Russians push west of Vyazma in Smolensk front drive
Soviet forces report advances west of Vyazma along the Napoleon road and near Kholm Zhirkovsky as they press toward Smolensk. In the Donets basin south of Kharkov fierce fighting continues with German armor and motorized units.
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Postwar Policy Proposals Face Senate Skepticism at Capitol
At the capitol, officials expect White House opposition to postwar policy plans beyond a general pledge to cooperate with the United Nations. Senator Ball introduces a resolution for an international police force, with Connally signaling support for a broad United Nations cooperation stance. The debate centers on creating an agency with military and naval backing to enforce decisions, while preventing protracted partisan rancor after the war.
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United States Britain and Canada Unite On Anti Submarine Policy
Senior naval and air officers from the United States Britain and Canada outline a joint anti submarine strategy to shield Allied shipping in the Atlantic and to deter Hitler's U boat fleet from interfering with the European invasion plans. The Washington London and Ottawa announcements emphasize coordination through conferences rather than a unified command with Churchill King and other top officers guiding operations. The three main tactics cited are bombing submarine bases, deploying destroyer escorts to hunt wolf packs, and protecting convoys to keep merchant ships safe.
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Allied Air Strikes Frustrate Japanese Convoy
Allied forces report a Japanese convoy near the Aroe Islands was driven back after an aerial attack. The noon communique credits a Monday strike by Allied planes that damaged two transports and fired on crowded troop decks.
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Aroe Islands
Douglas MacArthur
Cattlemen Oppose Government Livestock Price Ceilings
At the 67th Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association convention in Fort Worth Texas president Claude K MecCan of Victoria outlines reasons against the proposed price ceiling for live meat animals He warns ceilings would depress future production hinder markets and require an army of graders to enforce. The report stresses negative effects on central and auction markets.
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Wallace Leaves for Central and South American Tour
Vice President Henry Wallace departed by plane for a diplomatic tour of Central and South America visiting Costa Rica Panama Chile Bolivia Peru Ecuador and Colombia as part of ongoing hemispheric outreach.
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First Texas Made Liberator Bomber Flies at Dallas
The first four engine Consolidated B 24 Liberator bomber built at the North American Aviation plant near Dallas completed its maiden flight today. The aircraft went aloft nineteen days after the Army Air Forces contracted to bring North American into the program to manufacture the large bomber.
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Frontline World War II Updates March 16 1943
Allied map aided drive to halt U boats. Reds blunt Nasi tank at tack on Middle Donets. Artillery routs Nazi armored patrols at Gafsa. Administration cool to Senate groups post war policy plan. French youths discouraged surrender to Nazi slavery. British forces in Burma face trouble in new Japanese attack.
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Allied Artillery Drives Back Nazi Armored Patrols in Tunisia
Allied forces backed by artillery reported driving back strong Nazi armored patrols in the Gafsa area of Tunisia’s front. British troops advanced on a ridge near Sedjenane as American and French units held and expanded positions between Gafsa and Metlaoui. Air attacks hit Mezouna airdrome and Axis shipping, while convoy strikes hit a ship in the Sicilian Straits.
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Western Desert Air Force
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Associated Press
New York
Franco Declares Broad Crimes Rebellion Offense in Spain
Madrid reports General Franco issued a law equating crimes with public impact to rebellion, subject to military trials and the death penalty. The measure targets rumor spreaders saboteurs gun owners without licenses and those harming persons or property for political social or terrorist motives.
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Francisco Franco
Jeep Amphibian Trailer For Land and Sea Use
Willys-Overland Motors announced mass production of an amphibian jeep trailer designed to carry a quarter ton on both land and sea. Weighing 550 pounds, it measures 108% inches in length and 56 inches wide with a 40 inch roadside height. President Joseph W. Frazer said the trailer sits low on land and presents a six inch water target when loaded. The firm has set up an assembly line using jeep production techniques to speed output.
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Willys-Overland Motors
Joseph W. Frazer
Willys-Overland
Yank Subs Sink Four Jap Ships Pacific Front
Washington reports United States submarines sunk a destroyer and three other Japanese ships in the Pacific, with three more damaged. The attack's exact results were not detailed, and the overall tally reaches 199 enemy vessels attacked, 138 sunk, 23 probably sunk, and 38 damaged. Dauntless dive bombers also hit Vila and Munda in the Central Solomons, with no results disclosed.
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French Cheer Sparks Nazi Investigation Over Stalingrad Victory
British flags flutter from hotel windows as celebrating Russians win at Stalingrad. authorities probe a scene that drives hundreds of wealthy French tourists from the Megeve resort in the French Alps to other parts of France, per Madrid dispatch.
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Megeve
France
Paris
Severest French Military Leader Leads Guerrilla Resistance
Major General Cartier, described as one of France’s most awesome figures, reportedly directs insurgents in Haute Savoie forming the first organized guerrilla resistance inside France. He is 60, austere, loyal to Petain until 1942, and now linked with underground efforts and possible ties to Giraud.
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Lieut W R Smart Heads For War Zones
Lieut. W. R. Smart USN of the Flight Selection Board of Dallas paused in Amarillo en route to San Francisco before flying into action in the South Pacific. He has been transferred to the navy aviation division and will likely see service in New Caledonia.
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Barney Ross Cancels Tour After Malaria Relapse
New York March 16 The Navy arranged speaking tour for Corp Barney Ross Guadalcanal hero was postponed until he recovers from malaria. Ross remains in the U S Naval Hospital at St Albans Long Island for an indefinite period and the Red Cross rally at Madison Square Garden was canceled.
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OPA Announces New Food Price Control Plan
Federal Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown unveils an overhaul replacing ceiling prices with a system based on invoice costs plus fixed margins. Local field officers may set specific item prices, aided by rationing boards and a new panel staff. Meat pricing remains to be specified.
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