Montgomery's Eighth Army Advances at Mareth Line
Allied dispatch reports Montgomery's Eighth Army driving deeper into the Mareth Line as German forces shift to defensive actions. News from Berlin notes Rommel defending positions. Concurrently, Soviet reports describe heavy German concentrations north of Chuguev on the Donets as Red Army counterattacks press toward Smolensk with persistent fighting across the western front. Allied air power in North Africa claims 74 Axis planes down in two days with Spitfires achieving notable success.
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Eighth Army
Mareth Line
Berlin
Rommel
Sy Associated Press
Moscow
Donets
Chuguey
Smolensk
Chuguev
Pravda
Tunis
Red Army
Red St Gaid
Ann Bert
High Command
Associated Press
Kuban
Lake Ladoga
Leningrad
Belgorod
Unite
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Doroxobuzh
Stockholm
Dorogobush
Dnieper
North Africa
Tunisia
Air Raid Signals Confusing as Rationing Begins Monday
An Associated Press dispatch reports Duisburg and Ruhr towns bombed last night with air ministry claims of four bombs missing. Berlin acknowledged high explosive and incendiary raids on small western German towns while denying enemy planes over Britain.
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Duisbuey
Otter
Air Ministry
Berlin
Germany
Lewis Refuses Pledge of No Coal Strike
John L. Lewis left the Senate war investigating committee session still undecided on whether the United Mine Workers would revert to a strike to push for a wage increase. Lewis argued the union would be trespassing on mine property without a negotiated contract and criticized the War Labor Board for its stance, noting disputes over pay for underground travel time and the Little Steel formula.
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Associated Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
Senate
United Mine
Senator Ball
Lewis
UMW
Ike All Americans
Nine Corporation
Actua
War Lator Board
War Labor Board
De Gaulle Seeks Unified French Forces In North Africa
In Algiers Gen Georges Catroux arrived after a Syria flight and met Gen Henri Giraud to advance a united anti Axis French front. De Gaulle announced on British radio plans to visit North Africa soon to press for a single command while Giraud’s quit of Jacques Lemaitre Dubreuil among the reshuffles signals shifting loyalties. Eisenhower and Murphy may be involved as equipment requests loom amid the Allied landings.
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Giraud
Catroux
de Gaulle
North Africa
Associated Press
Algiers
Georges Catroux
Henri Giraud
Charles de Gaunt
London
de Gaville
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Robert Murphy
French North Africa
Jacques ‘Lemaigre
Dubreuil
inter-Allied Affairs
Giraud War Council
Lemaiere-Dubreigh
Vichy
Fish Commission Bill Backfired in Allegheny Sportsmen Move
A Allegheny County Sportsmen's League backed a bill to appoint an executive director for the Fish Commission but the proposal would remove Charles A. French from the post for a year. The plan, inserted by the legislative bureau, would bar any former member within one year, forcing French out temporarily. French’s term ends Tuesday and governors may reappoint him under current law.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Office
Fish Commission
Charles A. French
Allegheny County Sportsmen's
Board of Fish Commissioners
Zovernor
Game Commission
League
John M. Walker
D-Alletheny
Legislative Reference Bureau
Ba Net
Martin
Six Violations Reported In City Air Raid Drill
Six violations were logged during Friday night air raid drill tests as citizens misunderstood color signals blue and red. The routine involved blue signals at 10 20 and red at 10 35 with sirens and street lights guiding pedestrians and vehicles to shelters amid refugee concerns and a later blackout ending at 10 59. Walter Hf. Scott reported 324 wardens and emergency personnel on duty though some residents remained unfamiliar with signals and procedures. Investigations will review the violations and possible penalties.
