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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1931
Page
19
General T Mihiel plan describes substantial Allied operations including preparation by First Army headquarters and a move forward to battle lines. It highlights a large aviation force under General Mitchell with nearly 600 French planes aiding rail center strikes and independent bombing squadrons.
The First Army, about 300000 American and 150000 French troops, prepared for an independent operation at the St Mihiel salient. American units, four French divisions under the French Second Colonial corps, engineers and signal troops lined routes, medical setups, and two assault systems as reconstructions and communications were organized for the battle.
The text outlines terrain features along the Moselle and Meuse fronts, including forests, bluffs, ravines, and observation posts. It details strategic plans for an American offensive, preliminary bombardment timing, and the order of battle across corps and divisions, with emphasis on fortifications, potential enemy artillery positions, and operational challenges in the Meuse salient.
Tactical notes describe a salients weakness to be attacked from both flanks. The plan aimed to collapse the salient from within while preventing enemy reinforcements. Observations note strong hostile observation and communications, fortified by woods and machine guns.
Texas cities with populations over 25 000 will be surveyed by a national commission on law enforcement. The study aims to allocate policing costs among cities counties and states, covering 15 Texas cities including Houston Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio and El Paso. Investigations may be led by a New Mexico office due to distance from Dallas.
In France on March 16 doubts rise that Mrs. Charlotte Nash Nirdlinger will be offered bail after the shooting of her husband six days ago. Her counsel stated after a conference in her cell that no charges have been presented against the former St. Louis actress. The incident followed a Tuesday night conference with the Philadelphia theater owner.
In Bartow Alaska on March 16 authorities and a small staff announced the diphtheria epidemic in the farthest corner of the continent had been halted after intensive efforts.
Cardinal Pietro Mafti ias reported near death after illness. Earlier mentioned as papal possibility, he was given last rites as physicians attend him in Rome.
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