Russian Guns Burst German Lines in Crimea Finale
Moscow radio reports heavy Russian artillery smashing German defenses in Crimea as the main German force is said eliminated. Soviet forces push toward Sebastopol, with reinforcements, minefields, and Armoured trains evident as the campaign prospects point to a larger summer offensive in coordination with the New York Times outline of a potential major invasion.
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London
Moscow Radio
Ankara
Bhastopol
Manutein
Marshal Khubov
Carpathians
von Beanatain
Mama Link
Hhe Porth
Tonis Agsinat
Lonete
Enim
Vichy
Rebat
Previne
Auye
Reuters
Tue
Clerraans
Homan
Ube
Tia Cap
Rita United Prem
Boure
Bebantope
Sebsatopol
Rumian
Meng
Uaa
Milim Acroas Mountains
Nourn
Lowey Dytaster
Drew Middeton
New York “Times
Ruslan High Command
Ger
Zaat
Livon
Lenis
Carpathian
Ruman
Artillery Duels and Allied Harassment Across Front
Front line combat persisted with Morar and artillery duels described as intensifying along the whole front. An American destroyer intercepted four E boats while heavy bombers targeted rail facilities in Northern Italy near Venice and Montalcon shipyard. Ten enemy planes were reported destroyed over the battle area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wnll
Patrain
Thurs
Venice
Ave Dent
Sealy Bays
Belligerents Escort Plane Near Vatican in War Time
A wartime airfield near Rome received a plane bearing bags for the Vatican from papal representatives. The scene described shows tension as belligerents escort the aircraft, with uncertain reports and garbled details about the Vatican, Rome, and involved parties amid ongoing hostilities.
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Lendon
Rome
Vatican
Brilly
Turkey Seeks Neutral Stance Amid War Port Blockade
Ankara reports that Turkey will halt chrome seaports to Germany from Friday and will remain neutral. Turkish Foreign Minister Menemenjogi says the policy follows 108 years of pact with Britain, stressing neutrality and not aiding any belligerent. The statement cautions against moves that could draw Allied powers into conflict through neutral nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankara
Thaeever
Turkey
Germany
Parma
Tugvalavia
Arenas
Hiritain
Ragardi
Draine
Heaviest Daylight Raids Over Germany Reported
London dispatches describe the heaviest daylight raids on Germany and Northern France, with about 750 bombers and heavy fighter escorts. British and Allied air forces targeted military objectives as hundreds of tons of bombs were dropped, marking the peak of a four day Allied assault across occupied Europe.
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France
Landemers
Folkestone
Dover
Marapeters
Pole Aerodrome
Abbeville Parc
Sue
Mavailiera
Catalina Crash In Caribbean Recovered Survivors
Disjointed report notes a Catalina flying boat trawling the Caribbean in March. It mentions pickup of 14 persons and recovery of others, with unclear details about locations, dates, and outcomes. Entities are badly garbled.
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Washington
Thuringy
Caribbean
Princess Elizabeth Birthday Celebrations At Buckingham Palace
Princess Elizabeth, heiress to the throne, celebrated her birthday in the country. A Grenadier Guards band played at Buckingham Palace grounds. A quiet family luncheon preceded a reception with pearls and a lather bow gift, and later a dance for about 200 invited guests in London.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Elizsbeth
Thenne
Grenedier Guards
London I
America urged to acquire bases in Atlantic
A committee of the Home Naval Affairs reports urgent action to secure bases in the South Atlantic and Western Hemisphere, saying Britain held bases for 88 years in exchange for 90 overage destroyers. It estimates the cost at about 180 million dollars to establish the bases.
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America
Atlantic
Britain
Inap
Japanese Fleet Refuses to Meet Allied Challenge
London dispatch says Japan will not engage the Allied fleet off the Dutch Indies. Allies press to trap Japan as Babang air and sea forces strike. The New York Times notes Babang as a new Pacific front opening, with Japan avoiding direct attack to protect lines to Malacca. Naval circles in Washington discuss Sabang to pressure Japanese communications.
