Peace marchers protest during Army Day in Washington
Washington police dispersed an Army Day peace demonstration with participants from Washington New York Chicago Detroit Baltimore and Philadelphia. They carried placards urging peace while critics argued wartime unity proves disarmament is unsafe and that critics diminish national resolve.
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Japanese Bomb Jitters Rise As New Attacks Warned
The Associated Press reports Tokyo radio warned of a fresh American bombing attack possible from multiple directions within 24 hours. U.S. statements and Allied actions include bombers sweeping Japanese mainland cities and new airfields built in Chita. British forces repelled Japanese attempts in Burma and along the May river, while MacArthur announced strikes on ten Japanese bases in the Southwest Pacific including Kavieng.
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Costly War Funding Request Moves To Congress
President Roosevelt asked for a record naval appropriation for the 44 fiscal year totaling about 24951,070,000. Cannon and Vinson announced a House subcommittee study to review the plan, seeking large increases for vessels, ordnance, ships, air work, and supplies as Congress weighs the navy’s drive to unmatched power.
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Police Search for Woman in Murder Case Calien Rock
Mary Durant, 23, is wanted in the murder of her stepfather Charlie Durant, 44. Authorities traced tips to Everton Arkansas but found no trace of Durant in a community of less than 200. The victim was found shot in the head at their former home. his wife Amanda Rose Durant is jailed in Michigan and omits extradition.
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Hull Invited to London for Postwar Talks
Foreign Secretary Eden said the United States and Britain share a complete agreement on postwar policy toward France. He invited Cordell Hull to visit London with Churchill approving, citing progress in war conduct, political cooperation, and information exchange with allies. He noted some misunderstandings with the United States have been cleared up.
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Prosecutor Recites Slaying Case Against Welsh Brother
Kansas City April 4 The state opened its case against George W Welsh Jr charged with first degree murder in the slaying of his sister Leila Adel. Assistant prosecutor John Vii described March 8 events including a drive home after a police circus outing and found Leila’s body in her bed. The witness Hill testified that Funk saw Welsh on a couch in the living room as Leila was said goodnight. The defense seeks to challenge the state’s transcript access for Funk’s testimony.
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Yanks Bay 34 Jap Aircraft in Big Sky Battle
American fighter planes destroyed 34 Japanese aircraft in air battle over the Solomons, with seven US fighters lost but the pilot saved. The clash followed a two day period of Allied air activity against enemy shipping, as forces attacked Vila and Rekata Bay and Guadalcanal shipping.
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Senators Scrape Over Africa Trip Friction in Senate over North Africa delegation plans
Washington April 8 The Senate Military and Naval Affairs committees clashed over who should send a delegation to inspect American fleeting positions in North Africa. A letter from President Roosevelt approving four members for the visit sparked jockeying with Senator Chandler demanding Military subcommittee representation, citing prior War Department understandings.
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Five Hope improvement districts receive state aid
The Arkansas distribution of state funds to 120 municipal paving districts included five Hope districts. Street No. 3 on the east end of Third Street received 2,041.12, Curb & Gutter No. 7 on Main Street got 1,047.18, Annex No. 1 to Curb & Gutter No. 7 received 41.58, Street No. 11 on Main Street received 103.19, and Annex No. 1 to Street No. 1 got 58.43. The note mentions Germany’s iron and steel output largely from the Ruby area.
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DeGaullists puzzled by Eisenhower visit delay report
Dispatches from Algiers and Allied sources debate a statement attributed to General Eisenhower regarding General Charles de Gaulle delaying his North Africa tour. The Fighting French and British leaders voiced caution as negotiations with General Henri Giraud shape potential unification in Tunisia. Churchill aligned with Eisenhower on avoiding disruption during Tunisia’s battle crisis. In Arkansas, Mrs. J. K. Short Gould was re elected president of the Baptist Women’s Missionary Union.
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Reds Capture Nazi Positions in Izyum Area
Soviet dispatches report the Red Army storming south of Tayumn and seizing advantageous lines after days of German attacks. Front notes claim failed counterattacks northwest of Kursk and continued battles near Leningrad and Smolensk, with heavy artillery and aerial activity across the eastern front.
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Delinquent Hempstead Registrants Report to Board
The Hempstead Community Draft Board lists 28 registrants delinquent for failing to report by April 13, 1943 for physical exams and 4 others delinquent for not returning questionnaires. Names include Luther Walden and Arthur Jones among those overdue. Nearby note adds Roseland Ballroom tally of 17,450,000 dancers with 165,680,098,474,400 steps.
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Bolivian Decree Declares War Against Axis Nations
Bolivian President Penaranda moves to mobilize manpower and boost mining output as Congress readies a formal war declaration against Germany Italy and their allies. Observers expect a congressional vote while US and Bolivian talks continue in Washington. Observers report Brazil has taken a martial stand, with Argentina remaining noncommittal in South American Axis relations.
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Incentive Pay to Be Aired by WPB
Washington reports indicate Roosevelt may have dropped opposition to incentive pay. The War Production Board plans a day of talks with labor and industry to outline a plan to boost munition output. Charles Wilson leads a WP subcommittee to draft details for aircraft industry incentives.
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3B Reclassification to Affect Registrants Under New Policy
Washington reports a national pullback on the 3B class with a plan to start Monday. Officials anticipate a formal statement as unofficial reports circulate for over a week. The revised rules create 3A for fathers and a new 3-1 deferment for single or childless men facing hardship. Also noted are large rail line abandonments and a drop in under 15 population estimates.
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