British and French Plan to Smash German World Domination
British and French forces prepare for decisive action as they blunt German advances west of Roye and Noyon. Allied units including Americans fight shoulder to shoulder in the Roye region while French reinforcements rush up. Reports say German losses are heavy and air attacks disrupt enemy concentrations. The British line withdraws slowly to maintain a continuous front as artillery and air power pin down German assaults. Continued on page 25.
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Allied Front Intact in First Five Days of Somme Battle
Allied front remains intact as British and French forces report a clearer battle picture after five days of fighting in northern France. German attempts to break through near Amiens failed. Allied reserves mobilized, air superiority noted, and vital German supply lines targeted as casualties rise on both sides.
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War situation in France improves as British tanks reportedly captured
Washington dispatch says British military reports that the battle line in front shows definite improvement yesterday as German counterattacks near Peronne and Morchain repel. German correspondents in Copenhagen report six British tanks captured in the same area.
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Trench Front in France Amid Big German Assault
German forces launched a major attack in France with about one million troops. Allied defenders held firm as French reserves joined on the southern flank, inflicting heavy losses as the Germans retreated toward the Somme and canal. Authorities expect a decisive moment but wait to see further developments.
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Swiss to Receive 50,400 Tons of American Food
The Shipping Board announced today the transfer of 50 400 tons of American shipping to the Swiss government to secure food for Switzerland. It is understood the Swiss will obtain a safe conduct from the German government for supplies from Cette.
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Union Members Refuse to Sail Delegates Shipment
The Seamen's and Firemen's union declares members will refuse to work on any ship carrying delegates named for the Inter Allied Labor conference in the United States. The decision, announced in London on March 26, applies to all vessels under union rules and aims to protest or pressure related to the conference.
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Explosions Rock Jersey City Freight Yards
A sequence of four violent blasts shook Jersey City at 3:06 PM, igniting unknown war materials in railroad freight yards along the Jersey west front. A column of smoke rose with flames visible above rooftops as fires spread, prompting alarms across the area.
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Finnish Red Guards flee after northern battle
Reports from Stockholm say Finnish Red guards broke front and fled southward in panic. A flanking move at Sussian station left large stocks of guns, trucks, ammunition, and prisoners behind as Reds, aided by Bolsheviki, clash with White guards reportedly aided by German troops recently deployed.
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Navy Casualties Reported Amid War News
The Navy Department reports three fatalities including Seaman Allen Seth Edwards of Argueta killed by submarine guniers in foreign waters with no date given. Also two accident deaths: Bernard Coleman, seaman, died March 22 aboard the USS Texas from a skull fracture after being struck by a box while climbing a ladder. and machinist mate Florence Arthur Nelson, killed in Italy in a fall from a 27 foot boat. Nelson’s home was Crosby, Indiana.
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Norwegian Vessel Stor Viking Placed Under Charter
Washington March 26 The Norwegian steamer Storviking has been arranged for charter by the Shipping Board rather than seized as previously reported. The vessel was held initially by a dispute between shipping interests and later by negotiations for chartering Norwegian ships, which were finalized here.
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British Destroyer Botha Slices German Warship In Half
British and French destroyers patrolled the Dunkirk area when German torpedo craft attacked. The British Botha rammed a German vessel amidships cutting it in half while the Morris torpedoed another large destroyer, and French ships pursued and rescued prisoners. Eighteen German craft were involved. two destroyers were believed sunk, one British destroyer damaged but reached port.
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Wilson Nominates Arizona Receiver in Phoenix
Washington March 2 Scott White of Florence Arizona was nominated today to the receiver of parliamentary monies at Phoenix Arizona Lord Rhondda announced the cost of the food ministry had reached about 153000 pounds by December with December costs at 42000 pounds and expected to rise in the near term
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