Allies Strike German Radio Post In Europe Raid
British parachutists and sea borne infantry joined in a bold raid on a German radio detector post on the northern French coast. RAF covering air power and navy support backed the assault as they destroyed the post and withdrew. It marked the first major northern Europe raid and the first parachutist use since February 1941.
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London
France
Royal Air Force
English Channel
Marly
Landen
Bac
England
Poli Ric
Army
Navy
Arctic Circle
Bay of Biscay
Channel
Europe
Italy
State education dept opposes compulsory military training
In Harrisburg on February 28 the State Department of Public Instruction signaled more focus on physical well being and potential service rather than mandatory military drill. Dr Wynn Frederick said the army already offers such training and that compulsory military instruction is not desired. He noted the governor’s session status pending and emphasized health and physical education over militarization. Burma reports warn of grave front conditions as Japanese forces mass near Rangoon.
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Rabrisburg
State Department of Public Instruction
Wynn Frederick
fAlvision of Health and Physical Education
Frederick
Farm Help Shortage Curbs Planned Amid War Labor
Farmers face their worst farm help shortage in years as desertions to defense industry loom and a Carter Hill farmer notes potential curtailment of activities in sugar harvests this spring. With U S Army calls and wartime wages rising, labor supply is only about 60 percent of normal, driving production constraints.
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Carter Hill
Henderson Sets Price Limit on Canned Goods
Washington February 28 price administrator Leon Henderson ordered temporary price ceilings on ten canned fruits and fifteen vegetables to curb profit taking and possible panic. The daylong freeze, effective Monday, caps pre existing prices from February 23 to 21 and could extend to retail if needed. Fruits include apples sauce apricots cherbes fruit cocktail peaches pears pineapple and plus vegetables include asparagus beans beets carrots peas corn pumpkin sauerkraut spinach sweet potatoes tomatoes tomato juice and tonmata juice.
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Associated Press
Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Blackouts expand 200 miles inland of U S coasts
The Associated Press reports orders for nationwide defense blackouts in critical coastal areas. James M. Landis of the Office for Civilian Defense urged immediate blackout of lights in areas not extinguishable instantly, with army interceptor commands having final authority if needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
United Buttes
James M. Landis
Office For Civilian Defense
Pela
Gram
OCD
Journal Observing Fortieth Birthday Anniversary Note
The Journal marks forty years under current ownership with its March 1 1802 purchase by A D Colegrove and publication from a Traction building site until spring 1914.
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Weasy
Journ
A. D. Colegrove
Traction
Changes Proposed for Golden Rule Club at Dinner Meeting
Richard Rossbach newly elected president will lead a Concord school building Monday night dinner where changes in the club’s organization and operations are proposed to increase value and service. Walter B. Scott city air raid warden to discuss civil defense and emergency procedures as Indies night is observed with music planned.
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No Golden Rule Club
Richard Rossbach
Concord
Business Men's Exchange
Walter B. Scott
Rossbacher
General Martin Enters GOP Governor Bid in Four Way Race
Feb 28 Harrisburg report says Major General Edward Martin will seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination, joining a four way contest with Sen. James Davis, Lt. Gov. Samuel Lewis, and likely William Harman. Martin plans to seek release from the army to campaign, stressing support for war material production.
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Kress
Harrisburg
Edward Martin
U.S
James . Davis
Samuel B. Lewis
William
Harman
Philadelphia
Republican New Guard
Sts
Lezdérahi
GOP
Martin
Relessi
Tokyo claims new battle off Wake Island
Imperial headquarters said ships off Japanese held Wake Island opened fire on an enemy cruiser when a naval task force including an aircraft carrier two cruisers and four destroyers was sighted at dawn February 24. A destroyer was damaged and Japanese planes bombed a cruiser while five enemy planes were shot down. Casualties among Japanese soldiers included some fatal losses and a patrol boat was lost. Wake was referred to as Olori stand by the Japanese.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
Wake Island
O Wake
MacArthur's Lines Held in Bataan
Washington reports say after a surprise counterattack by American and Philippine forces on the Bataan peninsula, enemy forces have been driven back as much as five miles. Our troops hold advanced positions while Japanese main positions remain. MacArthur announces a $10,000,000 war relief program for civilians in the Philippines, with possible distribution in occupied and escape territories, details unclear.
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Washngton
Douglas MacArthur
Butoon
MacArthur
Philippinnes
Worker Arrest Follows Plant Battle at Ajax Tron Works
Walter Garner of Gurrous West Bmith Street faces a hearing before Police Magistrate C. B. Porter after a battle at Ajax Tron Works yesterday afternoon. Garber suffered a deep head wound from blows by a plant officer. Norman J. Edinger, plant superintendent, sustained a dislocated shoulder and jaw injuries from glass-breaking crash. he needed medical care. The clash arose after Garber quit his job for other employment.
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Walter Garner
Gurrous West Bmith Street
C. B. Porter
Ajax Tron
Garber
Norman J. Edinger
Edinger
Warren County to participate in countywide blackout drill
Columbus Spring Creek Bear Lake and nearby points prepare a countywide blackout for Monday evening March. Aes posters urge full participation as air raid wardens ready church bells and dairy plant signals for the fifteen minute blackout. Rural students were assigned to homes for safe shelter in a drill with civilian defense checks to record violations.
