American Officers Map Drive to Regain Burma Air Supremacy
American air officers chart an emergency campaign to break Japanese air and ground offensives in central Burma. Flying Tigers and Col. Claire Chennault forecast U S aerial reinforcements soon over Burma as India based forces strike from the Bay of Bengal. Allied air power faces a superior Japanese force aided by new reinforcements as Stilwell’s units entrench near the Thai frontier amid ongoing counterattacks and efforts to defend the Minbu oilfields.
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Burma
Chungking
Flying Tigers
Claire S.male
Chennault
India
United States
Andaman Islands
Bay of Bengal
Royal Air Force
Tle
Irrawaddy
Harold R. L. G. Alexander
Minbu
Shan States
Suh
Joseph W. Stilwell
Kvungon
Senate approves war contract profit cap as stopgap
The Senate Appropriations Committee backed a graduated profit ceiling on war contracts, top 10 percent, with 2 percent on large awards, sending the measure plus a revised war appropriation of 19.212 billion dollars to the full Senate. Senator O'Mahony labeled the plan a stopgap awaiting broader price controls, saying selective limits are failing. The panel's action precedes a likely sharp, extended Senate debate Monday over replacing the House's flat 6 percent limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
O'Mahoney
D-Wyo
House
Bombs Hit Rovaniemi And Swedish Frontier Territory
Stockholm reports ten Russian planes bombed Rovaniemi, a Finnish communications hub, while an unidentified aircraft probed neutral Sweden near the Haparanda Tornio bridge. No damage or casualties were reported. Officials study bomb splinters to identify the plane.
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Stockholm
Rovaniemi
Gulf of Bothnia
Haparanda
Tornio
Finland
Chinese Paper Says Red Nipponese War Assured by Demand
Chungking dispatch notes Ta Kung Pao claim Japan demands Russian withdrawal to proceed East Asia aims. The paper argues Japan would attack Siberia if not deterred and that Chinese troops could base direct strikes on Japan, with neither China nor the United States ready for a large counter-offensive.
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Chungking
Japan
Kung Pao
Siberia
United States
Bread Rations Cut in Lyon Region
In occupied France, reductions up to 20 centimes per day were ordered in parts of the Lyon region as reprisals for farmers who refused to hand over wheat to government distributing agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
France
Buxton Declares Candidacy for Benton County Treasurer
Henry A. Buxton of Vinton, deputy treasurer, announces Republican bid for county treasurer. Claim cites previous experience as deputy and mentions Boa Raa’s election a decade ago with support from George Mebkey.
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Vinton
Henry A. Buxton
Benton County
George Mebkey
Boa Raa
Woman Arrested on Larceny Charge After Police Station Call
Katherine Waverka, 49, called at the police station Saturday afternoon and was arrested on larceny charges. Detectives Kruidenier and Walsh questioned her about a coat reported stolen from Loretta Rue. Waverka admitted having the coat at her home and led officers to its recovery. Rue identified it as hers. Charge pending filing.
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Katherine Waverka
Eighteenth Avenue
Iee
Dan Kruidenier
Sergt. Howard Walsh
Loretta Rue
Second Street
Katherine Vaverka
New Bomb Type Thought Used on Corregidor
Washington observers said the Saturday war department communiqué hinted at a new Japanese bomb on Corregidor that resembles German land mines over London. The device may detonate at a fixed distance with the blast directed downward. No new Philippine fighting communiqué was issued Saturday night.
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Washington
Yomregidor
London
War Department
Philip
U S Government Takes Control of Quinine Supplies
Washington AP. The government took control of quinine supplies and distribution to stockpile for military needs. It will decide civilian releases. About 95 percent of cinchona bark, from which quinine is derived, is imported from Java.
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Washington
United States
Java
Carl Soderbloom to lead Vinton Bethlehem Lutheran church
The Rev. Carl Soderbloom from Calumet Michigan will assume the Vinton Bethlehem Lutheran church pastorate after 13 years serving three Calumet congregations. The Vinton church has lacked a regular minister for two years. Mrs. Soderbloom and their daughter will relocate to Vinton after the school year ends.
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Vinton
Carl Soderbloom
Calumet, Mich
Deaths Homer H. Denny Funeral Services Scheduled
Funeral services for Homer H. Denny who died at his home on 1389 H avenue NE after a long illness will be held at Moon chapel at 2 p.m. Monday. The body will be cremated. Friends may call at the chapel.
