British Advance In Lys Sector Near Noyon
British and French forces push across the Aisne Oise front with Mangin's offensive widening gains. French troops report 500 prisoners captured as German lines weaken north of Roye and toward Noyon. Haig's men advance between the Lys and Lawe rivers, while French and British actions threaten the Chemin des Dames.
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International News Service
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U boats unable to stop troop ships, says Paris officer
American naval officers in Paris dispute German reports that U boats ignore troop convoys. They say U boats pursue merchant ships and troops, masking movements with fog and night, and that attacks have grown using multiple submarines. Despite losses, they claim Allied ships outpace and outmaneuver U boats, which have shifted to the western Atlantic and Mediterranean.
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Labor Leaders Oppose Strike Amendment Before House Panel
AFL secretary Frank Morrison and labor leaders urged the House Military Affairs Committee to strike the proposed amendment to the manpower bill allowing drafted striking workers in essential industries. Chairman Dent and others preferred removing the clause after War Secretary Baker said no amendment was needed. The bill is expected to be reported today or tomorrow with the amendment deleted. Sub-Treasury reported a Monday cash gain of 3,638,000 dollars from banks, bringing Friday’s gain to 3,658,000.
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Lassigny Falls as French Advance Presses Front
Paris dispatches say Lassigny has virtually fallen and the town is untenable. French north of the Aisne push two miles this morning as Allied troops refuse to yield. Reports speak of brave actions with small squads seizing trenches and rapid gains against Prussian Guard and Bavarian forces.
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Aisne
Dry Nation for War Period Coming to Prohibition Vote
Washington predicts passage of a wartime prohibition amendment by mid next week with 15 votes margin. Dry leaders expect a Monday call, possible six to nine month extensions debated. Senate test vote 36 to 33, with administration power bill as gatekeeper. Senator Shephard notes vast liquor stock shifts to speculators, industrial alcohol demand rising, distilleries convertible, whiskey in bond about 80 million gallons.
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Six Foe Planes Shot Down by British Aviators
London reports six German planes shot down by British aviators. One British aircraft was lost. Sixteen tons of bombs dropped behind German lines as part of ongoing air operations.
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Air Ministry
New Haven Weather Forecast Aug 20
Forecast for New Haven and vicinity calls for fair tonight and Wednesday with light variable winds turning south. Connecticut sees fair conditions with little temperature change. Disturbances offshore bring rains from Texas to Virginia. showers reach Montana to Iowa. High pressure over New England to drift seaward tonight. trend is fair skies with increasing clouds and slowly rising temperatures. Observed temps include Atlanta 64 cloudy, New York 62 clear, Hartford 54 clear, Hatteras 72 clear.
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