Americans Recapture Gafsa Halt Axis Advance Toward Gabes
United States forces under Lieut. Gen. George Patton recaptured Gafsa in a 30 mile drive and pushed toward Gabes, reopening the Tunisian front. Patton's troops, aided by French units and Allied air cover, faced light opposition as they moved to El Guetar and Dijebel Rehariz, while Rommel’s forces retreated.
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Patton Named U S Forces Commander in Western Tunisia
Gen George S Patton, 57, takes command of American troops on the Western Tunisian front replacing Maj Gen Lloyd R Fredendall, announced by Eisenhower. Patton, famed as blood and guts, is noted for his aggressive armor leadership and prior command in Morocco.
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British Indian Force Falls Back in West Burma
Forces pushing north and west in western Burma forced British and Indian troops to withdraw west from Kuauktaw on the Kaladan River. A Japanese encirclement threatened Mayu Peninsula positions near Akyab as RAF fighter bombers disrupted the Japanese advance. Indian troops reached Buthiddaung after long mountain marches praised RAF air actions.
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Smashing Raid on Jap Rabaul Base Reported
Allied air forces struck the Japanese base at Rabaul New Britain plastering the airfield with bombs and setting fires as Tokyo warned the war situation darkens. Allied forces also attacked a Kai Islands outpost while uncovering a Japanese encampment 50 miles from Buna New Guinea. In China Chiang Kai-Shek's forces hold gains against a new Japanese drive in Hupeh and Yunnan sees 2000 troops in action.
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Liquor Sales In State Decline Sharp in February
North Carolina's ABC board reports February liquor sales at 1.504 million dollars, a 30 percent drop from January. Gallonage sales fell about 40 percent due to rationing. New Hanover led county sales with 230,470 dollars, followed by Durham at 166,686 dollars, with numerous counties listed among the top totals.
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Axis Lashes At Food Sources Of Defiant French
In the French Alps on March 18 police and guards arrested numerous villagers who supplied food to fugitives holding out against a German draft. The Vichy regime urged restraint as insurgents, many armed, continued resistance though small bands were captured by hunger.
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Three Ordered Arrested In Bank Failure
U S Commissioner Mull issued warrants for three Bank of Black Mountain officials and one former official after a $326 000 shortage was found. Those named include cashier William Henry Powlas assistant cashier James Barrett Dotson book keeper Paul Miles and former bookkeeper Robert Edgar Free now in the army. Bond recommendations of 10000 for Powlas and 5000 for the others were advised. Governor Broughton appointed R R Williams to aid in prosecuting those responsible with a vow of vigorous action.
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Final Tunisian offensive looms in World War II
Reports flag a climactic Allied push in Tunisia as Montgomerys Eighth Army opens action at the Mareth Line. The Maginot-esque fortifications span ten miles inland near the Tunisian coast with reinforced concrete, tank traps, and mountains, shaping a dramatic clash with Rommel.
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Kuhn Loses U.S. Citizenship in Bund Case
Federal Judge John Wright stripped Fritz Kuhn of his American citizenship and denounced the German American Bund as un American. Nine other former Bund members retained citizenship. ruling notes membership alone isn’t enough for denaturalization, but combined with other facts may affect relief.
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American Bombers Hit Kiska Sub Base Three Times
U S Navy reports that American bombers attacked the Japanese submarine base at Kiska Island in the Aleutians three times on Tuesday. Fighter planes claimed two enemy aircraft shot down. raids followed heavy strikes reported Monday.
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Treasury reports satisfactory income tax collections
Washington March 18 The treasury says income tax collections are satisfactory and growing despite March totals lagging last year By March 16 daily receipts were over twice the previous day Morgenthau noted many taxpayers paid only a quarter of their tax this year while overall war collections are progressing well despite prior legislative confusion
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New Mexico U S lend lease pact signed in Washington
Mexican Ambassador Francisco Castillo Najera and Secretary Hall signed a new lend lease agreement in Washington on March 18. The terms are confidential and the treaty supersedes the March 27 1942 agreement between Mexico and the United States.
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Undersecretary Patterson Urges Civilian Service Draft Law
Undersecretary Robert P. Patterson urged prompt passage of the Austin-Wadsworth civilian service bill to save lives and balance burdens at home. He told the Senate Military Committee that universal war service should apply to both men and women in war production roles. Nye suggested an 8 million to 5 million force range and the need for efficient manpower use as Congress weighs farm exemptions and labor opposition.
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Casualty Lists Will Appall Us Says General
Bayway New Jersey March 18 Brig Gen Alden H Waitt chemical warfare service US Army warned against smug thinking about the war. He said by spring casualty lists will appall us and the nation must adopt victory as a way of life with growing losses and a need to give more of ourselves and our goods. He urged readiness to go all out for victory.
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