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Homer H. Denny
H Avenue NE
Moon Chapel
Death notices for Anna Burke of Cedar Rapids and Dubuque
Mrs Anna Burke 79 former Cedar Rapids resident died at St Francis home Dubuque at 3 2 Saturday after a lingering illness She is survived by sister Mrs Elizabeth Murray of Dubuque She was aunt of Wm J M J and Chas H Supple of Cedar Rapids Funeral services will be held in Dubuque Tuesday morning with burial at Tempie Hill
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Anna Burke
Cedar Rapids
St. Francis Home
Dubuque
Elizabeth Murray
Chas. H. Supple
Cedar Pids
Tempie Hill
Obituary notice for Benjamin De Helt age 60
Benjamin De Helt 60 of 107 A avenue NE died after a brief illness at 7:30 a.m. Survived by son Russell Bradford Ia and step-daughter Nina Wood Cedar Rapids. Body at Polansky funeral home. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Benjamin de Helt
Wae
Hattie
Russell
Bradford
Nina Wood
Cedar Rapids
Polansky Funeral Home
Wavell Fails to Break Indian Stand in Cripps Talks
Prime Minister Cripps and Wavell fail to advance Indian leaders toward accepting postwar dominion changes. Nehru refuses further talks with Wavell while Azad plans another Cripps meeting. Roosevelt envoy and US whispers influence London and Delhi as Nehru urges restraint on Britain's present form.
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Stafford Cripps
Wavell
Nehru
United Kan
Azad
Cripps
London
Pps
United States
Britain
Louis Johosen
Roosevelt
India
White House
Himson
Fire Rips New York Garage Destroying 60 Trucks and 25 Cars
A blaze swept a New York garage destroying at least 60 trucks and 25 private cars with damage over 200000 dollars. Four 609-gallon tanks burned as gasoline and oil fed the flames. Army transport trucks were driven out by soldiers while a bus leased to Kay Kyser’s band avoided loss.
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New York
INS
Dolan Trucking Company
Bickford’s Restaurants, Inc
Dairymen's League
Kay Kyser
Dutch Submarine Sinks Uboat Then Rescues Crew
London dispatch reports a rare submarine battle in which Dutch submarine commander Lieut. Comdr. J. F. Van Dulm sank a Nazi U-boat in the Mediterranean last fall with two torpedoes and rescued the German sailors. The German captain Schreiber protested, then ate with Dutch officers as Churchill’s portrait loomed in the wardroom.
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London
INS
J. F. van Dulm
Mediterranean
Schreiber
van Dalm
Churchll
Churchill
Success in Libya Claimed by Italy
Italian high command claimed advances on the Libyan front repelled British reconnaissance units with losses of men and machines. Alexander was bombed toward Marsa Matruh, disrupting service at several points.
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Rome
New York
Alexander
Marsa Matruh
Resignation Deepens Labor Rift in Illinois
Springfield reports a widening breach between the United Mine Workers of Illinois and the CIO as Carlstrom declares intent to withdraw from a regional CIO director post in Illinois. Edmundson says he will give up the CIO directorship amid ongoing discord between the organizations.
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Springfield
Ill
INL
United Mine Workers of Illinois
Illinois Cio
CIO
Carlstrom
Illinois
Edmundson
UMW
Sug
Union Labor Council Roils Maytag Parsons War Drive
Union workers at Maytag and Parsons plan a 15 percent production boost for war materials but oppose a joint labor management council. CIO affiliate United Electrical union votes for the plan while Fred Mall asserts the firm will not join such a council. The union waives overtime pay for the duration if the government governs, and the program includes wage increases tied to overall output.
Bids Sought for Ankeny Arms Plant Highway Project
Des Moines bids due April 21 for a four lane highway linking Des Moines with the Des Moines ordnance near Ankeny. Chief engineer Fred R. White announced the plan on Saturday. The project covers 6.6 miles from north to south boundary of the ordnance reservation.
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DES Moines
Des Moines Ordnance
Ankeny
Fred R. White
Boundary Ordnance Reservation
Florence Ginn 97 Des Moines matriarch dies
Florence Cooper Ginn 97 longtime Des Moines resident and oldest living member of Central Presbyterian Church died Saturday night. She was daughter of the late Isaac Cooper and part of an early Des Moines family. Her death marks the passing of a prominent local matriarch.
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Florence Cooper Ginn
Des Moines
Central Presbyterian Ce
M. Hubbell
Isaac Cooper
Third Vinton Dentist Called for Army Duty
Dr. David H. Hibbs a Vinton dentist will report for active duty as a first lieutenant in the dental reserve April 10 at Fort Ord Calif He has practiced in Vinton for nine years and is the third Vinton dentist to be called to active duty.
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Vinton
David H. Hibbs
Dental Reserve
Fort Ord
Calif
Hibbs
Girl Arrested on Shoplifting Charge
A 20 year old Audubon Ia girl Norma Thomson admitted taking items from five downtown stores and several drug stores. John Miller followed her after clerks reported suspicion, leading to her arrest on grand larceny charges with merchandise found in a paper bag at the bus depot.
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Audubon
Norma Thomson
John Miller
Armstrong's
Miller
Mackey and
Stusak
Miss Thomson
Emer's
Kresge’s
Penney's
May's
Boy 6 Accidentally Hanged in Tree
Allan Don Holleson six year old son of Mr and Mrs Jack Holleson died Saturday night from accidental hanging after his throat caught in a tree crotch while climbing down from a neighbor's tree. Jackie Holleson, an older brother, was nearby playing. A physician treated him for about four hours before declaring him dead.
