29 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1918
Page
1
A rural appeal urges school boards to add hot meals or warm beverages to winter diets to combat malnutrition caused by food substitutes and high prices. Emphasizes lunch as essential for physical, mental, and social child development and encourages community groups to organize simple, inexpensive lunch programs with county home demonstration agents.
Portland reports English Canadian youth Liard amid refined background arrested for Deputy Sheriff Twombly’s murder and the Bridge Tender Herrman robbery. Confession by his wife links Liard. detectives traced him via laundry-marked package. Police recovered Liard’s Dennison Apartments residence after a brisk room arrest.
Reports from Amsterdam and Copenhagen describe fractured German unity and rising separatism while Bolshevik influence grows in the west. Spartacus groups in Dueseldorf threaten dictatorship and Karl Liebknecht appeals to workers. In the U S, eight counties meet war savings quotas led by Clatsop and Jackson with high percentages. Five irrigation projects are being organized in Baker County under Oregon law, including Sparta and Bridgeport-Durae districts.
In Oregon and Washington the spruce production division of the U S Army will be brought to a complete stop after the sr unwinding. four to many months expected. About 30,000 officers and enlisted men will be affected by demobilization orders. The War Department will auction off vast spruce lumber and equipment used for airplane material production. if fair prices cannot be found, property will be held. General Disque says the forest products industry and national interests guide the policy.
Allied forces meet strong opposition on the Vologda Archangel railway and the Dvina River due to swampy terrain. Bolshevik craft employ heavy guns to thwart Entente advances, preventing occupation of Kotlas. A discussion considers forming a voluntary Russian relief army if policy shifts.
Washington investigation of the year ago elections committee was abandoned after a vote, ending inquiries tied to campaign activity and public oversight. The move halts further action and leaves lingering questions about the process and officials involved.
Portland prices show white feed at 54.60 per ton and standard barley at 60.26 per ton. Corn whole 73, cracked 78. Hay Timothy 83 per ton, alfalfa listed. Seattle figures include Timothy hay 38 and alfalfa 34 per ton. Butter creamery 60 bic. Eggs ranch 80c per dozen. Poultry hens 4 28c, springs Me roosters dressed 27 28c, ducks, and miscellaneous entries.
The American, British, and French armies will hold three main roads along the Rhine to Berlin. American forces will occupy Coblenz and Mainz areas while French advance toward the heart of Germany. German resistance is expected to be weakened by these occupier positions.
American forces led by General Perahing entered Luxemburg with the 18th Infantry First Division greeted by cheering crowds, bells, and flowers. In Brussels, American troops in King Albert's procession, including a coast-state battalion and artillery from the 53d Brigade, were warmly received after distinguished service in the Audenarde drive.
Washington reports estimate President Wilson will spend about a month in Europe for the opening of the peace conference with preliminary talks, aiming to be back in the United States within six weeks after his ship sails. General Ludendorff reportedly flees German soil toward Sweden, ending his tenure as first quartermaster general.
Washington reports progress on demobilisation of American expeditionary forces with plans to bring home wounded and various units including eight coast artillery regiments and two brigades of field artillery. Pershing reductions aim for about 30 divisions totaling around 1.2 million troops in France. Prisoners taken exceed 44,000 with about 1,400 guns.
Washington dispatch reports William G. McAdoo has resigned from his posts as secretary of the treasury and director general of railroads. He will leave the treasury next January first after asking President Wilson to relieve him as war ends. McAdoo cites inadequate compensation and plans a three month rest before possibly resuming law practice in New York.
Washington announces removal of all wartime construction restrictions by the War Industries Board. Building operations of all kinds may resume under the cooperation of the Building Industry and state and local defense councils. Officials anticipate jobs for thousands of workers released from war plants.
Washington reports the American Expeditionary Forces up to the armistice included 36 184 killed and died of wounds 14 811 died of disease 2 906 died from other causes 179 673 wounded 2 248 prisoners 10 000 living
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