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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1918
Page
3
British and French forces raided the Lys salient near Strazeele and the Villers-Bretonneux sector, while French troops penetrated an enemy post southeast of Belloy and captured prisoners. German raids near Belloy and Upper Alsace were repulsed. Britons and French reports note intermittent artillery and generally quiet front conditions elsewhere.
The Matin reports renewed aerial activity and intensified defense along the Marne Aisne front. Allied troops including Canadians Portuguese and British with American engineers have reinforced trenches and fortified sectors three to fourfold to deter German plans.
Arnold Bennett argues a public league of nations is essential to peace. He analyzes how diplomacy failed, the risks of private lobbying, and proposes population based representation with larger French and Italian roles to prevent domination by Anglo Saxon and Teutonic groups. He warns that without reform the league will fail.
Lloyd George promises personal attention to the enemy alien controversy amid clashes between Northcliffe papers and moderates. The move is welcomed by Northcliffe press while moderates question governmental efficiency and suggest other war priorities. Westminster Gazette argues inquiries may counter agitation and prevent false alarms of German agents among civilians.
Paris defense efforts continue as volunteers bolster fortifications and reserves, with rumors of German bombardment unlikely to threaten the capital. Hervé reassures that Paris can endure and that reinforcements from America are on the way. Deputy Puech urges calm, openness about defense plans, and continued vigilance without panic.
Paris dispatch reports that the 6th and 52d Infantry Divisions, both picked storming divisions, fought in the Somme and Aisne battles. The 5th Division dwindled from March, with one third lost at Han gard en Santerre, later down to thirty-five men per company by June 5. The 62d Division, exhausted after marching into Picardy, was reorganized to 150 men per company and fought east of Belleau Bois, reaching Vesle before halting. overall both divisions lost two thirds of their fighting strength within six weeks.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau and Leon Abrams testified before the Senate Army Committee on effects and pensions. Rumors of German long range cannons targeting Paris were dismissed as idle gossip after a long hearing.
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