Control of Ships in Atlantic Put Under One Head
Washington January 4. Allied committees and U S agencies form a Shipping Control Committee to direct Atlantic shipping for Europe. Plan aims to move 1.5 million American troops to France this year if vessels are available and coordinated with Britain France and Italy. Navy and War departments seek expanded personnel and power to mobilize ships and transport resources.
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Wood May Stay Abroad to Serve in War Councils
Criticism spurs Baker and Senator Chamberlain to a luncheon to bury the hatchet as debates continue on centralizing wartime control. Major topics include the War Cabinet bill and the Directorship of Munitions amid lobbying, reform efforts, and plans for Wood's future role in Europe.
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German Air Raid on Paris Kills Several Persons
Paris reports German airplanes raided the city last night with an 11:30 alarm. Bombs caused casualties and material damage. full details awaited as official notices come in.
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Senate Committee Receives Favorable Air Program Briefing
In secret session Brig Gen. Squier chief signal officer and aide briefed the Senate Military Committee on aviation plans. Committee members voiced satisfaction with the information. Secretary Baker noted continued progress on the program.
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Century Theatre's Wet Set Draws Mixed Signcst
A chaotic caption notes a Monday event at the Chu Chan-How venue titled wet set. Signcst success is split between N and Y with added ambiguity on attendance and outcome.
Newsstand Profit Boost for New York Readers
To newspaper readers in New York City, ey is now making a profit on each copy 50 per cent, larger than he made when the newspapers were sold at one cent. He takes no risk of loss, as unsold copies are refunded. The subway and elevated stands are well supplied, and other distribution will be arranged if needed.
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Germans and Italians clash as Italy gains in Alps theater
In France and northern Italy, Allied reports claim heavy German losses and Italian gains on the Asiago plateau and Brenta front. Italian troops push from Col del Rosso toward Val Bella while air combat increases, with numerous machine guns and artillery captured from the enemy.
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Berlin Strikers Receive Government Ultimatum Demands
In Zurich the socialist press reports Berlin strikers issuing an ultimatum to the government. About 500,000 out and papers suppressed. Key demands include a speedy peace without annexations, worker delegates in parleys, end to siege, free meetings, abolition of militarization, release of prisoners, and universal suffrage by ballot.
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Trotzky Peace Parley Returns to Talks
The New York Times reports that Trotzky resumed peace parleys while Russia’s internal tensions rise. Ambassador Francis warns the State Department of anarchist threats and notes no action will be taken until further word from Francis.
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Finnish Bolsheviks Form a Cabinet in Helsinki
The Provisional Social Democratic Government in Helsingfors is led by Senator Kullerno Manner with M Sirola as Foreign Minister and Tokol as Food Supplies Minister. It reports safety for members including former Senators and warns Sweden it cannot guarantee Swedish subjects in Finland. Rumors swirl as Red Guards advance in the south while government troops push in the north.
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German War Industry Turmoil Spurs Widespread Strikes
Reports from Amsterdam and Berlin indicate Krupp and Vulcan yards paused operations as 60 000 workers walked out. Socialist leaders Scheidemann Haase push for a revocation of public meeting bans while Berlin police curb protests amid a nation fearing weakened defense.
Vatican reform drive to reorganize papal finances
An international committee including Thomas F. Ryan of New York will study Vatican finances. War disruption cuts revenues from rentals and gifts, prompting calls for funds through possible worldwide loan underwriting. Pope Pius XII faces dwindling resources as war expenses rise and the Vatican risked bankruptcy.
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