater and additional readings or presentations by listed organizations.
Fragmentary notes mention Joe Orts and several individuals in a local context. The text references educational topics, possible steering or leadership roles, and mentions entities like Popeye and Vine Lee. Details are unclear and names are inconsistent, but the fragment hints at community figures and upcoming actions affecting a group or school setting.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions graduation requirements at a university and a reference to credit in addition to standard requirements. The text is unreadable in parts, but indicates a graduation context and possible dates or sections related to academic progress.
Voters turnout did not meet expectations as polls closed amid a sluggish election day. Local officials cited curbside obstacles and late endorsement shifts affecting participation in several precincts.
Election night in Lawrence shows little public interest as George L. Kreeck wins mayor with 1 620 votes to W E Spalding 1 877. Turnout lingers at about half the registered voters, with wards delivering small margins for Kreeck and Spalding amid record-fast counting.
Socialists ran in 45 wards with six contests. One Socialist council member faced re election. Gesamt Socialist vote fell about 500 from the last judicial race as German voters shifted in several wards, while Socialist gains appeared where allied Republicans polled.
In Wisconsin April 3 the wet and dry forces election will be held with polling in areas that previously voted wet or dry including Superior Ashland Beloit and Lake Mills Burnett and Amherst Weynez.
Students from K UL entering technical courses in Kansas enroll in the Navy Reserve. They will be on active duty upon completion of the college year and may continue studies in the fall. Graduates may receive continued training during vacation and return to classes in the new year. Undergraduates may stay on active duty if requested. Women appear in market attire. Buy Ware Savings Stamps.
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