Signs Point to All-Out Nazi Offensive to Crush Reds
DeWitt MacKenzie analyzes Churchill's Congress prophecy that Hitler may launch a final major assault on Russia. The piece weighs signs of renewed Nazi pressure near Novorossisk and discusses how Allied invasion prospects of France or the Balkans could influence Hitler's timing for a third attack on the Soviet Union.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Hitler
Russia
Churchill
Fuehrer
Moscow
Black Sea
Novorossisk
Bolshevists
Bocie
Caucasus
Crerman
France
Balkans
Italy
Germany
Alps
Hitler braces new push as war on Russia looms
The piece argues Hitler will strike Russia soon as the trap tightens around the Axis while weather favors the south and northern conditions improve. It notes Yamamoto's death, praising him as a strong enemy and suggesting he might have faced trials for war crimes.
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H Hitler
Russia
Isorokku Yamamoto
Tokyo
United Nations
Yamamoto
Washington
Phillies Run Streak and Cubs Setbacks Highlight NL Actions
The Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Chicago Cubs 3-0 and 20 in a doubleheader, with strong pitching from Charley Fuchs and Lefty Atbgerheauser. They moved within half a game of the St. Louis Cardinals after beating Brooklyn 5-2, while the Cubs faced relief from owner Philip K. Wrigley over Nick Nolmnikoff's contract dispute and offseason salary talks. The Dodgers rejected a two-player offer for Danny Murtaugh, trading Newt Kimball to Brooklyn and Alex Kampouris to Washington to stay under the 25-man limit.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Philadelphia Phills
Chicago Cubs
Bruins
Cubs
Philip K. Wrigley
Lou Nonikoff
Brooklyn Dodgers
Danny Murtaugh
Dodgers
Newt Kimball
Alex Kampouris
Washington
St. Louis Cardinals
Charley Fuchs
Lefty Atbgerheauser
Novikoff
Phillies
Cardinals
Brooklyn
Stars Clinch Second Win Over Cardinals In Four Days
In a seven hit effort Rube Melton of Des Moines earned his second win in four days over the Cardinals. Johnny Peacock and John Lazer of the Red Sox delivered a decisive rally with Peacock scoring and Lazer driving in the winning run in the first game against the Indians, while Lazer collected three hits and three RBIs in the second game. Charle Fuchs and Al Gerhaus of the Phillies each tossed four hit shutouts in a doubleheader against the Cubs.
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Associated Press
Rube Melton
Desgers
Cardinals
Johnny Peacock
John Lazer
Red Sox
Peacock
Fights Last Night Stream of Philly Boxing Cards
Philadelphia outpointed Ben Moroz in a 300 weight class bout. Brooklyn’s Gene Johnson defeated Frankie Young in a 293 contest. New Haven’s Frankie Young fell to an opponent from Portland Maine. Lisbon edged Jase Apone in a 124 bout.
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Associated Press
Phildelphia
Nanpome Mitchell
Philadelphia
Big Ben Moroz
Brooklyn
Fall River
Mass
Gene Johnson
New York
Frankie Young
New Haven
Montgomery Has Nod Over Beau Jack Tonight
Montgomery favors Beau Jack in the world lightweight title bout at Madison Square Garden, with odds and shop chatter split between the Boston and Georgia shine bays. The bout pits Jumping Jack against Bob Montgomery as the Philadelphia challenger seeks the title in a five round set, with betting shops quoting prices and cash discounts.
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New York
May Obee
Beau Tack
Bob Montgomery
Emma
Beau
A & Tost
4Th Street
Georgia
Philadelphia
Sammy Angott
Fritzie Zivie
Henry Armstrong
Bobcat Bob
Massive Allied Air Offensives Hit Italy and Sardinia Airfields
Allied air forces conducted a sweeping, multi theatre attack across Sardinia, Pantelleria, Grosseto and nearby airstrips. Bombers from the United States and RAF inflicted heavy ground and air losses, destroying dozens of enemy aircraft and damaging hangars, administration buildings, and barracks.
