Allied Raids To Cut Off Nazi Oil In Balkans And France
RAF heavy bombers attacked German repair plants at Toulouse near the Spanish border and rail yards in the Balkans as part of a broad daylight campaign. American and British air forces reported losses and claimed diminishing German mobility, with rail lines from northern Italy also cut and ongoing efforts to disrupt German fuel and supply routes. Rose ONeill, creator of the kownle, died in Springfield, Missouri at about age 60.
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Toulouse
France
War Ministry
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Wien
Berlin
Munich
Rumania
Plessleil
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Germany
U.S
Pas-De-Calais
Ninth Air Force
Tours
Bourges
Laval
Chartres
Balkan
Aal
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Leskovac
Yugoslavia
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Tus
Italy
John C. Slessor
Mediterranean
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Slessor
Gurmany
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Springiiold
Rose O'Neill
Ayole
Miss O’neill
J. Harry I¢On Wilson
Allied and German Air Activity Reported April Conflicts
The bulletin notes German claims of bomber activity toward southeast Germany and possible French invasion signs. It also reports Allied raids on the Pas de Calais in France with Thunderbolt fighters, claiming minimal opposition. In the Southwest Pacific, Allied HQ states MacArthur will continue in full command of offensives regardless of future status changes.
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Libermars
Emst
France
Pax-de-Calais
Thunderbolt
Air
Allied
Southwest Pacific
South Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Japs Press On In India Burma Front Amid Allied Counterstrikes
Allied reports detail Japanese advances toward Imphal with continued pressure on the Assam front north of Imphal. Mountbatten and Chinese forces claim successful ambushes and gains in Burma, while air forces bomb targets in Aungban, Madang, Truk, and Ponape. Wake and Ponape operations are noted, with multiple enemy aircraft downed and fires started. In New Britain and the Marshall Islands, Allied air units mount extensive bombing raids. In the U S, a dynamite accident decapitates a worker at Shenandoah coal mine.
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Associated Press
India
Assam
Imphal
Lord Lou’s Mountbitten
Tadig-Buyina
Mountbatten
Burma
Mogsung
Wakawag
Aungban
Wewait
New Guinea
Fifth Air Force
Madang
Bogadjim
Habaul
New Britain
Army Air Force
Ponape
Caroline
Navy Seach Liberators
Chester W. Nimitz
Marshall Talands
Truk
Marys Pilot 8 Prisoner Held by Germans
Marys Pa April 6 Lieut George Finfinger Army Air Force pilot is a prisoner of war in German custody. Relatives were informed today that he was missing after a bombing mission and presumed a POW.
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Marys
St, Marys
George
Finfinger
Army Air Force
New York Governor Silent on Future Plans Amid Dewey Support
Baltimore's mayor reports Dewey is pleased by recent developments as Willkie era buzz grows. The article notes 132 delegates pledged or claimed for Dewey, with speculation on the governor's next moves and potential political realignments.
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Willkie
Dewey
Baltimore
Willkie quits race after Wisconsin defeat shakes GOP
Washington April 6 Wendell L Willkie ends his bid for the Republican nomination after losing Wisconsin delegates in a long run for the 1940 race He declares he cannot be nominated following a decisive setback in Wisconsin Dewey eyes the prize from Philadelphia and may pursue the nomination while Willkie’s withdrawal clears a path for other contenders Maryland’s Theodore R McKeldin backs Dewey as a strong candidate Dewey could need 132 pledged delegates for the convention with Bricker still a major rival as delegates are allocated across states.
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Associated Press
Washington
Willkle
Wisconsin
Dewey
New York
Lea Forhem
al Aalbany
Baltimore
Theodore R. Mekeldin
Wim
Mekeldin
Maryland
Harold B. Stassen
Doglas MacArthur
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Erie Bomber Pilot Cited For Exploit In Pacific
An Associated Press report praises Lieut Norman F Klemushin of Erie for a daring Ponape raid in a Mitchell bomber. After his engines faltered and one wheel touched down, he still scored a Zero and two probables while evading Japanese fighters during a 45 minute chase.
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Erie
Seventh Army Air Forces
Marshall Islands
Associated Press
South Pacific
Ponane
Truk
Norman F. Klemushin
East Second Street
East High School
Lovell Manufacturing Co
Elemushin
Ponape
Bombers Hit Own Troops At Cassino
Allied Commander Gen Ian C Baker disclosed that several Allied soldiers were killed by bombs that fell toward the target during the Cassino bombing on March 15. He said the operation, while not breaking German resistance, accomplished what air force commanders expected and that some bombs missed due to mechanical failure and misidentification.
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Associated Press
Allied Headquarters
Naples
Cassino
Becwuan
Spi
Venalro
Baler
Baker
Forres
Farm Fire on Waterford Pike
An early morning blaze on Waterford Pike near Arle damaged a brick farmhouse owned by Dr. C. K. Barton of Erie. The rear wing was destroyed while the main block was saved. the fire likely started from a defective furnace. Firefighters from Kearsarge area department contained the flames by 4 10 p m.