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Civilian Defense Corps
Pashayer Howe G
Fadle
Walter Hf. Scott
Republicans Charge Smear In Tax Fight
Washington report says Republicans accuse opponents of a smear campaign over a proposed tax plan. Representative Dingell and Knutson demand proof of charges of promised funds to GOP lawmakers. House leaders deem the accusation desperate and politically motivated as Saturday sessions continue debate on the gr a tax year proposal. The bill, drafted by the Ways and Means Committee, faces Democratic opposition and uncertain chances of passage.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Akio
Fom
Dingell (Dick
Knutson R-Minn
Martin
Mass
Republica
Waya and Mans
Allied and naval actions reported across war fronts
Hy Amockted Press reports Allied forces and British troops arriving in strategic theaters near the Red Sea and Norway. U S merchantmen survivors reach Brazil after a 42 day sea voyage. Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard losses total 24 dead or missing. Eden reaffirms resolve to fight to the end with the United Nations until Axis defeat.
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Santor
Brazil
United States
South Atlantic
Santoy
Meny
Navy
Marine
Coast Guard
Annapolis
Leilain
United Nations
Veto Expected But May Be Overridden in Farm Measure
Washington report on March 27 says President Roosevelt may veto a Senate-approved bill aimed at suspending parity payments to farmers. Administration argues it would raise food prices, while leaders seek solid House support for a two-thirds veto override. Only two Rhode Island members opposed the measure in the Senate passage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Westion
Senate
Opav
Prentiss Brown
Rhode Island
Red Stamps Use Rules Explained for Ration Goods
War Ration rules detail how red stamps may be used on meats, fish, oils, and canned foods. Changes include stamp validity dates, point values, and the prohibition of stamp-based credits or accounts. Retailers must verify stamp presence aloud, and customers must surrender stamps during each transaction.
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Valle
Botanis
OPA
1 Killed and 5 Hurt In Sharon Highway Crash
A Sharpsville woman died and six others were injured in a collision between an automobile and a motor freight truck on the Sharon Mercer highway. Alice O Shany 24 died in Buhl hospital an hour after the crash. Her husband Max their four year old daughter Ruth John Marcke Frank Miergoda Adelbert O Shany all from Sharpsville were among those injured.
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Fv Associated Press
Sharon
Sharpsville
Sharon-Mercer
Alice O'Shany
Buhl Hospital
Max O’shany
Ruth
John Marcke
Frank Mlergoda
Mercer
Adelbert O'Shany
Allies claim steady British advance in Mareth Line fight
Allied headquarters reported Gen. Bernard Montgomery's British Eighth Army broke into the Mareth Line in Tunisia amid stiff resistance. British 1st Army conducted reconnaissances north toward the Little Maginot works while Patton’s forces pressed toward their objectives as rains slowed operations. The Paris radio cited Rommel’s defense as intense even as Axis casualties mounted and prisoners were taken.
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Mareth Line
von Arnim
Paris
Associated Press
Allied
Bernard L. Montgomery
Bth
Tunisia
Algiers
Wadi Zigzaou
Little Maginot
Fuz
Twaistis
Canonunique
E. A. N. Anderson
Thats-Bleche
Montcomery
8Th
Duen von Artim
Biletin
Tunisend Am
Berlin
Ane Anda
London
Allis
Associated Brass
Down
Allied bombers strike Wewak in New Guinea raid
Allied heavy bombers pounded Wewak on the North coast of New Guinea, dropping 19 tons and hitting a 4000-ton cargo vessel. The three hour raid also targeted Japanese footholds at Finschhafen Salamaua Lae and Mubo, with extensive fires and destruction reported.
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Associated Press
Australia
New Guiea
Wewak
New Guinea
Fineshaven
Salamaua
Lae
Minoo
Rabaul
New Britain
Commmunique
Markham Road
Red Cross War Fund Hits 4338 in Local Drive
The Red Cross War Fund reached the halfway mark as chairman Olin W. Bracken reported $4398 subscribed in the 1943 campaign. The local canvass showed a slight pickup, though the drive lags behind nearby cities that oversubscribed early. Carry’s quota stands at $9,000.
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Heders War Fund
Olin W. Bracken
Carry
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