Nation Faces Loss While Others Gain
The Associated Press reports that China remains the chief danger spot for the United Nations as Allied production surges elsewhere. Hitler may strike again to leverage resources, but the Allies push victory through overwhelming material aid, with China cut off and Burma lost last spring.
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Associated Press
China
United Nations
Hitlen
Red Army
Kurrape
Lidatas
nAliles
Germany
Tunisia
Hitler
Russia
Saulty
Burma
Chiang Wai-Shek
India
Himalayas
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Japan
Asia
Hitler Asks Help For Suffering German Soldiers
Adolf Hitler appealed Monday for German Red Cross war relief funds, saying soldiers on all fronts suffer “super human” hardships. The message, datelined the Fuehrer headquarters, was broadcast in Berlin and reported by The Associated Press. He warned that sacrifices at home are heavy, but pale beside soldiers in the east facing renewed trials.
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Associated
Adolf Hitler
Red Cross
Fuehrer
Berlin
Associated Press
What Life in WAACs Is Like in Fiction Story
The Thidependent opens a new fiction piece "Beth Carter, WAAC" by Lorette Cooper. Set in the army corps, the tale follows a WAAC member through early chapters as readers are invited into military life and its challenges from chapter one forward.
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Waacs
Beth Carter
WAAC
Euxiracy Corps
Army
Lorette Cooper
Doomed Nazis Die While Fleeing As Cap Bon Holds
Allied dispatch from North Africa reports German troops clinging to a narrow escape corridor at Cap Bon. Axis forces in a doomed, delayed fight after 80,000 troops poured into the peninsula, with Cap Bon fortress besieged by land sea and air while small boats ferrying soldiers are sunk.
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Edward Kennedy
North Africa
Cap Bon
Vuut Cap How
Sicily
Africa
Widen
Mediterranean
Bizerie
Howing
Russians Blast Nazis Key Rail Centers In War Front Push
Russian planes conducted a major offensive entering a second day with strikes on Chamore rail hubs behind the Nazi lines. Moscow reported antiaircraft guns downed about 200 German planes attempting an attack on the Rostov Bataisk corridor toward the Chava Arm, as night broadcasts claimed raids on railway stations and troop trains behind the German front.
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London
Navi
Moscow
Rostov-Bataisk
Chava
Stormavik
Sagies’ Monitor
Novonsk
Vila
Tod
Helena Man Pilots Plane Through Big Sicily Raid
Helena man First Lieut George L Peabody flew with Allied forces in a North Africa Sicily raid May 10. The mission involved heavy bombing of Padlernie targets with over a million pounds of ordnance. Peabody, from Helena Montana, is described as a well known lieutenant who previously trained at Morrison flying Shant and joined the army in 1942. Funeral services are planned in Miles City for Frank O Neill a pioneer Montanan stockman and former Montana legislator.
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Epavatod Rumnedy Allied Headquarters
North Africa
Valdi Ik
Brown
Midland
Texas
Washington
Aneriran Airiyen
Padlernie
Son Missaan
Rerar
Hwt
George L. Peabody
Helena
Mont
Benbody
Morrison
Anny
Snetherfield
Cality
J. C. Peabody
Seattle
George
Africa
Lim
Miles City
Frank
O'Neill
O'Neal
Ontario
Montatur
Plane Crashes Burn. Four Killed and 63 Hurt at Marine Base
San Diego May 10 Four persons were killed and 63 injured when an army experimental plane crashed and burst into flames near the U S Marine Corps base. Pilot R A McMakin and three marines died. Fifty seven of the injured were marines, six crew members. Navy said two fires started by the crash were soon extinguished by base and city fire crews. Survivors not seriously injured. Names of dead and injured released after next of kin notified.
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Calif
Rer Vrul
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Bare
Navy
Itty Thames
San Mega Flre
McMtakin
Donald of
Creverse City
Micky We Bagley
G. Stits
Allies Trade Blows With Japs Hit Vital Bases
Allied and Japanese air forces traded heavy blows across a broad area north of Australia. In Mubo area Australian ground forces repelled a Japanese push. Catalinas at Habe in Dutch New Guinea damaged three enemy planes and strafed targets while returning fire on a coastal vessel. Milingimb near Darwin reported air action with one Allied Spitfire down. Japanese aircraft attacked Milne Bay, causing no reported damage.
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C. Vapes
McDan Tb
Australia
Mubo
New Guinea
Habe
Dutch New Guinea
Catalings
Bay
Army Bomber Falls Four Miles West Of Sprague Wash
An army bombing plane from the Portland Oregon air base crashed four miles west of Sprague Washington at noon today. Officials from the air force base in Spokane arrived to investigate the incident.
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Nagaheen
Portland
Ore
Here
London
Tient
B. Devers
Europe
Gene Devers
Eriek
Ieeland
Andreews
Dover
Wasie
Depelite
Andrews
Lie Press
Washington
Feery
Huitfel
Weather forecast for Helena today and Tuesday
The Helena weather agency reports occasional rain or snow with a cold spell. Forecasters expect a chilly forenoon today and a temperature around 20 degrees Tuesday morning with continued cold conditions through the day.
