Second Rommel Thrust at Allies Fails in Tunisia
Allied RAF forces repelled Rommel's second push in Tunisia, forcing retreat from Ksar Ahilane 40 miles south of the Mareth line. About 21 German vehicles and guns were left on the battlefield as RAF destroyed most of Rommel's attacking group. US bombers and fighters targeted Axis ferries and barges along the coast while a French commando detachment fought near Qusseltia.
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North Africa
Mmarshal
Erwin Rommel
Tunisia
RAF
Ksar Ahilane
Mareth Line
Rommel
Jurgen von Arnimi
Amis
Sedjenane
Axis
High Command
Qusseltia
Jacques le Clerc
Kear Rhilane
Ksa
Rhilane
United States
Ralssen
Axia
Biaihan Etralt
President Opposes Rum tax plan on income taxes
President Roosevelt announced at a 3 PM press conference that he opposes the Rum tax plan, arguing it would lower government revenue and favor high earners. The stance hardens party lines as Republicans rally behind the plan ahead of a House debate and a Monday meeting to organize solid support.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Now Hitler Said To Suffer Total Breakdown
Washington reports unconfirmed rumors that Adolf Hitler is experiencing a total breakdown. State Department official William J. Wells said unconfirmed reports were received and noted similar rumors circulating in various capitals. Other speculation placed Hitler in seclusion at Berchtesgaden or feared he had died or been confined by the army, reflecting widespread uncertainty.
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Hitler
Ay Wade Werner Washington
Jummer Welles
Watate
State Department
Fuehrer
Hille
Berchengaden
Fuebrer
Berchtesgaden
Joseph E Dawles
Moscow
Army
Two Days Remain to File 1942 Income Returns
Helena residents were reminded by Lewis Tennell, collector, that only two more days remain to file 1942 income tax returns. All single earners over $500 and married couples over $1,200 must file, with penalties of up to 33 percent per month for late submissions.
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Lewis Tennell
Helena
New Shoplifter Type Emerges In Minm Florida
A private detective hired by area grocers reports capturing five homemakers during two days for stealing canned foods. He notes the women could afford the items but kept the ration coupons, a new pattern in March rationing.
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Minm
Fla
Army Planes Strike At Kiska Installations
US Army bomber and fighter planes attacked Kiska in the Aleutians strafing gun positions and destroying buildings. Liberator heavy bombers and Mitchell mediums with Lightning escort scored direct hits as waves returned safely. The raid marked a second strike in 24 hours with weather likely aiding multiple actions this month.
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Washington
Kiska
Algutian Islands
Navy
Tilay Liberator
Mitchall
Alenaft
Aleutians
South Pacific
Kanili
Bal- Jale
Shortland
Solomons
Munda
Senate Denies Resources Board Funds In Postwar Plan
Washington March 12 The Senate rejected funding for the National Resources Planning Board led by Frederic A Delano and formed its own postwar planning committee. Vice President Wallace tapped Senator George of Georgia to chair this panel with senators Barkley McNary Hayden Omaloney Lucas Pepper Vandenberg Austin and Taft also named. The move followed President Roosevelt urging Congress to fund postwar planning as the nation faces demobilization and the need to create jobs. The House had previously cut the board’s $200 000 allotment from a deficiency bill, prompting Senate action and a new committee.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
National Resources Planing Board
Frederic A. Delano
Wallace
George
D-Ga
Barkley
D-Ky
McNary
R-Ore
Hayden
D-Ariz
O'Mahoney
Lucas
D-Ill
Pepper
D-Fla
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Austin
R-Ve
House
Russians Hear Details of Allied Bombings Broadcast
Moscow radio on a domestic broadcast reported British and American air raids. It described the Stuttgart bombing last night and noted American raids on Japan. The program claimed 00,000 apartments were bombed in London.
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Moscow
Stuttgart
Germany
Sterlin
Allies Smash At Germans In Huge Raid
In a major World War II air operation, Allied forces attacked targets across Germany and occupied areas. RAF bombers struck Stuttgart and other cities, while American bombers hit Rouen and rail yards to disrupt German lines. The night raid followed earlier daylight attacks, with heavy anti aircraft fire and reports of damaged buildings and trapped casualties.
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London
Rouen
France
RAF
Stuttgart
Germany
RAF Mocquita
Cockerill Engineering and Armament Works
Wiege
Belgium
Air Ministry
Direct Hit on Jap Cargo Ship at Amboina
Allied airmen scored a direct hit on a 7000 ton Japanese merchant ship at Amboina north of Australia and shot down four of eight enemy fighters. Harbor installations were attacked but weather limited damage observations. Timor was also attacked. two enemy planes were shot down.
