Allies tighten grip near Bizerte in Tunisia drive
Allied columns close on Bizerte as American and French troops reach 10 miles from the port while French forces push toward Cap Kor a n and Tebourba. The campaign ships Axis positions and trains German defenses in the Cape Bon sector as British armor repels a German counterattack and siege lines tighten around Tunis.
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Cap Bon Stand
Africa-Mediterranean
North Africa
Mateur
First Army
Tunis
Tunisia
Cap Koran
Lake Achkel
Djebel Cheniti
Ferryville
Diebel Marina
Tine
Tebourba
Medjez-El-Bab
Eddekhila
Eighth Army
Cape Bon
Gabgab Pass
Djebel el Asoud
Medjerda
Royal Artillery
Medjez-El-Bar
U S Warships Destroy Japanese Base at Vila in Channel Fight
Lieutenant Leroy W. Vance U.S.N. recounts a March raid on Vila airfield on Kolombangara Island. Two destroyers were sunk, one enemy ship burned and sank, airfield pummeled, U.S. ships suffered minimal damage, and the lead ship finished the mission before the burning ship collapsed.
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Vila
Kolombangara Island
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U.S.N
Annapolis
Naval Hospital
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Liberators Strike Heavily on Hainan and Indo China Bases
Four engined Liberator bombers led by Col. Eugene Beebe hit Japanese airport and harbor facilities at Samah on Hainan Island and targets in the Hanoi Haiphong region. The raid, part of the on to Tokyo effort, destroyed fuel dumps, warehouses, a refinery, and dock installations while strafing trains and locomotives. Chinese pilots with the 14th Air Force aided the operation.
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United States Army Air Force
Japan
Hainan Island
China
Hanoi-haiphong
Indo-China
Joseph W. Stilwell
Samah
Tokyo
Claire L. Chennault
London
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Forn of Tonkin
Hainan
Gulf of Tonkin
Liberators
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Eugene Beebe
Moscow
Idaho
Henry H. Arnold
Hanoi- Haiphong
14Th Air Force
Death of General Andrews Triggers Key Command in Europe
Major General William S. Key, 53, is named temporary commander of all American army troops in the European theater after the death of Lieut. Gen. Frank M. Andrews. A native of Alabama and Oklahoma City resident, Key has long served in the Army including WWI staff roles and as provost marshal general. He succeeds Andrews and expresses high regard for the fallen commander’s leadership.
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London
William S. Key
Key
Alabama
Culbertson Drive
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
WPA
Georgia National Guard
Oklahoma Penitentiary
Works Progress
Oklahoma National Guard
Andrews
U S Bombers Range Wide in Burma Skies
The Tenth U S Air Force pounded Japanese communications in Burma with B 25 bombers. They hit the Myingyan railroad station west of Mandalay causing a large fire and explosion. Next day engine sheds and rail yards at Maymo Pakokku and Alon were attacked with no U S losses.
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U.S
Burma
Myingyan
Mandalay
Maymo
Pakokku
Alon
U. S
Battlefronts roil Europe and Pacific in wartime update
Battlefronts compress global conflict with U S forces within ten miles of Dortmund and heavy air and artillery action. The report notes massive bombing, Japanese raids around the Solomons and Hainan Island, and U S aid to Russia increasing by thirty five percent.
Canning Sugar Sign Up Under Way in Potter County
Potters County residents may obtain canning sugar certificates at the Potter County Courthouse room 111 today and tomorrow from 9 to 5. Each person may receive up to 6 pounds, including 1 pound for preserving, with a yearly limit of 25 pounds. Randall County allows 5 pounds per person.
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Randall County
Canyon
Red Army closes in on Novorossisk in Caucasus drive
Moscow reports the Red Army killed 7,000 Germans and captured Krymskaya rail junction, advancing eight miles toward Novorossisk, nine mines from the last Axis base in the Caucasus. Front wide fighting, air strikes on Constanta and other targets followed by fires and explosions.
