Hymn of Hate Signals Nazi Civilians Face Strict Penalties
War analyst Mackenzie warns Hitler’s rhetoric and martial law threaten civilians as Allied forces push toward Germany. Eisenhower proclamations urge peaceable conduct, curb underground groups, and protect foreign workers amid a broad war effort. Maxie Zera, a Calypso singer in the Army, is featured in human-interest notes with plans after service.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Reich
Wallendorf
United States
Hitler
Eisenhower
Germany
Bazooka Man Maxie Reflects On First Division Pride
Maxie praises the First Division as the best, recalling how he rode with photographers to capture artillerymen in action. He wears a Bronze Star and remains deeply attached to his unit, feeling sorrow after heavy losses.
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Maxie
U S forces land on Iwo Jima in two beaches clash
Domei reports U S troops begin landings at Futatsuna and Kamiyama beaches on Iwo Jima around 10 30 a m local time. Allied forces reportedly face strong resistance but push inland with casualties described on both sides as the battle unfolds.
Yanks Land Invasion At Mariveles In Philippines Strike
American forces landed at Mariveles near Manila Bay under heavy air and naval support. U S Seventh Fleet bombarded shore defenses as Japanese coastal units withdrew into the hills. Marines and infantry linked with Sixth Division spearheads along Bataan as Corregidor batteries fired briefly before being silenced. The operation follows the fall of Bataan and marks an aggressive advance into the peninsula.
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Corregidor
Mariveles
Bataan
Doughboys
Our Daily Bread Spin Marks Sobering Court Remarks
Excerpted passage notes the gravity of a court case and warns against turning the Weber sentence into a martyrdom event, comparing it to Sacco and Vanzetti or Tom Mooney. The Army’s stance on the punishment is implied to be influential in the outcome.
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Associated Press
Dom
Sacco
Vanzetti
Tom Mooney
Weber
Use Tax Bill Faces Revenue Projections And Shifts
The use tax bill could raise up to three million dollars annually, though officials warn Mississippi and Oklahoma experience suggests only a few hundred thousand. The revenue would push more transactions into tax channels and boost overall sales tax revenues. Originally aimed at funding teachers and roads, funds would instead support the general fund under a new stabilization plan, aiding public schools welfare universities and local governments. Rep. Elbert Mitchell plans to push his House bill forward.
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Revenue Department
Mississippi
Oklahoma
J. R. Campbell
Garland
Laney
Elbert Mitchell
Madison
Iwo Jima Landing Report Prompts Tokyo Grounded Debate
The broadcast alleges a second landing was repulsed but does not claim withdrawal. Iwo Jima, a rocky gourd shaped island in the Volcano group, hosts three airfields and bases in the Mariansas, used to intercept Tokyo bound bombers and warn Japan of approaching Superfortresses. If confirmed, American troops would be on Japanese soil under Tokyo prefecture amid winter monsoons.
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Tokyo
Iwo
Japan
Boso Peninsula
Tokyo Bay
Yokosuka Naval Base
Domei
Futatsune
EWT
Kamiyama
Tokyo Prefecture
Letters to Girl May Be Murder Clue
Police study letters Lt. Samuel C. Epes wrote to a 42 year old blonde war worker as they pursue a clue to his wife Mary Lee Epes 26 who died January 27. Epes claims she died of sleeping tablet overdose and he buried her in a fox hole after placing her in the car trunk.
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Columbia
S. C
Samuel C. Epes
Epes
Mary Lee Epes
Louisiana
T. Alex Heise
Gen Clark Warns Italy of Air Blows
Rome February 17 Lt. Gen. warns Italy about air strikes and strategic tensions involving U.S. forces and allied nations amid wartime manufacturing and defense concerns. The report notes U.S. military concerns and policy positions conveyed to Italian authorities.
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Gen. Clark
Italy
Market Report from National Stockyards Illinois February 17
Hogs offered were too few to form a market with under 100 head of all classes. Cattle and calves scarce. steers heifers and cows mostly 25 higher than last week while bulls and vealers steady. Week totals show feeder steers strong. tops include 1,406 lb steer at 16.75 and 1,071 lb steer at 16.25. lambs higher 15-25 with top wool lambs 17.00.
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National Stockyards
Ill
Weather Halts Allied Offensive On Fifth Army Front
In the Fifth Army sector stiff defensive fire met Allied positions. Enemy reports of reinforcements behind Eighth Army lines suggested any attack would be delayed until weather improved.
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Fifth Army
Eighth Army
Camden Beats Hope 36-32 in Arkansas Conference Clash
Camden defeated Hope 36 to 32 in a Camden gym. Mulligan led Camden with 12 points while Hope’s J Thomas scored 10. Camden led 19 to 16 at halftime and held the lead through the final periods.
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Camden
Hope
Bobcats
Arkansas
Mulligan
J. Thomas
Ouachita County
Deer Causes Car Crash in Colorado Springs
Policeman L C Heinz swerved to avoid a buck on Garden of the Gods road. The car overturned, causing 300 dollars in damage. The injured deer was confiscated by a game warden.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
L. C. Heinz
War Service Shirts Vary by Branch as Standards Shift
In Britain during wartime, uniforms differ in length of service between women's Auxiliary Air Force and Royal Air Force men. WAAF shirts are required to endure a full year of wear, while RAF shirts are designed for nine months of use.
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England
WAAF
RAF
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