12 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces press toward the coast as German positions at Amiens loosen their grip. A new objective shapes the campaign, signaling a strategic shift and hope for a clearer path to advancing port towns.
British and Portuguese lines withstand German onslaught along the Franco-Belgian front. Haig reports heavy, continuous assaults near the Lawe river with some German gains north of Steenwerck and Estaires, while British counter thrusts recapture ground. Allies keep Messines Ridge, Amiens remains a German objective with reserves urged to blunt outflanking efforts.
London reports a new western front salient along the Franco Belgian frontier. German forces aim to push north toward the Dixmude sector using pincher tactics. British retreat from Armentieres shifts the line to Steenwerck forming an angle near Ypres and the Messines ridge.
Paris reported an official note published by the French government released the text of a secret peace letter from Emperor Charles of Austria dated March 1, 1917. The letter acknowledged France’s claim to Alsace Lorraine and pledged Belgium and Servia’s restoration, and asked to hear England’s views. It challenged Austrian assertions of a separate peace and touched Vienna Berlin relations amid World War I unrest.
The Connecticut State Council of Defense invites Waterbury officials to an executive session on Monday afternoon April 15 to discuss the Waterbury rent situation report from the governor appointed special commission. Invited are Waterbury mayor health officer and prosecuting attorney New Haven County health officer and Dr J T Black state health commissioner.
In Seattle on April 12 a parrot with limited schooling is sought by a group of boys training to patrol Atlantic waters aboard a sub chaser. They believe a hardy parrot will endure life in the fo’castle and provide amusement during long patrol evenings.
Lord Reading British ambassador to the United States departed today after leaving a message declaring Germany will fail to smash the western front. He alleges France has held the western gate for three years and will continue with America as its newest ally.
In Collinsville Illinois on April 12 the local Red Cross disclosed the unknown knitter fame. BR G Kneedler, former mayor of the city, is identified after finishing his first sweater.
A fragment from Allentown Pennsylvania dated April 12 hints at a thief whose remorse or conscience influenced actions during the Good Friday period. Further details are unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
Paris reports a German prisoner describes Stosstruppen training as elite and privileged with rigorous drills. He details grenade handling under various positions, incendiaries, gas and flame throwers, machine guns, and night attack rehearsals. Even with meticulous preparation, they often fail against American fire and are pulled back from No Man's Land.
Retailers report an 85 cent per gallon hike in whiskey since the first of the month. Distillers notified wholesalers and retailers, creating talks of a possible meeting to decide next steps as prices approach eight dollars per gallon including duties.
The forecast for New Haven and vicinity shows unsettled weather tonight and Saturday, with interior Connecticut experiencing snow and the coast facing rain. A southern storm off the Jersey coast causes unsettled conditions from North Carolina to Maine, while central and western regions enjoy milder weather. Frosts reach as far as Oklahoma. gardens should avoid early planting to minimize late killing frost risk.
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