War developments at Sevastopol and Tarnopol battlefronts
The article reports Red forces pressing on Sevastopol noting its fall would give Moscow control of the Crimean Peninsula and weaken Nazi hold. It details the Tarnopol seizure destroying a 16 000 strong garrison and locating Lwow as the next prize aiding a push toward the Vistula and into Czechoslovakia. It notes German reserves and materiel as a critical dilemma and cites a Moscow dispatch on large scale German redeployments.
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Crimean
Sevastopol
Hitler
Russia
Crimean Peninsula
Coucasian
Felds
Black Sea
Rumania
Bulgaria
Sevax
Tarnopol
Pripet Marshes
Carpathians
Poland
Berlin
Lwow
Vistula
Czechoslovakia
Hiller
Europe
Tuss
Moscow
Ribbentrop Invests In American Wines
New York April 17 The Moscow radio quoted a report that German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop bought shares in a St Louis wine company. The broadcasts, monitored by the United States, said he had used part of his foreign salary funds to buy wine firm shares as his diplomatic career faces uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moscow Radio
Joachim von Ribbentrop
St. Louis
Germany
United States
Ribbentrop
Wlnoes
Private information quoted from Istanbul hints at Axis line breach
Tass report cites private informcation from Istanbul claiming Red armies in the Crimea and Tarnopol sector have launched a new offensive against the Axis Last-Childhum line guarding Rumania. Once Crimea falls, Moscow forces may shift to reinforce the Battle of Romania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tass
Istanbul
Crimea
Tarnopel
Runania
Bat Tle
Rumania
Allied air power hits Balkan targets in daylight raids
Allied air force units struck targets across Yugoslavia Romania and Italy during daylight missions. Fortresses Liberators and Wellingtons attacked Belgrade Zemun Pančevo Nis and Turnu-Severin rail yards and oil facilities while naval and air units supported strikes on Dalmatian coast shipping. Losses included seven bombers and three fighters with fourteen enemy aircraft confirmed shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorthern
Romania
Wearhouse
Bacharest Ral
Belgrade
Zemun
Panepve
Rogsarski Air Unit
Balkans
Turnu-Severin
Danubian
Iron Gate
Nis
Balkan
Liberator
Lightweing
Italy
Mediuim
Flahteer
Ennemy
Dalmatian
Fortress Crewmen Describe Escape From Attack
Five ports of damage described as a card board box scene. Crew members recount bailing out after the co pilot was aided by a passing man who warned to flee. They hid in a woods until nightfall and then moved on by train and car to safety. Swed ish authorities treated them as refugees amid reports of 32 Nazi bombers.
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Halls Fant Jerome
Pao
Sweden
Dallas
Texas
Robner
Mason, Mich
Rm Canach Conn
Potha
Roecester NY
MacArthur disavows presidential bid amid Miller letter flap
Rep Miller of Nebraska said MacArthur could be drafted for the Republican nomination after the general released a statement denying any pursuit of the presidency. Miller called the remarks clarifying and influential as party leaders gather in Chicago. A flood of letters from supporters shows wide interest in MacArthur potentially leading the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Rep
Miller
R-Neb
Douglas MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
MacArthur
Chicago
General MacArthur
Nebraska
Arther
White House
MacArthur Sons
Not A Short War Rayburn Speech at Rotary Conference
Sam Rayburn told 178th District Rotary delegates that the war will not be short and will demand patriotism, labor, and sacrifice to secure a safe world. He criticized indifference and urged recognition of real sacrifice over mere convenience. Maj. Gen. George Lulli cautioned that more soldiers may be lost than in the last war due to injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
House Representatives
Rotary International
Rayburn
George
Luli
Surecon
U. 5
S. Amyy
Brayhurn
Ino
Lieutenant Shirley of Saltsburg Dies Near Jap Ammo Dump
Lt Shirley of Saltsburg Pa died when a mortar shell dud exploded on a captured plantation. He and his scout squad cleaned a listening post of 12 Japs near New Britain, catching them 30 feet from their weapons before surrender. Shirley, son of Mr and Mrs Willis Shirley, attended Bryan University and joined the Marines in August 1940. government notice received April 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Willis Shirley
KFD 1
Salisburg
Willian Jennings Bryan University
Governor Martin urges record war output and fewer strikes
Governor Martin told the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor that labor should set new 1944 production records for critical war material. He warned that strikes aid the enemy and urged labor leaders to support public obligations and collective bargaining while reducing strike activity. He cited November strike counts and idle workers from 1942 and 1943 to illustrate the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Anzil 17
Martin
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
America
AFL
Pearl Harbor
Germany
Russia
Japan
Russian push nears Dnester crossing in Bessarabia
Moscow reports say Axis forces sustained heavy losses since March 4 and that Russian troops crossed the Lower Dnester in the Tiraspol area outflanking rail hubs at Chisinau and Tighina. A Tass broadcast claims a large German troop transfer eastward and hints at strategic Western weakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimiea
Dnester
Tiraspol
Tighina
Chisnau
Bessarabia
Tass
Moscow
Lonergan Sentenced in Strangulation Slaying Case
In New York, Wayne Lonergan received a sentence ranging from 1 day to 33 years to life for the second degree murder of his 23 year old wife Patricia Burton Lonergan in October. Judge James Garrett Wallace imposed the verdict in a courtroom that lasted under a minute. Lonergan, described as a former RCAF craftsman and society figure, stood impassively as the jury had found him guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wayne Lonergan
Patricia Burton Lonergan
General Sessions
James Garrett Wallace
Lonergan
NEAD Rear Admiral Action S. C. Tip Merrill Appointed PR Chief
Merrill, returning from Pacific combat duty, is named chief of the Navy Bureau of Public Relations, succeeding Capt. Leland P. Lavette who will command a warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. ¢.Tip
Merrill
Washington
Pacific
Navy Bureau of Public Relations
Leland P. Lavette
Court Grants Injunction To Newspapers
Sydney court grants an interim injunction to the Sydney Daily Telegraph restraining censorship authorities from suspending publication after two articles in Saturday editions were banned. Four Sydney dailies suspended, cabinet hearing postponed, radio reports censored, war loan drive publicity at stake, officials seek quick resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australis
Commonwealth High Court
Sydney Daily Telegraph
High Court
Yele-| Braph
New South Wales
Iaw
Wallace Visit to China Aims to Ease Mutual Distrust
Chungking April 17 AP The National Herald said Vice President Henry Wallace’s planned trip to China could help dispel misunderstandings held by Americans about China’s problems and difficulties. It warned that some American sections remain unfamiliar with China’s political and economic conditions and may criticize without full knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
National Herald
Henry Wallace
China
Burma War Update From Front Lines In Asia-Pacific
Allied advances press deeper into Japanese lines across Burma and northern India while Pacific air and sea operations hammer targets from the Kuriles to New Guinea. Communiques report Mawlu Chindits, Imphal gains, Kohima to Dimapur route actions, and Nimitz strikes on Matsuwa, Ponape, Truk, and other bases as war bonds promotion continues.
