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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
4
Amid reports of German failure to separate forces, capture Amiens, or break Allied lines east of Armentières, the battle near Ypres shows the tide turning. Allied confidence grows with General Foch and British and French troops tightening defense while German losses mount.
A speech urges total commitment to food production and conservation to win the war. It links North American conservation to European supply, noting every saved pound boosts Allied harvests and military needs. It stresses that no new production should hinder conservation until the next harvest.
The official report details a bold action against German submarine bases at Zeebrugge and Ostend. British sailors and marines executed a daring raid showcasing courage and adherence to royal navy traditions in a historic operation.
A daring operation at the Mole guarded the Zee canal as British sailors landed to destroy German stores and guns. Mosquito destroyers, motor boats, and obsolete ships were used to block the beach and plant mines. Despite heavy shelling, officers and crews displayed extraordinary bravery, with two officers killed at the parapet and multiple gun crews sacrificed to defend the objective.
A by law to close stores at 7 PM daily except Sundays and 1 PM on Wednesdays was approved by the town council after a petition by residents. A special council meeting will be held Saturday to finalize the measure. Citizens aged 16 to 60 will be called to register in June to support the plan. A Canadian law limits sugar and flour stocks to a set number of days, prompting possible redistributions from large holders.
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