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Erie
Waterford
Uhio
Arle
C. K. Barton
Kearsarge
Lancaster judge orders reinstatement of discharged chief
Judge Joseph Wissler in Lancaster County ruled that Columbia borough must reinstate police chief Eugene McManus who was honorably discharged by the Army last year. The decision cites a legislative provision protecting public servants entering the armed forces from removal while serving.
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Hy Angooiacen
Lancaster
Lanvitater County
Joseph H. Wissler
Columbia Borough
Ippnell
Eugene McManus
Judie Wissler
Armed Forces
Council to Act on Court Gambling Rule
County judge sent letters to chiefs of Erle and Corry H departments and law agents demanding action against purveyors of numbers lottery punch boards and other gambling devices. Officials anticipate court instructions guiding a countywide crackdown amid reports of extensive slot machines in clubs and organized pools.
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Corry
Erle
Towll
Hind
Puygigan
Che
Ordurs
Dudge Kitty Hut
Han All-Eil Campain
Invasion Date Set by Allied High Command
Allied timetable details leaked in a World War II era dispatch note that the invasion date remains tightly guarded. Few high ranking officers are aware of the exact day while frontline commanders and troops are kept informed in limited fashion. Soldiers in barracks report heightened security and caution as preparations for a major assault proceed.
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Adolf Hilfer
Hastings Nebr Shaken By Fatal Ordnance Plant Blast
A devastating blast at the naval ammunition depot near Hastings Nebraska killed three people and left five missing. The explosion shook Hastings, shattered windows, and caused widespread alarm as ambulances rushed to the scene. Town officials reported extensive damage in the downtown area and near Glenvil. Naval authorities in Washington noted the plant’s fate remained uncertain.
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Hastings
Neb
Askabintedross
Feake Bhepsyns
Cay
Dew Patterson
von Mander
Ted
Fats
Roy Carter
Kent
Naval
Washington
Carter
Biok
Glenvil
Wert Bruns
E. B. Decker
Menvil
Hhey
Kiock
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Concord Farm Home Burned In Suspected Fire Incident
The Lillie family home near Concord Village was badly damaged by a fast moving blaze last evening. Neighboring residents aided by Corry fire crews saved some belongings, though Mr and Mrs Tillie Lillie and their son Huger evacuated to a neighbor’s house. Firefighters removed remaining items and assessed a heavy loss to the second floor and furnishings. The couple thanked neighbors and firemen for their timely aid.
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Miye
Elbueh Lillie
R. Tk
Concord
Tb Pasaed
Haines
Tillie
Huger
Anwelen Tillie
Wittenberg
Netwubors
Dave Boer
Lille
Oylay
Corry
Birth of Argentine Quintuplets Confirmed
Associated press reports in Buenos Aires confirm that Senora Franco Olbeenti gave birth to quintuplets last July 15, two boys and three girls, amid hospital and medical staff declarations. The news notes the birth at an authentic level, with detail on the five newborns and their parents in Buenos Aires.
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Associated
Buenos Aires
Dionex
Havers
Jose Alejandra
Corry Veteran Of Attu Battle Home From Front
Sgt Stanley T Royek veteran of Attu battle returns on 24 day furlough to visit Mir and Mrs Jacob Royek of near Corry. He recalls exposure casualties outweighing wounded and notes Allied forces faced severe cold and fog in the Aleutians during the May 29 action that marked the last Japanese resistance. Royek holds a bronze star, various campaign bars, and trained at Camp Lee before serving in the North Pacific. He heard of Capt Austin of Bris death in action at Attu.
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Avni
Aleutian Islands
Alin
Stanley T. Royek
Mir
Jacob. Royek
Royek
Attu
Sna Netlon
Ribban
Bean
Camp Lee
Worth Pacific
Fis
Oh Wee
Maple season lengthened by cold periods in district output
Cold snaps extend maple season by at least two weeks with potential for longer runs into Berlin area. Harry Burrows, a noted producer, calls this one of the best seasons in years and predicts a record total output despite limited tapping. Syrup demand remains heavy as retailers and processors adjust to the extended cold spell and variable harvest pace.
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Berlin
Harry Burrows
Asia Enle
Russians Break Out Push From Skala Trap Near Odessa
Moscow reports heavy fighting as Russian storm troops advance toward Odessa from three directions. German and Romanian forces suffer losses while attempting to break through the Skala trap and evacuate Nazis from Turnopal and surrounding sectors.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Odessa
Rodion
Malinovsky
Odessa-Ovidopal
Orlessa
Ovidoped
Akkermannd
Rumania
Mutinovsky
Ruuminia
Rauidel
Yaya
Ddla
Tke Staysbury
Sid Yoad
Odes
Firaspol
Dniester
Odessay
Wbpewr
Tarnopol
Russia
Mitintt Khailov
Red Star
Skala
Turnopal
Setmens
Junkers
Kameneté Podolsk
Mikhailev
Aheast
Halt Shipping State Surplus Potatoes Stock Halt
Report claims Pennsylvania surplus potatoes were to be dehydrated and processed into alcohol and synthetic rubber. Secretary John A. Siithy of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Adjustment Agency says shipments of potatoes were halted due to problems at processing plants and concerns about stock handling.
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Herrinburg
John A. Siithy
Pennsylvania Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Smith
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