Lend‑Lease Aid Tops 24 Billion in World War II Update
President Roosevelt told Congress that lend-lease aid reached 24.224 billion dollars by April 1 1944 with the first quarter exports to allies strong. The report details totals by region and notes continued boosts for Soviet armies and Western forces as Allied plans for invasions unfold.
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Washington
United Nations
Europe
Roosevelt
Congress
United Kingdom
Russia
Middle East
Africa
Far East
United States Army Air Forces
United States
Pilot Wins Race For Death With Damaged Bomb
Lt. Frederick S. Markle of Hazleton Pennsylvania flew a Fortress to drop a damaged bomb near Pas de Calais with less than 30 seconds to spare after a flak burst threatened detonation. His crew supported the decision to risk the risky drop to limit German impact. Lt. John Talbert of Corpus Christi Texas, his tail gunner, lauded Markle’s daring decision after the tense mission.
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England
INS
Frederick S. Markle
Hazleton
Markle
Pas de Calais
France
John Talbert
Corpus Christi
Texas
Petain to Visit Fuehrer Reported by Tass
The Russian Tass agency reported that Vichy Chief of State Marshal Henri Petain will travel to Germany to meet Adolf Hitler. He will be accompanied by Marcel Dent, a pro Nazi French journalist, with information reaching France via Geneva.
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New York
INS
Tass
Vichy
Henri Petain
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Marcel Dent
France
Geneva
Foe in Extensive Invasion Scouting
German reconnaissance raids widen over Britain as spy planes probe northern and southern tips of the island. Bombing in Kent causes casualties but limited damage while enemy aircraft are seen over southeast England and parts of Scotland. Pravda notes Allied gains in Italy raise German concern. Berlin fast-tracks East Prussia fortifications as Soviet pressure grows.
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London
Britain
Europe
Kent
England
Scotland
Pravda
Italy
Germany
Retail Cheese Price Reductions Cut Wholesale Prices
Washington UP reports retail price cuts on brick and monster cheese by two to five cents a pound were effected indirectly on Monday as OPA ordered wholesale price reductions.
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Washington
OPA
Zooters in Denver Report Robberies and Beatings
Denver police say four people were robbed and beaten by hoodlum gangs over the weekend as the wartime zoot-suit phenomenon appears in full flower in the city.
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Denver
INS
Communists Reorganize Under New Political Association
Communist leaders announce the formation of the Communist Political Association in New York after disbanding as a party. Earl Browder states the group is non partisan yet clearly political and aims for organized participation in U S politics.
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New York
Communist Political Association
Earl Browder
Carole Landis Confined With Exhaustion and Cold
Screen star Carole Landis was confined to her home after collapsing Saturday night. She suffers a heavy cold and physical exhaustion and her physician ordered bed rest for several days.
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Hollywood
Carole Landis
Guerillas Claim Six German Divisions Moved North
Allied Headquarters in Naples reports Italian patriot forces claim 25 German divisions in Italy, six sent north to fight partisans and Yugoslav units. They say recent actions include derailing two rail lines near Verona destroying 17 cars of war material, attacking a German truck convoy, bombing an industrial plant aiding Germany, and skirmishes with Nazi troops.
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Allied
Naples
Italy
Verona
CAP Cadet Tests At Lisbon On Monday
Army air force mental entrance examinations for young men between 17 and 17 years nine months will be given at the Lisbon post office at 9 am Tuesday CAP officials in Cedar Rapids had conducted similar screening Monday Seventeen year olds from Lisbon Martelle Mt Vernon Morley Center Junction Wyoming Olin Mechanicsville Stanwood Tipton and Solon will be tested at Lisbon Those passing the mental exam will be ready for the physical exam when enlistment resumes
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Army Air Force
Lisbon
CAP
Cedar Rapids
Martelle
Mt. Vernon
Morley
Center Junction
Wyoming
Olin
Mechanicsville
Stanwood
Tipton
Solon
Immediate enlistment in air corps reserve urged
Notice invites residents from the Lisbon vicinity to seek further information about the examination. Contact Kenneth Wilkins in Stanwood for details and guidance on enlistment in the air corps reserve.
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Air Corps Reserve
Lisbon
Kenneth Wilkins
Stanwood
Air Ace Mahurin Reported Safe By Mother
Maj. Walker M. Mahurin, a Hoosier flyer who once downed more planes than any other American in the European theater, is reported safe in England. His mother said she received a letter from him, after he had been missing in action over France since March 27.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Walker M. Mahurin
England
Subpoena in Divorce In York County Court
Court of Common Pleas of York County Pennsylvania issues subpoena in divorce for Romaine Ida Christopher against Henry J Christopher. Respondent to appear in York on the fourth Monday of June 1944, to show cause why divorce should not be granted. Sheriff Earl L Wolf of York reports service May 19 1944. Rudissill and Rudisill represent the libellant.
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Court of Common Pleas
York County
Pennsylvania
Romaine Ida Christopher
Henry J. Christopher
NE. I
Henry J Christopher
York
Romaine
Ida Christopher
Earl L. Wolf
Rudissill
Rudisill
Libele Lant
Hanover
Penna
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