Yankees Fight On At Attu In Fog Shrouded War
Washington dispatch reports heavy weather delaying the Attu campaign in the Aleutians. Officials hope a clear day could allow a drive to expel Japanese forces from Attu and possibly Kiska. Tokyo broadcasts claim naval and air bombardment aiding American reinforcements as planning for further offensives grows.
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Aleutians
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R. Ernest Dupuy
War Department
Kiska
Nazis Attack Reds' Lines in Kuban Battle Losses
London reports German infantry and tanks assaulted Russian siege lines north east of Novorossisk on Monday. Soviet midnight communique said assaults ended with heavy losses to the enemy as Russian artillery hit German positions. Fourteen German planes were shot down on the Kuban battlefield amid tougher fighting near Kalinin northwest of Moscow where 300 Germans were killed.
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Novorossisk
Mexcow
Monitor
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Moscow
Communiqie
Allied Bombers Crush German Dams in Ruhr Flooding Big Plants
Allied four engined bombers struck at German dam targets at 100 feet lifting heavy mines to breach two major dams. Floodwaters roared through Ruhr and Weser valleys washing away bridges and power plants as bombers attacked Warden's harbor and U boat bases. American crews logged a longest raid of the war, with fighters contesting German defenses and multiple enemy aircraft shot down.
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Wrnest Agnew
London
Britain
Germany
Adolf Hitler
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Ruhr
Weser
Praner
Crown
Pelea
Warden's Harbor
Weromen
Pranece
Saint Atlaaitte
Wats Wilds
Orpanynys
Hankers
Ariss Tg
Disaster Nears Italy as Nazis Offer Limited Aid
A May 17 dispatch from Leodon reports London observers say Italy could bow quickly via cautious bombing and selective military pressure. They expect Eisenhower's force to target Sicily to force Mussolini into surrender or peace occupation, while doubts linger about Wider’s readiness and German commitment.
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London
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Dwight
Eisenhower
Tunisia
Sicily
Rome
Germany
Wider
Algieré Garho
Heyne
Reuters
Vittorio
Japanese Torpedo Hospital Ship Sinks Losses Reported
Allied headquarters in Australia disclosed that a Japanese torpedo sank a hospital ship off the Queensland coast last Friday morning. Of 267 aboard, 208 Australian and English personnel and 61 nurses perished. 64 survived after 26 hours on a raft. Sister Eleanor Savage of Sydney was the sole surviving woman passenger.
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Australia
Austration
Queekarland
Sydney
New Uniner
Wis Milly
Captain Murphy of Roundup Decorated Four Times
Captain James Murphy of Roundup has been decorated four times for service in the Pacific. He has received the Distinguished Flying Cross the Silver Star with four oak leaf clusters and the Air Medal. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Murphy.
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Janes Murphy
Roundup
Army of Forces In the Pacific
Sam W. Murphy
Murphy
Coal Miners in New Walkout Tie Up Delicate Pact
Washington May 17 The United Mine Workers leader John L Lewis says members will stay at work under the retroactive extension until midnight May 31 to avert a walkout. The War Labor Board condemned Lewis for avoiding the boards procedures, threatening to block negotiations until he submits to its jurisdiction.
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Lewis
Washington
John L. Lewis
Ickes
Mie War Labor Board
United Mine Workers
Tader
New York
Towle
Iabor
Aoard
United States
United Uiater
President May veto skip a year taxation measure
President Roosevelt signals an impending veto on a stopgap skip a year tax plan. He says he cannot accept delaying a year of tax burdens on upper income groups during wartime. House Republicans plan to move ahead with the Rumt plan in conference after Senate approval debates.
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Francis M
Washington
Roosevelt
Veriai
House
Mar Fin
Senate
Rep
Gearbarl
California
Claire Roolhe Luce
Connecticut
George and Doughton
Thore
Holding of National Bonds Rises While Loans Fall
Washington May 11 The Federal Reserve reports holding of government bonds rose by 978 million dollars in 1101 leading cities for the week ending May 12. Treasury bills increased 396 million, demand deposits 528 million, and government deposits 546 million. Commercial, industrial and agricultural loans fell 42 million, with Minneapolis up 12 million and New York City down 22 million.
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Washington
Government Honda
Yesust
Iedeval Reserve Board
Treasury
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New York City
RAF and Allied Luftwaffe raids near Rome and Solomons action
RAF and Allied air forces bombed and strafed targets around Rome including Lido di Roma seaplane base as Wellington bombers struck under moonlight. Reconnaissance linked weeklong raids to heavy bomb tonnage across North Africa, with Allied claims of extensive ship and coastal damage and continued Japanese losses in the Solomons.
