War Sap Too Still Rising in Europe and Asia
Associated Press war analyst Kirke L. Simpson argues spring brings momentum in Europe and the Pacific. He notes Russia and Allied planning near Teheran, the shift against Japan, and hopes for a faster end to the war, with a likely Russian Allied victory shaping the open seasons ahead.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Associated Press
Europe
Japan
Russia
Germany
Moscow
Tokyo
Leningrad
Siberia
Burma
China
Asiatic War
Pacific
Washington
Teheran
RAF Bombers Hit Germany in Broad Daylight Raid
The US heavy bomber attack from British bases continued with 1,500 to 2,000 planes, targeting Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich Lechfeld Landsberg Augsburg and Berlin in multiple raids. Despite losses of 43 bombers the operation marked the fifth of the week and underscored sustained Allied pressure on German targets.
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Bell
U. S
Oberpfaffenhoffen
Munich
Lechfeld
Landsburg
Augsburg
RAAF
Royal New Zealand Air Force
RAF
Second Tactical Air Force
Holland
Hengelo
Usaafe
Flying Fortress
Germany
France
Switzerland
Bern
Europe
Britain
Sugar for home canning ration rules set by OPA
Washington March 18 Sugar for home canning will be available to housewives at the same rate as last year a maximum of 25 pounds per family member. A supplemental 20 pounds per person may be issued next Thursday via local boards, with 10 pounds from 40 war stamp and 37 spare stamp to accompany applications. Families who can and preserve food for sale may apply for up to 250 pounds.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Wounded Soldiers Taken to Hospital
Ten wounded American servicemen, seven officers and three enlisted, arrived in Newark after the Gripsholm repatriation flight. They were moved from Holloway General Hospital under Red Cross care to a C-47 converted hospital transport and ferried to Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington for further treatment. Among the group were First Lt. James J. Segars of Buford Georgia and Second Lt. John M. Pearson of Lambert Mississippi.
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Newark
N. J
Gripsholm
Newark Airport
Washington
Walter Reed General Hospital
Halloway General Hospital
Staten Island
Red Cross
James J. Segars
Buford
John
Commander McCoy Warns on Japanese After War End
Commander Melvyn H. Mc Coy expressed concern that benevolent politicians may treat the Japanese as blood brothers after the war. He said at a press conference the only way to deal with the Japs is to exterminate them.
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San Francisco
Melvyn H. McCoy
McCoy
Allies burn 18 million gallons in North African invasion
The report states about 18,000,000 gallons of gasoline were consumed by Allied forces over 21 days in the North African invasion, highlighting the fuel scale behind the campaign and logistics supporting early Allied operations in the desert.
Allied Bombing Blitz Across Fortress Europe Three Day Toll
Allied air raids over Germany and occupied Europe continue with about 12,600 tons of bombs dropped in 72 hours. The surge includes 3,000-plus sorties daily, hitting Brunswick Cassino Stuttgart Amiens Munich Sofia Ulm Fried richshafen Clermont-Ferrand and Vienna in rapid succession from British and Italian bases. Four engine bombers are reported in Mediterranean use for the first time in this raid.
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Germany
Hitler
Europe
Brunswick
Britain
Cassino
U. S
Italy
Stuttgart
Amiens
Munich
Sofia
Ulm
Friedrichshafen
Clermont-Ferrand
Pritsia
Mediterranean
Vienna
Raid Protest Draws Raps From Soldiers Letters
Naples March 18 six letters from American soldiers criticize a group of clergymen for opposing the Allied air raids on German cities. The letters condemn pacifist views and urge support for bombing Berlin, with chaplains and privates arguing the necessity of destruction to end the war. Signers include Pvt. Dennis Maynard Pvt. Edward D. Shiffler Lt. Tilford L. Jenkins and Sergeants Madigan Zicca Steiewicz Rubin Dugan Banks. Home addresses not provided.
