Germans Evacuate Sevastopol as India Holds Fast at Imphal
Allied forces report heavy local casualties as German evacuations advance from Sevastopol while Japanese and Indian fronts see fierce fighting. Berlin radio claims Tokyo-Berlin- Rome accord on war plans. Allied air raids strike Rabaul, Wewak, and New Guinea targets as Bogadjim falls and supplies move toward Madang.
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Associated Press
New Guinea
India
Imphal
AL Tes Ina
Burma
Southeast Asia
Conan Tj Gay
Jispunesi Weavies
Bishenpur-Silehae
Tmphal
Matipit
Burlier Dispatches
Madang
Bogadjim
Douglas MacArthur
Comimunigia
Berlin
Meghlime
Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Tojo
Europe
Japan
Bogadjiin
Pirmen
Wewak
City Council Set Meeting For April on Possible Raymond Avenue Project
City officials schedule a Monday session in April to discuss a Raymond Avenue by pass aimed at easing sewer congestion. City Clerk Williams notes final cost estimates and material quotations, with the project likely starting within a week or two if weather cooperates. Property owners have offered to share the costs, and various department heads may present at the meeting.
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Willams
Raymond Avenue
Halore
Vurtyin Devartnnetts
Dnechuedn
Babson on Selecting a Peace Job
Babson discusses postwar employment for service members and families, favoring the Merchandise Group and large distributors like Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward. He lists 72 industries grouped by prewar profit, noting Group 3 firms show full profits from 10 to 15 percent, with several strong, durable sectors highlighted for good postwar opportunities.
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Roger Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Sears, Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Ohes Self
Torhe Jong
Smaller group called for May exams in Harrisburg draft order
The Uptown City-Corry draft office received a Harrisburg order calling a smaller pre induction group for May. Some Navy service calls were added for Mayard. The board will draw four men who previously passed preliminary exams. Rules now suspend pre induction calls for those under 26 directly in essential war work, with deferments largely ignored in filling quotas.
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Uptow City-Corry
Selective Service
Harrisburg
Mayard
Uolow
Guy-Gerry
Burkhardt
Testing Cattle in Spring Creek and Columbus Townships
Reports show state directed inspection of daily herds in Columbus township will finish soon while Spring Creek and nearby towns await completion. Bangs tests in Columbus led by Dr. Into of Warren, with 28 cows reacting overall, fewer than four years ago. Tuberculin tests planned for another year as Bangs control remains joint federal and state effort.
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Columbus Township
Spring Creek
Titusville
Columb
Into
Warreh
Dewey Grows New England Backing As Arizona Joins
Reported momentum for Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York strengthens with Arizona Idaho and Virginia delegations to the Republican convention. Maine and West Virginia move toward Dewey while Willkie supporters and unpledged delegates shape the nomination scene.
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Dewey
New England
Arizona
Aspruate
Thon
Jay E. Dewey
New York
Thp
Republica
Idaho
Virginia
Roosevelt
Minesota
Aghi
Maine
Wests Rdmy
Johnny Bricker
Ohio
Falley
Corry Milk Producers See Base Price Rise in New York Return
Estimates from two weeks ago match the New York market base price of 3.28 per hundredweight, with a 60 cent federal subsidy boosting March returns to about 3.68. The report notes March milk volume and producer counts declined versus last year, but total cash returns rose to 18.85 million dollars with fluid use dominating, and over 50 percent of production allocated to fluid consumption.
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Corry
New York
Administrator's Office
Jwreest
Soviet General Vatutin Dies After Operation in Kiev
Soviet General Nikoai F Vatutin, 42, dies in Kiev after surgery. An official Moscow radio tribute calls him a talented commander who led Soviet troops and orchestrated a notable victory last November crossing the Dnieper with large river crossings and air support.
