British anticipate broad assault wave after Tunisia
London dispatch reports British expect a summer surge around Hitler's fortress from Norway to Greece after Tunisia. The Daily Telegraph calls the African campaign a prelude to bigger operations and hints at feints and real blows, with conferences and moves toward a decisive summer campaign.
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London
Adolf Hitler
Norway
Greece
Tunisia
Daily Telegraph
Bame
Britafny
Telegraph
Tiller
Alstady
van Gid
Gsi
Roosesei
Russia
Cyprura
Middle East
Marerea
Tunisian springboard drive signals major Allied advance
The Allied victory in Tunisia marks a decisive shift in the Mediterranean war plan. With Tunis and Bizerte captured, the United Nations lines shift focus to Casablanca's 1944 phase. The Red Army’s Stalingrad triumph remains the other great turning point, while Tunisian gains close this key chapter in Africa and free Allied planning for future operations.
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Villers
Europe
Tunis
Hizerte
United Nations
Anis
Africa
Suez
Mediterranean
Casablanca
Titler
Yunts
Sizerle
Red Army
Stalingrad
Glans Tong Jald
Russians Threaten Big Defeat Near Novorossiysk
London dispatch reports Soviet forces driving toward Novorossiysk in the Black Sea sector. Moscow communiques claim a coordinated assault pierced fortifications nine miles from the port, overcoming German resistance as German planes and air losses rise.
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London
Novorossisk
Asis
Allies Sink Enemy Troop Ship Near New Guinea
Allied air and naval actions near New Guinea sink a Japanese troop ship, with multiple hits sending the vessel to the bottom near Mandag Harbor. In separate operations, Japanese coastal craft and supply barges are strafed along the North coast of New Britain and near Rooke Island.
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New Guinea
Wendquirers
Mer F
Ultimatemintaneport
Wits
New Gries
Mandag
Fine Harbor
Guiness
Voasy
Opee
Ne Ato
Esse Sweet
Tutoone
Mawaent
Paonen Dataand
Savottier
Avge
Territory
Portheast
Australia
Aire Erome
Kabuni
New Britain
Rooke Island
Musicians Push MacDowell for U.S. Hall of Fame
The Federation of Music Clubs endorses Edward MacDowell for national hall of fame urging the Electoral College to include the noted American composer famed for To a Wild Rose among America’s greats.
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New York
Percelicingh Federation of Music
Clube
Tomaht
Colorato Federation
Edward Mac Dowell
America
French Officer Praises Allied Maneuver and African Triumph
Algiers May. Admiral Emile Mitselter, former commander at Bizerte, praised Allied wedge through Tunisia and coastal advances toward Hizerte. He stressed the strategic value of the Iberte land defenses and naval base, noting the wider Mediterranean implications and the need to test German defenses with reduced manpower.
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Algiers
Emile Mitselter
Saorto
Tunis
Hizerte
Cap Ban
Bizerte
Dia Wiryeon
Mediterranean
St Therre
Mlanelon
Canada
Charles DeGaille
Anid
Wenn Chand
Wrench
North Africa
Chinese Drive Japs From Key Rice Regions
Chinese forces reported to have repelled a Japanese landing on Tunetung laku’s southern shore near Changsha, provincial capital of Hunan. The high command said Japanese troops at Yulingehow retreated after suffering heavy losses from Chinese counterattacks in a bid to disrupt ripening rice crops.
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Tunetung Laku
Changsha
Hanan
China
Services Held in Iceland for Accident Victims
In Reykjavik Iceland mourners attended the mass funeral for American airmen killed in a Monday crash. Lieutenant Frank M Andrews, Bishop Adan Wright Leonard and other crew members were honored as coffins were lowered into a military cemetery mound. The ceremony drew thousands in the capital city and marked the largest military funeral ever held in Iceland.
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Iceland
Reykjavik
Teeland
Frank M. Andrews
Adan Wright Leonard
Plage
Tunisian Victory Acknowledged by World Leaders
Moscow reported that Premier SLAIN delivered congratulations to President Soormyelt and Prime Minister Churchiil on the Tunisian victory. The Soviet monitor relayed messages to Washington and London as diplomatic exchanges were broadcast in bramdcinst records.
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Lanfoan
Aundas
Slain
Soormyelt
Churchiil
Moscow
Bramdcinst
Dentinal Nies- Bigeh
Washington
London
Nazi Soldiers Weep as Glamor of Army Fades in Captivity
Descriptions from Amerie Prison Camp portray German troops in May 1945 as weary and divided. Some surrender with resignation, others cling to propaganda, while many endure fatigue and harsh conditions under Allied guards.
