War News Conflicting Reports From Leiche France Reach U S
A week after a fierce clash at Leiche France German and American forces traded claims of victory. German accounts speak of a planned retreat and the capture of officers and men, while American reports are inconsistent, fueling public suspicion of censorship. The piece notes public doubt in war coverage and mentions Seattle dry squad actions targeting liquor interdiction in Tacoma.
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Patrolman Reynolds Won’t Stop Until Lawbreakers Do
Seattle pedestrians praise Patrolman George F. Reynolds of police headquarters c squad for relentless work against reckless drivers. The long lanky officer, famed for speed trap success, pursues violators with tireless zeal, booking one culprit after another and earning wary respect from the auto fraternity.
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George F. Reynolds
Seattle
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County survey urged to cut waste and reform payrolls
A county survey panel led by Laurence Colman seeks sincere efforts to eliminate waste and extravagance. It calls for removing unnecessary staff, reforming purchasing, and paying decent wages. The note warns of high article costs and urges efficient county operation to protect taxpayers. Also mentions Ramona births and a Southern California earthquake. German troops suffer trench feet in a front drive, and trespassing issues are noted.
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Laurence Colman
Smiles and Scenes From Sammies on the Lorraine Front
A fragment from wartime dispatches recounts black American and French interactions in the Lorraine sector. It notes humor and danger among U S soldiers, including a Alabama native, French soldiers, and a pranking sergeant. Battles, trench tales, and prisoner humor appear amid grim frontline life.
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France
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Slick
Speed limits by law to cut auto accidents
Letter to the editor argues for mandatory gear reduction to 12 mph to prevent auto accidents. The writer claims thousands die weekly nationwide and urges legal action to force manufacturers to produce slower vehicles, contrasting with modern high speed. Lewis A. Clarke signs the piece.
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United States
Autoisia
Tile
Tacoma
Editor Letter on Hermann G. Babcock Conscientious Objections
A reader commends The Star for calling Hermann G. Babcock to account over his conscientious objection stance. The letter labels him a slacker and traitor for taking government contracts while avoiding government aid.
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A. B. Newell
The Melancholy Muse And Odds And Ends
A fragmented column mixes poems puzzles and jokes with quips about maritime scenes and everyday oddities. The piece blends humorous lines about streetcar etiquette, nautical imagery, health tips and eccentric observations alongside brief verse reflections.
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