Allies report enemy holding vital highway
Allied reports say Japanese forces hold the highway north from Tujshal to Kolilinw as they push toward the Iropah communications center. Allied reinforcements attempt to outflank from Twphalip toward Tiddim while strikes hit Burma ports and clear coastal positions. Allied air power reports heavy Hol landia action and continued fighter and bomber losses on both sides.
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Associated Press
Assam
India
Iropah
Lord Louis ‘Mounthatten
Tujshal
Burma
Akyub
Mathuedaw
Muungdiaw
Anoher
Southwest Pacific
Hollandia
New Gainea
Douglas Macarthur
Palau
Monfisy
Trulc
Spearey Davis
Associated
Pease
Lowley Pacific
Ihiy
Dublon
MacArthur
Rambiyto
Data -Admiralty
Rabaul
Mitenetts
Navy
Army
Arid
Izhl
Raulinm
Gakundi
Dewey Dominates Wisconsin Vote in GOP Primary
Reports from Milwaukee indicate a decisive Dewey victory in Wisconsin with Willkie fading, as delegates are elected and party leaders assess whether Dewey will be drafted or already has support. Debates center on Dewey's momentum and Willkie's flat performance across the state.
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Milwaukes
Goy, Thomas & Dewey
Dewey
Wisconsin
Gouumander
Harold Stussen
Doulas A. Macarnuy
Wendell Willide
Secretary of State
Zimmeran
Merchants 10 Resume Former Trading Hours
With twenty five members present the Retail Merchants Association of the Golden Rule Club met Friday evening and accepted the canvass showing a majority favoring the old schedule. Stores will close Friday night and open Saturday, with other weekdays ending at 2:30. food stores keep 5:30 close and Saturday until 7. Resignation of President Knisely and Vice President Nast was rejected. The group plans to sponsor the May 22 x ray unit visit for Tuberculosis at the State Armory and to involve more workers. Barach of Leed’s store named membership committee chair as plans for a MayDinner for the club proceed.
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Retail Merchants Association of the
Isl
Sandburg
Phillips
Presifet Knisely
Vicw
Nast
Stats Armory
Wing
Barach
Leed
Sheriff Orders Local Arrest for Unpaid Costs
Corti Mas held after being arrested on a warrant issued by Sheriff Lamberton for failure to pay $3,200 in costs from a previous conviction for driving without a license and other vehicle code violations. He was taken from Aero Supply Go to the city jail awaiting deputy arrival as part of a county campaign to collect fines.
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Corti Mas
Dehy Tinka
Os Tony
Lamberton
Ee Tinko
Campalen
Tinko
Bherlt Lamberton
Parma
Mit
Storm Sweeps East With Thunder and Snowfall
A general storm spread through New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania bringing thunderstorms and heavy snowfall. It stretched to Bear Mountain New York and Atlantic City Philadelphia. Traffic accidents occurred and New York City rapid transit lines faced delays. Thunder rumbled before dawn as commuters were delayed and several airlines canceled or diverted flights.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Bear Mountain
City Schools Close for Easter Recess
City teachers and students begin Easter holidays with St Edward's parochial school dismissals after mass today and all city schools closed next week. Public schools pause from Thursday afternoon until the morning assembly on Monday, April 17, with St Edward's students recalled Monday at 9 for Forty Hours Devotions.
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St. Edward's
St. Edward's Parochial School
St. Edward's School
Norristown Chief Convicted of Bribery and Nonfeasance
Norristown police chief George Bausewine, 75, was found guilty of bribery and nonfeasance for allegedly selling police protection to the Norristown Orioles lodge slot machines, a witness testifying the venture netted about 2500 dollars monthly. Judge George C. Carson set sentencing for tomorrow as defense planned a new trial motion. Borough officials urged an investigation of the department and Burgess Hendrickson, citing reports that Pennsylvanian laws were flagrantly flouted with apparent immunity.
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Norristown
Associated Press
Norristown Borough Council
Department
William R. Hendrickson
Martin
Montgomery County
Onion crisis disrupts Corry onion trade under OPA ceiling
Local stores and wholesalers report sharp price gaps as OPA price limits clash with bids of 15 to 18 cents per pound in 50 to 100 pound lots. Rationing office notes retail sales at 27 to 29 cents for three pounds while producers offer higher. The situation echoes across nearby cities as old crop clears and new Texas onions arrive, leaving dealers wary of stocking onions amid uncertain ceilings.
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Corry Atoras
Corry
Alhe Corry Rationing Office
Tns
Jie
Corry Grocer
Texas
OPA
Resoll
Aerial Blows Add to Unrest in Balkan Cities
Allied air raids from the west and on Bucharest raised tension as bombers hit rail targets near the Russian front and in the Romanian capital. Berlin radio claimed heavy waves of bomber formations over central Germany while Allied officials offered no official motive beyond wartime objectives.
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Balkan
Aly Assouhided
London
Erilor
Ai Pas-De-Calais
France
Air Porte
Wie Liberators
Chanderbolt Avery
Europe
Berlin
Germany
Reich
Naples
U. S
Bucharest
Smiley Elk
Balkans
Geattamiy
Lalent
Famous Tramp Dies at 80 in Erie
Erie reports the death of Leon Livityeeny known as the A-No.-1 Tramp. The world traveling writer died at 80 at his home on Chestnut Street after a life begun at age 11 with global journeys. His famed travel tales described constant discovery and rejection of sameness worldwide.
