British Hold Initiative In North Tunisia Front
British forces on the North Tunisia front report limited actions with talks of ambushes and patrol clashes. A British patrol captured German equipment and inflicted heavier losses, while German gains remain marginal and mobility hindered by mud and weather as both sides prepare for fuller operations. The piece ends with a home loss note from Alex Jones and family thanking friends.
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Tunisia
Tamera-Sedpenane
Tamera
Tke Hunt
Sed Jenane
Alex Jones
Wary Watch on War Fronts Shapes Allied Strategy
The piece argues that Standley’s Moscow remarks matter little to Stalin while U S aid flows is key. It asserts that when Africa’s push comes, Allied forces will press Rommel, and massed Japanese fleets may aid Australia and American gains in the Pacific.
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Admiral Standley
Moscow
Joe Stalin
Stalin
Hitler
Africa
Engish
Rommel
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Moves
Pvt. Earl Johnson of Florida visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. George Davison host Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hare of Liberty, Oklahoma and Sgt. Henry Hare of Tucson, Arizona. Relatives gather as Rev. Elmer Tyler joins the Assembly of God church. Families relocate and guests travel between Great Bend Kansas Ravenna Amber Oklahoma and nearby areas. Betty Jo Crumby hosts a teenager gathering with a weiner roast.
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Earl Johnson
Florida
B. O. Johnson
George Davison
Lewis Hare
Liberty
Okla
Sgt
Henry Hare
Tucson
Ariz
Hare
Harold Branum
Great Bend
Kansas
Ravenna
Elmer Tyler
Assembly of God Church
Wyatt Lambert
Pierce Donaldson
Wilde Hall
Marvin Baler
Abbie Hill
Jennie Aderholt
Amber
Oklo
Betty Jo Crumby
Weiner
Ladron Peak Named for Thieves Hideout in New Mexico
Ladron Peak in New Mexico earned its name from early rustlers and thieves using the mountain as a hideout. The Spanish word ladron means thief and reflects the mountains history as a den for outlaws.
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Ladron Peak
New Mexico
Furlough Attends Funeral for Brother-in-Law of MP Dodson
Marshal Dodson of the Military Police Detachment at Camp Polk Louisiana is on a brief furlough to attend the funeral of Louis Dilbeck his brother in law. Dodson’s son Roy F Dodson Jr stationed at Camp Campbell is unable to attend. Charles Rigsby from Camp Barkley Abilene joins the family visit with their parents and relatives.
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Q. ‘Dodson
Camp Polk
Inlaw
Louis Dilbeck
Dodson
Roy Dodson
Roy F. Dodson
Camp Campbell
I<c
Camp Barkley
Charles Rigsby
Charlie Rigsby
Roy
Charles
Abilene
P-51 Mustang Carries Eight Machine Guns
Inglewood Calif March UP P-51 Mustangs described as this year’s outstanding combat planes are armed with eight machine guns Four 50 caliber and four 30 caliber cans comprise the armament according to North American Aviation officials The planes built by North American Aviation have been used by the RAF and USAAF in combat
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Inglewood
Calif
March
Royal Air Force
United States Army Air Forces
German Planes Violate Swedish Neutrality
German aircraft reportedly violate Sweden's neutrality during wartime air operations. The incident involves incursions by Luftwaffe planes with potential diplomatic repercussions and calls for scrutiny of Sweden's policy of armed neutrality.
German Planes Violated Swedish Territory Again
Swedish Defense Command reports German aircraft again crossed into eastern coastal provinces yesterday after noon and were not intercepted. Earlier, German planes traversed the southern coast last Saturday amid rationed provisions. Barnett says city food stocks may last about two months though future supply is uncertain.
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Stockholm
Swedish Defense Command
Sweden
Barnett
Monkeys Face Starvation at San Antonio Zoo
In San Antonio Texas 140 monkeys at Brackenside Park zoo face possible starvation due to food rationing. Washington officials informed city purchasing agent Sam Barnett that a request for 60 ration points to feed the monkeys for 60 days was denied. Monkeys eat prunes pinto beans and fruit when available.
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San Antonio
Tex
Uup
Brackenside Park
Washington
Sam Barnett
Labor bill passed by Texas House in Austin session
The Texas House of Representatives approved a labor regulation bill this afternoon championed by Rep. Durwood Ma Smiley. The vote moved to the Senate with 86 ayes and failure or nay indicated by the remainder.
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Austin
Texas House of
Durwood Ma Smiley
Senate
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