RAF Lightning Raiders Blast Frankfurt Again
Russian Vanguard narrows to 25 miles from Prut River as Red Army spearheads push toward Rumani a border below Mogilev Podolski. Berlin reports new Soviet drive from TarnoPol-Proskurov sector aimed at trapping Nazi forces near Vinitsa with gains including Nadashita. Zhukov forces push toward Kremenets as Dniester bridgehead widens and towns near Mogilev Podolski fall.
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Red Army
Prut River
Rumania
Mogilev’ Podolski
Moscow
Berlin
Tarno- Pol-Proskurov
Vinnitsa
Konev
Dniester River
Mogilev Podolski
Nadashita
Byeltsi
Yarishev
Kurilovtsky-Murovanny
Gregory K. Zhukov
Willkie Urges Change in Roosevelt Administration in Wisconsin
Willkie tells a rally in Sheboygan Wisconsin on March 23 that the national administration has been in power too long and corrupts those in power. He calls for GOP victory in 1940, stronger war efforts, and broader cooperation with other nations to promote economic recovery and reduce wartime costs after victory. He campaigns for delegates pledged to him in the April 4 Wisconsin primary.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Wisconsin
Willkie
GOP
Republican Party
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Theatre Tickets Notice at Strand and Dix Theatres
The Grafton Sentinel invites Helen Mantz and guests to tonight's Strand Theatre presentation Sailor's Holiday with Arthur Jane Lawrence and Babes, plus The Vigilantes Ride with LL Hayden and Passport to with Elsa Lanchester Gordon Oliver at the Dix theatre.
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Grafton Sentinel
Helen Mantz
Thayer Street
Arthur
Jane Lawrence
Babes
Strand Theatre
Ll Hayden
Elsa Lanchester
Gordon Oliver
Dixtre
Shaplins Don't Fight But They Get Killed War report
The army released casualty figures showing chaplains suffer high losses in battle with 19 killed, 19 wounded and 33 captured from the war start through last year. One missing in action and 31 died from accidents or illness. Chaplains earned 90 decorations including three Distinguished Service Crosses and 39 Purple Hearts.
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Washington
Rch
Chaplain Corps
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Maine Louisiana vote tomorrow name delegates
Maine and Louisiana start a seven state delegate haul to national conventions with 217 Republican and 142 Democratic delegates to be named by April 1. Republicans tally 63 delegates so far while Dewey shows strongest support among pledges, withWillkie supporters also claiming some early votes as contests unfold in Maine Arizona and New York.
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Louisiana
Minnesota
New York
Iowa
Kansas
Arizona
Thomas E. Dewey
North Carolina
New Mexico
New Hampshire
Wendel L. Willkie
Florida
Dewey
Columbia Historical Society
Break Between Us and Finland Seen Almost Inevitable
Washington dispatch reports that a rupture in US Finland relations seems almost unavoidable. Officials note only a word declaring peace talks with Finland and Russia intact might avert a break, though such word is unlikely. American policy has kept ties with Finland due to hopes they quit the war, with chances fading as Roosevelt and Hull reassess.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Finland
Russia
Germany
Britain
Roosevelt
Hull
Jap Resistance Along Burmese Front Suffer
New Delhi reports Japanese resistance along the Burmese front is stiffening as Allied troops converge on forces that crossed the Indian border toward Imphal a key road junction thirty miles west Allied HQ says Japanese activity is strongest on the coastal plain below Maungdaw in Arakan and in the Mayu range foothills while Allied air forces press offensive in the Chindwin valley Chin hills and Kaladan areas.
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Imphal
Maungdaw
Arakan
Mayu
Chindwin Valley
Chin Hills
Kaladan
Balking Are Being Spared Intrigue of Allies Says Berlin
Adolf Hitler tightens grip on southeastern Europe by installing a puppet regime in Hungary. Berlin portrays this as resisting Allied intrigues and the Bolshevist threat while preparing for further occupation as Bul-garia, Romania, Slovakia and possibly others face military moves. German forces seize railways and communications in Bulgaria amid the Soviet ambassador’s detention. See Balkans on Page 2.
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Ernest Agnew
London
Adolf Hitler
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Sofia
Russia
Balkans
West Virginia News Briefs
Charleston reports higher daily subsistence and mileage limits for state employees. Deputy Insurance Commissioner Harlan Justice notes fire premiums rose in 1943 while losses fell, with a 39.6 percent loss ratio on $6.72 million in premiums. A Morgantown looting case awaits April 4 sentencing. Gas fumes from a water heater caused a death and serious poisoning in near Springfield. Chicago editor Dr Paul Hutchinson to speak at West Virginia Wesleyan College commencement May 29. See West Virginia Page 4.
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Harlan Justice
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Justice
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Paul Hutchinson
Chicago
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Christian Century
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Fifth Army Repels German Attacks at Cassino
Fifth Army dogsgedly flung back multiple German assaults on Cassino positions as Allied bombers hit northern Italian supply lines. New Zealanders fought in Cassino amid close combat while Hill 193 remained a key objective. German counterattacks left 30 prisoners. French troops repulsed actions near Monte Cassino. rail lines in northern Italy sustained heavy damage.
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Richard G. Massock
Naples
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Monastery Hill
Monte Castellone
Witness Parade Opens Chaplin Trial as Government Case Begins
Los Angeles March 23 The government starts its case against Charlie Chaplin 54 alleging he transported Joan Berry to New York with immoral intent. U S Attorney Charles C Carr will open in 15 to 20 minutes followed by defense counsel Jerry Gesler.
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James Lindsey
Los Angeles
Charlie Chaplin
Joan Berry
Hollwood
New York
U. S
Charles C. Carr
Mississippi
Tennessee
Carr
Ters
Jerry Gesler Balding
California
New Syphilis Treatments At Kanawha Valley Medical Center
Doctor J E Offner announced rapid syphilis treatments will be used at the Kanawha Valley Medical Center. Methods include one day fever five day Continuous drip and ten day multiple syringe technique. Full infectiousness treatment lasts about two weeks versus seventy weeks weekly regimens.
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Kanawha Valley Med Center
J. E. Offner
Kanawha Valley Medical Center
Atlantic charter under renewed Allied talks and self determination
The War Today notes Churchill’s parliamentary remarks signaling renewed Allied consultation on applying the Atlantic charter. The piece highlights demands for clarification on self determination, potential adaptations as the war progresses, and political resistance in the Commons. It points to ongoing debates about the charter’s binding nature and future scope.
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Associated Press
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Churchill
Middle East
Far East
Orient
House of Commons
German Air Forge Blasted On Home Base Early Today
London dispatch reports Allied air forces struck the German home air bases at Werl Achmer Oldenburg and Han ndorf in a daylight raid. About 1,500 American bombers and fighters reportedly attacked and violent air combats followed. Berlin fires were visible as defenses fought back in the large-scale action.
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London
Werl
Essen
Achmer Air Force Station
Oldenburg
Handort
U. S. Army Air Force
MacArthur Strategy to Starve Japan in Pacific War
Allied planners endorse a leaf frog tactic to cut Japan off from supplies. Since January Japanese cargo ships sunk in central and southwest Pacific, while bombing disrupts sealanes off New Guinea. A two-ship convoy was sunk between Hollandia and Wewak, with bombers sinking a destroyer and two patrol vessels nearby.
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Dourglas MacArthur
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