Vienna Admits Reverses Drives Austrians From Piave Front
London and Washington dispatches detail Austrian retreat along the Piave after failures at Monte Telo and the Venetian plains. Italian forces, under Diaz, push back across the river, with Rome admitting heavy losses but reporting a decisive Italian victory and potential strategic shifts for Germany. The Piave battle reshapes morale and signals possible endgame on multiple fronts.
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War News Bulk: Allied Struggles and U S Efforts
War department reports trench progress in France and rising Austrian losses in Italy. Congress-era draft debates and rail deficit highlighted by a 10 percent Express rate rise, wheat price moves, and food administration controls. Prime figures include Wilson, Hoover, Burnquist, and Louis Chevrolet with multiple international and domestic war developments.
Auto Taxes for Roads Drive Nebraska Amendment
A Nebraska movement seeks a constitutional amendment to dedicate motor vehicle taxes to county road funds. The push includes automobile clubs and business groups with petitions for a referendum. The article also covers university firings over wartime stance, war-time agriculture efforts, sugar rationing, war service registrations, and local civic fundraising.
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Would Finance Trans Atlantic Flight For War Aid
The Aeroclub of America informed John D. Ryan it is willing to attempt a trans Atlantic flight to aid the government in delivering thousands of airplanes overseas and to help establish a trans Atlantic aerial patrol against U boats. Washington reports Rome confirms the Austrian drive defeat in Italy and General March says American troop movements to France have surpassed 900,000, five months ahead of schedule.
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Abandon Arms in Hasty Retreat near the Piave
Italian Army reports heavy rain as Austrians fleeing across the Piave abandon rifles, gear, and bread supplies. Cavalry harries slow retreat while artillery and machine guns engage, Austrians cross by rafts and boats prepared overnight.
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Plan Three American Armies Formed With Artillery Funds
Washington reports five billion dollars for next year to form three American armies of 1 375 000 men each. Each army will have thirty divisions and five corps, with 300 000 non combatants and 1 075 000 fighting men. Pershing may buy French field equipment. delays could cut future French supplies, stressing immediate production.
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