Mussolini Tightens Italian Control as War Threat Looms
Premier Mussolini presses purges within the Fascist party and tightens authority in Italy as troops guard Tunisia’s defeat zone. He warns that Bizerte is a pistol at the heart of war while mobilizing defenses for possible invasion, stressing economic measures and strengthened air and ground forces amid Allied threat.
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Hitler Ready to Leave Italy in the Lurch Report
London dispatch reports Hitler prepared to withdraw from Italy, with German officials and forces returning to Germany. Describes weak Italian defense at Brenner Pass and signals lack of continued German solidarity as Mussolini’s regime faces possible collapse. The Daily Mail notes warnings that Italy must assume full responsibility for defending the mainland.
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Dany Mails Diplomatie
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Tuals
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U S and RAF Strike Berlin and Japan in Wide War Actions
A mixed wartime update reports U S and RAF actions over Berlin and Japan. Japanese planes were shot down on the ground at Li Saturday. one fighter and several bombers were damaged in the Cap Ward engagement. Bomber forces attacked New Guinea targets with multiple raids, while Allied ships and air units claimed hits and ongoing operations across the Pacific theater.
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Russians Destroy Hundreds of Nazi Airplanes
Moscow announced that Soviet forces destroyed hundreds of German aircraft in recent weeks, with the Red Army reporting heavy raids and the destruction of air bases along the Nige front. The army newspaper Red Star said a new bridgehead was established on the Donets western bank in the Lishchonsk district southeast of Kharkov as Soviet troops pressed to seize an important city.
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Presidency Hints At Ship-a-Year Tax Bill Approval
Washington May 16 The treasury seeks a payroll levy of at least 20 percent to fund a ship a year tax plan. Roosevelt may veto so Congress must approve, while treasury backs current payment against tax ability. Davies arrives in Iran en route to Russia with a Roosev elt message for Stalin.
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Allies Battle Near Vital Island In Bitter Engagement
Reports describe a hard fought clash near a key island as Allied forces press to hold a strategic position. The action centers on Bobdibt village and nearby air base south west of Salama with air drone activity and exchanges of fire. officials acknowledge limited enemy gains.
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Montana Keeps Lead in WAAC Enlistments
Rutle May 16. The state topped all district WAAC recruitment districts in enrollment for the Army auxiliary. Forty one young women enrolled during May, with the state's total WAAC enrollees reported at 850.
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Ayedle
Mediterranean Bombing and Allied Patrols Hit Sicily
May 18 report notes heavy Mediterranean bombing and extensive Allied patrol activity offshore. Shore bombardment and air attacks target Mussolini era positions while Allied aircraft conduct showers of incendiaries and bombs along southern Italy and Sicily, with coastal defenses and naval movements observed.
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Sicily
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Bartte
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Karenina
Nonoermieed
Pyelettino
Wellingtens
Aetian Los
Italy
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Mussel Fan
Guard Takes Duty As Hotel Hosts UN Planning Meet
A guard begins duty at the hotel hosting planners for an upcoming conference. Reported preparations include security measures and the presence of international delegates and officials, with observers noting restricted access and orderly proceedings.
Tornadoes Injure Troops and Hit Fort Riley Camp
A path of tornadoes struck western Kansas yesterday from Fort Tatey to near Manhattan, injuring about 200 troops at Fort Riley and causing extensive damage to camp buildings. No fatalities were reported though 28 required hospital care. Fort Riley damage tops $200,900 with towns Alma Rossville Kelvue Willard and Norwood affected.
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Engineers Battle Possible Flood Disaster
Washington reports engineers strive to avert floods on the White, St Francis and Arkansas rivers amid record highs. Troops moved in after the Arkansas river flooded, threatening the water supply for Karl Smith, Van Thiven and Camp Chaffee. Edward M. Hollteter, former Malta high school coach, has been commissioned a Heutengant at Army headquarters in the east, according to school officials.
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van Thiven
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Malta
Edward M. Hollteter
Fog Delays Attu Invasion as Ground Fighting Continues
War dispatches from Sydney report fog hindering U S invasion of Attu while ground combat persists. Bombers strike southern Pacific targets as American forces push to seize airfields and contest Japanese positions on Gavutu, Bougainville, and nearby islands amid heavy weather and naval patrols.
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Allies Conduct Air Raids Over Burmese Targets
Allied air forces attacked Burma targets including rail hubs and enemy positions. American heavy bombers struck inland railheads near Mandalay and Redaw, with hits on defensive lines near Nanlain and Hagia. Medium bombers hit rail facilities in Burma while coastal strikes extended to Kaygaung and Metkilta.
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Weather in Helena Upset by UR Caresty
Helena expects slightly warmer conditions Monday afternoon with scattered showers. Forecasters note cloud cover and brief rain possible across the capital region, with temperatures rising modestly and winds light to breezy from the southeast.
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Warner
Wreckage Found of Long-Lost Navy Cargo Plane
Hikers locate the shattered fuselage of a Navy cargo plane missing since January near the San Feaneisen peaks. Sheriff Perryneid says all six aboard are dead and the wreckage is badly torn up. Discovery was reported by a group led by Newight Pullen.
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Perryneid
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Newight Pullen
Allies Lose Two Ships To Axis In Week
Allies report two merchant ships sunk in a week in the Western Atlantic since Pearl Harbor. One vessel was an American merchant ship. the other a small Norwegian American vessel. Twenty merchant sailors survived. the losses mark the fifth and sixth ships sunk in April.
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Thy the Associatund Press
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U S Airmen Preview of Theatre Strength in Europe
At England’s Air Ground Support HQ a May briefing showcases the Eighth Air Force’s evolving role under Lt Gen Devers. The display emphasizes air power’s potential to reinforce Allied ground operations with new tactics and anticipated efficiency against German defenses in Europe.
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England
Cot Ba Devers
Air Force
Crete
Tuniaia
Europe Has Series of Air Attacks Across Occupied Europe
European skies see renewed Allied air offensives with British bombers striking Germany and daylight raids along the French coast. U S Thunderbolt pilots claim multiple enemy aircraft shot down while missions target Caen MorlTin and coastal shipping, as the RAF and allied fighters press the continentwide bombardment.
Nazis Raid London Feeble Attack Amid Alerts
London suffered a feeble aerial raid described as the heaviest since 1940 1941 with Liman planes breaking through anti air defenses over the Thames area after two alerts and a third sounding no incidents followed a loud explosion. In Texas Waco Army Flying School reports Lieut William Farish son of a former Standard Oil head and a sergeant died in a Warshachie training crash.
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