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Australia
Amboina
Timor
Jon Lakunia
New Britain
Hitler Relinquishes Command Reported in Budapest Dispatch
London reports claim Hitler has given up direct command of German armed forces and named a three man leadership trio of Field Marshals von Kleist and Rommel and Admiral Doenitz. Istanbul dispatch cited Budapest reports. Morning papers noted Heroes Day in Germany with no announced address by Hitler.
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Hitler
London
London Daily Mail Today
Istanbul
Budapest
Ewaond von Kleist
Orwin Rommel
Kurl Doenitz
Hero
Germany
Weather brief for Helena shows snow and colder air
Helena reports light snow then colder conditions with dropping temperatures. Frigid winds push temperatures lower as a weather system moves across the region, bringing heightened travel caution and potential slick spots.
Bitter Fight Rages for Ukraine City
The Red army captured Vyazma and killed 9,000 Germans as it advances toward Smolensk. In Kharkov, Moscow reports another withdrawal as German forces push through the city center and streets. Russian counterattacks near Izyum claim mass German losses while Berlin says the city remains in German hands.
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Edward D. Ball
London
Red Army
Vyazmai
Smolensk
Moscow
Kharkov
Ukraine
Stalingrad
RucaJina
Europe
Rome
Berlin
Red Square
Doasts
Voroshilovgrad
Izyum
Eden in U S for Conference on United Nations postwar aims
British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden arrives in Washington for talks with the United States to plan inter governmental coordination on war strategy and postwar aims. Eden travels with aides to tour war industries and discuss the forming of a broad UN cooperation framework.
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Washington
Anthony Eden
United Nations
White House
United Natang
United States
Eden
MAKF
TOLR
William Strang
Oliver Charley Harvey
Robert Cruikshank
America
Ministry of Information
Welles
Onnel
Corden Fall
Florida
London
House of Commons
Wallace
Delaware
Ohio
Morgan's Condition Not Improving
Boca Grande Florida March 12 A terse bulletin from 23 Wall Street New York reports 75 year old J P Mor gan remains in poor condition after a recurring heart ailment. Doctors brought in oxygen equipment to ease strain on his heart as his condition did not improve overnight.
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Boca Grande
Fla
J P Moreena
Victory Corps Fund Swamped by Senate Opposition
A coalition of Democratic and Republican senators blocked funding for a high school Victory Corps led by Capt Eddie Rickenbacker and for a child care program for working mothers. They argued Congress had not authorized these projects, blocking $318000 for the corps and $2577000 for aims to states. House had rejected the proposals. McNary pressed that work could be done by existing agencies. The corps, announced last September, aimed to mobilize high school students for war service and community war efforts with backing from major departments.
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Washington
Victory Corps
Eddie Rickenbacken
Congress
Senate
House
Trayten
Work Projects Administration
McNary
Vielary Corps
Mickenbacker
Paul V. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
Army Navy and Commerce
Father of Second Son Since Reaching 80
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Springfield
Ore
Tanes
Markle Tolay
Baeley Soll
Revolt grows as Vichy demands labor aid
Paris reports say 800 police in armored cars entered Haute Savoie to quell armed French guerrillas resisting compulsory labor to Germany. The movement, fed by French officers and priests, expands with thousands fleeing to escape conscription while Italian troops replace Germans in the region.
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Frank Brutto
Bern
Switzerland
Vichy
Geneva Tribune
Haute Saivie
Alps
Germany
Tribune
Haute Sasole
Romme Platten
Arnches
Allecades
Pierra Laval
Acme
Republican
Untta
Wilda
Refuge Heights
London
Herlin
Haute Sauvel
Russia
War swings in Russia shape a tense standoff
Interpreting the war shows a stalemate west of Moscow amid German gains in Ukraine. Vyazma is back in question, Kharkov is invaded again, and the balance hides a German initiative advantage. Stalin’s ability to shift forces will determine the next weeks of campaigning.
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Russia
Moscow
Ukraine
Red Army
Vyazma
Kharkov
Donets
Josey Stalin
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Calif
National Resources Planning Board
Tandon
Munich
Leipzig
Koenigsberg
Luxempbourg
Baresa
Reds
Big City
Casablanca
U.S
Big Parley
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Morgan
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