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Sioux Rapids
Allan Don Holleson
Jack Holleson
Jackie
Hope
Iowa Liquor Stores To Close At 3 Pm Monday
Des Moines Iowa liquor stores will close at 3 p m Monday for the rest of the day in observance of Army Day. Announcement came from M L Curtis chairman of the Iowa liquor control commission on Saturday night.
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Des Moines
M. L. Curtis
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Vichy Receives Permit to Boost Air Force Efforts
Gen. Jean Marie Bergeret, French secretary of aviation, announced a permit to bolster air power. He cited intent to reconstitute empire lines aiding sovereignty over colonial territories and highlighted air links between France and its colonies. He praised the Dakar defense and the Syria campaign.
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Dakar
Syria
Australian War Leaders Outline Vigorous Offensive Plans
Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Gen. Sir Thomas Blamey map extensive strategy for a vigorous offensive to deter a Japanese invasion and push the war to the enemy. Australian imperial forces are being brought to full strength with intensive training under Blamey as part of a joint effort with U.S. troops described as equal partners in a unified army.
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MacArthur
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Thomas Blamey
Middle East
Blamey
Forde
Sey
United States
Bee
Spelling Winners Named In Winneshiek County Contest
The 1942 Winneshiek county spelling contest was held in eastern Iowa on Saturday with the winner also having won the 1941 contest. The student’s teacher is Marcella Benish. Runner up was Eleanore May Pratt from Lincoln township district 4.
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Marcella Benish
Eleanore May Pratt
Lincoln Township
Elkader pupil wins county spelling contest at St. Joseph's
Darlene Dougherty of Elkader eighth grade pupil at St. Joseph's school won the Clayton county ring contest held Saturday. The Whitford rural pupil of Sperry township placed seventieth and three others competed.
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Darlene Dougherty
Elkader
St. Joseph's School
Clayton County
Whitford
Sperry Township
Jubilee Observance Highlights Iowa History Hobby Turned Project
Iowa archives mark a jubilee with a live model display of dresses worn by notable Iowa women and demonstrations of spinning weaving and carding. The event features World War I posters household items and photographs from five decades with Jonas Poweshiek and other figures participating. An anniversary dinner at Fort Des Moines hotel will feature Gov. Wilson and Dr Edward P Alexander.
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Iowa
Jonas Poweshiek
Tamala
Aldrich
Hamilton County Peepman
Wankees
Des Moines
Harlan
Williams
Imanene
Illiams
Fort Des Moines
Gov
Wilson
Edward P. Alexander
Wisconsin State Historical Department
US Recognizes De Gaulle Control in Africa and New Consulate
The United States formally recognizes Gen. Charles de Gaulle’s authority over French Equatorial Africa and the French Cameroons. A consulate general will be opened in Brazzaville to strengthen ties with the Free French as part of broader wartime strategy. American foreign service officer Barnes named consul general. office to open after clearance.
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Washington
United States
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
New Caledonia
Australia
Solon Man Uninjured When Car Overturns
Alvin J. Zenishek of Solon escaped injury when his car overturned on the Ely road after striking loose gravel three miles north of Ely Saturday morning. He told the Linn county sheriff he was driving south when the gravel caused the vehicle to swing left then right and roll over. The damaged car was taken to a garage in Iowa City.
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Alvin J. Zenishek
Solon
Ely
Zenishek
Linn County
Sheriff's Office
Lowa Ty
Crown Prince Olav to Speak on Norway’s Allied role
Crown Prince Olav of Norway will tour the United States speaking about Norway’s contribution to the Allied war effort. A spokesman said the itinerary is not fixed yet but will include major west coast and midwestern cities.
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Washington
Olav
Norway
Civil Air Patrol to Observe Army Day in Iowa
Colonel Dan F. Hunter said 18 Iowa Civil Air Patrol squadrons will observe Army Day on Monday. The unit has 1000 members and about 425 planes in its fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Air Patrol
Des Moines
Dan F. Hunter
Iowa Civil Air Patrol
Republican Ed Frick Wins Davenport Mayor Race
In Davenport Ed Frick Republican won the mayoralty by 58 votes over Democrat Fred Wiedenheft amid 12 380 ballots cast. Democrats claimed four of eight aldermen though officials said the close tally could lead to a contest.
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Davenport
INS
Ed Frick
Fred Wiedenheft
Weaver named inspector of naval recruiting in central district
Commander Philip R. Weaver head of Iowa naval recruiting was ordered to report in Chicago on April 15 as inspector of recruiting for the central naval district covering 13 states. Lieut. Truman Jones, who arrived here a month ago, will take over Iowa recruiting.
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Des Moines
Philip R. Weaver
Iowa
Chicago
Central Naval District
Truman Jones
Lowa
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Thase
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G Fussell
VICHY
Lauds
Yanks
Printer’s Devil
Warren
Charles Aldrich
Thomas Benton
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Queen Victoria
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Spee
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John B. Turner & Son
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Second Avenue
Eighth Street
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