Momentous Talks Continue In World War II Briefing
Washington May 12 AP President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill map plans with allied leaders in India theater including Wavell Somerville and Peirse. Other participants are Stilwell and Chennault. Discussion centers on long range war aims against Japan and Europe with Mediterranean reopening and potential campaigns.
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Washington
Japan
Roosevelt
Churchill
India
Archibald Pp. Wavell
James Somerville
Ceylon
Richard Peirse
Joseph W. Stilwell
China
Claire Chennault
Hitler
Africa
Mediterranean
Britain
America
Middle East
Alan Brooke
Imperial General Staff
Nudley Pound
Labor Board May Make Some Wage Changes
Washington May 12 The Bronomie Director James Fy Vigrnes issued a directive authorizing the war labor board to adjust wages to aid war efforts or correct inequities, provided prices and production costs do not rise. It clarifies Roosevelt wartime anti inflation aims and confirms wage changes must have NA approval if they risk higher prices or costs.
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Labor Board
Washington
Bronomie
James Fy. Vigrnes
War Labor Board
WLB
Roosevelt
Thyrnes
WLE
Patch of Guadalcanal To Head Corps At Fort Lewis
Washington May 12 Major General Alexander M Patton who commanded troops in the Solomons has returned to head the 4th Army Corps at Fort Lewis Washington He succeeds Major General Oscar W Griswold on Guadalcanal The War Department announces a policy to bring battle tested commanders back to train troops with lessons from actual combat
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Washington
Alexander M. Pateh
Solomons
4Th Army Ecorps
Fort Lewis
Wash
Guadalcanal
Oscar W. Griswold
War Department
All Organized Resistance Ceases In Tunisia Victory Declared
North Africa report says Axis forces in Tunisia have surrendered after the capture of Col. Gen. Turpen von Arnim and senior officers. Allied troops, including British and French units, sealed the rout with mass arrests and a near-total surrender of German and Italian formations, though pockets remained active. United States forces held 37,998 prisoners in the Bizerte area.
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Howard Kennedy
North Africa
Avis Vestssimee
Tunisia
Cense
Turpen von Armin
Vor Arming
Kerwin Rommel
Graft von Sponecks
1Th
Wight
Po Roieh
TOO Panzer
von Arnim
Inco Eoa
Eercape
Eirele
Tohru Wie
Zagham
Can Ton Peninsula
von Aruim
You Syoneek
Ioieh
Gerad Xenemala
Yehen
Halla
Zaghowan
Swanage
Giovanni Mesae
Freyberg
United States
Bizerte
Cleimenta
Firat
Tunis
Osp
Don
You Atnim
Hiantale
Cap Bon
Sicily
Alison
Flret
Convoy Guard Sinks Four Axis U-Boats
London reports a convoy battle lasting eight days against Axis submarines. Escorts and air cover attacked a patrol and sank four U boats while sustaining losses among ships and crew. The action occurred in the Atlantic theater as weather and sea conditions challenged the fleet.
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Convoy Guard
London
Eescort
Asis
Troyes
Dave
Soviets Push Back Donets Nazis
Soviet forces renewed pressure on the Donets front between Kharkov and Rostov and bombarded the Caucasus near Novorossisk. Moscow said heavy Russian artillery shattered German defenses, while aerial battles favored the Reds with 15 German planes downed and few Soviet losses. Prisoners were captured as Soviet tanks advanced north of Novorossiysk and in the Kuban region, with hundreds of German dead reported.
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London
Red Army
Donets
Kharkovl
Rostov
Moscow
Caucasus
Novorossisk
Kuban
Datints
Lisichanek
Lisichansk
Novorsh
Results in Africa May Restore Small Democracies
Cleveland May 12. Lithuanian president-in-exile Smetona says Allied victory in North Africa offers hope for reestablishing small European democracies. He argues the Mediterranean links three continents and controls world commerce, noting ancient empires fell when they lost mastery. he asserts the Axis has lost it and will lose the war.
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Cleveland
Bcholarly Autanas Smetona
Atiiva
North Africa
Mediterranean
Smetona
Dutch Government Urges Resistance to Nazis in London
Dutch ex service men in London number about 100000 amid government calls to resist a German registration move and defend themselves against arrest attempts. Five more executions were announced, bringing total to six, following summary courts as Dutch resistance grows. The move coincides with Allied pressure and fears of German reprisals, with Roosevelt and Churchill under public scrutiny.
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James VW
Long
London
Hollnd
Europe
Waslinghan
Roosevelt
Myre
Churchill
Netherlands
Fis
Holland
Widhowe
Nias
Free Nether Bunds
Angina Nows Areney
Pritts
Hitler
Allen Stritegisne
Rennant
Africa
Herin
Allies Bomb Sicily Ports In Fierce Night Raid
Allied air forces bombed the ports of Sicily including Marsala and Catbalig on the coast near Sicily, using heavy bombers and fighters. The attack originated from a Malta-based Spitfire escort and involved 2000 heavy bombers and 100 fighters, targeting rail lines and trains in southern Italy as well. Bishop Collins Denny dies in Richmond after long service to the Methodist Church.
