Russians Press Toward Proskurov In Ukraine Drive
Moscow dispatches say Red Army troops pushed through mud toward the strategic Proskurov in southwestern Ukraine. A Soviet communique claimed Cherni Ostroy had fallen 11 miles northwest of Proskurov and described fierce fighting at Staro Konstantinov, a vital German base 25 miles north.
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London Coal Strike Expands With 165 Idle Mines
London March 9 The Welsh coal strike grew more alarming today as walkouts lifted idle miners to 90 and the total idle mines to 165, depriving Britain's industries of fuel and threatening transport. The strike spread to the Swansea district with 14 pits closed, despite yesterday's conference where allowances for dust work and other Wales matters were to be considered.
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For Me and My Gala at Strand and Border Patrol at Dixie
Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs Ralph Kunst 335 West Washington to tonight’s Strand Theatre showing featuring Juny land Gene Kelly and George Sphy in For Me and My Gala and Arthur Lake Janis Carter Border Patrol with William S at the Dixie Theatre titled Ghost That Walks Alone.
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Ralph Kunst
Washington Street
Junyland
Gene Kelly
George Sphy
Strand Theatre
Arthur Lake
Janis Carter
Williams
Dixie Theatre
Why Berlin bombings matter in the war today
War analyst Dewitt MacKenzie argues the Berlin bombing serves two military aims. It targets a major industrial center and, more crucially, disrupts Germany’s rail hub bottleneck. He notes Hitler’s supply lines depend on Berlin’s rail network as Allied invasion looms.
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Associated Press
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Europe
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Special Revival Services at St John’s Methodist Church
Special revival gospel services at St John’s Methodist Church corner St John and Boyd Streets run every evening at 7 45 except Saturdays Rev Job Jones directs music and sings a hymn nightly followed by an evangelistic message by pastor Rev B J Johnson All are invited 281 31
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Yugoslav King to Seek Britain’s Support
Washington March 9 Signs that Britain will back Marshal Tito with diplomatic and military aid spread as King Peter of Yugoslavia is set to visit London. Allies have aided Tito while maintaining relations with the Yugoslav government in exile in Cairo led by Premier Bozidar Partk and war minister General Draja Mihailovic.
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London
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Berbrat
Mihakovic
King of Hoboes Seeks Good Old Travel Days
Jeff Davis, known as king of the hoboes, arrived in Buffalo after a Chicago to New York deluxe coach ride. He complained of extreme temperatures and crowded conditions, saying seats were scarce and aisles crowded, and he longed for the old days when hoboes could ride more comfortably.
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Allies crush Japanese in New Guinea and Admiralties
Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific report three invasion fronts around the Bismarck Sea. American troops bore down on Momote and Los Negros. Marine troops secured Willaumeu r peninsula and faced counterattacks. The 32nd Division reached 35 miles east of Saidor en route to Madang, as operations continued near New Britain and the Admiralties.
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West Virginia ration checks show improved compliance
West Virginia reports on the second day of motorist ration book checks. Of 148 books inspected 99 were in order 34 endorsed on the spot and 15 drivers ordered to appear before their boards. Requisitions seek return of two fugitives from Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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CPA
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Elswick
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Pennsylvania
Neely
Ironton
Karl Kirtner
Cabell County
Philip P. Gibson
Delbert Shingleton
Mercer
Webster County
Disposition Of Enemy Ships Left Until End Of War Says Churchill
London March 9 Prime Minister Churchill said the disposition of enemy or ex enemy fleets should be left until the end of the war He confirmed President Roosevelt’s note that consideration was given to reinforcing the Soviet navy by Italian or other warships He noted Italian ships remain under old arrangements and said the question of future employment may be postponed to allow a full Allied survey and joint decision after victory over Germany and Japan See DISPOSITION Page 2
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TVA Charged With Discrimination and Extravagant Spending
Senate Appropriations Chair McKellar assails TVA administration as discriminatory in electric rates and cites unauthorized expenditures. He accuses Chairman Lilienthal of using funds for newspaper advertising and political campaigning while Lilienthal disputes the charges as policy disputes during hearings on the eight and a half billion dollar independents bill.
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Washington
McKellar
Dtenn
Senate Appropriations Committee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Congress
TVA
David EB
Lilienthal
Executive Committee
Roosevelt
Widow Offers Share Husband With The Other Woman
NORRISTOWN Pa March 9 The defense called new witnesses in the trial of Helen M Wucherer 44 widow who is accused of murdering her husband She testified she offered to share her husband with a brunette divorcee Mrs Marion Johnson claiming the pair would live as one and no one would know She cried saying she feared psychiatric help and claimed she went blank before the killing citing temporary insanity and nervous condition details from the testimony.
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Hellen M. Wucherer
Wucherer
Marion Johnson
Finns Seek Easier Peace Terms Than Moscovites Offer
British reports from Stockholm say Finland, ready to accept many Russian terms, cannot concede two demands: pull troops to the 1940 border and intern all German troops in Finland. Conciliatory note reportedly keeps doors open, warns against German revolt and clashes. If talks reach a satisfactory conclusion and a peace treaty, German forces may be withdrawn and Finnish troops pulled back to the old line.
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Finland
Stockholm
Moscow
Halt Immigration Plan Seeks Five Year U S Pause
Rep Randolph of West Virginia proposes two bills to halt all immigration for five years after the war. Aliens would be deportable unless they declare intent to become citizens within six months and pursue citizenship diligently. The move aims to protect veteran employment postwar.
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Randolph
D.-W. Va
United States
Allied air assault on Berlin continues with heavy losses
The Eighth Air Force again attacked Hitler's Berlin, sending 850 to 1,000 bombers in a fourth major strike since Saturday. German defense destroyed 125 Allied planes overall, while Allied losses neared 38 bombers and 83 fighters. The raids left Berlin's radio networks largely silent as the campaign against the German capital escalates.
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Allies poised for critical offensive, Knox says
Navy Secretary Knox told the House Foreign Committee that Allied forces are at a critical juncture with Axis threats looming. He urged Congress to extend the lend-lease act beyond June 30, noting teamwork enabled major amphibious operations and promising upcoming combined efforts will surpass current plans.
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