Nazis Struggle Bitterly But Russians Gain
On the Donets river below Kharkov German infantry and tanks counterattacked to retrieve lost positions as the Red Army captured a key hamlet. Soviet communique reports massed German attacks repelled with heavy losses while Russians advance toward Smolensk. Izdeshkovo and other localities fell to Red forces as scouts and airmen damaged German trucks and equipment.
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London
Donets
Kharkov
Red
Moscow
Smolensk
Chuguev
Weyuneur Auue
Izdeshkovo
Wyngma- Smolene
Bely
Public to Get More News of Battles From Allies
Washington reports the Allied high command will release more information to the public about anti submarine actions in the North Atlantic. The policy shift ends the long standing secrecy with rapid releases starting in London and Washington of two recent successful antisubmarine battles.
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Tom M. Hightower
Washington
High Command
Allence
London
North Atlantic
United States Navy
Manpower draft plea urged for war production
Washington March 18 Undersecretary Robert P Patterson told the Senate military committee that America must draft men and women into war production and farm work if needed. He argued universal service is democratic and necessary to sustain fighting fronts and warned voluntary action alone will not suffice.
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Washington
America
Robert P. Patterson
Senate Military Committee
Patterson
United States
Universal War Service
New Guinea
Abella
Government Plans Deferral for Rail Workers Seen
Washington reports a Senate committee was told the government is considering deferring draft for key railroad workers. Otto S. Beyer, director of transport personnel for the Office of Defense Transportation, said blanket deferment is unlikely, though some deferment may be studied.
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Washington
Senate
Otto S. Beyer
Office of Defense Transportation
Moffatt Convicted as Accessory In Janssen Case
Miles City reports Fred Moffatt about 62 was found guilty of being an accessory after the fact in the murder of Mrs Amy Janssen during Sept 27. The district court jury urged the maximum five year term. Testimony linked Moffatt to helping bury the victim’s body after Arthur Wankel, 88, caused Janssen to leap from a car. Wankel earlier faced trial and was convicted of second degree murder. Judge J D McKinnon set sentences for Wankel and Moffatt for the coming days.
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Miles City
Fred Moffatt
Amy Janssen Taat
Arthur FE. Wankel
Janssen
Wankel
Moffatt Hind
Wenkel
D. McKinnon
Moffatt
Compulsion in War Work Held Unwise
Henry J Kaiser, famed shipbuilder, told the House labor committee that US coal miners would not support a wartime strike for higher pay if asked by John L Lewis. He urged action to curb union jurisdictional disputes and absenteeism, stressing voluntary measures unless broader authority is needed.
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Washington
Henry J. Kaiser
John L. Lewis
House Labor Committee
Norton
D-N.j
Kaiser
Katser
Randolph
Hin
Congress
Fred Schimpf 77 Pioneer Contractor Dies in Helena
Fred Schimpf a 77 year old pioneer contractor and longtime Helena resident died yesterday at St. John's hospital after a months long illness. Born in Nile der Weisel Germany in 1866 he left Germany at 18 to avoid military service arriving in New York in 1854 and soon moving to Helena where he ran a cabinet making shop and helped erect two story brick structures. He organized the Helena Turnerverein and served as its first instructor, continuing to promote athletics throughout his career.
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Fred Schimpf
Hs Yoara
Montana
T St. John’s Hospital
Mr. Schimpf
Nileder Weisel
Hessen
Germany
Amerles
New York
Frontier Mining Commmunity
Helena
Last Chance
Guich
Parties Weigh Rumi Tax Plan Amid House Split
Washington reports a Republican conference failed to unite behind the Rumi pay-as-you-go income tax proposal. Leaders predicted most Republicans would back it with Democratic help, while Democrats backed the Ways and Means committee plan with no tax abatement and pay-as-you-go options. Treasury secretary Morgenthau voiced administration support as a key vote loomed next Thursday.
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Washington
Rep
Martin
Massachusetts
Kantson
R-Minn
Ways and Means
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Knutson
Garlson
R-Kan
Rewapapernien
Susnart
Promapa
Channel Islands to Be Occupied By Allies Later
London March 18 The Channel Islands including Guernsey and Jersey will be reoccupied by the Allies the House of Commons was told by Lord Selbourne Minister of Economic Warfare replying to Portsea who accused betrayal of the islands Portsea a prominent island figure suggested sailing a food ship to the inhabitants Selbourne said the moment military conditions allow preparations are being made for the reoccupation as soon as feasible
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London
Britain
Channel Islands
Selbourne
House of Swords
Ord Portsea
Lord Portsea
Clannet Islands
Guernsey
Jersey
France
Sclhorna
French Guiana Breaks With Pro-Vichy Officers for Giraud
French Guiana’s government declares allegiance to General Giraud joining with his forces in North Africa. Governor and Cayenne mayor telegraph support while Admiral Robert’s authority wanes. Reports note food concerns in Martinique and potential use of ships and oil tankers. Speculation about Devil’s Island as future treason punishment site arises.
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French Guiana
Giraud
Washington
Georges Robert
Mardiniane
Henri Honore Giraud
French North Africa
Emile Bethouart
South America
Cayenne
Martinique
United States
Robert
Guadeloupe
Germany
Marshal Petain
Searn
Atx
Guiana
Devil's Island
France
Naa
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Pitcairn People to Aid Allies in War Effort
London March 18 The 168 inhabitants of Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific offered a shelter for bombed London children. When transportation proved impossible, descendants of the Bounty mutineers proposed to aid the war by making walking sticks for wounded British soldiers.
