Finland Accepts Russian Armistice Demands in Peace Offer
London dispatch reports Moscow pressed Finland to halt military operations, break relations with Germany, and intern all German troops and ships. It notes Finland’s parliament held secret sessions with no decision, while British and Swedish papers varied in tone about the proposals. The main sticking point is internment of seven German divisions and the fate of the 1940 borders, with future talks on demobilization reparations and territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow
Finna
Germany
Finland
Helainxi
Russia
Daily Mail
Stockholm
Morgan Tidningen
Social Democrat Party
Moscow Radio
le Pinland
Soviet Union
Rugslang
Lang
Baltic
Italy
United States
Britain
Britain Accepts Soviet Peace Terms for Finland
London reports Britain has agreed to the Soviet Union’s peace terms submitted to Finland after consultations with Russia. An authoritative source says a separate Finnish peace cannot be negotiated without the other Anglo-Soviet signatory, and Russian terms are described as a press description rather than full formal terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Finland
Soviet Union
Russia
Thaa Far
Scarlet Fever and Measles Rise in Iowa Health Officials Warn
The Iowa State Health Department reports 1,106 scarlet fever cases and 2,034 measles cases in January and February, the highest two month totals in years. Dr. Walter H. Blerring notes the disease is widespread across the state and likely to remain prevalent into spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PES
Wine State Health Department
Iowa
Walter H. Blerring
Congress Moves Toward Showdown Over Testimony Rights
Congress asserts its independence from the Roosevelt administration as it probes agency inquiries. Chairman Dies warns of a floor test over administration pressure after subpoenas target executive departments in the FCC inquiry. Senators threaten contempt against Jonathan Daniels and Wickard for defying questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson S. Eliott
Washington
Congress
Department
Roosevelt
Dies
D-Tex
UN American Activities
House
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Jonathan Daniels
Secretary of Agriculture
Wickard
Dieg
Lea
D- Calif
Ithe
Rep
Wigglesworth
R-Mass
Senate Farm
Daniels
Smith
Gillette
D-Ia
Collection Dates for War Service Paper Drives
Schools will collect paper on specified days and residents should call their district principals if paper is not collected. Fronted locations are listed for pickup blocks, with monthly third Thursday collection and third Friday pickup, plus guidance to call the principal to ensure pickup. Waste fats are accepted by grocers with payment of 4 cents per pound and two meat ration stamps per pound.
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Roosevelt
Highth Street
Avenue B
Franklin
Dod Holy Family
Dealera
Revolt Triggers Fresh Argentina Crisis Amid Naval Move
Reports from Buenos Aires indicate rising turmoil as troops mass and the navy may back Gen. Pedro Ramirez against Acting President Edelmiro Farrell. A state radio communique claimed quiet prevailed, while U S embassy lines were cut off and censorship worsened uncertainty.
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Montevideo
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Pedro Ramirez
United States
Washington
Buenos
Reuters
Federal ‘Conmunications Commission
Farrell
Goa
Juan Peron
Ramirez
Axis
Rebellion in Argentina Quelled by Army Move
The government said Col. Duco attempted to lead a revolt with the 3rd Infantry against President Gell. Lt. Col. Tomas Duco, a ally of Pedro Ramirez, who delegated presidential powers to Gell, was reported under arrest. The coup aimed inside Buenos Aires but was quelled and confined to Duco's unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Duco
Tomas Duco
Gell
Pedro Ramirez
Edelmire Farrell
Montevideo
Monique Bha
Argentina
Black Markets Cost Housewives Billion Dollars Annually
New York CPA Administrator Chester Bowles told a New York Times forum that American housewives pay about 1.2 billion dollars yearly to food black market operators. He warned the black market is a national disgrace and estimates 3 to 4 percent of the nation's 27 billion dollar annual food bill goes to black market activity, with further excess charges in clothing tires gasoline furniture and other items adding several million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CPA
Chester Bowles
New York Times Forum
OPA
Retail Sales in Iowa Increase in 1943 Third Quarter
Des Moines reports show women spent $94,653 more on hats and men $13,574.50 more on haberdashery in Q3 1943 versus 1942 while overall expenditures rose across many items. War restrictions and higher prices influenced buying patterns as households spent more on groceries, clothing, autos, and services though several categories like appliances and farm implements declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Tax Commission
Commission
Voters Repel Longist slate and Old Regulars in Louisiana
In New Orleans voters rejected a slate led by Long supporters and defeated the Old Regular machine. Jimmie Davis, author of You Are My Sunshine, won the governorship as the "Liberal government of Huey P. Long" ghost was laid to rest. The metropolitan area failed to deliver a heavy majority. In London Finland’s wartime hero Evind Svinhutvud, aged 82, died, former president 1931 to 1937 and leader of passive resistance to czarist pressure.
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New Orleans
Lousiana Democratic
Huey P. Long
Jimmie M. Davis
Regular
Robert S. Maestri
Save Your Tin Cane
London
GP — Pehr
Evind Svinhutvud
Finland
Compromise on Soldier Ballot Seen as Victory for Backers of State Ballot Plan
Howard Fieger reports a compromise on a federal ballot for armed forces voting, limiting use to overseas voters and only in states certifying acceptance. The plan requires governors to certify compatibility with state law by Aug 1 and Oct 1 as a primary barrier. California has current state approval.
