Fifth Advances In Rome Bridgehead Under New Inquiry
Americans at the Rome bridgehead repelled a third German assault advancing 1000 yards and continuing to press the line between Olsterna and Oseroceto as Nazi forces pushed a thin offensive to seize the Adriatic coast. Allied artillery and air support disrupted the German attack, with significant losses reported on both sides. German forces reportedly hurled 30,000 to 45,000 men with Mark IV and Tiger I tanks in a heavy battle described by an Associated Press war correspondent.
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Russians Close In On German Northern Bases
Russian offensives push toward Narva Pskov and Vitebsk as Leningrad army crosses Narova River and severs escape routes. Berlin notes heavy pressure with thaw feared to slow progress. Front reports say rail lines to Polotsk and Orsha cut, Pskov near fall, Vitebsk siege continues as bitter winter restricts movement.
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Knox in favor of labor draft
Navy Bennethy Kenn urges a national labor draft to stabilize production and reduce absenteeism as Germany’s defeat looms. He cites earlier 1943-44 disruptions in August and September when Italy’s collapse raised turnover and demoralization, warning Germany would exploit such effects in wartime industry.
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Rumor Lepke Involves Leaders In Statement
Albany reports a possible sixth defendant in the Buchalter murder case when Governor Dewey's counsel indicated a statement may implicate three prominent figures. The New York Daily News claimed Lepke signed a political intrigue tale, with Gov. Dewey’s advisor saying court actions could prompt further moves.
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Corry Youth Sends Air Medal to His Mother
Mrs. Clifford A Lawson of West Frederick Street received by air mail a parcel from her son Tedh Sgt Frank H Lawson. The Air Medal was awarded for sustained combat service on many operations in the Southwest Pacific. Sgt Lawson has served over two years as an aerial gunner with bomber crews and has been in active combat since last August fighting strong enemy opposition and patrols.
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Southwest Pacific
Pittsburgh School Strike Ends After One Day Holiday
Pittsburgh’s 82,000 students returned to classes after a one day halt caused by a strike of 1,000 custodial workers seeking a 10 cent per day raise. Strikers yesterday voted to submit the dispute to the Labor Board for recommendation. In another item, a three alarm fire at St. Boniface parish school on the North Side halted classes as flames confined to an old basement section.
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Malacca Strait action hits Jap supply lines
Allied headquarters reported Japanese troops repulsed in a pre dawn counter attack at the Admiralty Islands. MacArthur said the enemy, bruised by the surprise invasion, left nearly 100 dead after a dawn clash near Montote airfield on Los Negros. Submarines struck in the area, including torpedo hits on a 7,000 ton carrier, while a smaller supply ship was shelled. In the Southwest Pacific, Momote airfield was expected to be in use soon, boosting air attacks on Rabaul and Kavieng as Japan’s remaining bases in the area were targeted.
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May Avoid Extra Session Hinges on Voting Law
Harrisburg March 2 Governor Martin renewed his pledge to do everything possible to give Pennsylvanians the chance to vote this year. He said a special legislative session would be called if necessary to facilitate voting, but hopes the state can solve the problem without one. He indicated Washington’s potential request for changes under war powers scrutiny may influence any decision.
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Finns Reject Russia Armistice Terms as Unworkable
Finnish press reports from Helsinki describe Russian armistice demands as harsh and unworkable. Stockholm sources note ministers doubt Finland could withdraw troops and still seek honorable peace, while fighting continues on the Aunus Isthmus and near Uhtua with counterattacks restoring lines.
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Lonergan Trial Halted Again by New York Judge
General Sessions Judge John J. Preschi adjourned Wayne Lonergan s first degree murder trial to tomorrow to decide if he has authority to declare mistrial amid defense counsel Broderick s conduct and the district attorney s demand to discharge the jury panel. The session opened with talks between Broderick and Grumet about reconsidering a prior denial to dismiss the panel as unfair, raising possible double jeopardy questions while noting potential legal standards and precedents.
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Wayne Lonergan
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Edward Y. Broderick
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Drdge Preschi
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Liquor Board Agents Investigate Local Violations
Liquor Board agents conducted an inquiry in the city this week into alleged liquor violations tied to underage drinking and an assault case. The probe, already revealing recent juvenile drinking incidents, involved interviews with witnesses at three licensed establishments and could broaden to other enforcement actions.
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Record Milk Price Forecast For February Output
New York area officials forecast a uniform February milk price of 3.37 a hundredweight, plus a 40 cent federal subsidy. Dr. G J Blanford said the 7 percent rise over 1942 would apply to six states, with a potential record yield for February since 1910. Bond sales in Pittsburgh showed $66.24 million raised, 88 percent of the target.
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Ghost Fleet of Java Dutch Subs Strikes Jap Shipping
Allied analysts report remnants of Dutch submarine forces reforming to strike Japanese shipping in the Java Sea and Malacca Strait area. Captured statements credit sinking about 58,000 tons with two subs active at once, while outlining limited reach and uncertainties about larger Allied amphibious options against Andaman, Nicobar, and northwest Sumatra targets.
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Stuttgart Bombing Continues Despite Allied Pressure
London reports a large Allied air assault on Stuttgart as RAF and USAAF bombers strike the German war center. The raid, described as the 16th major blow in 12 days, targets Stuttgart's industrial facilities while Mosquito diversions hit Milnich. Casualties and damage cited vary by source, with German retaliation and weather impacting operations.
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Elks pledge strong support for Red Cross fund
The Elks lodge under Charles F. Keating plans immediate action to back the Red Cross drive. Corey lodge will lead a community push to exceed its quota with substantial contributions from members and a two million dollar goal noted in a joint letter from Frank J. Lonergan and Temes R. Nicholson.
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Milk subsidy plans eyed for Pennsylvania farmers
Harrisburg reports subsidy payments for Pennsylvania dairy farmers may rise by 15 to 20 percent in March and again later as the Agriculture Adjustment Agency and the CCC study plans to equalize subsidies. Clyde Zehner notes efforts to raise average subsidy per hundredweight and offset higher feed costs.
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Argentina Faces New Crisis Amid Domestic and International Strife
In Montevideo March Acting President Edeliva Pare confronts renewed turmoil as Argentina battles domestic unrest and external pressures. Farrell, aided by War Minister Beso and Tocatrocas resist efforts to restore Gen Pedro Ramirez, while questions loom over constitutional government and nationalist pressures.
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Five children perish in Delaware home fire
Newark Delaware tragedy as a fire on the second floor kills five children of Mr and Mrs Franklin Wdmletin. A mother and another child are injured. flames trap the victims and cause extensive damage to the dwelling. Local authorities report the blaze as a fatal domestic fire with rescue efforts ongoing.
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