Allied forces push through Tunisian front near Mareth Line
Allied troopers under Patton moved into El Guetar 12 miles southeast of Gabes as rain and flood impeded operations. US armored and infantry divisions advanced east of El Guetar while British forces repositioned near Tamera and Sedjenane. Eighth Army patrols maintained activity with minor line adjustments as Tunisian campaign continues.
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Edward Kennedy
North Africa
United Blatea
el Guetar
Gafes
Gabes
Noland Norgaard
Associated Presa
Enid
United States Infantry
Guetar
George 6 Patton, Jr
Gafsa
British First Army
Tamera
Sedjenane
Bizerte
Patton
Tunisia
Eighth Army
Mareth Line
Postwar planning and UN meeting amid food and security talks
President hints UN may convene in postwar planning with a dozen nations likely to discuss food production for all. A major conference on postwar unity and lasting peace is noted, with anticipated sessions on finance and security. No details on page 1.
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Jack Bell
Pera
United Nations
Roosevelt Signals Aim to Avoid National Labor Regulation
AP reports President Roosevelt said he preferred avoiding nationwide regulation while a manpower study led by a committee headed by James F. Byrnes weighed options. He noted the draft of workers industries may be examined and stressed concerns about efficiency and public reaction as experts and senators discuss manpower policy.
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Gton (Ap
Roosevelt
Mic
James F. Js
World War II air and ground actions reported abroad
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Allied planning and airpower activity with references to Australia, Gades, and front center daylight operations. Mention armored forces, Bers warnings, and supply lines as forces push in Europe and the Pacific with emphasis on airmen and combat readiness.
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Bers
Australia
Kaiser Shipyards Cited For Alleged Violations Of WPB
Kaiser Company, a major shipbuilder, faces a War Production Board subpoena for alleged unauthorized procurement of war materials at Rich mond Shipyard No. 3 in Washington. WPB commissioner Lowell Turentine signed the subpoena directing a March 28 hearing in San Francisco, with Kaiser defending that materials are for Maritime Commission and allied shipyards. Potential penalties include suspension of priority ratings and reduced material allocations.
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San Francisco
Kaiser Company, Inc
Natron
War Production Board
Marahal
Richmond
Washington
Henry J. Kaiser
Lowell Turerentine
WPB
Kaiser
Maritime Commission
Fraight Shipyards
Jas
Great Lakes
WPE
Arnold Nominated For Full General Rank
Washington AP reports Lieutenant General Henry H. Arnold commander of the army Air Forces was nominated by President Roosevelt for promotion to full General. Arnold already holds the permanent rank of major general and would attain full general rank temporarily during the war needs.
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Washington
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Roosevalt
Arnold
French Guiana Joins Giraud In Axis Fight
French Guiana signals allegiance to Gen. Henri Giraud as Martinique and Guadeloupe may follow. Reports say Cayenne’s governor and city mayor pledged support while Rene Weber’s resignation hints a shift in governance, with Robert’s fleet and bases under scrutiny.
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French Guiana
Giraud
Richard G. Maslock
Washington
Henri Honore Giraud
French West Indies
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Axis
Caribbean
Georges Robert
United States
French North Africa
Gireud
Guiana
Ths
Cayenne
Rio de Janeiro
Rene Weber
Devil's Island
South America
France
Robert
Maishal Petain
United Nation
Bearn
Travel Time Issue May Decide Miners Wage Plea
Washington AP report states government and labor leaders expect a decision on the miners wage case based on underground travel time. A Federal Appeals Court ruling bolsters John L Lewis position as industry sources see tremendous potential in the outcome.
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Joseph
Lofter
Washington
John L Lewis
Lewis
New York
Shortage in state tax funds reported in Alabama
Revenue Commissioner Dowling disclosed a $3,900 shortage in state tax funds and said the case remains under investigation with no charges filed. The state will be fully protected with a bonding company. Another brief notes a March induction ban affecting misreported service headquarters. Financial penalties totaling $16,000 were imposed in Federal court on Wilmington, Delaware firms for conspiring to fix prices in explosives. A Byrnes decision was predicted to be postponed by 80 to 100 days.
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Montgomer
Ala
H. &. Dowling
Dowling
Washington
Selerfive
Anid
Philadelphia
Ll Dru Pont de Netmoura and Company
Atlas Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Japanese Radio Warns Of U S Counter Drive
The Associated Press reports Tokyo radio urged Japanese citizens to boost war production as America readies a Pacific counteroffensive. Broadcasts claim the US plans air and sea warfare with rapid bomber and submarine buildup, signaling a decisive plan against Nippon in the Pacific. Fighting also flared on the Maya peninsula in western Burma.
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Associated Press
United States
Pacific
Tokyo
Comomnica-ions Commission
America
Pacific Ocean
New Delhi
Burma
Dozen Points Hit In Wide Ranging Attacks On Enemy Concentrations
Allied air hammering of Japanese concentrations in the Southwest Pacific included more than a dozen targets from Timor to Gasmata and New Britain. Three Madang strikes dropped over 38 tons of bombs as fighters strafed the area, setting fires and destroying supply dumps.