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Howard Fieger
Washington
United States
House
Conference Committee
Senate
Ita
Rep
Rankin
D.miss
Green
Chouse
Congress
California
Secrets of jet propulsion promises 100 mph boost
Washington reporting on an Army Air Forces engineer Captain Ezra Kotcher claim that a twin engine jet propelled fighter, in production for training, could surpass 450 mph propeller craft and gain about 100 extra miles per hour. He notes simpler controls, less vibration, and fuels from kerosene to brandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton O. Fay
Washington
Kotcher
Katcher
Mosquitos Follow Up American Air Raid
London reports that Mosquito bombers attacked targets in western Germany Tuesday night. The air ministry says British planes returned without loss after a daylight raid by U.S. Fortresses and a Liberator sweep along the Pas de Calais coast. The German counterattack on London resulted in minimal losses.
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London
Germany
Air Ministry
U.S
Brunswick
Pas-de-Calais
France
Soviets Reach Outskirts of City of Pskov
London reports Soviet forces advancing on Pskov outskirts with battles for the city’s Baltic communications base intensifying. Communiques claim progress and 250+ towns captured including Pogorelka and Kutuzovo, with reports of bridgeheads on Lake Peipus and attacks toward Estonia amid unconfirmed Russian confirmation.
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London
Pskov
Baltic
Red Army
Pogorelka
Kutuzovo
Helaink
Stockholm
Meawhile
Peipus
Malkova
Pskovy-Polotak
Moscow
Krivoi Rog
MacArthur Leads Invasion of Admiralty Islands
Allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur land on Momote air field on Los Negros in the Admiralty group. U S Troops of the 6th Army seize the airstrip as destroyers transport them through the Bismarck Sea. MacArthur says the operation brings the Bismarck campaign toward its end with more enemy to trap in New Britain and at Rabaul. He inspects the beachhead and congratulates the troops before departing the area.
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Allied
Southwest Pacific
6Th Army
Japan
South Pacific
Admiralty
7Th Fleet
Thomas C. Kincaid
Philadelphia
Bismarck Sea
MacArthur
Solomons
New Britain
Rabaul
William C. Chage
Providence
R. I
Momote
Philippines
Admiraltys
Guam
Adm
Thomas ©. Kincaid
Gillette Again Refuses to Be Candidate for Renomination
Senator Gillette, a Democrat from Iowa, says he will not seek reelection and warns party officials to recruit another candidate. He stated that party organization should circulate petitions for someone else or risk trouble for themselves.
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Gillette
Iowa
Democratic Party
Rep Thomas Cullen Dies in Washington
Representative Thomas H. Cullen a Brooklyn Democrat and Ways and Means member died Tuesday night at Walter Reed Hospital from an intestinal ailment after a two week illness. He served 16 years in Congress and ranked second in seniority on the committee behind Chairman Doughton of North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cullen
Washington
Washington, UP
Thomas H. Cullen
D.-N
Walter Reed Hospital
Brooklyn
Ways and Means
Rep. Doughton
North Carolina
Nazis Use Secret Weapon in Anzio Battle
News from Naples reports German forces armed with a new secret weapon, a tank loaded with explosives, launching a heavy offensive against the Anzio beachhead. Allied dispatches describe intensified artillery duels, heavy bombardment, and Luftwaffe activity as U S forces respond with airstrikes and ground defense near Cisterna and Carroceto. Allied losses cited at six planes, with similar German losses, as the Cassino front remains comparatively quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard G. Massock
Allied
Naples
New
Assanlce
Anzio
Germans claim encirclement of ally group at Anzio beachhead
Berlin said a major enemy group southwest of Cisterna in the Anzio beachhead was encircled as German shock troops mopped up strong points. It claimed sinking a 5,000 ton transport and damaging four others totalling 15,000 tons, plus a landing barge, with heavy air and artillery action reported on the southern Italian front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moacow
Ukraine
Krivoi Rog
Irgulete
Nikolaevka
Ingulets
Shirokoye
Krivol Rog
Berlin
Red Army
Nagin
Carrocato
Cisterna
Geremens
Carroscto
Cisterne
U. S
Cisterna Arca
Sti
Anzio
Garmana
Cassino
Pectora
Eighth Army
London
Clsterna
Italy
Pork Ration Bonus Granted by OPA
The OPA announced a fourth pork ration bonus for five points to cover Wednesday through Saturday after deep cuts in pork and beef values. Spare stamp No. 4 in ration book No. 4 was made good for the balance of the week. Also reported was missing in action status for S. Sgt. Wardell H. Horne of Charles City Iowa and Pvt. Frank E. Winter of Burlington Massachusetts. Col Thomas M Sherman, banker from New York City and Utica, dies at 57 in Watertown New York.
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iBy
Washington
War Department
Wardell H. Horne
Charles City
Frank E. Winter
Burington
Mediterranean
New York
Watertown
N. Y
Thomas MM. Sherman
New York City
Utica
James S. Sherman
United States
Taft
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OWT
Bari
Tico
Navy
Ray C. Beat
Tule Lake Relocation Center
Dies Committee
NEA Telephoto
Long
Baltic States
U. S. Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
Towa
Nebraska
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