Top Nazis Assigned in Italian Metropolis
London dispatch reports Adolf Hitler commands Goering and Himmler to Rome to reorganize Italy s defenses. Goering to direct military reform in Naples and Rome while Himmler works to stabilize the internal front. The Bern cable, cited by Moscow, notes potential shifts in Italian air bases, naval facilities, and fortifications.
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Adolf Hitler
Europe
Rissiion Radio
Hore Hye
Marshal Werman Goerms
Velnriel Thaninter
Nagi Secret Police
Rome
Bern
Switzerand
Tecal Piess Etrelag
Italy
Goering
Himmier Wuld
Parger
Reuters
Goring
Lave
Mugiolini
Naples
Moscow
Cyering
Halifax Victory Plan Dates to 1940 Revealed
Halifax reports a 1940 victory strategy developed by Prime Minister Churchill during the 1940 siege era. Liaison with the Middle East and Mediterranean plans were highlighted as Britain readied for potential regional action while defending home positions. The report notes allied coordination and strategic emphasis on the Mediterranean corridor amid the war outlook.
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Halifax
Lord Wallfax
Priy
Churchill
United States
Middle East
Owe
Mediterranean
New Meat Price Ceilings Announced Across Regions
New price ceilings for all cuts of meat to be set nationwide were announced by OPA regional price executive TH A.D. UW Waghn. The ceilings cover grocery staples across Denver and surrounding states including Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Utah’s Ogden and Salt Lake City areas, with details reported by The Rocky Mountain News.
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States
A.D
OPA Piice
Teria
Cheyenne
Helawd
Harte
Gireant PrcdTs
Amarggindis
Mont? Halse
Monntitn Henne
Idaho
Ogden
Salt Lake Cry
Chen
Third Bond Drive Delayed To September Amid Treasury Woes
The third bond drive, postponed to September, faced banking and treasury strains. Secretary Clark and officials signaled a new campaign plan for August and September as subscriptions faced breakdowns. Subscriptions totaled 3.5 trillion, with banks meeting varied allotments, highlighting financial pressure on the effort.
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Anders
Clarket Bett
Army Parcels Shipment Rule Change Afoot
A report notes proposed changes to allow sending parcels to soldiers without direct commanding officer approval. The new process would let a soldier request parcel mail by presenting a marked envelope to the post office, with the modification taking effect upon postal department qualification of postmasters.
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Die Saldter
Possottine Department
Aweel
WLB Tells Senate Stabilization Plan Effective
The War Labor Board told the Senate a high degree of wage stabilization has been achieved and wage increases have had limited impact on prices. The report did not directly reference the President’s April order, which the board had called unworkable unless clarified.
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Waoalington
War Labor Board
Senate
Franco Urges End Of War Amid Stalemate Call
The piece reports Franco urging ending the war while calling for world peace and a stalemate, with foreign observers weighing Spain's role. it notes appeals for sovereignty and prestige, and references a 3rd anniversary of Nazi invasions. It mentions comments from London and reactions to Franco's statements and the broader war context.
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Franco
Giraud Proposes Joint Command With De Gaulle
General Henri Giraud offers a plan to share control of the French administration with General Charles de Gaulle. The proposal suggests alternating leadership of the French forces with a temporary setup to hand power to a future pro Western wartime government. The plan appears in an appendix to Giraud’s reply to de Gaulle’s proposals reported by The Associated Press.
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Jhenri Cirand
Charles DeGaute
Ise
Givitag
France
Giraud
da Gantic
Associated Press
Knox Describes Navy Role in North Africa as Transcendent
Secretary of the Navy Knox hailed the Navy’s part in the North African expedition as transcendent and essential to the war effort. He told hundreds of Union League Club members that the nation fights to preserve the country and emphasized the war’s fundamental purpose.
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Knox
Africa
Chicago
Navy
Col. ‘Knox
Union Leagus Club
Senate Would Create Civilian Supplies Agency Approved
Senate backed a plan for a powerful civilian supply administration to control materials and services for the Home Front, replacing the War Production Board civilian office. Critics, including Republicans, argued existing agencies suffice and warned the bill cedes too much power. Proponents, led by Senator Inouye, said it would ensure steady production and distribution for the armed forces and civilian needs.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Web Chalton Dound
Nelson
House
Office of Civilan
War Production Board
WIT
Ma Inney
D-Conn
Bols
Montanans Listed Missing in Action
Washington May 10 The names of United States soldiers listed as missing in action were released by the war department. Montana figures include Sgt Alvy G Masters of Medicina Lake and Sgt Willy H T Zeek of Somers. Also listed are Staff Sgt Farrell W Middell of Havre and Staff Sgt Marshall C Wells of Dodson.
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United States
Getson
War Department
Montaang
APCAT
Montana—Tech
Alvy G. Masters
Beralea M
Masters
Medicina Lake
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W. Zeek
Wilhelm Zeek
Somers
Montana
Farrell W. Middell
Myrtle Sale
Havre
Marshall C. Wells
Freak Wells Dodson
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