Kharkov Falls Back As Soviet Drive Advances Toward Smolensk
Nazi forces claim recapture of Kharkov as Russian armies push from Stalingrad toward Smolensk. Berlin says counter offensive restores gains. Moscow reports heavy fighting and Red Army advances crossing the Upper Dnieper and Vyazma rivers.
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Chinese Shatter Jap Offensive in Yunnan West of Salween
Chinese communique says troops west of the Salween in Yunnan inflicted about 1,500 Japanese casualties with at least 1,000 dead carried to Tengyueh. Artillery silenced Japanese guns near Lungling as Chinese forces curb a northern thrust and ease Kunming fears.
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Giraud Proposes Unity under Charter as France Faces War
General Henri Giraud in a North Africa broadcast urged a united French government under the Atlantic Charter principles. He pledged to repeal Vichy laws, end racial decrees, restore municipal elections, and oust pro-Vichy figures while promising to govern North Africa by prewar French Republic decrees. He offered cooperation with De Gaulle and guaranteed French people the right to choose their provisional government. Allied reports note intensified Mareth Line artillery and continued patrols as Allies press in Tunisia and northern Africa.
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Mrs. Leota K. White Dies in Amarillo Home
Mrs. Leota K. White longtime Amarillo resident since 1896 died at 11 p.m. at 2207 Hughes Street after years of ill health. Widow of E. W. White founder of White & Kirk, she was mother of Dean White H L Kearns and Johnnie Eslick and sister of Dean Kirk Leland Kirk and Ruby Kirk. Funeral arrangements by N S Griggs & Sons will be announced.
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Leland Kirk
Ruby Kirk
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Archbishop Spellman Praises American Unity in North Africa
Archbishop Francis J. Spellman told American forces in North Africa via Algiers radio that Americans are more united than ever in love for their country and faith in destiny. He stated war aims are clear, praised Roosevelt, and urged continued courage and unity for victory in Tunisia.
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New York
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Roosevelt
Tunisia
Deadline Nears On Income Tax
The Internal Revenue Service office in the Post Office building will stay open until midnight to assist late filers. Deputy Collector Ralph Kenniston said eight employees will help complete returns, with the office located in Room 306-8 of the federal building.
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Ralph Kenniston
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Benes Foresees Nazi Collapse as Russian Victories Rise
London dispatch reports President Eduard Benes of the Czechoslovak government in exile says Germany faces decisive defeats on the eastern front this year. He cautions Nazis will make desperate bids for peace before defeat deepens across Europe.
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Eduard Benes
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Beat Jap First is Brett Plan Beat Jap First is Brett Plan
Brett outlines plans for crushing America's enemies in the new serial Blueprint for Victory in the News. He argues Japan must be defeated before any pounce on Germany and urges new blood and ideas in wartime strategies across 18 chapters. The piece notes amateur strategists can gain stimulant thoughts from the series.
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America
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Germany
Mr. Brett
War brief notes from March 14 1943 front lines
Germans claim recapture of Kharkov as a major counteroffensive nears Belgorod. Giraud vows restoration of the French Chamber of Deputies and acceptance of the Atlantic Charter. In North Africa Rommel intensifies artillery activity, Axis attack repulsed, Allied heavy bombers attack an eight ship Japanese convoy after damaging two. Finns say they must fight on Germanys side despite desire for peace.
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British Bombers Resume Pre invasion Offensive
Allied warplanes resumed air attacks across the channel from Dover toward Slider's western defenses after an overnight lull. In France near Calais explosions rattled Deal during daylight raids and German efforts in East Anglia caused casualties. RAF mine-laying paused the raid, with two aircraft missing, as US bomber squadrons continued continental operations.
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Allied air hits target eight ship convoy off Wewak
Allied Fortresses report two more Japanese ships struck near Wewak in northern New Guinea, bringing total hits to four as the convoy of three destroyers and five merchantmen moves south behind a storm. Bombers also attacked Buka and Gasmata as airfields reinforced and defenses engaged.
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Saroyan Strip Begins Today on Editorial Page
A new daily picture strip titled The Human Comedy starts today on the editorial page. The strip adapts William Saroyan's gripping wartime family tale, drawn as a serial from a popular book of the month club selection by the widely discussed American author.
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America
Standley Greets Lend-Lease Acknowledgments in Moscow
Admiral William H. Standley welcomed Soviet praise for U S aid to Russia amid Moscow press coverage of Edward R Settinius statements Maxim Litvinoff remarks and Eden's Washington visit. Ambassadors hosted a film at Spasso House as discussions continued about Allied bombings and raids.
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Anthony Eden
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Denver Soldier Questions Horsemeat Rumor at Local Eatery
A Lowry Field soldier wrote to the Rev-Meter editor asking if horsemeat is being served after a Denver restaurant served him a tough steak. The editor replied that a waitress told him to pay at the two dollar window.
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Lewisohn to speak on America Must Speak Now
Ludwig Lewisohn, noted writer and world traveler, speaks Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Amarillo College auditorium. The event, co sponsored by the local Zionists and Temple Bnai Israel Sisterhood, covers social political and economic conditions in Europe and Palestine. Lewisohn, born in Berlin and naturalized American citizen, has lectured extensively and authored many books translated into multiple languages.
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Ludwig Lewisohn
Amarillo College
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Weather summary for Amarillo and West Texas region
The Amarillo area sees mild early temperatures with fresh winds then afternoon warming and strong winds. Much colder by late afternoon followed by increasing wind. West Texas warms in Del Rio Eagle Pass area Monday with little changes elsewhere but colder in Panhandle and South Plains during the afternoon. Showers possible tonight in northwest New Mexico and over west portion Monday with colder, windy changes evident.
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