Patton Assigned to Exploit Axis Weakness in Tunisian Front
General Eisenhower appoints General Patton to lead American efforts to push the Axis near Gafsa. The operation targets a wedge between Rommel and Arnim as U S forces seek to recapture the oasis town and secure key roads and rail lines feeding Sfax, with Gafsa seen as central to future maneuvers in Tunisia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Dewitt MacKenzie
Ommander
Eisenhowgs
Blood
Patton
Isia
von Arnim
Orather
Obof
Gaisa
Rommel
Von
Gafsa
Sfax
Market Report from St Louis and New York Stock Market
At National Stockyards Ill hogs 7,000 head with prices up to 15.50 for 180-300 lb, sows 15.15 down. cattle 800 and calves 300 generally steady in cleanup trade. vealers and bulls trade varied. New York stocks mixed with gains for some favorites and overall modest advance. wheat and cotton futures rise on parity-price talk as markets digest House actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis Livestock National Stockyards
Ill
New York
Grain and Provisions Market Pauses on Price Bill Debate
Chicago March 19 scattered buying appeared in grain pits as the house began debate on a price bill to include labor costs in computations. Prices overall firmed slightly amid a cautious market with traders awaiting the government’s 1943 plantings plan due after the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Axis positions in Tunisia shape daily battles and strategy
The analysis describes Axis concentrations in Tunisia with Von Arnim near Bizerte and Tunis and Rommel against Montgomery near the Great Mareth line. It notes a 300 mile coastal belt vulnerable to a wedge from Sfax to Sousse, a 250000 troop strength that cannot defend the entire coast, and Allied plans to isolate and destroy the two main Axis forces while naval blockades limit Axis reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sfax
Sousse
Tunisia
von Arnim
Bizerte
Tunis
Rommel
Montgomery
Eighth Army
Stelly
Russia
FDR Delays Civilian Service Push Amid War Production Worries
Washington March 19 President Roosevelt dodged committing to civilian service drafts saying it could create bureaucratic complexity and regimentation while stressing a strong need for increased production. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker urged a revival of public urgency to mobilize workers for war industries, arguing the war could last years without faster output. A Byrnes committee report offered no firm conclusions, and Roosevelt hinted more actions are in the works as manpower shifts to meet production demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Capital Hill
Eddie Rickenbacker
Senate
Rekenbacker
James P. Byrnes
Special Committee
Rickenbacker
Senate Military Committee
Flashes of Life by The Associated Press honesty rays
A collage of brief, quirky vignettes from cities like Indianapolis Tacoma San Fernando Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Stories include a butcher recovering paid steaks after an advert, a crack shot officer’s hen house misadventure with casualties, a toddler biking 9 miles, a pickpocket reunion with ration books, a theft discovery, and a lettuce head money find resolving a purse mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Emil Adelman
Indianapolis News
County Red Cross Drive Contributors Totals Reported
The article lists contributors to the County Red Cross Drive with a total reported to date of $7132.06 and a cumulative amount of $7289.31, reflecting ongoing fundraising progress and donor participation in local relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Red Cross
J. L. Goodbar
Mary Davis Crit Stuart Jr
G. Jones
Ruby Lestie
J. W. Siddons
O. A. Daniels
W. H. Rhodes
H. P. Daniel
Ruby Daniel
Alene Daniel
G. W. Webb
W. Yarbrou
Mills Joe
Joe McCulley
Clarice Cannon
Patterson's 2Nd Hand Star
Mr. Gilmore
Dad's Hamburger Place
J.H. Warren
Lo Onea McAdams McDowell
T. R. Briant
Joe Hutson
Miss
H. G. Hairston
John Clark
George Lingo
W. B. Boyett
Red Kennedy
J. W. Parsons
Roy Johnson
R. H. Kannah
Mrs. ©. G. Doggett
City Cafe
J. A. Cupp
J. W. Patterson
Springdale Slayer Found Sane
Dr. A C Kolb announced that Tuck Bishop aged 47, charged with the January 18 killings of four men in Springdale, has been found sane and will be turned over to Washington county authorities for prosecution. Bishop was committed to the state hospital for observation on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
A. C. Kolb
State Hospital
Tuck Bishop
Springdale
Washington County
Bishop
Kolb
Civilian item production to resume after halt
Washington reports that WPB Chairman Donald M. Nelson said some civilian goods whose production was halted for the duration would be restarted to meet essential civilian needs. The statement signals a phased return of halted items and outlines civilian supply priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WPB
Donald M. Nelson
Hunter’s Undoing Revealed by Wall Hides Puzzle
Wayne Stalnaker, a game protector in Mill Creek West Virginia, suspected a Randolph County resident hunted deer illegally. After redecoration he found bulges and scratched the wallpaper to reveal fresh deer hides nailed inside the log dwelling. The penalty was $100 and 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Creek
W. Va
Wayne Stalnaker
Cheat Mountain
Randolph County
Stabaker
Semi Finals Set In Denver A A U Tourney
Denver March 19 National A A U basketball quarterfinal results include Wyoming University 61 over Fort Collins Poudre Y Vadley Creamery 27 and Denver University 54 over Eckers Studio 33. Semi finals at Central War Time feature Denver University v Phillips 68 Ollers and Wyoming University v Denver American Legion at 9:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Wyoming University
Fort Collins
Colo
Poudre Y Vadley Creamery
Denver American Legion
Milwaukee
Wis
Allen - Bradleys
Barnesville
Okla
Philips
Ollers
Salt Lake City
Utah
Eckers Studio
Denver University
Willams Field
Chandler
Ariz
Thirteenth Fortress mission proves fatal heroism noted
Flying Fortress mission marked by heavy anti-aircraft fire over Lae harbor. Lieut Arthur Cole of Grand Rapids bombarded the Japanese convoy after being wounded, insisted on finishing the run, then crash landed on a mountainside. Bombs dropped, Zeros pursued, crew saved by natives and Australian camp. Cole acclaimed as hero. plane destroyed after firing.
