Helfrich Quits United Nations Command for Mission Amid Java Push
Dutch admit Japanese gains on Java as Admiral Staveren prepares to command Allied forces in the East Indies. The Netherlands retains civil authority, orders guerrilla resistance, and 60,000 Allied troops face an estimated 5,000 Japanese in Java as battles unfold from Batavia to Sochang.
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Helfrich
United Nations Command
Java
London
Mettrieb
Netherlands
J. A. van Staveren
W Netherlanda
Staveren
Dutch East Indies
Thas
Heln Tar Poorten
Siir Archibald Wavell
Uiling Nations
A. We Fn
Tinrda von Bjarkenborgh
Anela
Sthayern
van Stayeren
Wuo
Haw Leen Ellnt
Bandoung
Plangs
Aynings
Lnrole
Alvents
Dich
Lotion
Grussera LouthMiewe Solrees
United Nations
Daten Enel Indies
Taore
Jaganeus
Java Sea
Serrakala
Nian
Tokyo
Asahi
Exchange Telégraph
Batavia
Sochang
Handneng
G. E. L. Helfeteh
Boomerang Order Details Defense Metals Disputed
Denver report outlines Gov Belo and federal action on a defense metals order. It cites priority ratings for repair and maintenance of key materials such as copper iron and coal. The piece notes by products from gold and silver and mentions Townsend No. 4 Tavert Townsend club gathering on Thursday evening at 2230.
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Denver
Gov
Belo
Oder & Federal
Townsend No
Tavert Townsend Club
Nay A
Thicteomth Streets
MacArthur's Small Air Force Raids Subic Bay
Washington March 4 Two enemy ships and several smaller vessels were destroyed in a surprise attack by General Douglas MacArthur's air force on Japanese installations in Subic Bay north of Bataan. Large fires burned at Olongapo and Grande Island, with heavy explosions in enemy stores as 10,050 ton and 8,000 ton ships were destroyed and two 100 ton motor launchers were sunk.
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MacArthur
Subic Bay
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Bataan
War Department
Olsagapi
United States Naval Station
Grande Imand
Admiral King Says Navy Will Increase Raids On Jap Bases
Admiral Ernest J. King declares Navy key operations will intensify as carrier planes strike Japanese bomber bases. Pacific Fleet actions claim 16 enemy bombers shot down with minimal losses, signaling broader campaigns near Palau and the Caroline Islands as King warns of expanding operations.
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Admiral King
Washington
United Staten Pacific Fleet
Carolina Islands
Bacca Oe Panape
Truk
Hap
Pelew
Pacific
Gilbert [wlanda—Srilish
Carolines
Ernest J. King
Rome Nander
U. S
Naval Flier Becomes Ace In One Fight
Richard H. O’Hare, a West Point trained naval flier from Ak ron, earns a single day ace tally when he shoots down four enemy planes east of the Gilbert Islands in 1917 28. Navy officials confirm this as a record single day feat surpassing prior wartime records. His mother Mrs Selma Ay O’Hare and father Ward J. O’Hare grieve amid remembrance of a family with a strong racing and aviation background.
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Richard H. O'Hare
Udiliftia
Calim
Gilbert Islands
Tiashtul
Eddie O'Hare
Nero
Wertarm Millis Academy
Akron
Rich O'Hare
Pene Rarolé Naval Station
Hls Greatune Hon
Annapolis
Selma Ay O'lara Brand
O'Hare
J. O'fare
Chinage
Washington
Americas Armes
Se. Louis
Navy
Rome Claims Italian Subs Sinking Ships Off the U S Coast
Rome reports Italian submarines off the U S coast sank merchant ships totaling 27 204 tons. The fleet claim says subs are sinking vessels as Nazi broadcasts give no mention of Italian subs in the Atlantic.
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Rome
U. S
Wallan
Italian High Command
United States
Tts
Atlante
Quito
Atland
Senate Group OKs Increase In Army Wages
A military subcommittee approved legislation to double enlisted pay, boost five officer raises, and raise costs to 255 million dollars a year. The plan covers all services including Coast Guard and geodetic surveys, led by Senator Jolmani of Cole.
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Wantlington
Mare
Senate
Coast Guard
Caant
Geodetic
Benatoy Jolmani
D-Cole
Allied Bombing Of Paris Plants Tests Vichy Ties
British RAF raids near Paris threaten Vichy cooperation as 600 French killed and reports say the strike hit key plants. British ministers defend policy as war effort and French response stir political tensions amid Allied plans to pressure Paris regime.
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Paris
Vichy
Public Works Reserve Will Survey City
Greeley city council Tuesday night voted to have the Public Works Reserve pick a survey of Greeley which will estimate the present and future needs for six years ahead. Mayor Willinson said the survey should be of considerable value for anticipating future needs and, combined with others, will provide material for estimating postwar development costs. Bids will be sought March 17 for $155000 of water works extensions to lower rates. Delta Pipeline terms renewed. fire department reported 10 calls in February with $600 loss. several minor fire causes listed. Dr. Leo le Las reported measles cases under control.
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Greely City
Greeley Wileh
Mecentas
Greeley
Efly
Wich
Cpal
Wikingen
Bismark
N. C
Mie
Willinson
Public Works
Iowa
AouUntAld Bates Telephone Company
Uce
Tairbre
Spine
Orueley
Cornel
Glenn Biehholtz
Grueley
Leo le Las
Blasts Shake Honolulu Area Causing Citywide Alarm
Reported heavy explosions and sirens disrupted Honolulu with windows broken and telecommunications overwhelmed. Officials noted unclear cause while Los Angeles also sounded sirens. military and government staff prepared as experts assessed the incident and potential wider alert.
