Air power surge reshapes wartime strategy and targets
The article argues air forces now dominate global warfare, with Allied bombing crippling German industry and shifting momentum in Europe and the Pacific. It cites British and American aircrews destroying factories, cutting steel output, and displacing civilians, while planning for invasions of France and Japan and aiming to shorten the conflict.
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J P Morgan Dies After Illness on Gulf Coast Vacation
John Pierpont Morgan the financier and head of the House of Morgan died at 3 15 am in Boca Grande Florida where he had rested at the Gasparilla Inn after falling ill on a train Feb 25 A son and two daughters were at his bedside and Dr H S Patterson reported the death The body was to be sent to New York by train later today with Morgan’s son and daughter in attendance
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George Nichols
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Eden Roosevelt talks set UN conference ahead of alliance plan
British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden begins series of conferences with President Roosevelt to pave talks among all United Nations on postwar cooperation. Red Army repels attacks west of Kharkov while German thrusts press on. Berlin says all French rail lines will be guarded at night as Vichy police hunt guerrillas fleeing labor service. RAF strikes Germany for ninth night. Essen munitions works reportedly damaged.
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Dr. Overholser Comments On Hitler Mental Breakdown
Dr. Winfred Overholser, head of St. Elizabeths Hospital, discusses an unconfirmed report of Hitler’s breakdown. He cautions against diagnosis from speeches, notes German propaganda could weaponize the claim, and suggests Germans might view a breakdown as a martyrdom under Allied pressure.
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John L. Lewis Reelected Head of Mine Workers
John L. Lewis was reelected to his 12th term as International president of the United Mine Workers. He has led the union since 1920 and was unopposed in the election. John O Leary and Thomas Kennedy were also reelected as vice president and secretary treasurer. The union is holding wage conferences with northern and southern bituminous operators.
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Liberators Down Four Jap Fighters In Ambon Harbor Action
Allied Liberator bombers fought through rain to hit Ambon Harbor on Ambon Island and destroy two Japanese fighters while damaging two more. American Dutch and Australian air crews also attacked Failoro Timor Rabaul Cape Gloucester and Salamaua with mixed results and no losses reported.
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Yanks Hammer Boulogne Area in Heavy Raid
RAF and U S Army Air Force bombers struck the Boulogne area during a strong daylight raid aided by fighters. The attack followed last night’s Essen bombardment as British and American air forces continue a sustained campaign over Germany with heavy resistance and casualties reported among bombers.
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Split Seen Between Economic Leaders Over Corn Ceilings
Washington March 13 Signs of a split within the administrations economic high command over farm price policies appeared as the Office of Price Administration ordered sub parity price ceilings continued on major agricultural commodities. The action followed reports that parity for corn might be raised to ease feed shortages and move corn to the market while farm leaders pressed for parity.
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Allied Air Raids Hit Sousse and Tunis on March 12
Allied bombers blasted fighter bases and docks at Sousse and Tunis, sank three barges en route to Tunis, and set large fires after targeting Enfidaville and Mareth line positions. Ground fighting in Tunisia dwindled to patrols as Eisenhower urged persistent push to destruction.
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Eden Says Setbacks For Allies Certain In War Talks
Britain’s foreign secretary Anthony Eden warned in Washington that setbacks and disappointments are absolutely certain before the United Nations can win the war and peace. He spoke at a press conference after talks with President Roosevelt and others and outlined broad topics to discuss, including military and diplomatic issues and postwar fate of Axis powers. He emphasized unity among the democracies and stressed that Germany and Japan pose the central threats while rejecting claims that Allied leaders favored rival French commanders in North Africa.
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U S Bombers Raid Japanese Solomons Bases
American Liberator heavy bombers attacked Ballale Vila and Munda in the New Georgia group while Avenger torpedo bombers hit Munda as the Navy announced. The raids marked the 89th and 90th campaign strikes against the Munda airbase with no casualties reported on U S positions on Guadalcanal.
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Noted Author Stephen Benet Dies at 44 in New York
Author Stephen Vincent Benet, 44, died at his New York home at 5 a.m. after several days illness. Publishers Farrar and Reinhart reported a heart attack. Benet, born July 22, 1898 in Bethlehem, Pa, won the 1929 Pulitzer Prize for John Brown's Body.
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Red Army repulses attacks west of Kharkov amid Vyazma gains
Soviet war bulletin reports Red Army repulsed German assaults west of Kharkov while expanding offensive toward Vyazma. German losses cited include tanks and trucks destroyed. Vyazma captured after stiff resistance with German depredations noted in occupation period. Several towns captured south of Bely as Soviet forces advance.
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Meat Ration Flexibility Promised as Rationing Begins
Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown pledged flexible meat ration allowances starting March 29 due to daily market fluctuations and perishable goods. He said ration size depends on individual preferences and warned that not every meat type will be available immediately.
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