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Mandalay
Mawlu
India
Imphal
Kohima
Dimapur
Bengal-Assam
Joseph W. Stilwell
Burma
Arakan
Buthedaung
Tokyo Radio
Chester W. Nimitz
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Matsuwa Island
Kuriles
Ponape
Truk
Pakin
Oroluk
Ulul
Caroline Islands
Marshalls
Nauru Island
Ure Marshals
Probable Disappointment for Soldier Arriving Home
In New York on April 17 AP reports Staff Sergeant Elmer Truax faces possible disappointment on arrival home from the South to see his 8 month old daughter critically ill with a usually fatal leukemia. The Babies Hospital floor is quarantined for measles and officials would not confirm access. His wife Mrs Alice Dolan Truax of Rahway New Jersey has appealed to President Roosevelt for his return.
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New York
South
Pacific
Elmer Traux
Babies Hospital
Alice _Dolan Truax
Rahway
N. J
Roosevelt
Robert H. Dunlap
Washington
Sgt. Truax
Henry Boyd Shaffer
Seesholtz
Forest Hill Cemetery
Canton
Ohio
Jessie Shaffer
Berton HW. Shaffer
Mahaffey
Merr Til
Clyde
Culver
Reed
Twin Rocks
Percy
Lewis Run
Day
Bradford
George M. Allison
Indiana
Obituary Notices From Homer City Area
Obituaries detail Joseph Bruno of Homer City a 34 year Roch ester & Pittsburgh Coal Company miner. surviv ors include his mother Flora Bruno and widow with four children. Other notices: Levina L Keller of Clymer. Carl Anthony Dalen formerly of Homer City. Mrs Maud Wallace of Long Island. Interments planned in local cemeteries with clergy officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bruno
Homer City
Italy
Andrew
Rose (Francone) Brung
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
St. Louis
Dominic
Army
San Antonio
Tex
Andrey C
Adam Saffron
Tide
Mary
Homme
Bruno
Frank Passero
Johnstown
Philip Morrone
Derry
Anthony
Homey City
Carmen
van Meter
St. Louis Catholic Church
Lucerne Mines
M. Rosenthal
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Carl Anthony Dalen
Cresson
Augustine
Emma
Peterson) Dalen
Sweden
Graceton
Graceton Loral A. M. W
Homer City Lodge I. 0. C. F
Robinson Funeral Home
Largest Land Transport In Trial Flight
BURBANK Calif April 17 The Lockheed constellation, described by its builders as the largest land transport plane, soared into the air before dawn on its first long distance flight toward Washington D C. 17 aboard included Howard Hughes and Jack Frye. The four engine craft weighs 40 tons and cruises above 300 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Calif
Washington, D. C
Howard Hughes
Jack Frye
Hughes
Frye
Lockheed Aircraft ‘Corp
Army Air Transport Command
TWA
Lockheerl
J. Solomon
Silver Spring
U.S
U. S
Lockheed
Constellation
Honolulu
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania sees cloudy skies with cold conditions and light wet snow ending this afternoon. Tonight remains fair and cold, with continued frigid conditions into Tuesday.
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Pennsylvania
Memoriams honor late Lillian Kimpfield on anniversary
In loving memory of our wife and mother Mrs. Lillian Kimpfield wife of L EB Empfeld who died April 10 1940 two years ago. Days of sadness linger since the loss yet we trust God called her. A devoted mother will not be forgotten. Sadly missed by husband sons and daughter. 207
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Kenneth Charles Winebark
James
Leola
Lawmaster) Wineback
Rochester Mills
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Joann
Duane
Dwight
Pine Evangelical Church
Juneau
Pine Cemetery
Harriet J. Stere
Adda Saxion
Dayton
R. D
Jannuary
Priscilla Johnson
George Stere
Altoona
Cyrus
Apollo
Eli Stere
Bowser
Plumville
J. B. Troutman
Wetzjer Funers
Milesburg
Milesburg Trecziyulyn
Levina L. Keller
Clifford Haight
Clymer
Haight
Walcott Street
Ward Booker
Marion Cenier
Lillian Kimpfield
L. EB. Empfeldd
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Beightler
Robert S. Beightler
Bougainville
Moorhead
Allied Air Power
Kew
Ada
The
Ernest Cso
Gov
Navy Press Chief
Navy
Wallace
Maudf
Mardis) Wallace
Long Island
N. Y
Harry Wallace
Grace
Raymond
Julia Wagner
Nanty-Glo
Greenwood Cemetery
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