Missouri River study aims at power flood control
PIERRE April 29 Colonel Lewis A Pick army engineer for the upper Missouri River division and Representative Francis Cage surveyed flood damage in central South Dakota with a plan to make recommendations on control of the Missouri River. They emphasized the study covers a broad undeveloped stretch from Sioux City to Omaha and considers power irrigation navigation and flood control as a joint problem. Recommendations would go to the chief of engineers and then to Congress and the President.
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Wherry Sees Oil Rationing as Unjustified
Senator Wherry of Nebraska charged the Senate Midwest fuel investigation panel found fuel oil rationing and home conversions unjustified. He said unanimous testimony shows little saved by rationing, noting national consumption around 21,000,000 barrels daily and only five days’ worth saved since the program began. He hinted at drafting a minority report.
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Senate
Midwest Fuel Investigation Committee
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Akron Hardest Hit By Ohio Tornadoes
Northern Ohio recovered from a series of tornadoes that struck Cleveland and Akron. A lineman died repairing damage and two children perished near Mering. Estimated damage ranged from 2 to 3 million dollars while about 100 homeless were reported and patrols remained to prevent looting.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Herbert J. Sutherland
Churchill and Roosevelt Seek Unity Over Polish Soviet Rift
London reports say Churchill and Roosevelt plan direct appeal to Stalin to bridge the rift between Soviet Russia and the Polish government in exile. Ambassadors may confer as transatlantic talks continue. Polish leaders deny any German accord and press for release of Poles in Russia and families while Moscow reviews the reply.
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Churchill
Roosevelt
Russia
Stalin
United States
Daily Mail
International Red Cross
No heavyweight title fight this summer says Stimson
Secretary of War Stimson announced there will be no heavyweight championship bout this summer between Sgt. De Seouls and Corp. Billy Conn. The statement, issued from Washington, clarifies military approval for the planned match and notes no alternate date was set.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Stimson
Sgt. de Seouls
Corp
Billy Conn
Global War News Roundup From Tokyo To Burma
Japan Tokyo radio says the U S is making broad preparations for another raid on Japan. Chiang Kai-shek cites Japanese atrocities along the China coast. Two senators warn of Pacific dangers as Reynolds foresees a 10 to 20 year conflict. RAF strikes Wilhelmshaven. US bombers hit Naples and Messina ferry terminus. Soviet airmen report heavy Axis losses. battles rage on the long front. Dutch New Guinea and surrounding seas see Allied strikes, while Burma reports British success against infiltration.
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U. S
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Chiang Kai-shek
Washington
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Wilhelmshaven
Naples
Messina
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East Prussia
Stockholm
Karlskrona
Russia
Southwest Pacific
Arafura Sea
New Guinea
New Ireland
New Britain
Burma
Monthly Farm Pay Scale Shows Rise Across States
Washington reports Agriculture Department figures dated April 1 1943 show rising average monthly farm wage rates with board in North Dakota at 70 down from 48.50 a year earlier South Dakota 69.50 Minnesota 63.75 and Wisconsin 59.75. Without board rates as of April 1 1943 were North Dakota 92 South Dakota 91 Minnesota 84.75 and Wisconsin 83 compared with last year’s 65.50 63.25 64 and 68 respectively.
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North Dakota
Agriculture Department
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Luftwaffe Fuel Shortages Linked to Oil Supplies
A Washington debate on aviation gasoline supply prompts questions about Germany’s oil resources and potential fuel shortages. The piece notes America’s oil production strength and examines German access to high octane fuel, suggesting Luftwaffe activity may reflect depleted oil stocks and limited high-grade aviation gas.
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Washington
Hitler
America
Hun
Allied pushes reach peaks as Tunisian front sees fierce fighting
Allied dispatches report British First Army at Diebel Bou Aoukaz peak before Tunis, with heavy enemy counterattacks across a 140 mile front. American and French troops push deeper into Medjerda and Tine Valleys as Axis resistance stiffens and British forces withdraw slightly after intense bombardment and combat.
