Russians Cut Vital Railway In Drive From the Dnieper
British United Press dispatch from Moscow reports the Odessa-Lwow railway cut threatens to encircle Soviet forces west of the lower Dnieper. Heavy fighting continues around Shepetovka Luck as Soviet units push toward Lwow Tarnopol, aided by heavy artillery moves from the Leningrad front.
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Odessa-Lwow
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Stalingrad
Khukov
Carpathians
Sovier
Varutin
Dunieper
Berlin
Shepetovka-Luck
Poland
Lwow-Tarnopal
Leningrad Front
Across Pskov Front Russians Press Heavy German Lines
British and Moscow reports describe a major Red Army push south and west of Pskov and Narva. Russian forces strike at German defenses along the Velikaya and Cherekhaya rivers, breaking through in places and advancing toward Lutsk and Shepetovka areas with heavy artillery and tank support, while German withdrawals retreating from rear areas with significant losses.
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Berlin
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Riga
Wea
Venkaya
Eaik
Iver
Cherekan
Vampel
Izyaslavl
Byegovovka
Torseon
Barents Sea
Artivag
Hughes to quit UAP and rejoin War Advising Council
March 6 Canberra dispatch reports deputy leader Mr Hughes may leave the UAP to rejoin the War Advising Council. He plans to speak on the Constitutional Bill when debate resumes. Opposition leaders anticipate a sharp critique of government policy and the party may designate a new deputy leader, with A. Menz and A. G. Campbell among possible successors.
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Wom. Hughes
CAP
Hughes
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WAP
A. Me
Donald
Victoria
A. G Cam
Tren Youth Australiay
Burma Success In Chin Hills Front
British observers report in Burma that Japanese positions at Vaona Lephel and Milestone 22 were captured or isolated. Ish Army troops now hold Vaona and Lepnet with Milestone 22 remaining to Japanese control. Night patrols disrupt Japanese supply routes as artillery exchanges continue in the Chin Hills sector.
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London
Chin Hills
Burma
Vaona
Lephel
Tiddim-Kalemya
Lepnet
Milestone 22
Jeynese
Political Disunity and Bread Ration Progress
The report notes improved rationing allowing six ounces of bread and a hoped relief of hardships as the control commission seeks to heal and not punish. Mr. Henry Grady, head of the economic section, foreshadows earlier improvement in the basic food supply and population conditions in the liberated areas.
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Control Commission
Henr Grady
Japanese Fears Reflected in Decrees Amid War Strains
From New York, March 5, the Associated Press reports that decrees reveal Japanese fears as the war enters a critical phase. The dispatch notes repression of evening papers and hints at peacetime experiments with far reaching implications. It also cites Grady on Sicilian conditions and broad inequalities in Italian society.
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New York
Otten
Japan
York Times
Gallant Australian airman awarded DCM for Berlin raid
Plight-Sergeant G C Smith of Australia refused aid after the right leg and foot were shattered in the Berlin raid. He stayed at his post to man his turret until the enemy coast was crossed despite massive pain and later amputation. The award noted his courage after the bomber was hit and hydraulics damaged during evasive action. The action demonstrated exceptional fortitude and determination.
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London
Berlin
G. CC. Smith
Smith
Chinese gunmen plotted to kill American officers
A March report from an AP correspondent in the lab Air Force base says Chinese military officials warned the American air force that Japanese bands are sending gunmen through Chinese lines to murder American officers. about 200 killers, disguised as peasants, have been assigned to regions with wages of 400 Chinese dollars daily and bonuses of 200,000 dollars for a captain, 600,000 for a major, and 700,000 for a colonel, with both sides increasing security measures.
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New York
Associated Press
Wand
Airorce
Miers
Cer
Jewish immigration plan to Palestine delayed by Arab concerns
New York report states that a Senate move to continue Jewish immigration into Palestine will be postponed as General Marshall voices concerns in a closed Foreign Relations Committee session. Marshall's testimony remains undisclosed though fears are noted about straining U N relations with Arab states and war efforts. It is also reported that H L Stimson and Cordell Hull urged the Senate committee to oppose the plan.
