Standstill on Montdidier Front as German Offensives Fail
The paper reports from England that the Montdidier front has stabilized after a costly German offensive. Von Hindenburg’s plan to crush Entente forces through successive assaults has failed, with Meantime Pershing’s actions near Chateau Thierry and Foch’s flank attacks shaping the continued struggle on the Western Front.
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Montdidier Front
England
von Hindenburg
Noyon
Raiems
Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Fifth Guard
Twenty-eighth
Italian Front Battle Expands As Austrian Pincer Offensive
An official dispatch from Washington dated June 17 describes a massive Austro German push on the Italian front. General Borevie directs attacks along multiple fronts including Conrad at the Axiago plateau and Kuchiach along the Piave, aiming to split and breach Italian lines. The battle is expected to last several days with Italy’s resolve and calm public stance noted amid the strategic moves.
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America
Channel
Paria
Yprea
Presch
Marne
Paris
Compiegne
Washington
Borevie
Conrad
Axiago
Kuchiach
Stromeet
Montenelio
Piave
Rita
Neering
Satine
Goethe
Ballia
Conrad Tries To Bresk
Diltian Delesses
Kreuta
Core
Bassano
Kuchhaek
State to reclassify doubtful registrants to uniform Class One
Major Langston endorses a week long reclassification drive to audit all deferred and doubtful registrants across counties. The plan targets aligning North Carolina class 1 percentages with the national 28.7 percent average by reviewing questionnaires and employing government appeal agents and the legal advisory board.
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North Carolina
John W. Langston
Nen
Langston
Bessy Bay
Government Appeal
Legal Advisory Board
Twa
Beard
Jawa
Isi
National War Savings Day Pledge Encouraged
On June 28 National War Savings Day asks citizens to pledge to save and buy War Savings Stamps to back those who fight and die for the country. Commit before the day to maximize savings and support national defense efforts.
War on The Loafer Brings Quick Results
Raleigh reports rapid impact in the moral vagrancy campaign with letters claiming results within 45 hours of action. Officials warn of wartime duties, enforcement of idle labor bans, and the strain on harvest and production as autoworkers and others face shifts in employment and tax collection to sustain government needs.
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Raleigh
Washington
Moon
War Savings Stamps urged on National War Savings Day
Hartley Withers of the Economist warns that spending on nonessential wartime goods aids the enemy. The notice urges buying War Savings Stamps as a daily support to the Army and Navy and to conserve labor and materials for victory.
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Hartley Withers
The
Economist
London
National War Savings
Army
Navy
Soldier on Way to Berlin Inspires Home Support
A Greensboro citizen offers to fund a American soldier’s journey to Berlin citing patriotism and sacrifice. The exchange highlights a push to fund war efforts through savings stamps and personal generosity as the nation backs troops en route to Berlin during the war.
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Berlin
France
Enid
Sam
Tahal
Jack
Willie
Berin
Germans Fail to Drive Out Americans With Gas
Allied reports describe standoff along the Marne front near Chateau Thierry where American forces hold positions. German attempts to use gas and a foot bridge across the Marne were thwarted by American machine gunners and artillery, with ongoing German air activity and frequent anti-aircraft fire.
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Chateau
Bahl
Marne
See
Chateau Thierry
Roas
Rellcan Wood
Eormans
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van Dadender
I. Tiriven
von Hutier
Foch
Leipzigeratrasse
United Kingdom
United States
Ceneral Pershing
Ayth
von- Be
Bladen
Buncombe
Cumberland
Currituck
Guilford
Hertford
Renee Jackson
Madison
Martin
Charlotte
Mecklenburk
Mitchell
Mowre
Nash
Hmingtod Ag
Hanover
Oranre
Pamlico Pasquotank
Greensboro
Paaned
Maria
Rae
Hegean
Hels de Pellean
Tix -Abare
Hart
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