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Associated Press
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Pont du Fahs
Sidi Ahmed
Long Stop Hill
Medjerda
Tine
Medjerda Valley
First Army
Medjez-hl-Bab
Faye
Aid to Russia Surpasses 2.9 Million Tons Shipped
Since the start of the Soviet Aid program the United States has sent over 2.9 million tons of war supplies to the Soviet Union. About two thirds of the shipments have been by American ships.
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Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Unidentified Plane Bombs Swedish Naval Base
The foreign office announced bombs from an unidentified plane fell at Verkoan island near the Swedish naval base with no damage or casualties. A defense inquiry examines fragments to determine origin after the craft approached from the east and released a parachute flare before dropping the bombs.
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Stockholm
Foreign Office
Verkoan
Anti-Aircraft Defense Command
Roosevelt Ends War Plant Tour In Twenty States
President Roosevelt returned to the White House after a 1,652 mile cross country inspection tour. He announced a noon press conference and declined to discuss any action on the soft coal wage dispute. He noted unannounced visits to Denver, Omaha, Jefferson Barracks, Fort Knox, and a Mexico trip with Avi a Camacho, saying the country understands the war and evaluates events correctly. He spoke informally and said the army has grown through recent hard times and that he has greater confidence in forthcoming moves in Europe.
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Denver
Omaha
Jefferson Barracks
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Mexico
Aviia Camacho
West
Fort Riley
Europe
Roosevelt Ultimatum May Close Mines Saturday
President Roosevelt warned soft coal miners 70,000 idle they must return to work by 10 a.m. Saturday or he would use all presidential power to protect the national war effort. He directed the OPA to investigate price violations as Congress weighs seizure of halted mines and Congress debates a bill to seize plants where production stops.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
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Thomas Kennedy
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United States
UMW
OPA
Connally
Texas
Night raid hits Wilhelmshaven as RAF mines Baltic waters
British air ministries say RAF bombers attacked Wilhelmshaven and mined Baltic areas, aiming to disrupt German submarine training. Twenty three bombers reported missing in a large raid after a one night lull. Berlin claimed coastal bombardment and eight raiders shot down. German air activity over southern England noted with one enemy raider shot down.
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Wilhelmshaven
London
Baltic
Air Ministry
Berlin
Associated Press
Reich
East Prussia
England
Ministries of Air and Home Security
Tokyo Alarmed Over U S Plans
Tokyo warned of a new U S bombing assault as Washington officials debated the Pacific war outlook. Senator Chandler urged Congress to act to prevent a longer fight, while Chairman Reynolds called Japan’s hold on Pacific islands an extremely grave threat. A Tokyo broadcast said a raid similar to last year’s will be carried out.
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Tokyo
United States
Japan
Washington
Chainan Rey
Chandler
Senate Military Committee
Pacific
South Pacific
Congress
Pacife
Reynolds
North Carolina
Senate
U.S
This Fun Stuff Helps Sell Bonds
Bob Hope, film and radio star, joked his way through 13 holes as part of a bond sales event. The fundraiser yielded 2,105,000 dollars in war bonds, with impressions and sales raised by the publicity stunt.
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Shrevepor
Bob Hope
Dr Wipf Returns From Pacific War Visit
Major Wipf of the Army Air Corps medical branch in the Southwest Pacific arrived in Huron for a brief visit with friends and relatives after a stay in Texas. He left Huron on Friday, accompanied by Mrs Wipf and their son Ailen.
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Army Air Corps
Southwest Pacific
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Texas
Wipf
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Ailen
Boy Crushed In Cardboard Box Tragedy in Passaic
In Passaic New Jersey a transport truck ran over an apparently empty cardboard carton injuring a five year old boy who was inside the box. John Mitchell died later at Beth Israel Hospital from a skull fracture as detectives traced the driver and investigated why the child was in the box.
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John van Hoven
Edward Smith
Beth Israel Hospital
John Mitchell
Isis Au Go Teer
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