Asiatic Conflict Highlighted At Washington Talks
Washington conference focuses on a possible joint land sea and air offensive against Japan with Far East leaders Sir Archibald Wavell Sir James Somerville and Sir Richard Peirse present. Reports say China may be used as a base for strikes while Axis moves in Tunisia and Europe shape a broader war outlook.
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Texas Solons End Deadlock With Departmental Appropriation Pact
The Texas legislature adjourned sine die after a 106 to 18 vote accepting a conference report on the $23,050,740 departmental appropriation bill. The House and Senate compromised on liquor board funds, with $680,000 yearly approved, and Governor Stevenson offering a $75,000 deficiency grant if enforcement needs arise. The measure reduces total major appropriations by $10,593,764 for the next biennium. President Price Daniel urged passage to avoid a special session. Also: Czechoslovakian refugee government announced President Edouard Benes arrived in Washington from London.
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Germans Round Up Rebels in France
Unconfirmed reports from France indicate the Gestapo began rounding up dissidents across the country including Vichy where 150 were arrested. Among those detained in Vichy was Rear Admiral Charles Platon as Hitler warned Petain of plots against Laval and the regime.
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Weather report for Amarillo and surrounding regions
Colder tonight with lows near 34 degrees and winds fresh to strong. Thursday warms with light rain possible Panhandle tonight into South Plains Thursday morning. near freezing in Panhandle north of Amarillo. New Mexico colder east and central. scattered light showers or snow flurries northern mountains today. High 89, low 44, noon 52.
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Germans Bomb East Anglia Coast in Daylight Raid
Two persons killed and others trapped as German Focke Wulf fighters attacked an East Anglian coastal town from the sea. Two sites on the coast were bombed by a small raiding force with no further casualties or damage reported.
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WPB orders big cutbacks in new war plants and tools
The War Production Board announced a sweeping rollback of approved government financed plant projects and machine tool contracts worth about four billion dollars. Contracts will be cancelled where existing plants or machines can suffice as the nation shifts toward direct munitions production. Some tool makers may switch to weapon production as temporary shutdowns and unemployment occur, but officials expect a rapid absorption as armament output rises.
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Expect To Use Axis Prisoners on Farms
Allied sources report 150000 German and Italian POWs will be moved into Allied hands soon and are likely to be assigned to farm work in the United States and Canada within about two months. Some prisoners have already been sent to North America as plans continue. Italians in cages show V signs and ask when they will depart for America.
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Allied Air Blitz Attacks Vunakanau and Timor Bases
Allied fighters and Liberators pressed a dawn strike on Vunakanau Airdrome near Rabaul as B 25 Mitchells bombed Dilli and Penfoei on Timor. A ground action at Green Hill near Mubo in New Guinea was reported and Japanese air activity disrupted shipping along the Australian New Guinea coast.
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Von Arnim May Face Prison Over Tunisian Command
Stockholm Tidningen reports Berlin's Col. Gen. Jurgen von Arnim likely to go to prison with his soldiers. He remains in Tunisia according to the dispatch, with earlier reports suggesting he may have left but unconfirmed.
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Lewis to Capital On Mystery Trip
John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, left his Roosevelt Hotel office and reportedly traveled to Washington last night to confer with unnamed government officials. The story notes office furniture suppliers listed in the text.
Detroiter Convicted On Treason Charges
A federal court jury in Detroit convicted Theodore Donay, a saber scarred former importer, of treason for concealing activities of Max Stephan on behalf of an escaped German war prisoner. In London, Dutch patriots faced executions under martial law, with 12 more killed, raising total to 38 in two days.
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RAF May Drop Bombs on Mount Vesuvius
London May 12 The Royal Air Force examining the effects of bombing Vesuvius by design after a 1940 Naples blast. Sir Harold Balfour said seismologists are consulted while noting scientists doubt man-made explosions could trigger a volcano.
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Half Million Guerrillas Ready for Allied Invasion
Allied refugee sources said over 500000 guerrillas could strike at Nazi rear lines and cut key communications if the UN invades Southern Europe. Guerrillas in Jugoslavia, Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, and Romania plan coordinated action with an Allied invasion and target Belgrade to Nish rail lines.
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Arrival of Sixth South African Armored Unit Reaches Middle East
Cairo dispatch reports the official announcement that the Sixth South African Armored unit has arrived in the Middle East amid growing Allied mobilization in May. The move signals increased armored presence in the theatre as campaigns unfold.
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Strike Ban Is Urged
The House military affairs committee reported the revised Connally anti strike bill urging quick passage due to a May 19 coal truce deadline. The plan would delay strikes in all war plants for 90 days, bar John L Lewis from striking in coal fields under government custody and compel his appearance before the War Labor Board.
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Few Axis Soldiers Escape From Africa
Allied reports from North Africa indicate that 20 000 to 30 000 Axis troops were killed wounded or escaped Tunisia in the final phase of the offensive. The Axis started with about 186 000 and roughly 100 000 were captured. About 20 000 remained trapped west of Bou Ficha and 20 000 to 30 000 others were surrendering or being mopped up on Cap Bon.
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