Super Bombers On The Way To Aid Allied War Effort
Washington reports a new giant bomber is planned to join the Flying Fortresses and Liberators in Axis destruction. War Production Board executive vice chairman Charles E. Wilson gave the announcement with few details, noting bombers are growing larger and heavier. Earlier hints came from Lt. General Hap Arnold about secret aerial weapons to deal paralyzing blows to enemies.
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Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
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New Marietta Plant Aims Heavy Bomber Output Rise
Wilson announced a new aircraft plant at Marietta Georgia described as a Willow Run scale facility. It will enter partial production this fall and reach heavy production by spring 1944, assembling planes and manufacturing many parts itself with about four and a half million square feet of floor space. April output of heavy bombers was four times 1942 levels and is projected to eight times by next April, implying over 1,000 heavy bombers monthly.
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North Africa
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Mighty Fortress Boar Hits Emden
American Flying Fortresses attacked Emden and Wilhelmshaven in daylight raids, dropping a large bomb load despite heavy fighter opposition and flak. Twelve bombers failed to return as P-47s escorted the missions along the North Sea coast.
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London
Wilhelmshaven
North Sea
U. S. Air Force
Production targets set for over 1,000 bombers monthly soon
Charles E. Wilson outlined a Tremendously accelerated air craft program promising more than 1,000 four engined bombers monthly by next spring. April output topped 500 heavy bombers as total aircraft may near seven thousand in 1943, with eightfold 1942 levels projected for April of next year.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
War Production Board
Wilson
Stalin Holds Long Kremlin Talk After Reading Roosevelt Letter
Premier Joseph Stalin listened to a translator read President Roosevelt's letter and then spoke with former Ambassador Joseph E. Davies for over two hours in the Kremlin. Davies recalled Stalin's cordiality, interest in U.S. conditions, and curiosity about the book Mission to Moscow while noting the exchange over the confidential letter.
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Joseph E. Davies
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Kremlin
Washington
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Order of Socialist Labor
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Admiral Standley
Standley
Stalingrad
America
Soviet Union
Officials dispute fuel plan for farmers amid famine risk
Washington reports high officials clash over how to fix gasoline shortages harming food production. Agriculture presses temporary suspension of A B and C books along the Atlantic coast while OPA resists, preferring stricter driving bans and cuts for taxis and trucks. OPA warns further allotment curtailment could shut war plants and stall shipyards, keeping doctors off roads.
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Agriculture Department
Atlantic Seaboard
OPA
Department of Agriculture
Atlantic Coast
Secretary of Interior
Harold Ickes
Chester Davis
Ickes
Conquest of Attu Is Called Successful By U S Troops
The campaign on Attu ends with U S troops mop up remaining Japanese forces and declare the operation successful. In Washington the Office of Price Administration extends blue stamps for food, delaying end May expirations to June and July to ease end of month shopping.
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Allied Victors of Tunisia in Glory Parade
In Tunis on May 21, 28 000 Allied troops paraded before Eisenhower, Giraud, and other top generals as civilians cheered. The ceremony featured American First Armored Division guards, British Grenadier Guards, and French 19th Corps troops with Legion of Honor insignia.
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Georges Catroux
Alphonse Juin
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Arthur Coningham
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Robert Murphy
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French North Africa
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Mighty Blow Against Jap an Pacific Takes Shape
The United States plans a major Pacific strike with Attu Amchitka and Adak operations, Solomons raids, and Central Pacific bombings. Analysts weigh Rabaul as a summer target while predicting strategic risks and the need to bypass Kiska to support Attu.
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Time of Decisions Near In FOR Churchill Talks
Roosevelt and Churchill near final war strategy decisions as chiefs of staff review preliminary recommendations. Talks with Soong and King of Canada surface in White House discussions on war aims and aid to China. Most American forces remain in the Pacific theater rather than the Atlantic.
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Pacific Theater
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Attu Island Fall Seen as Beginning of Aleutian Victory
Allied forces say the Attu campaign is a first step in ejecting Japan from the Western Aleutians. Navy officials describe the operation as a successful mopping up and encirclement of remaining Japanese on a rocky headland near Chicago Harbor.
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Weather Map Shows Little Temperature Change Saturday
The Amarillo region weather reports little change in temperature Saturday with occasional thundershowers. West Texas will be warmer with showers and local thunderstorms except in El Paso. Mexico sees slightly warmer conditions in the east with scattered showers and thundershowers elsewhere. Precipitation totals and times are noted with temperatures around 60 degrees in late afternoon.
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Mexico
Battlefronts say Jap admiral lost in sea air action
Allies claim major air sea engagement defeats a Japanese admiral. In the Mediterranean 113 Axis planes shot down in a single day. American forces mop up remnants on Atiu as war plans near final decisions between FDR and Churchill. Davies to see Stalin after presenting letter. Reports discuss strategic blows in the Pacific and bomber operations.
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War Bulletin
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Borger Postoffice Robbed in Nighttime Heist
Borger postoffice was robbed of several hundred dollars last night. Acting Postmaster Claude H Campbell did not reveal the exact amount. Robbers rifled registered mail and took cash from a small vault.
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Book Stamps Replace Local Coupons for Canning Sugar
Washington May 21. Housewives can obtain sugar for home canning with stamps 15 and 16 in Ration Book One. The Office of Price Administration says these stamps become valid next Monday and cover five pounds each until October 31. If more than ten pounds per person is needed, apply to rationing boards. Stamp 13 will be valid June 1 to August 15 for five pounds.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
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Kansas Gets Helium Plants
A $2,500,000 contract for a helium plant at Cunningham Kansas was awarded. A second contract for a similar plant was awarded at Otis Kansas. The announcements came from Rep Hope of Kansas and Senator Reed of Kansas.
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Fascists Banking Money Abroad After Allied Victory
Delayed May 20 report from Ayveara notes many large Italian banks have begun sending funds abroad following the Allied victory in Tunisia. The dispatch indicates a swift capital flight as authorities monitor overseas transfers.
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