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London
Gulh Raat
Indies
Japamibas
Indian Ocean
Daily Mall
Admirsi Fomecvilie
Aralnst
Babang and
Thongs
Bombela
Aghiers
Japa
Geet
AERC
Mays
Andemana
Nicopars
Netherlands
New York Times
Pacific Theatre Tien
Alowhyeldatog
Ion Jepan
Dapanene
Strait of Malacca
Moulametn
Rangoa
Dabeng
Rts
Washington
Japan
Far East
Atlantic
Aings
Sabang
U S Bombers Hit Enemy Bases On Pacific Atolls
Wartime report states Liberator bombers struck Moen and Dublon in Truk Atoll Tuesday night while other raids hit Wale and surrounding positions. Japanese claims claim heavy bombing of Sumatra and Mabang with enemy fighters shot down.
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U.S
Pacific
Warhington
Thurs
Lineratora
Moen
Dublon Talands
Truk Atoll
Lange Mires
Dub Jom
Mom
ANK
Fefant
Trule
Wale Taland
Maraballa
Oom
Risa
Tokyo Radio
Japacem
Af Teak Fe
Bethalto
Sumatra
Mabang
Chinese Make Further Gains in Hankow
Chinese forces report continued advances around Hankow and along the Peiping Manchow rail line. In central China battles near Chengchow and Thanet area rail bridges were damaged, while Allied units pressed in Manipur and southern China. Chinese troops claim progress against Japanese forces in eastern Honan and northeast of Coning, with reinforcements reported in the Wonime region.
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Bulwell
Mitchell
Wedneniay
Thanet
Rastarn
Iido
China
Wonime
Bie
Katina
Imphal
Chines
Coning
Maw
Eatern
Honan
Pacific Raids Extend From Timor to Rabaul
Reported air operations in the Southwest Pacific describe Allied raids and fighter interceptions from Timor to Rabaul. Liberator bombers struck targets near Batawen Port and surrounding airfields, while Beaufighters and other Liberators attacked Timor and nearby coasts. Anti aircraft fire increased at Rabon and Taber runway as fighters attempted interceptions with limited enemy damage.
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Rabon
Taber
Batawen
Porodroms
Aperun
Wolesi
Timor
Brea
Taratora
User Galea
Wakda
Umea
Munokwart
Theron
Rrrmyern
Official Communique from Guinea War Update
Fragmented report describes air strikes by heavy and medium units against multiple targets including villages, airfields, runways, docks, and ships. Claims 33 tons dropped on Uteraom and Timor with fires and explosions, plus daylight attacks across coastal and offshore targets.
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Duten
Guinea
Timor
Hae
New Treiana
Ubs Aghtar Nemedlaly
Britein—Mabeul
Solomons
Tobera
Keravat
Vanapops
Pulon
Rulung
Kahanga Bay
Amallanker
Sagany Coast
Palas Point
Bapabeg Island
Mediar
Barenga Jr
Bilieu
Mutatetdt
Iran
Buk
Siazea
Data Iver
Bolomong
Wuisday
Aperaal
Lange
Wolsal
National Register for Civil Workers Proposed by Congress
Washington reports that the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy announced a plan to draw workers from the armed forces this year to staff civil projects. Congress would enact legislation authorizing volunteer recruitment for industrial labor if needed, though the move hinges on available volunteers.
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Washington
Congr
Stionang
Navy
Chichetenon
Nonono
Curtin Outlines Pacific War Directives
Curtin says wartime Pacific actions follow a guiding directive. He cites MacArthur and Allied command, with talks during travel and at key meetings to align operations and future offensives with the policy set for the theater.
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MR. Curtin
Pacific
MacArthur
Japan
Curtin
Owens
Ceversi
Missy
General
Staad al
German Account Of Second Front Preparations
Fragmentary OCR summary notes a German account of preparations for a second front. The text references London departures and maritime movements, with scattered mentions of fleets and ports, but the material is incomplete and unclear. The readable portions hint at Allied and Italian theatre details but lack coherent facts.
Wool Faces Grave Competition From Synthetic Fibres
Wool faces strong pressure from synthetic fibres as producers, dealers, and unions discuss evolving for international sale. New deals and agreements aim to lower production costs, boost efficiency, and maintain the wool trade in a changing market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Elizabeth
Thureaay
Utlon
New Dealaid
Agathetic Abres
British Wool Purchases From South Africa Revealed
In Port Elizabeth on Thursday the Wool Commission chief disclosed large purchases of South African wool. He cited 1.8 million pounds bought at a value near £48.9 million and noted price differences between seasons and regions.
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South Africa
Port Elizabeth
Hax
Africa
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Ite
Mirplaa
India
Hankow
Tha Wlefield
Rabaul
TTT
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National Register For Civil Workers
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