German air capability questioned for London raids
Washington reports that Germany may field 50 to 100 bombers several nights weekly, but cannot sustain a large campaign or cripple Allied air power. London raids are seen as psychological retaliation and limited in effect, with few German fighters encountered over Germany recently. Chinese forces in North Burma, led by Stilwell, employ American equipment to push back Japanese divisions and secure a road toward China and India. Lieutenant Otis Webb Davey, 24, Ranger, killed at Anzio. son of Otis Davey of Orange, and Mrs. Rudolph Eberstadt of Canton Ohio.
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War correspondents injured in Anzio raid
Four American war reporters including AP's George Tucker were lightly wounded when a fighter-bomber hit their Anzio beachhead HQ in Italy. Tucker injured in the right foot, William Strand of The Chicago Tribune hurt arm, Wick Fowler of The Dallas News leg injury, and George Aarons of Yank magazine cut to face and hands. All received Purple Hearts. Ernie Pyle escaped with a minor scratch.
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Slim) Aarons
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Mexican Foreign Minister Ezequiel Padilla
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All-Negro Fighter Squadron 99th in Italy Net 17 Planes
Naples March 17 The 99th fighter squadron trained at Tuskegee and stationed in the Italian theater records 17 enemy planes. Mas ter Sgt Ellsworth Dansby of Decatur Illinois calls the unit a family and team. Three new all Negro squadrons arrive in Italy bringing total to four. The 99th was the first such unit, commanded by Col Benjamin O Davis at activation.
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Hydrogen in steel causes brittleness at low levels
Small hydrogen concentrations in steel can lead to hydrogen embrittlement, reducing ductility and potentially causing sudden fractures under stress. The effect depends on alloy composition, heat treatment, and operating conditions, prompting material science attention.
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