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Neberdjayevskaya
Black Sea
Novorossisk
Caucasus
Moscow
Monitor
Kuban
Taman
Constanta
Yalta
Crimea
Bryansk
Gomel
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
Poland
Germany
Explosion kills 10 coal miners at Etna Coal Mine
In LaFollette Tennessee on May 5 rescue teams recovered ten miners dead after a blast shattered the Etna Coal and Coke Company tunnel. Eighteen others were found alive behind a barricade, all in good condition as they reached the surface.
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Etna Coal and Coke Company
Lewis Keeps Mouth Shut
The United Mine Workers policy committee held a 11 minute closed session. John L. Lewis refused to answer questions, saying no comment as 300 committee members filed out. He signalled potential extended adjournment and declined to say if miners would be represented at War Labor Board hearings. Separately Fuel Administrator Ickes set up steps to seize coal from surplus producers to aid shortages in a new coal emergency plan.
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New York
United Mine Workers Policy Committee
John L. Lewis
UMW
Lewis
War Labor Board
Miners and policy committee meet over wage dispute
United Mine Workers leader Lewis declined to reveal policy committee aims while reporters noted some members planned to depart for home. Lewis defended miners' adherence to agreements and downplayed any immediate action or further meetings. The scene also mentioned Col Loren Hillsinger, the one legged flier, awaiting return to active duty after Gen Andrews’ death in Iceland.
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London
Loren Hillsinger
el Paso
United States Air Force
Frank M. Andrews
Andrews
Iceland
500 Ton Blockbuster Raid Hits Dortmund
London May 5 The largest four engine bomber raid ever sent on a war mission struck Dortmund Germany with about 1500 tons of bombs. Canadians said explosions and fires overwhelmed the city while German reports claimed heavy losses for RAF. The operation marked Dortmund as the first German city to endure the full weight of the heavyweight air fleet in a single blow.
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Dortmund
Germany
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Air Ministry
Essen
Ruhr
RAF
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Russia
Africa
Daily
Berlin
England
Mosquito Bomber Impresses With Speed and Firepower
London reports on the Mosquito bomber the two engine plywood craft. It can carry a ton of explosives to Germany as a bomber and mounts four 20 mm cannons and four 30 caliber guns in the nose. Test flights suggest speeds around 400 mph with rapid Britain to Russia and Malta hops.
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London
Germany
Britain
Russia
Malta
Weather conditions ease across four states with scattered showers
The Amarillo area forecasts not quite as warm Thursday with fresh winds. Panhandle and South Plains Pecos valley see little temperature change while New Mexico faces cooler extremes in the east Thursday afternoon. Scattered light showers expected near areas around noon. Circulation figures appear for May 5, 1945.
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Panhandle
South Plains
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
A. M
Max. T
Peat
Fortresses Survive Year of War in North Africa
A U S Army report notes 44 of 70 Flying Fortresses left the United States nearly a year ago remain in operation over Tunisia. Each aircraft has logged hundreds of combat hours, patched with battle scars, as crews press missions against Hitler and Mussolini.
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United States
Tunisia
Hitler
Europe
Musso
Mussolini vows Italy must win and not abandon Africa
In a balcony speech from Palazzo Venezia Rome Mussolini told Italians they suffer from an African illness but would return to Africa. He said the nation would pursue victory with all efforts, as broadcast by Rome radio via Associated Press from a demonstration in the square before the palace.
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Palazzo Venezia
Rome
Africa
Rome Radio
Associated Press
Senate Passes Plant Seizure Bill Amid Labor Dispute Shift
The Senate approved Connally's plan to seizure and operate struck war plants and mines and criminalize instigating work stoppages with a 63 to 16 vote. It rejected giving the War Labor Board broad injunction powers but granted the Taft amendment granting statutory standing to the WLB. Penalties target labor leaders, not workers, and the measure now moves to committee per motion by Senator Montana.
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War Labor Board
Taft
Ohio
WLB
Texas
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