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Richard G. Maslock
Naples
Stars and Stripes
Reich
Tilford L. Jenkins
Junkins
Jenkins
London
Dennis Maynard
Edward D. Shiffler
Xxx
America
Berlin
Marvin O. Crain
Civilization
Pvt
John Boback
Madigan
Zicca
Steiewicz
Rubin
Dugan
Banks
Allied air offensive targets Udine and nearby fields
Night action on the Eastern front saw Allied artillery and small arms halt a German assault. Heavy bombers then struck Udine airfield and four adjacent fields Villorba Maniago Livariano and Gorizia in Northeast Italy inflicting heavy damage. German planes attempting takeoffs were left grounded. S Sgt Herbert W Gray, Elmwood California, noted the field was unusable after the raid.
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Udine
Italy
Villorba
Maniago
Livariano
Gorizia
Herbert W. Gray
Elmwood
Calif
Five Airfields Heavily Damaged in Italy Raid
Allied pilots bombed five Northern Italian airfields near Udine on March 18 as heavy bombers and fighters attacked. Targets near Udine included Villorba Maniago Livariano and Gorizia with Udine airfield also struck. Maj. Merschel H. Green of Mayfield Kentucky claimed his 11th aerial victory in the mission.
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Naples
Italy
Villorba
Maniago
Livariano
Gorizia
Udine
Merschel H. Green
Mayfield
Man
Sget
Girard Charron
Essex St
Hackensack
N. J
Thomas Rafael
Clark Drive
Los Angeles
Calif
Herbert W. Gray
Elmwood
Cailif
Francis J. Gleason
Jamaica Plains
Miss
Appeal to Miners in South Wales Strike Faces MPs
About 8 000 to 10 000 South Wales miners still on strike will be addressed tomorrow by union leaders and members of Parliament as efforts to rally them back to work continue. The coal fields are recovering from a nationwide walkout of around 100 000 men about ten days ago and production is expected to rise substantially next week.
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London
South Wales
Prichard Bans Loose Dogs Citywide
Prichard Alabama officials announced a citywide ban on dogs running loose. Mayor Glenn V. Dismukes said the city council approved a resolution prohibiting canines from streets to prevent dogs from entering and damaging victory gardens.
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Prichard
Ala
Glenn V. Dismukes
Victory Gardens
Markets End Week With Rail and Oil Lift Despite Weather
The market closed its fastest weekly run since July with rails leading gains on expectations of steady profits despite higher taxes and wages. Oils revived on subsidies prospects, and the AP 60-stock index slipped 0.1 but posted a weekly gain. Bond markets showed selective strength as wheat and cotton moved modestly higher amid war and price control uncertainty.
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Bernard S. O'Hara
New York
Rails
Ubliny
Associated Press
Chicago
Cotton futures close in New York on March 18
Cotton futures closed in New York on March 18 with a 10 cent gain. Traders monitored steady demand and nearby prices as the market absorbed recent supply signals and weather data from key growing regions.
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New York
Death Takes G W Peck Funeral for Gilbert W Peck
Gilbert Walker Peck 87 died Saturday at daughter Mrs A H Bean’s home in Birmingham. Funeral Sunday at 4 pm at Blue Springs Church with Rev R E Branscomb officiating. interment in adjoining cemetery. Survived by three sons Marvin Eral Peck Somerville 2 Elliot H Peck Bessemer. three daughters Mrs R J Dendy Mrs A H Bean Birmingham Mrs S E Gibson Hartselle. sister Mrs Dunreath McGlathery Birmingham. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers. A Morgan County resident, he was a former Antioch Methodist member and taught school sixteen years and served on the Morgan County Board of Education.