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Vern Haugland
New Gamnes
Flying Fortress
Ray Day
Philadelphia
Lieut
Arthur Cole
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bombardier
Lae Harbor
Liew
Dan
D. W. Hoggan
Los Angeles
Peter Hudec
New York
Robers Albright
Fresno
Calif
Floyd Dumond
DeWitt
Ark
Francis Caldwell
Detroit
Henry Blasco
Hartford
Huedee
Hudee
Cole
Dumond
Denver duck hunters harvest 15 tons of beets in Colorado field
In Longmont Colorado six Denver duck hunters arrived at farmer Eldon Waggner’s beet field and spent the day harvesting 15 tons of beets using hired hands to help. They abandoned their shotguns to focus on the harvest, demonstrating unexpected labor support.
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Longmont
Colo
Denver
Eldon Waggner
Rickenbacker backs incentive plan to salvage workers
From discussions with production men, Eddie Rickenbacker argues 5.5 million workers could be kept in war plants by adopting an incentive or piece work plan. He says a 33 1-3 percent production gain is plausible, saving many workers for agriculture and other war industries. He urges farm workers return to farming or be drafted, while older workers fill 18 to 38 in war work.
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Rickenbacker
Hickenbacker
Flice
Women Sought for WAVES SPARS by Navy in Arkansas
Lt. Wisner urges women aged 20 to 38 with two years of high school to enlist in WAVES or SPARS. The program offers Navy training, clothing allowance of 200, potential pay up to 200 monthly, and transport by Chief Mims in Texarkana. Since Feb 4, over 200 Arkansas women have enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Wisner
Navy
Arkansas
WAVES
SPARS
The
U. S. Coast Guard
Texarkana
Wisner
Courage of Soldiers in Africa Reported by Edward D Ball
London dispatch details bravery in French North Africa during a Tunisia mountain pass assault. A Bethlehem Pa private, John De Minnow, helped a wounded corporal under heavy fire and later expressed remorse for his yell. An allied advance aimed for 5 PM as JU-88 bombers and Axis artillery pressed the fight. A French native soldier later gave food to the correspondent behind the lines, his act illustrating shared humanity amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Ball
London
French North Africa
Britain
Tunisia
Bethlehem
Erin
Harry Rainey
Scranton
Africa
Underground Time Issue in Miners Case
Washington reports a major shift in the miners wage dispute as a Fifth Circuit ruling supports counting undergound time as work. John L. Lewis argues travel time from mine entry to exit should be paid as work, potentially boosting proposed wage increases.
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Washington
Pye
John L. Lewis
Lewis
New York
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Weels
War Labor Board
UMW
United Mine Workers
United Mines Workers
Supreme Court Case Weighs Back Wages Ruling In Coal Vein
A Fifth Circuit ruling involving Tennessee Coal Ivey and Railroad Co a U S Steel subsidiary and two unions raises a corollary issue for a potential Supreme Court decision. The case centers on back wage penalties and the implications for local unions and workers pending higher court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Thal
Fifth Circuit
Tennessee Coal, Ivey and Railroad Company
U. S. Steel
ROTC Officers to Be Called to Duty
Puyetteville March 10 117 University of Arkansas advanced ROTC officers will be called to active duty when the first contingent of troops arrives here probably in April for engineers training. Officers will remain in school receive cadet uniforms attend classes and train at privates pay with housing in Hawkins. Juniors expect commissions within six months after leaving campus and seniors within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puyetteville
James M. White
University of Arkansas
Hawaui
White
Many Rural Families May Get New Books
Price Administration sources say rural families may receive new ration books after March 29. Some rural residents listed home-canned goods in stock during book two registration. Officials expect re-registration possible for mutilated books and those with accidentally removed coupons under OPA regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ir — Price Administration
OPA
Coffee rationing hits Greece as shortages bite
New York officials of the Greek War Relief Association say a Greek laborer must work 188 days to earn enough money for one pound of coffee, costing about 190 dollars on the Black Market, underscoring severe shortages amid wartime pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
New York
Greek War Relief Association
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Jesse Brown
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Hope, Ark
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FDR
Associated Press
Bull's Eye
Tacoma
Wash
Robert F. Maccarl
Wheeler
San Fernando
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Crowed
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Morris
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