British Eighth Army Halts Pursuit In Tunisia
Allied dispatches report British Eighth Army delaying pursuit of Axis forces across Tunisia. Rommel’s retreat to Mareth Line is marked by heavy air action that cripples tanks and transports while Allied air forces claim 17 Axis planes shot down. Front reports note British and American patrols maintaining pressure, with Axis counterattacks repelled and Tunisian towns reading as focal points of ongoing skirmishes.
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Erwin Rommel
Mareth Line
Tunisia
Jim
Jurtis
Temern
Sedjenane
Feble
Bizerte
Mlieth
Tower
Chothevi
Salt Uke
Mareth Ling Ca
Toxeur
Gafia
Rommel
United N Nations
Dwiht
K. A. N. Derson
Gafsa
Armoy
Bernard L. Montgomery
Maret
OPA Probes Food Stocks in Maryland Homes
The Maryland office of Price Administration sent investigators to private Baltimore homes to check rationed food stocks. National Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown and Regional OPA Attorney Walter Gellhorn approved the action as legal and proper and said the practice would continue, in a letter to Reuben Oppenheimer.
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Baltimore
Mayland Office of Price Administration
Prentiss M. Brown
OPA
Walter Gellhorn Pelce
Brown
Reuben Oppenheimer
Maryland
Gellhorn
Compromise Pay-As-You-Go Tax Plans Fail in House
Washington March 9 two compromise proposals to the Rim ski pay per year income tax plan were rejected by the House Ways and Means Committee, failing to break the deadlock on pay-as-you-go taxation. Undismayed by two setbacks Republican supporters continued to press the plan on the House floor amid renewed debate.
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Asrnotarlo Ifes
Washington
House
Oor
Bomb Raid Pounds Nuernberg and Western Germany
A strong RAF bomber assault targeted Nuernberg and western Germany last night. Four motor bombers failed to return from the raid, and German aircrews claimed losses while fires were observed in Nuernberg, a key center for diesel engines and submarine parts. British observers noted a long stream of bombers heading toward the continent.
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Associated Prong
London
RAF
Germany
Bomber Command
Nuernberg
Ed Plies
Reid
Fvom Tastwight
Berlbrodienst
Associated Press
Messersehumitt
Pur
Naxis
Draft Deferment Ruling Helps Father in First Supreme Court Action
Philadelphia Marc Mancuso a 25 year old father of seven month old twins won the first round in his fight against army induction aided by a federal court ruling but his deferment status remains unsettled. U.S. District Judge George A Welsh ordered a full hearing by Mancuso s draft board and the board deferred induction pending a ruling on whether it should obey Mancuso argued the board gave him an unfair hearing and stated only that he was IA because he married after the national emergency was proclaimed. Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward H allick noted the decision could impact thousands of similar cases.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Marc
Philip Mancuso
U. & District
George A. Welsh
Mancuso
Drash Board
Selective Service
Beline
U.S
Edward Allick
Welsh
Puerto Rico May Elect Own Chief
March . President Roosevelt urged Congress to consider soon a bill allowing Puerto Rico to elect its governor. Rexford Tugwell, appointed by the president, faces opposition from insular parties accusing him of aiming for a communist state, while Interior Secretary Ickes defends him.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Puerto Rico
Senate
Rexford G. Tugwell
Tugwell
Ickes
Islands
Popular Democratic Party
Sinsular
Bombers Hit Japanese Positions in Pacific and Burma
American bombers struck Japanese positions on Kiska Island in the Aleutians and carried out minor raids against four bases in the Solomons area. In Burma, fighter planes hit enemy installations with machine gun fire and light bombs, while bombers raided a Japanese detachment near Kanzauk in western Burma.
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Associated Press
NEW
DELHT
Burma
Kanzauk
Rathedaung
Washington
Kiske Island
Aleutians
Navy
Solomons
South Pacific
Martin to get war powers denied at state level
Governor Martin would gain authority to suspend or modify Pennsylvania laws interfering with the war effort under plans agreed by Republican and Democratic leaders. He insists the move limits power and follows federal direction, contrasting with former Governor James who sought blanket powers.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Martin
Arthur H. James
James
James H. Duff
Ambassador says Russians misinformed on American aid
Moscow March 9 Admiral William H Standley US ambassador to Moscow said at a press conference that Russians are not informed about the extent of American help. He claimed the situation is unfair to Americans bearing costs and noted Congress is considering a new lend lease bill. He said Russian generals have told foreign correspondents they receive little aid at the front, yet other war materials are being supplied.
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dsQueren
Moscow
William H. Standley
United States
America
Telon
Brandley
Congress
Washington
Standley
U S Submarines Take Heavy Toll in Pacific War
Secretary of the Navy Knox said American forces are stronger than ever in the Salomon islands area while Japanese shipping suffers heavy losses from American submarine attacks. He called the Pacific situation “a state of suspended animation” and noted convoys to Russia are proceeding with fewer losses. He downplayed Japanese airbase threats at Munda and avoided detailing Japanese shipping data.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington
Knox
Salomonslands
South Pacific
Bismarck Sea
Box
Japan
Solomons
United States
Munda
New Geogia Island
Soloons
Knipe
Pacific
Kyo
Russia
William H. Standley
Moscow
Soviet Union
Welles Questions Moscow Report On Lend Lease
Washington March 9 Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles said Ambassador Standley in Moscow spoke without Washington approval about American lend lease aid to the Soviet Union. He cabled for Standley’s remarks text and noted no reply had been received. Welles emphasized the statements were made without government consultation or reference to this administration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sumner Welles
Don Hi. Standley
Moscow
Welles
Standley
Rafersnice
Earth tremors shake widespread regions late last night
Reports say tremors rattled dishes and crockery from Ohio to Ontario and Western Pennsylvania. Residents across Canisius College and Meadville reported shocks, with some noting strongest vibration in Warren. Seismographs at several stations recorded brief quakes lasting seconds to about a minute.
