Russian Drives Near Rumania Push German Front Toward Collapse
Moscow says Marshal Ivan S Konev's Second Ukraine Army drives toward Rumania with two Great Soviet Drives inching toward Nikolaev and Odessa. Russians claim central German front collapsing as Red Army seizes Olgopol Kopany and narrows Nikolaev, threatening supply routes and possible German evacuation ports.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Russia
Ivan S$. Konev
Second Ukraine
Rumannia
Bessarabia
Konev
Bug River
Nentioy
Vinnnitsa
Gaivoron
Uman
Olgopol
Odessa-Warsaw
Tarnopol
Baresnegovetoye
Snikereviss
Jhgul
Tagulets
Kopany
Rysshins
Nikolaoy
Nikolaev
Novo Dimninka
Nawi
Quessi
Cassino Push by Fifth Army In Italy Advances Against Germans
Allied forces under Fifth Army press into Cassino amid heavy artillery and air bombardment. Reports say tanks and infantry breached into the ghost city as German resistance slows progress, with continued fighting on surrounding hills and streets.
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Associated Press
Naples
Fifth Army
Cassino
al- Nad
Sss
Bidgayis
Rome
Galilee G. Baker
le Muliterraneas
Hitler
Charles Wi Karatten
Wilson Found Guilty in Mercer County Farm Slay Case
Everett N. Wilson, a former Mercer county dairyman, is convicted on six counts related to the killings of his wife, mother of his farm worker. An absconding witness from the December trial led to the acquittal on one count for failing to appear at the grand jury proceeding. A sealed verdict was read shortly before dawn, with jurors excused to await Monday for selection of a new panel on accessory after the fact charges.
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Associated Press
Mercer, Bay
Everett N. Wilson
Mercer County
Wilson
Graham
Civit al
He Wilson
Tiny
Eltoven
Courn
Local District War Production Total 327 Million
War Production Board reports Pennsylvania state war output for three and a half years ending December at 11 084 270 000. Arms and immunization production identified as the largest assignment with major contracts spread across nearby counties including Clarion Crawford Venango Mercer Warren and others.
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WPB
Associated Press
Washington
Pensylvania
War Production Board
Fetterat
Lessian
Announcement dates for more 10 point stamps
Washington March 11 dates when additional 10 point stamps will be valid for buying rationed goods announced by the Office of Price Administration. Red stamps 68 and HB will be valid through June 18 for foods processed from April 1 to June.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Marcel
Gripsholm Groups Tell Of Terrors Returns From Exile
Gripsholm passengers recount life in Nazi camps and bombed internment camps while aboard the Grinholm. The disembarkation of diplomats Red Cross and journalists completed after the ship reached New Jersey.
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Gripsholm
Jersey City
M. J
Tervars
Eich
U S
Mel Most
Associated Press
Vichy
Pasenger
Sunday Work Now Curtailed at Aero Plant
The Aero Supply Mig Company shifts to a six day weekly war production schedule starting Sunday. Main workforce remains on a three shift plan with a 46 hour week and no Sunday double pay. About fifty probationary women will be furloughed temporarily while Saturday operations continue at present.
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Aero Plant
Mystery in Kinney death persists despite body ID
The Kinney case remains unresolved though a body found near Camp Barkley is identified as Pvt. Charles Kinney. The letter from Camp Barkley confirms death but lacks details, leaving questions about circumstances, dates, and behalf of kin.
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Charles Kinney
Adelbert Kiney
Brook Street
Camp Barkley
Texas
Corry
Kinney
Co. G
358Th Infantry
Kivoune
Kiteheri
Provost General's Department
Camp Hartley
Flanigan
Corey
Columbus
Ralph
John Flanigan
Avery
Bombers Hit Stuttgart and Munich in Major Night Raid
London reports a heavy Allied air strike hitting Stuttgart Munich and other targets with over 1 000 four engine bombers carrying 3 360 tons of bombs amid poor weather hampering fighter defenses. The raid marks a second attack in as many days on Germany with limited German fighter response.
