Allied air war intensifies in northern Italy and Brenner Pass
Allied forces continue a month long air offensive over Fortress Europe with mass bomber raids on German rail yards and airfields in northern Italy. Bombers hit the Brenner pass viaduct as part of three strikes on the Brenner gap while formations over the Po valley struck two air ferry fields. Reuters cites 600 to 750 heavy bombers and more than 30 enemy aircraft sighted with several losses on both sides.
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Mediterranean Army Airforce
Now You Tell One Now You Tell One Polities Come From Bab2s Mouths
Kes Parsons reports a chaotic scene where teens in cross band bracelets clash with Red Cross norms in theaters. Mrs White defends wearing the band as the Red Cross is a major global organization led by Roosevelt. A churdon Republican reaction echoes.
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Micelle White
Rotsevel 45
Churd
Shadowed Return and Secret Pursuits in Forest Tale
Colin awakens on a riverbank to find a canoe and motor abandoned nearby and resolves to seek answers about Jonathan Dove. Irina reveals fear and longing as she discusses love, duty, and the fur trade with Colin, while a quiet inn scene hints at danger and a looming encounter with Benedict.
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Tod
Colin
Dave
Nelson
Jonathan Dove
Scchool
Librarians Now Offer Vast Information Services
Frederic J. Haskin, dead at 71, built a major information system feeding newspapers and individuals by mail. He answered questions from Library of Congress research, but public libraries now provide the same service locally. A librarian can answer queries like wedding anniversaries and common facts, emphasizing information access over mere recreation.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Tsed
Library of Congress
Haskin
A Soldier's Diary by Charles Norman reviewed
The Literary Guidepost discusses Charles Norman's A Soldier's Diary from Scribners. The criticism highlights 38 lyrics and a longer poem, noting vivid color imagery, honest verse, and a powerful piece titled Ask Not Where the Townsmen Are that approaches a perfect wartime portrait of America.
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Leutenant
St. Norman
America
Television controversy gains postwar licenses debate
In New York on May 16 a heated television controversy grows, with Emerson vice president Dorman Israel arguing for postwar commercial licenses under present specs. He says industry and public have much to gain and future R D won’t obsolete color or black and white sets. TV listings follow on NBC CBS MBS schedules with various programs tonight.
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Dorman Israel
Emerson Radio
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NBC
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Barlow
Voorhees
Alec Templeton
John Gunther
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Raymond Massey
North Atlantic
Bob Crosby
Blu
Horace Heidt
Paul la Valle
Army Air Forces
WAC
Paul Winchell
Jerry
Pas de Calais Raid Tampsage Details Show Wide British Effort
The report notes up to 300 aircraft involved in Pas de Calais operations. British authorities describe some damage and minor casualties across southern England while suggesting the raid aimed to locate invasion targets along the coast. RAF Cologne attack linked with France and Low Countries raids and minelaying, conducted without losses. Marauder bombers observed in daylight strikes.
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Low Countries
Brave Polish troops endure near constant German fire
Polish forces on page 1 faced almost continual bombardment as ground offered no soil for graves. Tanks were moved from rough slopes and only engineers could lay paths for armor to advance, highlighting the dire battlefield conditions.
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Irom
Postwar Bills Advance in Senate Over House Policy Rift
After months of talk the Senate moves ahead with Bernard M Baruch’s postwar program led by the George Murray measure to settle canceled war contracts. Other bills would dispose of surplus war plants and create unemployment compensation for discharged workers as the House lags behind. The meat rationing debate also stirs the OPA and Republican views surface. In Washington a sedition trial looms with ongoing legal challenges and potential reversals.
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South America
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Military Committee
Lindsay Warren
Warren
Polish Troops Fight Desperate Battle on Italian Front
Poles press a renewed attack against a superior German force in Italy as casualties mount on both sides. The combat continues amid a fierce counterattack by Nazi paratroopers and a vow of revenge by the Polish troops, many of whom are homeless and separated from families. Their aim remains retribution by defeating Germany.
Allied, Axis clash on multiple fronts in Italy
Allied and German forces exchange heavy losses along the front. French troops seize villages near Ausonia and Monte Cerri while Americans push from Santa Maria Infante toward San Piero and Monte Bracchi. French advance secures Monte Rinchhiso and Colle Agrifoglio. Cassino area sees a brief lull as enemy reinforcements arrive.
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Ion
San Piero
Monte Cerri
Monte Bracchi
Ausente
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Liri
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Ausonia
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Nebelwerfers
Natteae
Asa Tid
Cassino
Tito's army youth pledge in chorus with world leaders
On the front lines a determined defense slows any Gustav line breakthrough as Gurkhas clear routes through San Angelo and Rapido area. Tito's army, largely under 25, vows lifelong liberation as they cheer Churchill Roosevelt and Stalin and condemn traitors. Faces show grave resolve amid speeches and oaths.
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Hitler Line
San Angelo Jim
Rapido
Lirj
Tito
Churchill
Roosevelt
Stalin
Sis
APA WRITER Continued From Page 1 On Tito Meeting
The account follows a night ride through partisan territory to a Bosnian town where German planes drive operations by night. An illuminated hall hosts the second anti Fascist youth Congress of Yugoslavia with Marshal Tito greeting the visitors amid a surge of applause. The gathering includes 800 delegates from youth groups allied with Partisans and allies.
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Supreme Staff
Éqon
Ger
Ustachi
Talbot
Youth Congress of
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Tito
Planting Pointers Area by Geers
Geers instructs Victory Gardeners to plant in straight north south rows so sun travels east to west and both sides receive light. Use the garden header planted recording to align rows and fade out plants facing ads. tall caps belong at the northern end to avoid shadowing.
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Victory Garden
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