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London
Fitcairn
South Pacific
London Schant
Death Calls Woman Who Came to Butte 68 Years Ago
Mrs. Margaret Sullivan, brought to Butte in 1875 by her parents from Elmira New York, died Thursday night in a local hospital. Her father worked with Charles Meader, linked to Meaderville’s name origin. Her son Tim is president of Sullivan Valve and Engineering and Montana Tron Works in Butte.
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Butte
Mitreh
Margaret Sullivan
Ina
Sullivan
Dan Agon
Elmira
New York
Charles Meader
Hera
Meaderville
Weather report for Helena by U S Bureau
Somewhat warmer Friday with snow from nearby mountains drifting over Helena as a cold front retreats. Blustery winds from the west push lighter snow showers toward the hills and backcountry. Temperatures rise into the upper teens to mid twenties, easing evening chill.
Yankees Raid Vital Area on Nazi Land
London reports a large force of American Flying Fortresses and Liberators struck a U boat construction center near Bremen and Vegesack yards in Holland. The raids damaged or destroyed many Nazi fighters and returned with two big bombers missing. German raiders countered Britain, while U S heavy bombers pressed on with operations across France and Germany.
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London
Bremen
Germany
Vegesack
Maalvis
Rotterdam
Holland
U. S
Vegesuck
North Sea
Britain
East Anglia
Focke - Walls
Messerschmitt
Desperate Plea for Living Quarters Draws Odd Offers
Mrs. Virginie Washburn sought housing for herself and her infant triplets with two dogs in Los Angeles. From Anaconda Montana she faced 15 rental offers, none fully acceptable as landlords balked at triplets or pets. Her plea via the Los Angeles Times drew sympathy and a foster sister’s aid, while she kept searching for a suitable place.
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Los Angeles
Virginie Washburn
Washburn
Anaconda
Manta
Los Angeles | Times
Eri Tit
Ali
Binny
Sandy
Nazis threaten mass jail if invasion lands in France
Tribune de Geneve reports unconfirmed notices in the Hite Savale area warn that Allied landings could trigger immediate deportation to concentration camps under armed guard by German troops. No reports from Savete where many French resist forced labor. Berlin broadcast notes a group of 1,000 French prisoners arriving as part of wartime exchanges for French workers.
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Berlin
Associated Press
New York
Germany
Yankees Gain Greatly in Africa Fight
North Africa reports show American armored units under Lieutenant General George S. Patton advancing 30 miles to seize Gatsa and moving toward El Guetar, while the British Eighth and First Armies clash with Rommel’s forces in southern and northern Tunisia. The Eisenhower command notes no conclusive evidence of a Montgomery full offensive, with gains in the Mareth area and encouragement for improved positions.
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Wes Gallagher
North Africa
George S. Patton, Jr
Gatsa
el Guetar
Eighth Army
First Army
Tunisia
Patton
Harold Alexander
Patty
High Command
Oles
Gabes
Rommel
Mareth Line
Bernard L. Montgomery
Mareth
Enemy Above Australia Is Hit Hard by Allied Strike
Allied forces launched a sweeping air attack over the Australia front from Antban to New Ireland, hitting 14 Japanese bases and destroying barges. The Madang area suffered heavy damage as bombers dropped thirty-five tons, with fighters encountering anti aircraft fire but no enemy interception.
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Hendauortera
Australia
Yctlon
Antbantt
Timor
New Ireland
Madang
New Guinea
Mataty
Balaniaa
Allied War Losses Shrink as Replacements Arrive
Allied spokesman in Australia reports contested figures on enemy losses and replacements. He cites 18005 tons and notes a reduction in Japan’s prewar shipping total by 175000 tons, aided by neutral reports and salvage efforts.
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Medan
Australia
Tapan
Southhwest Tacitie Command
Japan
Hut
Spalbesimii
Seemtayy
WN Franknox
New York
Knox
Oin
March 18 Minimum Established Here
Figures released by the Hele weather bureau set the official March 18 minimum as the new low. The previous record was one degree higher, marked in Eb end Po, according to the report.
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Ab Trew
Aeirdinanin
Heleweather Durean
Ebend Po
Kaiser Shipyards To Turn Out Many Carriers
Washington reports Henry Kaiser reveals 12 Vancouver shipways are dedicated to Whimstee airplane carriers. The first ship will launch April 5 with Mrs Roosevelt as sponsor. Production pace aims to affect year end totals, ships described as 487 feet long with a 134 foot flight deck, serving as gunner or altered transfers, capable of carrying fighters over long distances in coordination with land bases. Emperor class Enterprise ships stand as a reference point for size and capacity.
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Washington
United States
Henry Kaiser
Vancouver
Wash
Kaiser
Venortera
White House
Alye
Roosevelt
Thy
Ratto
I Land Baee
Jane
Interpreting The War Amid Tunisia Fronts
A fragmented wartime report notes Allied advances near Tunisia and recent Axis setbacks. It references five weeks of fighting, Allied gains, and ongoing uncertainty about German positions as American forces push toward Tal Lamuh and surrounding areas.
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