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Cory
Iquske
Middle West
Ognada
Hetler Dosnnee
Pullee
Elies
Dego
Plitsburettenya
Ust
Tuncinns
Eshhuy
Ohio
New York
Porlo
Hilmiston
Longton
Ont
Frigman
WsebaLe
Michigan
Agi
Arbor
Canisius
College
RitiFala
Pennsylvania
Niin
Robert 8. Bates
Tribune Publishing Company
Meadville
Rudolph Meyers
Erie
OM City
Warren
Pittsmright Dseas
Quake Shakes City Work On Budget Key to Nazi Defense
Red Army shock troops drive toward Smolensk and Vyasma as siege lines tighten near Moscow. Reports claim heavy fighting along the Moscow to Smolensk corridor with villages fallen and key rail hubs contested. German counterattacks tested Russian lines while frontline observers note both sides seeking advantages amid shifting positions.
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Yyazma
Red Cross Drive Opens Wednesday Plans For Canvass
Final plans for launching the Red Cross War Fund here tomorrow will be formed at a campaign committee meeting in the Ajax Building this evening. Olin W Bracken, chairman, will report on preliminary canvassing and committees aim to finish the drive in a week to ten days. Corry has a quota of 000. total funds include 1800 for national headquarters and 38 700 for local use.
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Red Crass War Fund
Ajax
Olin W. Bracken
Seesight
Ahich
Corry
T He Chapter
Navy and Army Casualties Reported by AP
The Navy announced 30 casualties today with one wounded and eight missing. Total losses across Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard reach 24,22 dead wounded and missing since December 7 1941. The Army released 343 officers and men missing in action. 44 Pennsylvanians listed, none from northwestern counties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Avy
Marine Corps and
Coast Guard
Next
Ean
Ind
Pennsylvania
New Jap Air Assault In New Guinea
Allied forces in New Guinea report a Japanese air attack intercepted near the coast with one medium bomber and one Zero shot down. A spokesman notes Japan’s air strength is rising in the southwest Pacific despite prior losses, while Allied losses include ships and personnel in other areas.
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New Guinea
Associated Press
Allied Meadquarters
Mustratia
Japuests al Meet
Aihe Bowers
Zerit
Buns
I Ora Bay
Japan
Sothwest
Rheav Duifbling
The
Shumurcle
Onal
New Guines
Goodenough Islind
Chetwral
Douglas MacaArthy
Bismarck
Jun Bo
London Daylight Alert Amid War Skies and Celebrations
London reported its first daytime alert in a month when a short air raid warning sounded as two enemy planes approached from the south coast. Sirens blared during a gala week with Trafalgar Square decorated and RAF planes on display to promote saving certificates and the Wings for Victory drive. In Erie, Charles B. Wood, city plumbing inspector for 15 years, died at his home after a year of illness.
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Associated Press
London
Loring
France
Trafelgar Square
Erie
Charles B. Wood
Teachers Seek Board Help In Pay Revision
The Corry Teachers Association asked the Board of Education for a salary upgrade amid budget talks. A tentative April decision is expected as sessions outline proposals including a $300 yearly raise for the 1942-43 staff and continued special allocations if funding holds.
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Wellems
Jain
Corry
Aken
Rioting in France as Gestapo roundups fuel unrest
Rioting and street battles erupt across French cities as Gestapo and Vichy police search for 400,000 French workers to ship to Germany. Clashes intensify in Paris while 50 contingents of workers depart Marseille for the Reich. Lord Beaverbrook’s Daily Express calls for stripping France of all able bodied men aged 18 to 40 who might join the Allies if landings occur.
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Paris
Gestapo
Vichy
Germany
London
Marseille
Reich
Adoolf Hitler
Lord Beaverbronte
London Daily
Hitler
France
Linn And Scragg Nominated For PUC As Parker Withdrawn
Harrisburg March reports that Governor Martin withdrew the nomination of Dr Prenk Parker to the Public Utility Commission ending a three week Senate clash over his confirmation. Rumors link Ralph Linn and Harold Scragg as possible replacements as Parker’s departure follows Parker’s request to quit amid debate. The move comes as Senator Holland and others press for inquiry into utility matters with a plan to bar appointees after term expirations.
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Assnomteaeres
Harrisburg
Gaverminor Martin
Prenk Parker
Public Utility Commission
Senate
University of
Chamber
Democratic Commission
Richard J. Beamish
Jreques Auuyen Ott
Ralph Linn
Phildelphia Insurance
Ali Harold Scragg
Wilkeserre
Lackawanna County
M Harvey Taylor
Dauphin
Beamish
GOP
Holland
Parker
Japan
Sub Zero Cold Snap Brings Arrestees Overnight
During a severe night cold snap, authorities arrested individuals as temperatures dipped to two below. The next morning temperatures rose to near freezing with some moderation by forenoon, though the day remained chilly with lingering cool air.
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Nuat Sronghold
Tay
Vywama
Hilley
Sychevich
Syehevie Ig
Bates
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Moscavy
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Vyaema
Ruhev
Sychevka
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Mumerica
Knarkov
Oro
Shilovgrad
Donets
Jeansport
Red Star
Bish Bay
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Hoya
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Emolenek
Red Cross Drive
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Wlo
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