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Maren
New York Times
Washington
Palestine
General Marshall
Foreign Relations Committee
Marshall
United Natons
H. L. Stimson
Cordell Hull
Senate Committee
Peace talks brighten as Finland and Russia move forward
London dispatch reports marginally more hopeful progress in peace negotiations between Finland and Russia. Different factions show cautious optimism as newly merged teams test proposals and seek workable terms, with analysts noting small but hopeful shifts in positions.
Germans strike on Anzio beachhead as Allied supply lines grow
British and American observers note the Axis maintain the initiative at Anzio while Allied convoys push through enemy bomb gauntlets. Reports describe ongoing patrolling, a renewed but repelled German attack two miles southwest of Cisterna, and heavy weather limiting air operations as Allies reinforce the beachhead.
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London
Marek
Columbia Broadcasting By
Penton
Annie
Maly
Eighth Army
Fifth Army
Anzio
United Press
Algiers
Mauritius
Cisterna
Cas Mo
Ireland Neutrality Shapes War Mobility Across Eire
London correspondent Geoffrey Parsons notes tighter UK Ireland travel rules as invasion day nears. Dublin officials and neutral stance restrict Allied movements while German Japanese diplomats roam freely. American, British and Irish figures discuss the irony of cross Atlantic logistics and the strategic use of Irish soil for diplomacy and mobility.
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Herald Tribune
London
Geoffrey Parsons
United Kingdom
Ireland
Eire
Dublin
United Nations
Parsons
David Gray
Britain
Wish
America
Dubie
Cotton Prices Drop Amid Market Review
New York reports a decline in cotton prices amid market activity on March eight. Trading centers show softening demand and producers reassess futures as buyers pull back.
Clergy Appeal Urges Christians To Examine War Roles
March 1 New York report notes 247 prominent clergymen from Presbyterian Methodist Congregational and other churches issue an appeal protesting bombardment campaigns in German cities. They urge Christians to examine themselves about participation in the carnival of passing and to learn what is done in Europe. Vera Brittain warns more may be hurt in a single raid than in weeks of battle. Mass suffering described alongside claims of German morale resilience amid growing war psychology concerns.
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New York Times
Methadiat
Europe
Vera Brittain
Fellowship
Glasgow Nine lifesaver cream from Glasgow Infirmary
A small band of doctors at Glasgow Royal Infirmary developed Glasgow Number Nine a pale yellow cream that prevents bacterial infection. Used by Army and RAF with success, it saved war workers with injuries as no fatalities occurred among treated cases. War Office approved quickly and reserves grown.
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Marce
Glasgow
Royal Infirmary
Britain
Army
RAF
War Office
Nine charge trial of Sydney Forbes in Central Criminal Court
Sydney Forbes faced nine charges including forging and uttering share certificates in the Central Criminal Court. His defense challenged the indictment as improperly preferred, an objection overruled. Forbes pleaded not guilty and challenged three Crown jurors as the 12 jurors were empanelled. The Crown said evidence would show certificates used as security for advances and a letter indicating planned departure from the country. Hearing adjourned.
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Sydney
Woolcott Forbes
Central Criminal Court
Justice Street
Shand
Forbes
Crown
Crawford
Japanese dig Yellow River barrier in North China
The Associated Press reports Japanese forces in North China are diverting the Yellow River to Wei and then to the sea, 100 miles north of its current course. The Tatung Pao explains the barrier serves as a last ditch stand preparation.
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New York
Maron
Associated Press
Kunming
China
Yellow River
Wei
Tatung
Pao
North
Hainan Island raid targets enemy airdrome in March action
Chungking reports a March raid on Hainan Island at a river aerodrome with Mitchell aircraft. The operation claimed destruction of 30 to 50 enemy aircraft as part of a night or dawn air offensive.
