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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
5
Versaill es May 17 AP reports M Clemenceau spoke to the German delegates stressing seriousness and unity of the Allied powers. He offered a written set of conditions and noted a fifteen day period to submit observations. He warned no delays and that lasting peace requires clear terms and mutual concessions.
At Versailles on May 17 Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau, head of the German delegation, speaking in German, expresses no illusion about defeat and power loss. He rejects sole German guilt, cites imperialism’s role in Europe, and condemns the hatred faced, while urging a durable peace.
The peace treaty submitted to German delegates at Versailles reduces Germany to military impotence, deprives it of colonies, returns Alsace Lorraine to France, and provides reparations. The United States pledges Senate action with Britain to aid France if attacked unprovoked by any nation.
The Twin Falls Service Men's Association promotes the Victory Loan drive urging local residents to do their part for the war effort. The campaign highlights service members in the area and calls on county residents to support the Victory Loan through patriotic appeals.
Fifteen returned service men of Twin Falls started work yesterday afternoon to arouse the citizens from lethargy as Victory Liberty Loan drives on. Capt E M Sweeley reported about $2000 an hour secured, urging a higher pace. Service men urged duty, noting civilians’ prosperity and urging bonds to aid returning and rehabilitated veterans. Local clergy urged full effort for the loan. Wilson will stay in France for negotiations, possibly until treaty signed, with a message to be read in his absence. Washington watchers await Senate reaction. league of nations linked to treaty terms. details to be debated on page five.
Region officials gather to discuss Meership eligibility rules amid dispute over qualifications and required criteria. Stakeholders from local agencies and schools propose interpretations, seeking a clear standard before upcoming submissions and decisions.
May 7 reports from Washington indicate officials examined the Parla treaty summary to assess American troop withdrawal from Germany. The document outlines drastic military and naval terms for Germany and aims to protect France, while raising questions about future Asian policy, and the fate of Austria and Turkey under postwar arrangements.
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