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Columbus
Spring Creek
Bear Lake
Warren County
Aes
Warren
East Branch
West Spring Creek
Bier
Asomantms School
Congress Debates 40-Hour Workweek Repeal and War Powers
The House resumed the second war powers bill amid a vote defeat of an amendment to suspend the 40 hour week and overtime pay. President Roosevelt opposed the labor amendment and would veto the measure. Senate testimony urged delaying national labor policy as Davis urged allowing a recent no strike deal to operate. Separately in York, Pa the Perkins battery plant was seized for $222,000 unemployment tax default. Sheriff Trout acted on a writ from Dauphin County court.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Rep. Smith
Dva
Roosevelt
Senate Labor Committee
William H. Davis
War Labor Board
Congress
Davis
York
Commonwealth
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Bred C. Perkins
Walter L. Trout
Dauphin Pee Court
Indications Nazis Feel Pinch From Oil Shortage
The Associated Press reports Soviet advances on multiple fronts as Germans face manpower and fuel strain. Axis losses include 7,500 killed in the south German 13th and Rumeniantsi divisions, and 1,140 German fatalities plus destroyed assets near Leningrad. British sources note Axis eastward movement and a potential 300,000 man reinforcements within 10 days. London says Germany must divert reserves to cover chasms between imports and needs.
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Associated Press
Red Army
Leningrad
Russia
Germany
Anki
London
Atlantic Ship Sinkings Rise as Sub Raids Continue
Reports from New York detail a surge in Allied vessel losses off Atlantic coasts with 41 ships sunk or torpedoed. The Resor of Barbados and the Scottish Star are among the vessels listed, with many crew missing or killed. Survivors recount a massive U-boat attack and harrowing hours at sea.
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New York
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Navy
North Atlantic
Barbados
Scottish Star
R. P. Reyer
Mansaquan
S. C
Resor
Frank Leonard Terry
Lansford
Atlantic Refining Company
Florida
Hare
Wulssing
Wilfred G. Evans
Axis bases near U S coast raise peril warnings
Washington reports that Japan and Germany may be using air and supply bases close to the American continent. Dies says west coast and Panama Canal remain in grave peril from Japanese attack. Secret outposts location not disclosed but thought to be placed for direct action or to disrupt vital routes. Committee cites espionage in California Hawaii and the Canal Zone and urges stronger government action. Siamese twins born in New York to Mrs Jessie Picciotta die after 89 hours of life.
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Lay Sxveretawaye
Washington
Japan
Germany
West Coast
Panama Canal
Americas
Ita
California
Hawaii
Canal Zone
British bombers strike Kiel and Wilhelmshaven bases at night
British raid targets Kiel and Wilhelmshaven naval bases in a developing campaign aimed at pinching Nazi warships at home. Moonlit attack seeks to hit the berths of the damaged German battleships Gneisenau and Scharnhorst as part of ongoing strike actions.
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London
Gnelgenga
Seharnhorst Slruck
Kiel
Helmshaven
Pennsylvania Democrats Delay Endorsement For Governor
A 20 member Pennsylvania Democratic committee granted a two week extension to find a harmony candidate for governor. The group faces a May 19 primary with factions split. Candidates include Auditor General F Stait Ross and Pittsburgh Judge Ralph F. Smith, both rallied by national and state figures amid calls to back one acceptable candidate.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
F. Stait Ross
Common | Pleas
Ralph F. Smith
Pittsburgh
U. 8
Joseph PF. Guiley
Luther A. Harr
Philadelphia
Traasurer
Jap invasion fleet repelled at Java Sea battle
United Nations sea armada repelled a large Japanese invasion fleet attempting to push through the Java Sea. The grast day and night clash left losses on both sides, with enemy transports retreating north as Dutch high command reported. No further details were available.
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United Nations
Java Sea
Java
Japs reform fleet no landings yet in Java Sea clash
Reports from BANDOENG dated February 28 describe a night battle as a Japanese fleet and transports attacked Soerabaja and then reformed in the Java Sea. By 8:20 P.M. U.N. sources claimed no landing occurred and the invader fleet appeared to be reorganizing for another attempt. Action at sea continued as United Nations accounts tracked the fleet’s movements.
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Pisce Bandoeng
Diva
United Nations
Soer‘baja
Java Sea
Aneta
Jane
Tate
Navi
Allied squadrons clash in Indies battles near Java
An Allied force reported engaging Japanese units in the Indies waters near Java as part of a larger Pacific war phase. The communique noted losses on Allied sides but gave no full casualty figures, while Tokyo claimed a British cruiser destroyed and Japan pressed an attempted landings debris on Lombok and Bali fronts. United States forces and Dutch navies fought Japanese ships in the Java Sea amid ongoing uncertainty about the results.
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Pacific
Imperial Headquarters
Domle
Munir
Indies
Macassar Stilt
Strait of Lombok
Bali
Bishe
Sern
Coalitrance
United States
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Wennington
Java Sea
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