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Marlin Spence
Australia
Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Ius
Timor
Salamaua
New Gunes
Gasmata
Nea
Britain
Madang
New Guinea
Finsth Nafen
Ming
U S Bombers Hit Nazi U Boat Yards and Labor Clash
Washington reports U S bombers hit Nazi submarine yards as General Motors protests a plan to unionize foremen. A House measure seeks to bar wartime labor organization at plants, arguing it would hinder production and discipline while GM insists foremen must stay under management.
Daylight Assault Carries Airmen Near Bremen
AP dispatch reports daylight air battle over Bremen front as American airmen fight German forces near Vejen and Beeden. Casualties include a recovered KIA airman and multiple enemy losses amid heavy anti aircraft fire and continued bombing by Allied forces along the western front.
Women on Sunken Ship Face Death to Avoid Sub Capture
Survivors recount the sinking of the Brazilian liner Afonso Penna off Brazil’s east coast on March 2. 241 aboard, including many women and children, perished as torpedoes struck and the ship sank within 15 minutes. An American tanker rescued survivors. a submarine reportedly offered to save women for a price but warned they would be imprisoned.
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Rio DE Janeiro
South Atlantic
Gry
Prinonese
Morena
Atricken Palaenphera
Atill Mhom
Mubmarne
Tralian
Eatah Hahed
Nelson Promises Easing Of Civilian Production Rules
Washington reports President Nelson pledges to ease civilian production controls for essential items halted during the war. The War Production Board will renew focus on vital consumer goods and materials to speed return to normal civilian output while maintaining strategic supply lines.
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Nelson
Washington
Whatherman
Donald Wo Nelson
U S Bombers Set Fire In Solomons
Territorial combat reports describe U S bombers striking targets in the Solomons with fires and anti aircraft defenses, noting that the attacks were observed by Allied forces. The action highlights ongoing air operations in the Pacific theater, with details on locations and responses from local observers.
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U. S
Solomons
City Considers Financial Help for City Budget
City officials discuss seeking state aid as Alabama Auditer Trengurer warns of revenue shortfalls. City departments may close or reduce services if merchandise shortages persist. a $1,207 walk may be needed to balance the budget. Community leaders expect limited relief if state assistance becomes available.
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Alabama Auditer Trengurer
Verngtin
Vaughn Amid
Eltham
Wtetl
Committee Clears Measure To Slow Draft Of Fathers
Washington AP reports the committee cleared for House action legislation to restrict the draft for men with dependents, aiming to reduce impact on families while broadening eligibility. The debate centered on how to implement exemptions and cost implications, with questions over administration and timing.
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Washington
Die Russes Committee
McUtmna
Acannon
Ctes
Kilday
Trent
City Classified As Gas Distributor
A ruling from the Office of Price Administration clarifies that the city qualifies as a gas distributor. The city pays gasoline tax to the state and does not submit ration coupons to distributors, avoiding turnover of coupons to a distributor or supplier.
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Omuniccipalty
OWA
Oudopar
Bate Department
Vaughn
OFA
Wee Mate
OPA
Yearhan
Vaughnand
Russian Lines Lag Slightly Before Attack
Moscow reports during the front line actions near Kharkov that German forces launched a heavy assault across the upper Donets river, forcing a momentary Russian retreat before a counter sweep. Soviet units reportedly destroyed or damaged around 100 German transports and established a defensive position along the river banks.
Center funds denied to operate Mor Center plan halted
Commissioner Bates and Commissioner Ratton report delays in securing WPA funds and furnishings for the Mor Center. The completed building awaits operations as delays hinder opening plans, with new funds expected once the facility is ready for occupancy.
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Hinds
Inntary Tremmury
Bates
Sinjasinga
Matty
Fatlura
Raton
Bates Eaid
Comary
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Wertelt
Rickenbacker
Mary Manpower
Senate
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Sénd- Ainetien
James JF. Byrnes
Allied Air
U.S
Foreman
General Motors
Congie-5
Ceneral Motors Corp
Foremena Nanos
Esterday
Repswath
Tral Wier
Smiths
House Miliary Committee
Wilson
Vonal Labor Relations Board
General Motare
Haremans Association
Brebing
Dei Sd
Motare
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Bremen
London
Geemarns
Vegenath
Westoaf
Beeden
Ean Gaetan Pda
Lane
Lota
Elinaerm
Lee Dantes DeWinner
Activitie
Pete Lea
Arnie
Law Argelen
APIA
Thala
Trey Linde
Thenales Agaunet
Toon
Smolensk
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Alte
Novi
Daphne
Jean Cote
Tae
Son
Ghmore Moscow
Donets Rive
Kharkov
Yisid
Chaguey
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Kharkby
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Shive
Mrfennick
Tree Army
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