Miners Demand Retroactive Underground Pay
Tail ed Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis says soft coal miners are increasingly angry and seek prompt payment of retroactive underground travel pay totaling an estimated 15 million dollars. He demanded fast payment in a letter to Interior Secretary Ickes. Allied air operations in Europe report deadly formations fanning out over Germany as pre invasion bomber fleets resume heavy activity. The German radio notes warns of progress by Allied fighters into northwest and central Germany with coordinated thrusts from British bases. In the Italian front, Allied headquarters say German forces shelled the Upper Garigliano sector for over two hours and attempted infiltrations, but attacks were repulsed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fohn L. Lewis
Ickes
London
Germany
Berlin
Idevy
Hitler
Naples
Garigiano
Raymond Plant suspends hairspring department briefly
Raymond Manufacturing Co reports suspension of its hairspring unit for a temporary period with no layoffs. Workers from the suspended division will be reassigned to other departments as needed, preserving employment time. The hairspring line, a wartime aid to instrument makers for Army and Navy needs, produced millions of tiny springs. Also notes iron ore shipments heading to Pittsburgh from Lake Superior and Conneaut, with ore moving by rail to the mills.
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Raymond Manufacturing Co
Cuient
Raymond
Army
Navy
Pittsburgh
Superior
Conneaill
Ohly
Ratirond
Pressure on Neutrals in Hull Policy Shift
The dispatch describes pressure on neutral states as Britain pursues a break between Turkey and Germany. It notes Hull’s policy aims for Turkish–German separation, hopes for a rearranged trade balance, and American diplomacy pursuing a break with Germany while seeking Swedish and other supplies to influence the pivot away from German ties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Geerwtay
Bute Hull
deKlfiyje
Hiller
Germany
Alitictlois
Colmmse
Implementisus
Turkey
Hull
Sip
Ginman
Sweden
Modinia
Turkayls
Urge Governor to Start Court Action on OPA
The State Council of Farm Organizations urged Governor Martin to initiate court action against the OPA to force higher milk prices for Pennsylvania farmers if the CFA maintains disapproval of price increases ordered by the State Milk Control Commission. The plea followed a federal hearing set for April 21, discussed after the Milk Commission raised retail prices.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Martin
State Council of Farm Organizations
Pennsylvania
CFA
State Milk Control Commission
Murhin
Murti
Mille Commission
New Farm Draft Plan Is Prepared
Harrisburg reports a revised wartime draft plan prioritizes farmers in essential agriculture. Deferments remain decided by local boards while a national service headquarte r outlines a new point system to determine eligibility and adjustments for specific crops and labor needs.
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Ty Akworkted
Harrisburg
U8 Department
Agremilwe VeCeiers Loday
Akeem
Selec
Chukamuse Clyde
Zeke
Auvienilizal
Baxie
Hm Service
Furs
Pelaale
Zenner
Ste Aaa
Airport Licenses and Operations Planned for Opening Day
The article notes that an official license for Law yeno Airport and a license for a fan airport operator have been issued today. Plans call for limit markers to be built Monday and Tuesday with CAP volunteers, to be installed within days. Additional work on the focal weld is described as proceeding rapidly.
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Tarren Sunsing
Seven Messages From Sparta Youth Prisoner Of Germans
A Sparta youth held as a prisoner of war in Germany has sent seven brief messages home. The letters, though short, confirm the prisoner’s health and welfare and describe the German authorities’ pressure on topics discussed. Mrs Morris and relatives report the messages arrive December and January, with requests for a Christmas Red Cross box including shoes and trousers. The prisoner notes daily life, labor assignments, and hopes for a letter from home as he endures captivity.
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Austyk Sparinig Burg
Berhoard Morris
Rosena Laas
Dni
Red Cross
Walt
Mons Muying
Tee Corwien
Lils
Practically All of Ukraine Now Cleared of Enemy
Allied news report from Moscow states Fourth Ukrainian Army forces near Sevastopol and Crimea have breached coastal lines. Russian operations claim destruction of enemy stores, encirclement efforts, and advancing units pushing toward major ports.
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Ukraine
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