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Amerie
Ava Mateur
Delagealy
Pasha
Armernaes
Aiiny
Natenhat
Hal
Punt
Tnibus
Anavenis
Quints Eager To Launch Five U S Ships at Yard
In Superior Wisconsin on May 9 five young Witte girls watched as five new cargo ships were readied at Walter Rotler Shipbuilders. An armed Marine detail protected the yard while workers prepared to launch the vessels, which will be painted bright orange and tied down for display.
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Quints
U. S
Superior
Wis
Perry
Gibliker
Walter Rotler
United States Marines
Quinniplers
U S Equips French Army for North Africa based on patrols
United States readies a large French expeditionary force for North Africa. Reports describe many troops already in place aboard ships and trains, with logistical support including ships and antennas noted. The article mentions battles, equipment movements, and strategic intent amid North African operations.
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U.S
Alfies
North Africa
Japs on Attu Hit by U S Air Strikes
U S planes pounded Attu in a series of heavy raids supported by naval forces. Air units focused on enemy positions causing substantial damage to coastal batteries and fortifications, as Allied forces tightened control of the sector amid ongoing combat operations.
Troop Trains Move Often in U S Army Chief Says
In a broadcast, Army Chief declares rail transport moving large numbers of military personnel across the United States. He notes railroads are carrying about one million troops per month as part of wartime mobilization efforts, with plans and schedules discussed publicly.
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U. S
Catlett
Minion Grenerni
Army Transporta Alan Corps
National Broadcasting Conte Way
Ickes Seeks Higher Octane Gasoline for Army
In Wilmington Delaware May 3 a news item reports Ickes asking for an increase in high octane gasoline supply to meet military needs. The request aims to speed production and identify plans to ensure adequate fuel for wartime operations. At the same time a training plane crash near Macravait base is noted with a victim identified as Ro Simnart, 24, of Bosra.
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Tursan
Aviv
May
Simnart
Bosra
Montelis Amother
Mosrfivetter
War
Margate
Chicago
French Folk Dance With Joy When Allies Enter City
A garbled report describes a crowd in Werpevie Panina reacting with dancing joy as allies arrive. The account mentions Mare vedaseds and Higadenig orebte Wats, with sporadic phrases about preaching and a scene of people celebrating.
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Werpevie
Panina
Utah
Glasgow Army Field airman dies in fall from plane
A Glasgow Army Field airman was killed when he fell from a bomber during a night operation. Details are sparse due to the damaged text, but the incident occurred near Kin and involved personnel from the Climegane air unit with the Great Falls division cited in the report.
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Glasgow
Great Falls Army Air
Lainy
Vietnam
Clinton Wyhse
Atewent
Sid West of
Kin
Dake Lees
Tome Town
Free Black Dirt for Gardeners Opens Nearby Pit
A dirt pit east of Piety Na and west of Hele Mherons Frenne city water departien now offers black dirt to gardeners at $4 per load. City crew installed a gate and loading is self-serve. residents must haul their own dirt from the site on the north side of the highway Na.
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Hele Mherons
Frenne City Water Departien
Allies Drive Axis From Tunisian Gulf to Cap Bon
Allied forces push remnants of the beaten Axis army toward Cap Bon as Tunis and nearby hills are cleared. Eisenhower announced an air ceremony marking the North Africa campaign and called for final victory. Front now spans from Bizerte to the coast, with wedges from Tunis toward Enfidaville and along the Gulf of Tunis.
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William
Africa
API
Gulf of Tunis
Cap Bon
Afri¢a
Duwi
Dwight PD
Eisenhower
Sididy
Champs Elysees
Caplire
Ais
Weerle
Vizerte
Cretuvilte
Tunis
Tiimmamet
U. S. Army
Chomicui
Chouigul Pass
Tehourha
Pont du Fahs
Medjez-el-Bab-Kaar Tyr
Ajo Tél-Asker
Wir M'Cherga
Bizerte
Protville
Pont du Fans
Ben Satdan
Saouri
Enfidaville
Trade Agreements Act Backed By Toledo Official
Sumner Welles, undersecretary of state, warned in Toledo that repudiating the Trade Agreements Act would deal a heavy blow to hopes for an end to war. He said a repudiation, outright or by crippling amendments, would destroy the idea of economic non aggression and undermine the basis for peaceful relations.
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Toledo
Ohio
Sumner Welles
Congress
United States
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