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Corry
Livings
Ston
Erie
Leon Liyityeeeny
Chestnut Street
Invliich
Livingston
California
Tome
Lindbergh May Go Overseas Soon
Charles A Lindbergh has received injections at a New York hospital and officials declined to confirm plans for travel abroad. Navy and hospital authorities would not comment and Ford Motor Company officials said they knew nothing of any trip. The Marine Hospital operates under government control but has no direct Army connection. Checks on arrivals and departures are conducted. See custody bid for 21 month old Wayne Lamont Lonergan in New York Daily News report.
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Lindbergh
Associated Press
New York
Charles Aindbergh
Navy
Ford Motor Company
Marine Hospital
Cild
Lir
Sille Burton
Dain Patigla Lonergan
Wayne Willam
Wayne Lonergan
New York Daily News
Rumanians Seek Armistice Rumor Sparks Diplomatic Buzz
A garbled report from New Vois and APN sources discusses rumblings that Romania may seek an armistice. The piece mentions Allied diplomatic channels, U.S. bomb targets, and Russian actions as it hints at shifts in Eastern European tensions amid wartime communications.
Jap Killed By His Own Bomb
An Advanced Solomon Islands base report states a pilot dropped an aerial device near Tike and was killed when it exploded. Col. Joseph Reddock of Laverne Oklahoma claimed the bomber squadron struck the target. the blast, described as true bombing, halted the mission.
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Ress
Solomon Island
Deigyedi
Joseph
Reddock
Laverne
Okla
Jedagin Aaf
Djitlon
Solomons Hives
Czechoslovakia Nearing Red Invasion Return Plan
A garbled dispatch reports that Czechoslovakia contemplates a Red Army assisted return to power amid Soviet military pressure in the northeast. Allied forces may reenter as an independent Czech brigade, with Czech officials pledging cooperation with returning authorities.
Reprimand urged for Sicilian Army officer
Senator Johnson and colleagues on the Senate Military Committee urged a severe reprimand for an army officer who withheld news of last summer’s Sicilian incident. They deplored the tragedy, noted American mothers’ roles in the shootdown of 22 U S transport planes, and said no congressional inquiry was needed as the Army and Navy pursue preventive measures.
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Associated
Jess Washington
Sieter Johnson
U. S
Johnson
Senate
Army
Nav
New formula for drafting of men outlined
A wartime policy plan proposes age grouped drafts to move 4-F registrants into essential jobs. Officials discuss legislative and administrative steps to ensure 4-Fs join vital work, with selective service enforcing priorities and coursework routing.
Confesses to Slaying Wife in Easton Steelworker Case
George Sawicha, a 62 year old Easton steelworker, admits he killed his wife Serafina after claiming he "got mad" when she refused to prepare breakfast. Det. Jol Trout cites that he confessed following confrontation with his steel-toed shoes bearing hair fragments. Sawicha was found at the neighbor Cecilia Boos’s home before police arrived. The victim, 49, left behind siblings and children.
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Easton
Associated Press
Northhampton
George Sawicha
Serafina
Goldie
Sawicha
Cecilia Boos
Tarnopol Fall Near Reds Gain Most of City
Soviet forces press the advance as Tarnopol falls, Reds gain control of most of the city while Nazi divisions retreat. The push threatens the German escape corridor from Odessa, with progress reported along the Lower Dniester and many towns captured or abandoned.
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Tarnopol
Skala
Odessa
Lower
Dniester
200000 Germans Trapped In Odessa Black Sea Region
An Associated Press report from April 5 describes Soviet forces tightening the noose around German positions in the Odessa area, with 200000 Germans and Romanians facing bombardment and encirclement as the Red Army advances from the northeast. Moscow reports fierce street fighting in Tarnopol and heavy casualties among German defenders, as Soviets reach milestones toward Kamenets Podolsk and Dofbuny, while expanding control along rail lines into Ruzdelnaya and Kishinev.
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Moscow
Tarnopol
Red Army
Skala
Kamenets Boedolsk
Licow
Odessack
Mansi Gregory
Chukovis
Sunny
Tamnopol
Tver
Tve
Lwow
Bhulkov
Tusonol
Maren
Jean Alan
Tavow
Buzhany
Rodion Y. Malinovsky
Third
Ges
Odessa
Black Sea
Drivin
Bakolova
Ruzdelnaya
Roemanta
Tiraspol
Kishinev
London
Anivag Piishivey
Eésatabhy
Haye
Chiester
Dofbuny
OstepoVka
Vance
Tai S. Konev
Rummila
Test
Zhukrov
Konev
Skula
Kamenets Podolsk
Plea of Innocence Entered for Sayer in Detroit Case
A plea of innocence was entered for Sayer in a Detroit court today. The hearing involved Royte Baal Stoll and Richard Vinewnt with Takster present as counsel. Justice Makurité presided as the case moves forward and the defendant remains held without bond.
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Detroit
API
Mirdif Choye
Royte Baal Stoll
Richard Vinewnt
Mette
John B
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