Nimitz vows Pacific drive to hit Japanese industry
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz says US forces will strike from new positions to attack Japanese industrial centers and naval targets as Guadalcanal defeat marks a turning point. He warns the coming campaign will be tougher and aims to neutralize island strongpoints before pressing toward Japan.
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Speedy Passage Of Labor Draft Bill Indicated
Secretary Stimson endorses the Austin Wadsworth bill to draft men and women for war work, signaling possible quick action. Congress debates farm worker exemptions while Knox's endorsement and senate action loom. hearings begin Tuesday with Wadsworth and agriculture and War Production Board representatives listed.
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Austin
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New York
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Reynolds
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Herbert Hoover
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Dollar Day Bargains Across Amarillo Stores
Thrifty Buyers find unrationed bargains as Amarillo merchants offer cash purchases without stamps on Dollar Day. Stores stock full lines of essential items and durable goods, inviting shoppers to stretch paychecks and save on gasoline and trips, amid wartime shortages. West Africa politics are noted briefly with wide reaction.
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Frontline update shows momentum shifts in multiple theaters
German troops retake Lorovaya and Krama torsk in the Donets Basin as a Russian offensive stalls for a week. In central Tunisia Rommel’s tank army is still retreating from American forces while fighting widens along a mile front with the British First Army. The Pacific Fleet nears action at Pearl Harbor, and RAF airstrikes continue against Hitler’s Europe. Russians report advances near Kharkoy Kursk and in the Kuban near Novorossiysk.
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Kramatorsk
Donets Basin
Pampan Wins NLRB Decision In Tex. Labor Case
Pampas Texas based Columbian Carbon Co directed to cease unfair labor practices and reinstate worker R. T. Glosson for union membership activities. NLRB regional office findings stem from Oil Workers International Union Local No. 463 filing alleging discharge for union involvement and retaliation against concerted activity. Company ordered to reimburse Glosson for losses suffered.
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Allies Stall Six Violent Axis Drives in Tunisia Front
Allied forces repelled Axis assaults along a 65 mile front from Cap Serrat to Djebel Mansour in northern Tunisia. The communique said Allies captured over 850 prisoners in two days while air forces shot down 11 German planes in southern Tunisia. Bombers hit Axis transport and German tanks infiltrated but were driven back near Medjez el Bab and Bou Arada Dje Bel Mansour.
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Goubellat
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Weather snapshot for Amarillo and nearby regions
The report notes limited temperature changes across Amarillo area and West Texas tonight into Monday with slight cooling in northeast New Mexico. Hourly readings show highs around mid fifties to mid sixties and lows near mid thirties to low forties. Sunrise is at 6 19 AM and sunset at 9 PM.
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Bewcaeen
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Texan May Get Arnold's Post
Dallas born Tom Do Clark, a 43 year old Texan, appears the likely pick for assistant attorney general in charge of the justice department anti trust division. President Roosevelt also to nominate Hugh Cox for the new war division post once Congress passes the creation measure.
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Hugh Cox
Congress
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Arnold
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London
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Supreme Court
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Allies Continue Aerial Assaults Inside Europe
RAF and US air forces pummeled Nazi occupied Europe in a 72 hour cycle ending February. Daylight raids hit Maupertus France and Hengelo Holland while night bombardments targeted Nuernberg and front targets from Wilhelmshaven to Turin. February's air campaign reportedly produced heavy tonnage and coordinated strikes with minimal losses.
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Russian German clash near Donets Basin intensifies
Russian and German forces clash on the fringe of the Donets Basin as both sides claim gains and losses. Berlin reports capture of Lozovaya and Kramatorsk with heavy losses, while Moscow cites Russian advances west of Kharkov and pockets around Novorossiysk. Washington reports the debut of the zinc-coated steel penny.
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Kramatorsk
Berlin
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Japs Massing Above Australia Reported By Allied HQ
Allied headquarters in Australia reported Japan reinforcing forces along the island perimeter north of Australia from the Solomons to Timor. A Mac Arthur spokesman said the moves could be offensive or defensive. Timor airfield action destroyed several bombers and multiple fighters in dawn strikes by long range Allied fighters.
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Red Cross War Fund Drive Launched Nationwide
President Roosevelt announced the greatest crusade of mercy as the American Red Cross opens a $125,000,000 wartime drive. The Potter County chapter mobilizes 290 volunteers to raise $56,500 with divisions led by Oran E. Todd and Mrs. J. Avery Rush. Walter S. Gifford directs the national campaign with Norman H. Davis as national chairman.
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Southwestern Public Service Company
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C. T. Crowe
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American Red Cross
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Shopping Hints For Housewives Under Blue Ration
Washington February 28. Grocery store customers will begin cashing blue ration coupons for canned and processed foods tomorrow. About 200 items on the new ration list become 8 to 12 point purchases for March after an eight day suspension. OPA rationing chief Paul M. O Leary offers tips: budget points, plan lists, spend high point stamps first, shop early, and avoid delays at the registers. Each family has 48 points for March across blue stamps A B C.
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Paul M. O'Leary
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