Bombers Strike Budapest In First U S Attack On Hungary
Allied air operation from Italy involved Flying Fortresses and Liberators attacking Budapest and nearby targets including the railway hub and an aircraft factory south of the capital. British and American planes reportedly engaged German fighters over Hungary as Soviet air activity had preceded the raid.
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Maly
Berlin
Hungary
Naples
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Fogsia
Italy
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Allied
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Alps
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Austria
Dale McCarberry Gets Two Years Probation For Assault
Dale McCarberry, after a circuit jury acquitted him on an assault with intent to rape charge, was sentenced to two years probation by Judge G. Arthur Rathbun. He was ordered to pay a $100 probationary charge. Public auctions listed include tasks at Grand River and nearby towns with multiple auctioneers.
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McCarberry
Bombing Mistake Hits Swiss City Schaffhausen
Swiss reports say American bombers destroyed much of Schaffhausen in a Saturday raid killed 35 people and wounded 55 while Swiss officials seek diplomatic steps. U S authorities promise reparations and deep regret were conveyed by Ambassador Winant and General Spaar in London.
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Schaffhausen
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Uhrae
Washington
United States
Hull
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Carl A. Spaar
Siiss
London
Supreme Court Allows Negroes to Vote in Texas Primary
The Supreme Court ruled that Negroes may vote in a Texas Democratic primary to nominate candidates for Congress. Justice Reed delivered the majority opinion, stressing that the right to vote in such a primary without state discrimination is secured by the Constitution. Justice Roberts dissented.
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Apr
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Texas
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Justice Roberts
Germans Flank Beachhead Attacked as Italians Seize New Peak
Allied HQ says German flame throwers were turned back at the beachhead below Rome after a 150 men assault begun at dusk following heavy mortar fire. Italian troops amid the Allies seized Point 44 and 3,600 foot Mt Castobruogo near Cassino, while German armor was driven back east of Cisterna.
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British planes hit the Tirpitz in Norway raid
British naval planes scored multiple hits on the German battleship Tirpitz lingering in Alten Fjord Norway. The attack, possibly by American built carrier aircraft, follows prior torpedo damage from midget submarines last fall. The admiralty gave few details on date or extent of damage.
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Jane's
Clinton trooper chase ends with capture of young car thief
Edward Holcomb, 17, of Caledonia led Clinton state police on a high speed chase along US-223 and back roads, reaching 80 mph before ditching a car near Evans Lake. He fled a gully but was captured. he admitted a pattern of thefts from Holland to Coldwater, including a license plate, an outboard motor, checks, and gas stamps, before heading east. Holland police later brought him to Holland.
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Holland
Americans Increase Push Toward Madang in Pacific War
Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific press the Madang campaign, capturing two hills near Engines Augusta Bay and widening their advance since last September. MacArthur says Australians repulse counterattacks near Bagadjim, while carrier raids on Rabaul and Woleai island claim heavy Japanese losses with 31 fighters shot down.
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Fifth War Loan Opens June 12
Washington reports the Fifth War Loan will open June 12 with a $16.6 billion goal, aiming to surpass the Fourth War Loan by about 2.1 billion and near the cash total of that drive. Individuals face a $6 million quota while corporations and insurers are targeted for about $10 billion, reflecting urgent funding needs as the war continues.
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Treasury
Morgenthau
Nazi Prisoner Captured Detroit
Herbert Kunz a 32 year old German war prisoner was seized at the Belle Isle coast guard station after escaping from the New Toronto prison camp. He crossed the Detroit River in a stolen rowboat, capsized near the coast guard station, and was detained while posing as a sailor. He had been interned as a merchant seaman and was the fourth prisoner captured in the area.
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Herbert Kunz
Belle Isle Coast Guard
Kunz
Toronto
Windsor
Detroit River
Coast Guard
Molotov Says Soviet Invasion Backed by Britain
Soviet Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov said the invasion of Romania was dictated by military necessity and not to seize Romanian territory. He claimed the move came after consultation with Britain and possibly the United States, aiming to advance Soviet forces and defeat Germany on the ground. Hull voiced cautious agreement, saying the statement helps Romanians see their interests align with driving German forces from their country.