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Aveston
Stel Mt. Ware
British Teland
Malta
Vursabey
Weaterap St Yo Pat
Matta
Jn Stethy
Taly
Venny
Skip-a-Year Tax Plan Sparks Inflation Debate in Senate
Washington May 12 The Senate opened two days of debate on the skipyear tax plan to reflect revenues for 1942 or 1940 as critics call it a move toward inflation while supporters call it a nonpartisan step to provide equal tax abatements. Senator Connally assailed the plan and Senator Vandenberg defended it as timely and necessary to shift to pay as you go payroll withholding and enforcement.
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Bell Washington
Senate
Connally
Texas
Consally
Santa Clas
Mittee
Senator Vanidenberg
Rmich
Tmn Jarity
Flignee
George D-Giad
Collengues
Major Cheney Cowles Reported Killed in Crash
Spokane reports the death of Major Cheney Cowles, former Chronicle managing editor and son of WW Cowles Sr. Pioneer, a Spokesman-Review founder and AP director. He served as an intelligence officer in the military, with details unclear due to garbled text.
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Cheney Cowles
Spokane
Wash
Chronicle
Ina
Wo TT Cowles
Spokesman Review
Associated Press
Major Cowles
Amy Air Fares
Khrevenorl Ban
Weather in Helena Wr tr R Weather lures
Helena faces warmer conditions as a weather system moves through, bringing lighter winds and a rise in temperatures toward thawing levels. Frost is still possible in the morning, with cool pockets lingering despite the daytime warmth.
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Helena
German Catholics Clash With Nazi Religious Policy
A New York report describes German Catholic communities resisting Nazi rules on church life. Catholic leaders denounce state interference in doctrine and worship, citing violations of Church autonomy across regions including Poland, Alsace Lorraine, and territories administered by the regime.
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New York Way
Fatesaanist
Cathobe Distasi
Deere
Anid
Pola
Alsace-Lorvaine
Yusoshiysd
Tarmhou Yg
Oklahoma Flood Brings Widespread Drowning and Damage
Flooding across eastern Oklahoma kills at least 22 with many more feared dead as waters sweep farms and bottomland crops. Arkansas River valley overflows flood hundreds of square miles while city levees hold back and cattle suffer losses. Local officials warn of extensive property damage and ongoing rescue efforts in the region.
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Oklahoma
Potoai
Ohi
Pronk Sweh
Re Maye
Arkansas Civer Valley
Om Thiad Ciant
Wort Smith
Chester Hothind
Polson Woman Shot and Critically Hurt
Polson police report a woman named Katherine North shot four times and critically wounded at her mother's home four miles east of Polson. Sheriff Clyde We Woydleman said her husband Kasel North was held for questioning after a week old arrest related to a distillery incident.
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Polson
Katherine North
BR. North
Palsan
Clyde We Woydleman
Kasil
French Sink Nazi Submarine Supply Vessel Back in Dakar Port
A World War II era report notes the submarine supply ship and cruiser returned to Dakar with about ninety prisoners. The vessel had supported operations to supply German forces in the Far East and faced American and Allied pursuit. The sinking of related targets did not severely alter the broader campaign, with crews rearming for further missions.
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Dakar
Bieneh West Ata
Uty
Tara Giorgi Yas
Dakin
Tit Inihanrhy
Signet
Petumn
Mind
Japan
Fay East
Great Quantities Of Food Sent Over to Greeks
New York May 12 Greek War Relief Association says more than 7,000 tons of foodstuffs were carried from America on eight Swedish ships in Greek relief service. Executive vice president Harry A. Fil reports the shipment included over $100,000 worth of medicines and surgical supplies from the American Red Cross. The relief effort aims to avert starvation in Greece, with portions of the cargo destined for famine areas and refugee camps.
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New York
Absveciation, Inc
Todiy Gut
Greene
Nuavat
Bee
Harry A. Fil
Ayaneladioan
Aso
African Campaign Costs Top 600000 Men Reported
London reports vast Allied troop costs and manpower figures tied to a Africa campaign. The item notes large-scale mobilization with estimates near 600000 personnel and extensive supply and production outlays amid ongoing military actions and strategic planning.
House Defeats Veto On Trade Pacts By Congress
A congressional vote defeated the president’s veto on trade pacts amid tense debate. The act would limit powers and affect the broader policy program. The tally stood 19H to 163, with changes proposed to extend provisions by two years.
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House
Wastin
Marge
Raase
Kop Lilicsns
Five Japanese Bases Raided by Allies
Allied forces struck five Japanese bases on New Guinea and New Britain in a split series, according to today's noon communique. Ground fighting intensified near Mule area, 12 miles south of Katana, New Guinea, with an ambush of a small Japanese patrol reported as the latest development.
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New Guinea
New Britain
Uorumon
Iskurda
Tted
Areca
Katana
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