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Honolulu
Sietin
Weather Loral for 24 Hours Ending
Fragmented weather note lists city temperatures across regions including Chicago Denver Kansas City New Orleans and others with unclear symbols and typos. Provides pairs of numbers suggesting high low readings but lacks coherent structure or dates.
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Loral
War In Brief reports on battles across continents
The brief war report notes Allied and Axis actions worldwide. It cites Japanese, German, and Soviet operations, including naval clashes near the Philippines, Sevastopol, and Donets, with claims of enemy losses and Soviet counterattacks across the Leningrad front.
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Orca
AO Hutledin
Adolf Hiersfeld
Red Army
Sevastopol
Crimea
Femut
Moscow
Leningrad
Thut
Itiny
Soviet
Nnte
North Africa clash pushes back Axis outposts south of Touta
A Bourneau engages German forces near Toute in Gibyab zone as WAF backs British advance. Five Axis outposts and patrols reportedly withdraw with no casualties. Suez censors report confirms the action.
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Toute
Gibyab Tingtls
WAF
Artery Five
Suez
13 Injured In U P Sideswipe In California
A Union Pacific freight train sideswiped cars ten miles north of Victorville California injuring 13 people none seriously. All injured were taken to hospitals in Victorville and San Bernardino.
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U.P. Sideswipe
California
Los Angeles
Uulon Pacific
Dla Banta
Bryan
Victorville
Heapltchors
San Bernardino
Culit
Arrival of US troops in Ireland park greeted by early arrivals
Newsreel style report details U S troops landing in Ireland as they disembark to cheering dockworkers and nurses from various states. Veterans and new arrivals exchange salutations with Colonel and Major General Russell Horton presiding. The contingent, including field reps and Red Cross nurses, lands amid ceremony and quiet reflection.
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Hige Yahner Casrelntra
U.S
Noebhent
Tres
Maren
Anette Ireland Park
Ulster
Northern Ireland
Ehips
AEP
Europe
Soullerk
Rainbow
McGens Russell P. Harile
Northeee
Eeland
Gail
Mer
Lelng
Dorrance Mann
Bintis
Lawn
Thia
Junta Aga
Manu Eid Es Ha
Liverpool
Eheen
Monto
Kou
Ehvers
London
Burgerean
Denver Woman Killed in Crash in Colorado Springs
A head on collision on a highway near Colorado Springs killed Lea Roebler, 37, of Telever, and injured two others. The incident occurred March 4 and involved an unnamed vehicle. Police reported severe damage and ongoing investigations.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Cole
Lea Roebler
Telever
War Production Board halts truck production
Washington March 4 The War Production Board ordered a halt to production of trucks after exhausting supplies of materials. Exemptions for trucks and troop carriers under direct military and lend lease orders remained in effect until February 28. The British bombing of Paris factory areas was discussed by Acting Secretary of State Welles who addressed a Condon report suggesting it could affect Allied efforts to persuade the Vichy government to resist collaboration with Nazi Germany.
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London
Go Rap
Great Trenault
France
Lille
Oung
Mundietdal
State Department
Washington
RAF
U. S. State Department
Vichy
United States
Tswan
Pardy
Alllea
Gennan
Ennypalen
Germany
Weilier
Byuneval
Te Havre
Paris
Marshal
Feist
Pergona
Bonnes
Bowlogne-Bar- Being
Aillancourt
Seare
Sadiq
Pari
Nani
Nerlad
Embden Algo
Raeday Mina
Aly
Pelled de
Uly
Britain
Texas
Jean Darian
National Committee
Charles NoGaulta
Tondon
Varis
Parla J
Rome
Hritain
Vich
War Production Board
Pees
Zreaaure
Tanker Collides Sinks Freighter Off Delaware Breakwater
An Associated Press report says a 3,095 ton freighter was rammed and sunk by a 5,191 ton tanker near the Lower Delaware breakwater. Five men were missing, six rescued, and twelve more saved by boats. The tanker Voco, owned by a London line, was involved in the collision near 6 am.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Marel
Dutelle
Delaware
Wilasini
Fourth
Naval District
Holacek
Simt Prings
Voco
Yoa Reighard Hoats
Sbyulagd Transportation Company of London
Sacony Ne Wim OL Company
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Carr
Treasury
Faxceletes
Roosevelt
Okehs
San Juan
Cierta Blea
van Wacke
Associated Trewy Lonton
Telgraph
Reid
Pavia
Angeles
Wilel Birnie
Tallatadona
Tony Mastin
CSCE
Kil Waller
Toni Marth
Frill
Sercun
Will Benb
Can Aldatoy
Naval Air Service
Cronford Halk
O'Hagan
S. D
John WY
Féreetoy
Italpl Carr
North Ireland
Australia
Amelated Tren
Syadney
Tahan Daeyio
Austentia
Burma
Rangoon
Baer
Mavel
Arinsesckniers
Peanee TA Sutil
Miehy
Asoroupled
Fiiner
Marekabe
Royal Awe Force
Haber Alvillanes
Tee Fordyd
Suburbia
Tonlgne
Talstune
Philippines
MuchArthne
Eurpubin
Russia
North Africa
Amuriniod
Pius Washington
Marvel 4
Daft
Laws
Hershey
Ertingent
Temlatione
Maryland
Virginia
AEB
Trat Conningent I
Russell PF
Hortio
U. & Troops
Severnt Wane
Lando
Norbert Ireland
Gutesenaer
Georgia
Kierne ‘Tolingdes
Aeron CG
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