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Alving
Alled
Air Force
Italy
Warhiak
Rome
Praneno
Tiber
Struggle Continues For Important Ching Rice Fields
Japanese forces pushed westward into Tramulioge Untoe fay rsertty Mita province as high command coordinates operations. Chinese defenders repelled early assaults on the tip ofrows of Tsingstily while new fighting erupted in south Hupen as Japan widened a southward Yangtae crossing and moved toward a town with heavy street clashes.
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Chitua
Tramulioge
Mita
Tsingstily
Hbunan
Saccebyane
Fran ii Wan
South
Hupen
Ayime Bing
Yangtae
Reporters Barred From Food Conference Meetings
Hot Springs Va May 17 The United Nations food conference opened with limits on press access to corridors as reporters pressed for free passage to the Homestead hotel where delegates stay. Judge Marvin Jones head of the U S delegation said regulations cannot be changed but promised full information on conference progress and any important decisions.
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Wade
Mike
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Jones
Montana Officer Receives Marine Award for Heroism
San Diego May 17 report lists three officers and two enlisted men honored by the 11th Naval District for extraordinary achievement and heroism in the Solomon Islands campaign. Awards were presented at the Marine Corps Air Station by commanding officer C. R. Freeman of the Marine Air Group. Regiments mentioned include John W. Zuber of Missoula, Montana.
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Calif
Navel
Marine Corps Air Station
Lint
C. R. Freeman
Marine Pir Group
Lisut
John W. Zuber
Missoula
Mont
Nazi Raid London With Limited Fire Damage Reported
London residents endured a second straight night raid by Nazi aircraft with multiple sirens and anti air fire. No widespread destruction reported as fires were contained and observers noted continued aerial activity over the capital. Separate dispatch states a U S merchant ship was torpedoed and sunk in March with survivors landed in New York.
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London
Washington
Navy
United States
North Atlantic
New York
Knox Says Enemy's Outer Bastion Has Been Crumpled
Reston May speech reports Allied forces claim success at Mie outer bastions and advancing fortifications. Secretary Knox urges resolve to strike at main fortifications in Asia while warning home front defenders will bear heavier burdens.
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Reston
Asia
Massachusetts
Christina and
Jows
Hong
Men May Not Get Any More Baby Blue Or Pink Sweaters
Washington May 7 The War Production Board proposed new limits on knit goods for men sweaters to curb fashion colors. It specified a plan to restrict styles to 24 colors then remove delicate shades including baby blue and baby pink, plus other pale hues.
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War Production Board
No Mid Month Point Changes Seen
Washington May reports no mid month adjustments to point values for processed foods as the Office of Price Administration says the program has settled to an even keel after March and April saw two mid month changes.
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Office of
Price Adain Iniat Ration
Trust
OPA
Roosevelt messages cheer Soviet and Chinese leaders on North Africa victory
President Roosevelt sent May 15 messages to Premier Stalin and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. He expressed hope allied forces would take the initiative in Asia and Europe, noting expectation of further successes on both eastern and western fronts and continued supply support despite difficulties. The exchange followed congratulations from Russia and China on the North Africa victory.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Stalin
Russia
Trents
Chiane Walkhok
Asia
Flara
North Africa
Chiang Kai- Stok
Yonr Ealhint
Forty Three Japanese Planes Raid Way Allied Strike Drome
Allied Headquarters report details a May 17 raid on an Allied base by forty three Japanese aircraft. They attacked West base with slight damage and casualties. A second strike hit Gasmate, New Britain, with a grounded bomber destroyed and explosions in supply areas. Livingston's district seven American Legion elected Ed L Nowels. Lulu Deegan named auxiliary president at the spring meeting.
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Australia
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High Command
Weventy
Gasmate
New Rritain
Livingston
Ed l L. Nowels
American Legion
Lulu Deegan
Big Timber
More Than 80,000 U S Armed Forces Lost in War Time
Washington reports casualty totals in 17 months of war. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard total 28,985 losses with 7,218 killed, 683 wounded, 12,064 missing. Army casualties total 68,842 with 6,076 killed, 12,277 wounded, 24,345 missing, 14,264 prisoners. Over 4,000 wounded have returned to duty or were discharged. More than 8,000 missing in North Africa, likely prisoners.
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Africa
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