End of Mussolini era marked by British victory at Tripoli
British 8th Army drove into Tripoli after air and naval bombardment and street fighting, signaling a turning point in North Africa. Rommel reportedly aims to hold Tunisia fortifications as Allies converge from west, east, and south, while Moscow reports advances on Rostov and RAF strikes hit the Ruhr.
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Tripoli
Benito Mussolini
United States
Benard Montgomery
8Th Army
Rommel
Tunisia
Tripolitania
Genrral Rommel
Tunis
Mediterranean
Montgomery
North Africa
Rostov
RAF
Ruhr
Douglas MacArthur
New Guiana
Solomons
Tunesia
Afrika Korps
United Nations
Mediterranean Spring Board
South Pacific
Allied Announcement Said Important in The Conduct of War
Radio and newspapers for the past 10 days have highlighted an upcoming United Nations announcement with potential impact on the war. Speculation centers on a unified command, possible directing nation, and changes in North Africa or a new front. A noon broadcast hinted the moment might arrive soon.
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United Nations
North Africa
Rickenbacker Seeks Jobs Free of Union Pressure
Eddie Rickenbacker, World War I ace, told Washington readers he wants veterans who fought in the war guaranteed employment free from Union labor oppression after the war. He said he does not oppose unions but opposes forcing men to join to live and work.
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Rickenbacker
Eddie Rickenbacker
Washington
Mr. Rickenbacker
Mr and Mrs Henry Gohman Visit Came
Mr and Mrs Henry Gohman of Rockdale were visiting in Came on Monday.
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Henry Gohman
Rockdale
Announcement May Shake World From Washington At 9 PM
Berlin broadcasts urged German bravery as RAF raids crash Berlin into ruins while a 9 PM Washington-announced briefing looms. Rumors spread of a possible Axis peace bid or new military move. In Tunisia Allied forces push as Rommel’s lines falter and Americans raid for prisoners. The North Africa campaign nears decisive final stages.
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Berlin
Luftwaffe
England
Dover
Goebbels
Reich
Washington
Axis
Marseilles
Russia
Dneiper
Rommel
Mareth Line
Tunisia
YWA Meeting at Mrs Willis Dismukes Home
The YWA will meet at Mrs Willis Dismukes home for a Bible study with Mrs Dismukes in charge. Members are urged to attend as excitement and mission interest grow, even if the temperature is low, with the gathering starting promptly at 7 30 p m.
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YWA
Willis Dismukes
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