Allied Planes Advance Into Berlin Area
Allied air forces pressed toward the Berlin area with heavy bomber formations amid nonstop air battles. RAF and U S Ninth Air Force operations targeted Louvain Hasselt and northern France, while German broadcasts claimed significant fighter losses and deep raids into western Germany.
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London Quiet On Invasion Talk As War Plans Stay Tight
London residents report scarce discussion of invasion amid security fears. Officials and troops avoid public dates or times, with many in uniform declining to reveal details. The atmosphere is wary as authorities manage information to prevent hinting at plans.
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World War II Allies Press For Un conditional Surrender
The article debates Allied plans for unconditional surrender to end the war with Nazi Germany. It notes evolving opinions in allied nations and cites Secretary Hull stating no policy change despite inquiries from multiple continents. The piece weighs Hitler’s gamble and potential shifts in strategy as Armageddon unfolds.
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Gandhi's Condition Deteriorates at Juhu Rest Home
Intimates report Mohandas K. Gandhi's physical strength and mental powers sharply declined at his Juhu rest home in India. They note he often sinks toward a coma like state, though he appears outwardly well. A Bombay bulletin says he had a restful day and night and says anemia shows no improvement.
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Japanese Cut Lunghai Road At 2 Points
Chungking May 13 4 Barring the main retreat line for several hundred thousand Chinese troops the Japanese driving down from Shansi have cut the Lunghai railway at least at two points more than 40 miles west of Loyang. Heavy fighting on Loyang outskirts reported with 200 tanks used to storm the city. Chinese acknowledge loss of Mienchih and Yinghao on the Lunghai line. A Japanese column from the north menaces Kuanyintang as Tungkwan fears grow with potential impact on northwest routes.
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Detroit Daily Newspapers Raise Prices
Detroit three major papers announced a price increase effective May 15. Daily editions will cost five cents, up from four, and Sunday editions rise to 15 cents from 12.
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Chinese Force Begins Drive on Japanese Bases in Burma
Southeast Asia dispatch reports Lt Gen Joseph Stilwell's Chinese units launch a major offensive against Kamaung Mogaung and Myitkyina on a two mile front with tank air and artillery support. Manpin held after repulsing an enemy attack while another column nears Tiangzup near Myitkyina.
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Seventh Army Liberators Bomb Truk Base With 62 Tons
United States forces in the Pacific report two Liberator formations dropping 62 tons of bombs on Truk Atoll at dawn local time This follows earlier raids from MacArthur's air force and a nighttime strike by 7th RAF crews Truk remains a central base in the Central Pacific campaign with heavy bombing efforts continuing this month
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Land based bombers hit Palau as MacArthur widens air war
General MacArthur listed Palau as a target for the first time in his communiques. The base 500 miles west of the Philippines, attacked March 29-30, lies within range of Hollandia land planes 800 miles southeast. A patrol torpedo damaged a 1,000 ton enemy ship 300 miles east of Palau. Regular air patrols may follow as Hollandia completes its four airdromes.
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Telegraph Era Ends in Kitty Hawk as Teletype Replaces Telegram
In MANTEC on May 13 a shift ends the telegraph era at Kitty Hawk as teletype units replace telegraph keys. The piece recalls the Wright Brothers historic flight on December 17, 1908 and notes weather officer A W Drinkwater and coast guard operator Joseph Dosher who sent the first telegrams about the event.
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Strong German Forces Attack Reds on Dnestr Bridgehead
London May 13. German and Soviet troops clash on the west bank of the Dnestr near Tiraspol as Germans push to erase the bridgehead. Soviet reports claim 4 600 German soldiers and 100 tanks were knocked out in two days. Axis forces trapped near Sevastopol eliminated after five weeks. 111 687 German and Romanian troops killed or captured. Soviet sources say 191 Axis ships sunk by planes and Black Sea fleet, including 69 transports and landing barges used for evac.
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Transcontinental Flight Records Set In 1940s Crosscountry Race
A new transcontinental speed record was set by Col. Claire Peterson in a P-51 Mustang from Los Angeles to New York in six hours 31 minutes 30 seconds arriving at La Guardia eight minutes before Lieut. Col. Jack H. Carter piloting another Mustang. Peterson averaged about 378 mph for 2470 miles while Carter averaged about 370 mph for 2464 miles.
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Draft Revision Plan Gains Support From House Panel
Washington May 13. New selective service rules easing deferments for men over 25 were welcomed by House military committee members. Chairman May of Kentucky said the policy’s age-group registrant handling could have reduced past months’ confusion. Rep. Thomason of Texas urged clarification of registrants’ status amid draft and war manpower questions. Rep. Sparkman of Alabama said the order is proper and should be allowed to work.
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Yugoslav Partisans Hold Initiative in Croatia Bosnia
Marshal Josip Broz Tito said Yugoslav troops battle German invaders in Croatia and Bosnia but keep the initiative elsewhere. Naples authorities claimed attacks into the Vardar and Ibar valleys toward Greece, with Germans harassed by Greek patriots.
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Allied advance in Italy drives gains to Cassino front
Allied forces push along a 25 mile front from Cassino to the sea with gains of a mile to a mile and a half and two to three mile advances at points. Americans seize Ventosa and nearby hill positions while crossing the Rapido and forming a bridgehead amid heavy counter blows. Air forces support the offensive with nearly 3000 sorties and heavy bombing of lines, roads, and air fields behind the Gustav line.
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Moscow Tense Over Invasion by Allies
Tension in Moscow rose as editors and papers build a zero hour mood ahead of the Western front opening and Allied invasion. Bets circulate on when U S and Britain will land troops in Hitler occupied Europe while Italy reports occupy front page coverage. Kzvestia lauds Allied pressure on Romania Finland Bulgaria and Hungary to quit the war and join the democratic struggle.
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