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Show W jg BATTLE First Group of Pilots and Observers Will End Training Train-ing at Front. WITH THE AMERICAN ABMY IN FRANCE, Jan. 3. (By the Associated Press.) The first group of young pilots and observers to take a. course of instruction in-struction in the American flying school nearest the battle front in the Woevre, completed it work today. After a rest of a week the squadron will be sent to the front, where the finishing touches will be added under actual battle conditions. con-ditions. The work at the front will be carried out under the guidance of veteran French aviators. The members of the squadron today showed their ability to overcome difficult diffi-cult couditions of ground. Un behalf of the American expeditionary expedi-tionary force, General Pershing has answered an-swered New Year's messages from the United States. A message to the army from the Children's American Loyalty league reads: "Dear American Soldiers: We know the sacrifices you have made for us, and will make, that we may be safe and happy. We thank you and wish you all a happv New Year." Geueral Pershing responded as follows: fol-lows: ' ' The American soldiers in France are verv glad to have your message. No sacrifice we can make will be too great if we can insure the safety and happiness happi-ness of the children of America." From Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, suffrage suf-frage leader and member of the Woman's Wo-man's Council of National Defense, came this greeting: "The women of the United States are with you in the spirit of service. You will be our standard bearers, our hope. We love you, believe in you, pray for you." General Pershing replied: "All rauks of the American expeditionary expedi-tionary force unite in heartfelt thanks to the women of America for their love and prayers. The patriotism of our incomparable women, than whom there are none others more noble, shall be our constant inspiration until the great task which is entrusted to us shall be accomplished. accom-plished. Accept our best wishes for the coming year and our firm confidence in final success." Ill response to Christmas messages from the women of the American Red Cross, the American commander sent the thanks of all ranks, adding: "The love and confidence of our women wo-men will make us all better men and better soldiers and hold us firm in the courage and determination to win." |