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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1918
Page
17
Rome reports the Italian Chamber of Deputies passed a bill extending suffrage to all who have served at the front and are of voting age. Premier Orlando announced government support for women’s suffrage, noting times have changed as women work alongside men in industry and share in national concerns.
Paris reports American artillery officers and air observers laughing at German camouflage tricks. They note fake batteries with red flashes and smoke to lure fire, while real guns fire unseen. Germans intensify deception with repeated decoys and night flashes to misdirect Allied gunnery.
A UT War Department program at Camp Mabry will train 3500 men in automobile mechanics over two months. The initial 500 men from Texas counties have already arrived. 500 more from New Mexico join soon, with 500 to follow weekly. Graduates will be assigned to aviation, motor transport, or medical support roles. The camp, supervised by UT, houses 180 instructors and large brick barracks with scenic views near the Colorado River.
London reports Lady Ampthill of the V V A D urging more nurse recruits for sick and wounded care. She praises Components Limited Norwich for sending 20 girls to France and notes 55 Canadians recently arrived. She asks about discharged munitions girls and hopes they join. In Germany Russian prisoners print Propaganda books to glorify the Kaiser.
The Liberty engine, adopted for U.S. aircraft, is a composite of best points from European and American motors rather than a new invention. It uses steel cylinder jackets, Delco ignition, Hall Scott inspired cam drive, 46 degree cylinder angle, Packard water pump, Zenith carburetor, and a German style oiling system aimed at strength, speed and durability.
The statement notes that the design has moved beyond experimentation into practical, proven use in engines. It emphasizes transition from test stage to reliable field performance.
London moves to control Tat an and Malacca canes due to shortages. Holders with stocks over five hundredweights must provide details and await return instructions from the comptroller of timber supplies. All further dealings without permits are banned except small sales reporting to the comptroller. A Belgian shoeblack in Brussels, noted for wearing red, has been deported.
An advert claims Freezone, a Cincinnati invention, can remove both hard and soft corns and calluses without soreness or irritation, presenting it as a breakthrough.
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