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Associated Press
London
Beringdanh
RAP
Stuttgart
Murnich
Witlel
Herce
Corse
Brungwick
Medina
RAB
Allied staff reshuffle and GOP delegate slate revealed
WAPLAS reports Brigadier General TL Leni nitter as deputy chief of staff to General Sir Harold Alexander with two British aides named Lt General A F Marding and Major General Sir Trian Robert Sui. in Washington the Republican convention slate moves from New England to the South with North Carolina approving a 25 member slate and urging Governor Dewey to run as an open candidate.
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Associated Press
Waplas
TL. L. Leninitter
Harold Alexander
Waly
Alexander
A. F. Marding
Rap
Trian Robert Sui
Mie
Washington
New England
North Carolina
Thomas E. Dewey
New Hospital Equipment Expected Soon for Laundry and Lab
Directors report shipments scheduled for next week will bring a heavy duty washer to the hospital laundry and a sterilizer by a 20 day basis with hope for earlier arrival. A centrifuge order was placed at 320 dollars. February saw 143 patients treated, 85 days of care, 19 major and 8 minor surgeries, 23 births, 7 deaths. Supt. Nichols to attend Wartime Conference in Pittsburgh, March 19 to May (inclusive). Other directors present included Stith, Smiley, Hawkins, Heston, Nast and Young.
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Clerry Thospital
Wweasner
Nichols
Hospital Association of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Mth
Inchwive
Stith
Smiley
Hawkins
Histon
Nast
Young
Hershey urges boards to speed draft of fathers
Washington dispatch reports Selective Service Director Lewis B. Hershey urged draft boards to accelerate induction of fathers and to move men deferred in industry and agriculture. He cited manpower shortages and said the armed forces need about 1.16 million men by July and a mid year goal of 11.3 million, stressing straight action on occupational deferments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Senate
Hursbey
Russell
Army
Navy
Mebrusry
Hershey
Jin War Industries
Bombing Ramps Up Across Pacific Front
Associated Press reports a major air assault as a 500 ton strike targets a 50 mile segment of Japan's Southwest Pacific defenses. MacArthur announces the new blow while American aircraft sweep Welareet-Ordul atoll and targets in New Guinea and the Sulu Sea region. Flying crews hit Japanese supply bases and ground installations, starting fires and degrading enemy logistics.
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Japan
Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Central Pacific
Ordul
Wewak
New Guinea
Bengalivilte
Sulu Ts
Se Bage
Alfed Fiers
OPA check up on stores completed across district
The OPA inspection of local food stores in Wilbin district concluded with most outlets meeting price controls. Ralph S. Dewey led volunteer efforts with three women and ten senior girls from Wie high school aiding the drive. Additional towns including Dict Cihy and Enlvaro will be checked. discrepancies will trigger action.
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OPA
Loraiy
Eiptviel
Witeh
Pany
Gorey
Ralph S. Dewey
Wie Bisiness
Corry
Tage
Enlvaro
Waterfold Beaverdam
Gorry Raivning Bowrt
Downey
Carry Board
Labor hiring racket exposed by House committee probes
Investigators report labor renting traffic across the United States with suspected kickbacks from war plant contracts. Ralph Burton says at least 29 cases are being reviewed, citing a Chicago New York operation with profits above four million dollars tied to wages and plant billing. A British subject executed in London for spying tied to German parentage is noted as part of international security coverage.
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Brean Washington
Walter Witers
House Military Committee
Ralph Burton
Burton
Dollass
Chicago
New York
Homecoming for Sgt Fred Schultz Arrives in Corry
Corry veteran of the South Pacific returns home after a convalescent leave. Sgt Fred Schultz visits his father at 100 North Sense Avenue while undergoing 30 day convalescence following malaria treatment and medical care in the Southwest Pacific theater.
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Corry
South Pacific
Frederick J. Setmsite
Marines
Southwest Pacific
Gerry
Charlee Schultz
North Sense Avenue
Seret
Schiulty
Fms Bilby
Sam Gulls
Svat
Tech
Bergt Schules
Charles Semiesa Marie
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Fidkind
Finland
Germany
Stockholm
Stephen Barry
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Albania
Janice Graham
Reich
Augsberg
Munich
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Frank R. Tayng
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Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad
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Fred Schultz
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