Hoover vows US to share food with Allies in coming year
New York Aug 24 United States will share food with the Allies as part of World War I support, said Herbert Hoover on arrival from Europe. He forecast four billion pounds fats and fats, 990 million pounds of meat products, 100 million bushels of cereals and 1 1/2 million tons of sugar for allied use next year while warning of sugar shortages and noting US wheat mix plans and eased rationing. He praised Allied morale and warned Europe faces a hard winter without continued U.S. aid.
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Hoover urges continued sugar sharing and food conservation
In remarks abroad, President Hoover notes plans to send merchants to the East Indies for candy and drinks while proposing division of West Indian sugar with allies. He says there will be enough sugar for essential uses for all and more than Europe has. He also cites widespread gratitude for American food conservation over the past year.
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Germans Indignant Over Spain Plan to Replace Losses
Amsterdam Aug 24 Germany protests Spain plan to replace sunken Spanish tonnage with interned German ships in response to submarine warfare. Berlin says such action may sever relations and notes Germany ready to limit submarine operations outside danger zone but cannot guarantee or treat Spain specially.
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Nomination of Marine Generals Sent to Senate
President Wilson sent nominations to the Senate naming two Marine brigadier generals John A. Lejeune and Little town W. T. Waller for major general and six colonels as brigadier generals James I. Mahoney Ben O. Puller John T Myers Charles G. Long Wengetos Neville and Albertus W. Catlin with rank of colonel also nominated to brigadier general.
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Bizzell Signs Expanded Army Training Contract at A and M
College Station Texas August 21 At the War Department request President Bizzell of A and M College signed a contract to expand continuous technical training for soldiers through the next school year. Six large barracks have been erected on campus and a mess hall addition will seat one thousand more men without inconveniencing students.
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Storm warnings issued as storm nears coast from Moorehead City to Delaware
Washington reports a storm off the North Carolina coast moving northward. Warnings posted from Moorehead City to Delaware breakwaters. No definite position or movement details available in the last 24 hours. In Pittsburg Virginia, city firemen strike shuts down department after wage increase dispute.
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Weather Summary for Major Cities
San Antonio and vicinity expect tonight and Sunday cloudy with a high near 98. East Texas shows likely showers. St Louis records 74 and 92 with northeast winds. Chicago 72 and 48 foreseen. Kansas City 70 and 62 with north winds. New York 68 and 43 with southwest flow. Washington 68 and 88 with southeast winds.
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Germany Near Starvation Not Yet, Says Swedish Reporter
Stockholm reports that Germany is not near starvation for civilians, though northern Berlin faces food scarcity. A Swedish journalist notes ample meals in better hotels along with scarce provisions elsewhere, while Austria remains dire for most of the population.
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Kelly Field to Repair Depot for South Texas Fields
Washington Aug 24 A proposal to build a 500000 air plane repair shop at Kelly Field to service South Texas fields gains Air Service Board approval. The facility will reuse existing equipment, add several new buildings, and may not require extra land. Kelly Field currently handles most repairs and ship production for the region, refurbishing about sixty one ships monthly and repairing around 160.
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Quiet on American Front Broken by Enemys Attacks
Washington Aug 24 report cites another American bombing raid on Conflans railroad yards and a small local action east of the Aisne as American lines cling to gains. Generals describe renewed fighting with heavy artillery and sporadic infantry clashes across the Vesle and Aisne fronts as US troops press to straighten lines and take prisoners.
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British liner Bandy torpedoed by German submarine tale
The British passenger steamship Bandy en route from Malta to Sicily was torpedoed by a German U boat and reached Toulon with a gaping wound in its starboard side. The attacking submarine was sunk by escort boats. six of its 69 crew were saved. The ship’s crew and passengers acted with commendable steadiness. Two crewmen were wounded. The submarine captain reportedly went insane after capture and spoke wildly of past torpedo attacks.
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Barred New York Newspapers Blocked From Foreign Mail
New York Aug 24 editions reporting the Senate airplane investigation are barred from foreign mails. Authorities say Postmaster General Burfeon holds the reports could reveal information to the enemy.
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British Drive Near Bapaume and Bray In WWI Front
British forces close on Bapaume and Bray as Allies press the Somme front from Arras to Soissons. Haig's troops breach German lines capturing tanks, towns, and thousands of prisoners while French forces push across the Divette near Evricourt and pressure German defenses east of Soissons.
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Foch's Real Aim Not Known In London Reports
London and Paris discuss Marshal Foch's strategy in a series of battles. Analysts split into two camps: one believes he aims for a decisive blow at a vital spot by weakening enemy forces. the other argues he is disorganizing a German retreat to reap prisoners and material, guiding later action to a deeper strategic target. Some French observers favor the latter, suggesting a preliminary move toward a decisive strike.
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House Rejects Plan To Delay Call On Youths In Draft
Washington Aug 24 The House resumed work on the man power bill and defeated Representative Madden’s amendment to bar government employees from deferred draft classification. A work or fight amendment by Representative Bluels was rejected as Senate action looms. Debate featured dramatic moments as four Marines were urged to stand in gallery to prove 18 year olds make good soldiers and to support the claim that 18 year olds are fit for service.
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War Savings Stamps Sales Pass One Million at San Antonio Post Office
The San Antonio post office reports W S S sales exceeding 1,000,000 dollars with 1,000,143 for Austin deposits. Three clerks handle 15,000 to 20,000 pledge cards. many cards were burned and indexed this week. Independent sales also occur beyond pledge cards. Previously San Antonio led Texas in W S S totals, with Dallas close behind.
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French Troops Breathing Spell After Offense Push
Paris reports say French troops on the southern battle line pause briefly after days of fighting under a hot sun. The Foch plan continues, with the British set to advance. Artillery activity around Lassigny and between the Oise and Aisne rivers is noted, with raids in Lorraine also mentioned.
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British Advance Pushes Through German Lines in France
Reported British gains across a wide front north of the Somme and near Arras as forces smash German positions. Cavalry and infantry capture batteries and prisoners while pushing toward Bapaume, Fricourt, and Miraumont. fighting continues along the Lys salient in Flanders with both sides gaining ground.
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