Weather brief for Carolinas and Georgia
Occasional rain in north and west portions of North Carolina this afternoon and tonight with warmer temperatures except in the mountains. South Carolina sees rain in the northwest this afternoon and tonight with a slight warming. Georgia reports rain in the north and west central areas this afternoon and tonight with warmer readings in the south and central portions.
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Stimson Reports Allied Efforts and World Fronts
Secretary Stimson outlined Allied operations against Axis forces including bombing and shipping strikes, noting 58 enemy planes shot down with 31 lost last week. He cited relentless Allied air raids on Germany and occupied Europe to disrupt facilities and divert German fighters from Russia and Tunisia. He emphasized a Russian counterattack in the Donets basin and ongoing German advances toward Kharkov, while in the southwest Pacific the aerial duel continues with improved Allied strength after the Sea victory and signs of intensified Japanese buildup north of Australia.
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FDR Hosts Freshmen in White House Social Hour
President Roosevelt greeted 117 new senators and representatives at a social at the White House. He spoke of his Africa trip and the war as guests enjoyed beer cheese crackers cigars and cigarettes. House leaders arranged the introductions and Rayburn called it a grand charming evening. Mrs Luce praised a portrait of Lincoln.
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RAF praises Americans as allies in air war push
Sinclair defends day bombing aims and hails US bombers as a valuable complement. He announces an RAF transport command to mirror the US global air network and reassure Britain about postwar commercial aviation.
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Allied and Chinese Forces Clash Across Asia Fronts
Dispatches report American daylight attacks on Japanese troops in Rathedaung 25 miles north of Akyab. In China, Chiang Kai-shek’s forces counter a Japanese push across the Yunnan Burma frontier and Yangtze crossings with 20,000 troops reported. Military quarters note Japanese air base construction near Kwangchowan Island to target allied airstrips.
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Germans Hold Africa as Allies Strain Axis Resources
The report argues German leaders delay in Africa to divert Allied focus while Hitler orders a continued defense. It notes the latest German tanks planes and equipment on the front and claims German strength wanes, especially in the air as Allied daylight bombing increases.
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Republicans split over tax abatement and current payment plan
The Ways and Means Committee proposed a compromise to tax payments for 1942 and 1943, with Democrats voting for it and one Republican joining. The plan outlines quarterly 1942 payments, withholding starts July 1, options to pay ahead, possible discounts for paying in full, and guidance for new and higher liability taxpayers. Separate debate noted Republican Gearhart opposing broad forgiveness and warning against profiteering. Further decisions awaited on non wage earning and self employed taxpayers.
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French Soldiers Storm Metlaoui Mining Center
The Algiers radio said French forces stormed and captured the mining center of Metlaoui in Tunisia, located about 25 miles southwest of Gafsa and 30 miles north of Tozeur. Rain and sandstorms hindered large operations while British artillery harassed Rommel at the Mareth Line and the First Army patrolled Sedjenane. Taxes on huts will yield Libya $240,000 this year.
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Charlotte Boy Talks With British Queen
London March 11 Queen Elizabeth visited a war work exhibition in Piccadilly Circus and chatted with American soldiers including Lieut. Alan S. Ariail of Charlotte North Carolina who said this would be talked about for life. Two Hickory men Kuykendall and Sherrill are listed missing in action in North Africa since February 14. Maiden soldier Paul L. Williams is also reported missing in action in North Africa per War Department notice to his wife Lola Mae Williams.
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Larry L. Sherrill
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Pvt
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State Tax Returns Due By Monday March 15
North Carolina residents with income over 5000 gross or over 1000 net if single or 2000 if married must file a state income tax return by Monday March 15 unless sickness or disability exemptions apply. Payment rules allow two installments if tax exceeds 50. Exemptions: 2000 for married man, 1000 for single, 200 per dependent up to under 18 or unable to support. Joint returns not allowed unless income cannot be separated. Bayless notes blanks are simple and local offices offer free assistance.
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Mrs H A Jennie Smith Gudger Dies at 88 in Asheville
Asheville reports the death of Mrs H A Jennie Smith Gudger age 88 after a three week illness in a local hospital. She was mother in law to Lt General Robert L Eichelberger commander of U S Army troops in New Guinea and to Marjorie Rambeau, noted actress.
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Jennie) Smith Gudger
Robert L. Eichelberger
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Pvt Floyd D Baker Found Dead Near Raleigh
The body of Pvt Floyd D Baker of Himrod New York was found beside a highway eight miles north of Raleigh today. Coroner Roy Banks said Baker, stationed at Camp Butner nearby, apparently was a hit run victim. Wild horses are being rounded up and sold in Australia.
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Pvt
Floyd D. Baker
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