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London
Vyacheslav Molotov
Rumania
Molotov
Moscow
Foreign Office
Hilliy
Washington
Hull
Molotoy
Soviet Russia
Tecumseh’s Red Cross Drive Tops Quota With Oversubscription
Tecumseh leads with an $8,549.78 cash gift presented by Perry Hayden at the Lenawee Red Cross drive. The county total nears $48,000 as Tecumseh exceeds its $5,500 quota by 46 percent. Other local contributors include the American Legion Home Association, Tecumseh Club, Tecumseh Hospital Auxiliary, and the Tecumseh Rotary Club. Fred Wood, county drive chairman, praised Tecumseh’s effort and expressed hope for similar results elsewhere.
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Lenawee County
Red Cross
Lenawee
Perry Hayden
County Stive
New York
Adnan
Further information sought in girl's death Detroit
Detroit on April 3 authorities led by Russell Gregory chief of Wayne county selectives seek more details about Joyce Raulston last movements prior to the death of her son found on a refuse dump Tuesday morning. Gregory questions witnesses who may know about her Monday night activities and requests ten or more sheriff's officers to aid the investigation.
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Russell Gregory
Wayne County
Joyce Raulston
Gregory
Air Force officers face court martial in engine inspection case
Cincinnati April 3 A general court martial of three Army Air Force officers opened today on charges of neglect of duty in inspecting airplane engines. Lt Col Frank C Greulich former chief inspector Wright Field Dayton Ohio Maj Witt Sam Bruckman Cincinnati former ASF Materiel Command inspector Maj Waller A Ryan Detroit former AAF district inspector face charges under articles 95 and 96 of war for conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty.
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Army Air Force
United States
Frank C. Greulich
AAP
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Dayton
Ohio
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Sam Bruckman
ASF
Finnish Parliament to Hear New Russian Peace Proposals
Finnish lawmakers were to convene in an extraordinary session to hear government notes on revised Russian peace terms. Juho Paasikivi, who traveled to Moscow for two days, returned with modifications to the armistice terms. Key issues include retention of the Haugoe naval base and Viipuri with a likely term for the internment of seven German divisions. Parliament factions expected a rapid report followed by party reviews, aiming for a decisive vote on war or peace before Easter adjournments.
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Lethal Greetings for Truk and Ponape by U S Bombers
U S Pacific Fleet reports dawn raids on Truk and Ponape in the central Pacific Caroline Islands. Liberators of the 7th Air Force struck Dublin Island in the Truk atoll and Ponape was targeted by Mitchell bombers escorted by Corsairs. Fires reported at Dublin installations. anti aircraft fire met the raids but caused no losses. Additional attacks included a separate Liberator strike on Ponape, its 21st to date, while Dauntless dive bombers and Corsairs hit targets in the Marshall Islands. All aircraft reportedly returned to base.
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Ponape
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United States
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Dublin
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Quality of Nazi Uniforms Declines on Front
Allied commanders report Nazi uniforms show reduced wool content from 40 to 33 percent in German gear issued on the Italian front after examining captured soldiers. Other materials also declined while jackboots shift to special units and webbing, plastics, and substitutes replace leather and metal.
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Naples
Youth in revolt wipe feet on flag and stab Bible
Jackson police probe a boys secret society named The State led by an 11 year old with two younger brothers and two others. They printed antisemitic and anti Negro literature, sabotaged a Red Cross flag, cut telephone lines, and plotted incendiary acts. Investigators found weapons, a printing press, and manuals on violence, with possible adult instigation.
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Chica
Gion
England
Red Cross
Chicago
Lake Michigan
East Lansing
Harold Mulbar
State Police Detective Bureau
Invasion 15 Called Military Necessity in Romania
Soviet forces push across the Prut into eastern Romania driving toward the Danube delta and the Carpathians. Moscow says invasion of Romania is for military necessity, not territorial seizure, while Berlin reports Romanian army joining the Soviet drive near Bucharest.
Baking Contest Settles Family Argument at Sand Creek
A friendly dispute over the best cook and stove sparked a cookie bake off at Mrs. Esben Griffiths home in Sand Creek. Contestants included Mrs. Leona Griffith, Mrs. Dale Dunbar, Mrs. Floyd Powers, Mrs. Edith Powers, and Mrs. Margaret Powers. Mrs. Margaret Powers won with cookies judged superior in quality and quantity as all baking used a coal burning range.
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Sand Creek
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Dale Dunbar
Floyd Powers
Edith Powers
Margaret Powers
Eshen Griffith
Margaret Powrs
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