Anglo French Counter in Flanders Salient Starts Well
British and French troops on the northern side of the Flanders salient began a counter attack east of Dickebusch lake to retake ground lost yesterday between Loere and Voermezerie. Early reports say the operation looked promising though the outcome remains uncertain.
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Preas
France
Dickebusch Lake
Loere
Voermezerie
Bie
Locre
Voormezeele
Germans Cross Aisne Between Derry Aubac and Vailly
Paris reports from the French war office that German forces last night crossed the Aisne between Derry Aubac and Vailly. The battle rages fiercely along the Vesle and Aisne rivers as forces clash.
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Paris
Aisne
Derry Aubac
Vailly
War Office
Vesle
Americans Aid French Near Pont au Mousson
American aircraft supported French infantry near Pont au Mousson as they swept down on German trenches, delivering a heavy bombardment of bullets to the enemy lines.
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France
Associated Press
Pont Au Mousson
Well in Hand in France as Allies Hold Line
American dispatch reports fighting north of the Aisne with British and French troops in high energy and grave effort. Officers and men work in harmony and allied commanders say the situation is well in hand.
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France
Associated Press
Aisne
German raiders hit Americans in Luneville sector
German raiding troops attacked American forces in the Luneville sector this morning. Five raiders were killed and Americans suffered casualties.
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France
Associated Press
Luneville
Yout h 21 Registration Details Published for Ouachita Youths
The News Star publishes a summary per request of Provost Marshal General Crowder with AP information for Ouachita parish young men who turned 21 since June 5 1917 detailing when how and where they must register on June 6.
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Navy Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
The
News-Star
Crowder
Associated Press
Germans Gain At Ruinous Capense
Paris May 28 Associated Press reports the first day of the German offensive shows limited gains with three and one half miles advanced at most. Entente lines hold with no breakthrough though temporary retreats occur to realign reserves under General Foch. Analysts debate whether the drive aims at Soissons and Paris or is a feint for Amiens.
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Associated Press
Paris
Foch
Aisne
Soissons
Amiens
Red Cross War Fund Reaches 144 Million Total
Washington May 28 The second Red Cross war fund total reached 144 million dollars with many subscriptions still to be tabulated and officials predicting a possible near 150 million total.
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Associated Press
Washington
Second Red Cross War Fund
New Dry Zone Measure, Offered in House
Baton Rouge May 28. Prohibition related bills resurfaced in the General Assembly with two tax bills and a New Orleans dry zone proposal. Representative T Sambda Jones of East Baton Rouge proposes a three quarters of a mill tax to fund public school salaries, backed by education officials. Representative Recurety of J Salle introduces a measure restricting liquor sales within twenty five miles of military and naval installations, aiming to make New Orleans effectively dry. The McCurdy New Orleans dry zone bill signals shifting anti liquor views among prohibition members as parties reassess strategy ahead of the August extra session.
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General Assembly
T. Sambda Jones
East Baton Rouge
Department of Education
New Orleans
Recurety
J. Salle
Cantoniies
Naval Station
Dr. Turner
Anti-Saloon League
Senator Fields
Union
Beauregard
Senate
House
German shelling targets two Picardy hospitals
German forces apparently tried to wreck American hospital units in Picardy on Sunday afternoon firing high explosives and gas shells near two hospitals. No damage was reported as the rear area operations continued.
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Associated Press
France
Picardy
Paris Attack Kills Three and Injures Fourteen
A Paris incident Monday left three dead and fourteen injured as authorities investigated the cause. Police secured the scene and began identifying victims, with officials promising updates on the ongoing inquiry.
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Paris
Plan to Improve Ordnance Branch Efficiency
Washington May 28 Major General Wheeler acting chief of ordnance announced changes in the organization of the ordnance department of the army to permit increased efficiency. The plan follows ongoing bombardment concerns and aims to streamline operations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ordnance Department of the Army
Wheeler
Ordnance
American casualties listed in action and other deaths
Washington May 28. The American army casualty list reports 48 names with 7 killed in action 1 died of wounds 1 died by drowning 5 died of disease 18 wounded severely 6 missing. Two officers are named.
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Associated Press
Washington
Destroyer Presence Affects Submarine Offensive Strategy
War brief notes that destroyers influence submarine operations as fleets avoid direct engagement. Analysts point to the strategic impact of destroyer presence or absence on enemy approaches and convoy protection.
First Anniversary of American Destroyer Fleet in Foreign Waters
United States destroyer fleets mark a year's presence patrolling Atlantic routes and convoying transports. German Uboats recall to port and avoid surface action as Allied anti submarine fire drives waves of depth charges, with one noted shell rain incident at sea.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
Vicw
Sims
Navy Department
Bief
Britain
Atlantic
von Tirpitz
American Navy Stays Ready as German Fleet Remains Hidden
The article recounts German warship strategy with the British high class fleet and notes American ships patrolling Kiel waters. It recalls crews saved enemies and cites Secretary Daniels confirming U S warships operate with the British to deter German naval actions. A future North Sea battle is anticipated if Germany exits mine fields.
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Kiel
North Sea
Jutland
City High 1918 Class Denies Invitations and Donates
KE L Neville superintendent announces City High School seniors have forfeited class pins and commencement invitations to aid the Junior Red Cross. He extends a cordial invitation to attend the graduation Thursday at 9 15 PM, after the chautauqua, with the speaker to be announced Wednesday.
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KE. L. Neville
City High School
Red Cross
Moe
Une Chautauqua
Cotton markets in New York and New Orleans probed
Washington May 28 An investigation of conditions in the New York and New Orleans cotton markets promised by Secretary of Agriculture Houston to Senator Smith of South Carolina will be conducted immediately, Senator Smith announced today.
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Associated Press
Washington
New York
New Orleans
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Houston
Smith
Drive to be planned meeting of leaders of MOVE
Leaders of MOVE plan a drive as a meeting in seven Paris counties is set for tomorrow. Police and organizers prepare routes and security for the event, with local officials monitoring potential protests and crowd control measures.
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MOVE
Menet
War Savings Drive Plans Talk by New Orleans Leader
State War Savings director Poo Saunders from New Orleans will address a Monroe meeting at 10 a.m. to inaugurate plans for raising quotas in seven northeast Louisiana parishes for next month’s drive. Travis Oliver leads local plans and expects parish directors, school superintendents, and Liberty van and Red Cross workers to attend. Quotas total 2 425 060 with Ouachita at about 587 000.
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I’. Il. Saunders
New Orleans
Louisiana
Monroe
Landry
Travis Oliver
Oliver
Saunders
Liberty
Red Cross
Ouachita
Union
Morehouse
Lincoln
Hast
West Carroll
Madison
Eight New Vessels Launched In Week
Washington reports eight new vessels launched during the week ending Saturday, adding to a total of 110,000 tons across 18 ships completed or launched. The week saw ten steel vessels totaling over 65,000 tons completed by the United States Shipping Board.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Shipping Board
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City
Charlie Chaplin
Alla Nazimova
Dorothy Dalton
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