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Gilbert Walker Peck
A. H. Bean
Birmingham
Blue Springs
R. E. Branscomb
First Methodist
Hartselle
Peck
Marvin
Eral Peck
Somerville 2
Elliot H. Peck
Bessemer
R. J. Dendy
S. E. Gibson
Dunreath McGlathery
Morgan County
Antioch Methodist Church
Flea Beetle Threatens Potatoes Tomatoes and Nightshade Weeds
The flea beetle feeds on potatoes and tomatoes and extends to related nightshade weeds such as horsenettle, posing a broader pest concern for crops and garden plants.
Grain market closes with slight gains across rye and oats
Chicago on March 18 saw a strong undertone with minor net gains after an early session sell off. Deferred rye contracts advanced to a cent, while May wheat at 1.72 1/8, oats at 81 7/8, rye near 129 1/4 to 3/8, and barley 1.26 1/4 to 1/4 higher, overall little change for the day.
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Chicago
Defense Unit Report Highlights January Civilian War Efforts
Morgan County Defense Council executive secretary Vera Hughes Austelle released January figures showing 647 individuals served with 18 volunteers aiding gas ration books. 363 gas and fuel oil applications. 74 shipbuilding jobs at Ingalls. 90 aided in war ration book filings. 23 stove and 12 shoe/boot applications. Volunteers also supported Bond Sale No 4 and new file prep. Nine Citizens Service Corps members received certificates for hundreds of hours, totaling 717 hours. Overall 1,209 individuals served that month with 48 volunteers totaling 260 hours.
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Vera Hughes Austelle
Morgan County Defense Council
Civilian Defense Volunteer Office
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp
United States Citizens Service Corps
Sallie Barnum
Martha Scales
Martha Ann Gree
Iris Finley
Beverly Hodges
Virginia Lewis
Dorothy Daniel Lee
Carolyn Peurifoy
Deferment Policy Sparks War Industry Draft Debate
Rubber Director Dewey urged skilled workers be kept on tires and combat vehicle tires, arguing men under 26 must not be treated as 4F. Military leaders favor drafting most 18 to 25 year olds, with under-26 deferments limited to critical industries such as aircraft and landing craft components. The policy is to be reviewed by the White House alongside a forthcoming manpower statement from the President.
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Dewey
WPB
FDR
White House
NEW TALKS BY BIG LEADERS LOOMS IN LONDON
London reports speculate Roosevelt and Churchill may meet soon with Stalin possibly joining later to discuss European issues. The Kremlin Italy deal and Soviet independent actions alarm American and British officials who seek clarification and assurances on future Soviet cooperation.
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Alex H. Singleton
London
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Edward R. Stettinius Jr
Pietro Badoglio
Italy
Finland
Britain
American artist lieutenant survives war front in Naples
Sergeant and battlefield artist Lieutenant Von Ripper, born in Pyle, fled Hitler’s regime and became a U.S. citizen. He served in North Africa and Europe, was wounded multiple times, earned a battlefield commission, and continues sketching war scenes between patrols in Naples.
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America
United States Army
Army Arts Corns
North Africa
War Department
Congress
von Ripper
Naples
Army
Time end of war hinges on German fear, Cook says
Col Everett R. Cook, former deputy chief of staff to Gen Carl Spaatz, says the European war will end when the German people fear the Russian army, the U S air offensive, and the invasion more than the Gestapo. Cook, a Memphis cotton man, spoke during a Memphis visit before heading to Washington as special assistant to War Food Administrator Marvin Jones.
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Memphis
Tenn
Everett R. Cook
Carl Spaatz
U. S
Strategic Air Forces
Cook
Washington
Marvin Jones
Transfer of Army air forces training to Texas announced
The Miami Herald reported that all Army air forces training activities at Miami Beach will move to San Antonio, Texas, beginning April 15. The consolidation will place officer candidate school and related training in permanent Texas facilities, Rep. Pat Cannon of Florida said in Washington.
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Miami
Fla
The
Miami Herald
Army Air Forces
Miami Beach
San Antonio
Texas
Pat Cannon
D-Fla
Washington
Officials push to keep hands off Selective Service
Officials argue future tug of war with the military over 26 and 27 year olds with occupational deferments. They seek President Roosevelt backing to keep Army and Navy out of draft policy. A key factor was Rubber Director Bradley Dewey's warning that the armed services should not expect tires if the draft strips young technicians from the rubber industry.