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Fishter
Kingthan
Hainan
Badoglio Threat Prompts Call for Cabinet Resignations
British United Press reports Naples dispatch as Marshal Badoglio warns of resigning with the entire cabinet over the division of the Italian Fleet. A cabinet minister says no self respecting government can stay in office under such a division. MacFarlane awaited further information from the Italian cabinet tomorrow as the fate of the fleet looms.
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London
United Press
Naples
Marshal Badoglio
Mason ssacFarlane
Alied Control Commission
Roosevelt
MacFarlane
Immanuel
Allien
British Army Pay Sparks Wide Soldier Interest
Army pay allowances prompt intense reaction among soldiers in Waly. An infantry sergeant reports his men receive little compared with rivals and cites recent arrivals from Anzia getting less despite extra daily proficiency pay. Another sergeant notes ongoing difficulties for British soldiers.
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Waly
Anzia
Mishops Dealed Pay Disparity Leaves Guardsmen Poor
Avaselated Press report notes English inspired missteps in pay for guardsmen abroad. It highlights that American troops often pay more than their British counterparts, causing soldiers like a veteran guardsman and another with five years of service to struggle financially despite injuries.
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Britain
Snd
Sweden
United States
Tosday
Sindkhalm
New British Bomb Lights Up Whole Sky
An unnamed Australian airman describes the February raid on the Gnome Rhone aero engine works at Limoges. He recalls the 12 0001 bomb lifting the bomber skyward and the blast rocking the aircraft, with witnesses noting a direct hit on a large fuel store and heavy damage to the site. The crew included three Australians and two Englishmen.
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London
Maren
Aucalian Air Force
Limoges
Slaney
Econnoitre
Gnome Rhone
Hobat
Meat rationing begins in New Zealand
March meat rationing starts across New Zealand causing last minute rushes for meat. Butchers reported tight supplies this morning and shops may close as the rationing for buyers based on weekly limits is implemented, affecting customers and retailers.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Liberator raid hits Gotha plant adjacent airfields
Air force reconnaissance confirms heavy damage to the Gotha Wargonfabrik Messerschmitt 110 plant and adjacent airfields. More than 100 aircraft were on site. 25 hit directly. Dozens of buildings destroyed or damaged. widespread blast effects reported.
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London
Gotha
Wargonfabrik Company
Airfeld
State Controller Brisbane Appointed Federal Deputy Food Controller
State Public Service Commissioner RJ McCracken is named Federal Deputy Food Controller for Queensland. He will oversee civilian and service food, coordinate production, and liaise with the State Agriculture Department. Premier Goov er notes negotiations concluded successfully for the appointment.
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Brisbane
RJ. McCracken
Queensland
F. A. Goover
Wwe
Agiculture
We Oj Scully
Ime Murphy
Cooper
McCracker
McCracken
Wealth
Rey
Target in France March Air Force clash hits totals
In France Australian and United States forces report action against German installations. Allied air units claim enemy losses and a fortress operation, with total enemy losses cited as 15 planes.
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Tondon
United Sestes Air Force
Amerwar
Geran
France
Scarlet Pimpernel in Oslo Betrayed by Fellow Norwegian
A report from Oslo states that the Gesapo captured and executed Haakon Sy, the so called Scarlet Pimpernel, after a two and a half year pursuit. He aided arms sales and explosives to Norway. a reward was offered for his capture, but a fellow Norwegian betrayed him.
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Oslo
Gesapo
Norway
Pimpernel Haakon
Amic le Armsales
Lunes Phokerayh
Lesng
Jne
Canberra Censorship Debate In Moonlit Meeting Lines
Prime Minister Mr J Carte plans to address censorship concerns raised by the Rawany Wasn Council at a meeting. He vows action on tenure and agency roles while noting censorship of mails applies only in specific contexts. A reply to Mr Breen’s allegations is expected later today.
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J. Carte
Itn
Rawaney
Curomere
Trans Atlantic speed record broken report London to New York
The Canadian Press notes a British transport plane set a new Trans Atlantic speed record flying from the British capital to New York with a 4096 pound payload of passengers and cargo. Officials reported ready access to the crew and timing details, while regional officials prepared to address related transport concerns nationwide.
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