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Savoia
Sardinia
Grossielo
Rome
Pantelleria
Cap Bon
Villagidro
Cuglairi
Grosseto
Deeimomanna
San Pitra Island
Onoor
Sint Dh
Warhin Ileus
Vilelacidro
Bpno Omidia
Geeiniersvathu
Arthur
Mepaneil
Vandervoort, Ark
Ahanged
Roundup of college and pro sports prospects and notes
New York reports potential cancelation of George Washington U 1043 football schedule affecting state teams. Baltimore and Detroit links surfaced. prospects include Charley Parker, Don Clayton, Boyd Bartley and Don Clayton with Army Air Force service looming. Maryland boxing team members listed as officers. Wake Forest and other colleges feature alumni in varied roles.
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New York
George Washington U
Charley Parker
San Santonio
Tex
Don Clayton
Fayetteville
N. C
Durham High
Army Air Force
Frank A. Armstrong
Germany
Wake Forest College
Detroit Tigers
University of Maryland
Ed Schegogu
Benny Alperstin
Bob Bradie
Bob Walton
Mike Lombardo
Inter
Col
Heinie Miller
Lyman McAvoy
Tram North Afriga
Tom Farrell
Carnell
Market Report Grain and Provisions Chicago May 2
Market report covers grain and livestock activity from Chicago New York and St. Louis. May wheat closes up while other grains vary little led by minor shifts in corn oats and rye. cotton and stocks show modest moves. livestock at National Stockyards reports mixed hog and cattle results. poultry and produce show firm prices with light arrivals and steady demand.
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Chicago
ST. Louis
Alabama
Louisiana
California
Faith of Scribes in Barons and Vols Well Founded
Sports writers predicted Atlanta Birmingham and Nish Milly to beat this year in the southern circuit but they did not. Nashville leads the picks with Birmingham close behind in a see saw race. The Vols trailed New Orleans before winning, while Tennessee faced a 9th inning rally loss by Stokies. Chattanooga hosted Al Moran as Little Rock’s Lookouts again faltered. Memphis beat Atlantis as Knoxville, Birmingham, Chattanooga, and Little Rock set tonight’s pitching slate.
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Atlanta
Khiel Dn Apel
Birmingham
Nish Milly
Amaita
Barons
Vols
Nashville
Birminghim
New Orleans
Ame
Thyons
Knoxville
Stokies
Threas
Atlantis
Memphis U-1
Chattinooga
al Moran
Flinger
Little Rock
Moran
Lookouts
Travelers
Neogates
Neel Phinxton
Memphis
Deaths Last Night of Eric Semon in New York
Eric Semon died last night in New York connected with the National Concert and Artists Corporation and prominent in Urinely at the Metropolitan Opera. Singers Kirsten Flagstad Anurs itz Melchors Marjorie Lawrence and Letehemiin are named in relation to his career.
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Associated Press
Eric Semon
New York
National Concert and Artists Corporation
Metropolitan Opera
Kirsten Flagstad
Anursitz Melchors
Marjorie Lawrence
Letehemiin
Russians Smash German Fronts Amid Night Battles
The German radio and Berlin broadcasts claim Soviet forces killed many Germans and struck troop posts, trains, and supply centers. They say Soviet planes were downed and attacks near the Caucasus, Donets valley, and Leningrad supply lines occurred, with heavy fighting and multiple German casualties reported.
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Srtansk
Russia
Tims
DNB
Breadeikt
Tve
Satelhal Germat Phaies
Hue Bun Vod
Donets
Leningrad
Somatin
Joval Suvick al
Moroline Hair Tonic Claims Top Haircare Status
A new advertising feature touts HAR Moroline Hair Tonic in a large 25c bottle as the sole product available everywhere This promotional note emphasizes its claimed effectiveness and broad distribution while maintaining a lively period tone for readers.
Repulsed Tacks in Saint Germain Shock Troop Assaults
Fragmentary report notes repulsed attacks by Saint Germain shock troops. Details are incomplete, with unclear troop names and dates. Further readable context mentions defensive actions and local casualties or evacuations not clearly specified.
Flood Waters Near Severe River Floods Describe Widespread Impacts
Flood waters spread across multiple states with the Wabash and White rivers cited among the affected streams. U S Army district engineer Col Wilson surveys Tulsa area after recent flood threats. Crests moved past towns as flood walls protected urban centers and rivers rose to historic levels.
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Utah
Aliya Vincennes
Herre
Thiefly
Wieheast
St. Joseph
Herve Thitite
Okla
Col Tewilson
U.S
Enginves
Tulsa
Grand
Arkansas
Mitcis
Verdivis
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