30 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Oklahoma City Times
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
1
A chaotic World War I report describes Prussians briefly outnumbering American troops at Sergy before delivering a hard counterattack. The affected Americans suffer heavy losses as they fall back through the village and are overwhelmed by the German assault, with continued resistance noted as the situation evolves.
A group of car dealers and garages including Metropolitan WC Norris Palace garage Studebaker Walters Liberty garage and others signed a wartime agreement to close all filling stations garages and auto service businesses at 6 pm on weekdays and all day Sunday and legal holidays to conserve materials and support war needs. A central service head will coordinate towing storage and return of vehicles with oversight from the county defense committee. The plan was approved by a special committee and endorsed by George W. Fooles as chair.
London dispatch reports the largest wartime operation to date will be laid before Parliament. A vote of credit totaling 3.5 billion dollars is proposed to fund the war effort through October, extending payment needs beyond the previous year. The plan follows rising costs and the anticipated longer conflict.
An Atlantic port in Washington state reports a U S balloon at sea damaged by lightning. Fatalities are not confirmed. Separately, Steel declares an additional dividend of 1 percent and an extra dividend on common stock.
Bribe Associated Press reports on German officers seized on the Western Front in July. Ether anesthesia during preliminary operations prompts the question why people speak while under anaesthetic. The officer’s calm persists as information is extracted.
A Christiania dispatch to the Daily Express reports an imminent clash between Entente forces in the Murmansk region and combined Finnish and German troops near Enares Jenn as steamship passengers arriving in Hardee Nor from Archangel since autumn 1917 describe. Germans reportedly push toward Petchenga and use historic Russo Finnish roads to create a corridor from Petchenga to Saftijarey for a possible meet with Entente forces.
Navy recruiting station reports raising the age limit for naval reserve volunteers to 40 due to inability to obtain releases for men aged 71 to 80. Six volunteers have already appeared to swear in at the station, with the change taking effect immediately.
A weather summary notes generally fair conditions with light winds across the region. No significant changes expected, with brief, isolated showers unlikely during the coming days.
US forces crossed the Oureq on Sunday under heavy fire as bridges were destroyed. German defenders briefly raised a white flag on a hilltop before opening fire again, prompting a decisive American advance once they unleashed sustained fire.
In New York July, George Sylvester Viereck, alleged pro German publicist and former Fatherland editor, testified at the inquiry on Teuton activities. He said the government spent 30 million dollars for propaganda and got nothing in return. Viereck, who attended conferences with German officials and propaganda reps, favored buying key newspapers in major American cities, a statement said by Attorney General Decker.
Baron Hussarek, new Austrian premier, says peace could come quickly if opponents renounce hostile plans. He warns that if opponents insist on one sided dictation, the war will continue vigorously with the aim of shortening it.
The state food administration will supply grocers with fair price cards showing prices set by county fair price committees. Secretary Rey D Stone of the state fair price committee announced the program to standardize foodstuffs across counties.
T Ponder Liew Wolfader once Mougum star now serves as aviator in France. Rumors of his escape proved groundless as he forced a retreat during a recon mission after engine trouble. later he rejoined his unit unharmed. He earned the Croix de Guerre with palm for a May 2 aerial battle. Ponder, 27, Mangum High School graduate, formerly a standout halfback with record scores.
Government call encourages women up to 250000 volunteers to sign for nursing training. Registration opened at Chamber of Commerce with Mrs Forest Krije chairing and Irene Hickey in charge. focuses on educated, moral, healthy applicants aged 38 or under. Training lasts two to three years with home lodging and tuition covered. graduates to serve in hospitals or wartime industries, aiding injured workers and potentially serving abroad. Also noted: Lt Nun, second French ace, cited for Legion of Honor for downing planes and destroying balloons.
Bulletin from London reports American forces in the Soissons area after 24 hours of near continuous fighting. Germans launch heavy counterattacks along the front, driving Allies from Cierges and Beugneux, while French recapture Beugneux and Americans press at Sergy as divisions contend near Fere-en-Tardenois and the Ourcq plateau.
Washington reports say Turkey may sever ties with Germany amid growing dissatisfaction over wartime conditions. Turkish officials seek new allies as anti German sentiment rises, blaming Germany for food shortages and military reverses.
New York July 30 A one cent rise in consumer sugar price is indicated in a letter issued by George M Rolph chairman of the International Sugar committee after talks with Cuban sugar authorities. Cuban and US officials will meet in Washington next week to set the 1919 price.
Large number of bakeries from various cities have been summoned to appear before Judge CB Ames, state food administrator, next week. They must explain why they used less flour substitutes than allowed under national food administration regulations. If wilful violations are found, offenders face penalties, including removal from their homes for certain periods.
Unconfirmed dispatches from Washington indicate Ambassador Francis may be at Archangel. No direct word has been received, leaving the status of his whereabouts uncertain as reports circulate locally.
On July 30 the American line north of the Ourcq held its gains under heavy fire and even advanced toward the Seringes Sergy road. German efforts to dislodge them failed as French troops on the left advanced, and German reinforcements were withdrawn. The fighting was the heaviest yet and praised by French observers.
Heavy fighting rages along the entire battle line from Ville-en-Tardenois to Buzancy with little Allied progress. Allied gains reported in the Ardre valley near Aubilly and near Villers-Agron-Aigulzy as French troops push toward the crest between the Vesle and Oure rivers while presses indicate orderly German withdrawal and potential encirclement remains uncertain.
Allied and German forces clash amid a vast Ardennes sector fight between Soissons and Rheims. German counter blows push Americans from Cierges and Beugrenx while some Allied advances near Aubilly and toward Villers-Agrion-Aiguiey are reported, with Crown Prince Rupprecht divisions cited in northern forces.
Confused OCR recalls American forces on the Aisne Marne in a night engagement near Sergy. The title suggests a trench battle where American troops repelled German advance and briefly seized the objective before a counter effort by German forces.
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