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Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Bradley Dewey
Armed Services
Dewey
Business Visitors Visit Decatur and Arab
C. P. Smith of Falkville 2 and A. T. St. John of Arab 1 arrived in Decatur for business during the past two days and were noted in local business roundups.
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C. P. Smith
Falkville 2
Decatur
A. T. St. John
Submarine losses mount as Pacific war moves
Allied forces report two more U S submarines sunk in Japanese waters Capelin under Cmdr Elliot E Marshall and Sculpin commanded by Cmdr Fred Connaway both crews about 75 men In the Admiralty islands American troops attack Lorengau as MacArthur’s forces push on from the Lorengau airfield South Pacific air forces strike Rabaul Kavieng and Kavieng Iles New Britain Wewak suffers air raids Dutch New Guinea sees a Japanese convoy damaged by night bombing including two 6000 ton freighters.
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United States
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Cmdr
Elliot E. Marshall
Portland
Sculpin
Fred Connaway
Forest City
Ark
Lorengau
Admiralty Islands
Bismarck Sea
Douglas MacArthur
Manus Island
South Pacific Air
Rabaul
New Britain
Kavieng
New Ireland
Wewak
Dutch New Guinea
Hollandia
British Commandos Reveal New Tactics in Burma
In northern Burma a force of British Indian airborne troops, supplied by American gliders and transports, launched a surprise airborne breakout behind Japanese lines. Directed by Col. Philip Cochran, the operation began March 5 and rapidly formed a growing offensive pocket southeast of Myitkyina, threatening the Japanese supply network in the region.
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USAAF
Burma
Myitkyina
Philip Cochran
Berlin leaflets urge Germans to renounce Nazi leaders
American daylight raids on Berlin dropped leaflets urging the German people to reject their Nazi rulers in favor of peace. The notices described Soviet losses at Stalingrad, portrayed Hitler's strategic blunders, and warned of continued Allied bombing. One leaflet showed a Flying Fortress and noted losses of 1,000 U.S. troops while detailing overseas troop movements. The third leaflet claimed Nazis fear peace as ending their power and privilege. The messages echoed Roosevelt’s December 24, 1943 statement on peace.
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Washington
Berlin
Office of War Information
Goebbels
Stalingrad
Hitler
United Nations
Roosevelt
Youthful Mayor Rhodes appeals to Columbus youths
Columbus Ohio March 18 Youthful Mayor James A Rhodes at 34 announces a direct appeal to boys and girls he sees as needing help to curb juvenile crime blaming adult delinquency not parents or churches.
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Columbus, O
James A. Rhodes
U P Shuts Down Buenos Aires News Operations
United Press in Argentina halted all news gathering and distribution at noon after a post office order suspended its communications and an official accused it of evading controls. The action centers on government controls and regulatory compliance impacting the agency’s media service in Buenos Aires.
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Buenos Aires
the United Press
Argentina
Post Office Department
Families Expand Insurance Holdings by 8.7 Billion
American families increased their aggregate holdings of life insurance by eight point seven billion dollars during the year, boosting total coverage and reflecting stronger financial planning across households. The rise underscores growing demand for security against unexpected events and long term financial resilience.
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L Insurance
Gliders, Airstrips, and Jungle Feats in Burma Invasion
Jackie Coogan led the first glider landing on a Burma advance base as airborne engineers hacked an airstrip from jungle in 24 hours. Transport aircraft moved every 47 seconds at peak tempo while a second airstrip was added in a distant valley. Mountbatten's three dimensional tactics could reshape ground and air moves, with glider crews fighting patrols and swimming the Chindwin to rejoin forces.
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Jackie Coogan
USAAF
Burma
London
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Chindwin
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