Axis leaders vow unity in Tokyo council meeting
At a Tokyo gathering hosted by Prime Minister Tojo, German and Japanese officials plus their allies pledged continued joint resistance. The talks stressed unshaken Axis resolve despite Allied offensives and recent Italian surrender, with leaders claiming strengthened confidence in final victory.
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Soviet Push Near Sevastopol Routs Tarnopol Garrison
Soviet forces smashed through Sevastopol defenses on a broad Crimean front capturing nearby positions as the Red Army completed a three week siege of Tarnopol in Poland. Moscow reported heavy enemy losses and mass surrenders while warning of continued pressure on Axis lines.
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Bong Grounded: Top Ace Moves to Desk Duty
Major Richard T. Bong, famed World War I ace, is grounded indefinitely at an advanced Allied air base in New Guinea and assigned to an office job. He shot down 27 Japanese planes since December, but will not fly until cleared, while he recalls his sweetheart Marjorie and contemplates returning to combat. Col. Neel Kearby and Lieut.-Col. Thomas J. Lynch were noted as missing or killed in action while Bong awaits reassignment.
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Nazis Hit By More Twin Raids Across Europe
Allied air forces from Britain and Italy launched large two way offensives against Axis targets. U S heavy bombers and escorts attacked German airfields in central and northern Germany and barge and rail targets in Germany, Austria, and Hungary. In Italy, bombers reached near the Russian front and supported Red Army efforts while rail lines in central Italy remained cut. Thirty American fighters were lost, marking the day as the largest single loss in U S fighter history.
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3000 Japs Die In Admiralties Allied Drive
Allied headquarters report heavy Japanese losses in the Admiralty Islands as American divisions under Lieut Gen Walter Krueger push from Los Negros toward San Island. Air and sea raids hit Kavieng, Wewak and other bases while forces concentrate on Bougainville and other targets in the Southwest Pacific.
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Allies Admit Japanese Block Road To Dimapur
Allied headquarters said Japanese blocked the Kohima to Dimapur road and hold part of the Bishenpur Silchar track, as jungle fighting continued to sever links between the Assam Bengal Railroad and northeastern Allied outposts. The 150 mile Bishenpur Silchar route could carry jeeps as a fallback, with heavy combat reported near Kohima Imphal and Silchar. A separate Knoxville robbery saw a bandit tie up three employees after buying two spools of tape, stealing 25 cents and narcotics.
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Postwar Auto Plan Sparks Industry Split at Conference
Washington reports the auto industry open planning session on a conversion from war to civilian production. Leaders like Donald M. Nelson reveal a split between large and small firms over production shares, while a plan to start retooling and placing orders gains support as a swift transition to peacetime car manufacturing unfolds.
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Dewey Strength Grows as 1944 Convention Debates Begin
West and south delegates pledged to Dewey boost his push for the Republican presidential nomination. Arizona and Virginia report new pledged delegates. a Dewey conference in Spokane gathers Idaho Oregon and Washington representatives. Connecticut signals support for Luce as temporary chairman and keynote to boost party unity. Democrats name delegates to Roosevelt for a fourth term and Wallace for second place, while Virginia sends 49 delegates with Dewey favored by many.
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Dewey
Hull Reveals Rome Status Debate Amid Demilitarization Talks
Washington reports Secretary Hull says the status of Rome is being actively studied and a proposal to place Rome under a joint Allies commission chaired by Pope Pius XI is considered to spare the city from war. Bridges urged a demilitarization plan with a UN ally and enemy military reps and a papal chair.
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Wallace To Assure China Of Continued U S Assistance
Vice President Wallace will soon travel to Chungking on a mission to reassure Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese people that delays in and a full Allied drive to retake Burma are temporary. The trip aims to secure backing for upcoming Allied operations as Europe’s invasion nears.
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Street Scene On Broad Street With Chess Players Crowd
In busy Broad Street a Saturday night crowd gathers around young men casually playing chess while awaiting the third member of their party. A naval man jokes about a GI haircut as a birthday gift. A seven year old with blond hair hides behind oversized sunglasses reading 50c on a tape sold item.
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Yanks Repulse Raid Strike Kurile Islands
The U S Pacific Fleet reports repulse of the first Japanese attempt in five weeks. Night fighters of the Marine Aircraft Wing intercepted bombers aiming at Eniwetok, shooting down two and probable third. Japanese bombs fell in the water. Substantial air strikes on Paramushiro, Shemushou, and Onnekotan continued with minimal Japanese anti-aircraft fire. Admiral Nimitz announced changes in the Central Pacific air command, with Maj Gen Hale to lead shore-based air forces in the forward area and Rear Adm Hoover taking command of the forward Central Pacific forces.
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Hungary Army Receives Grim War Order From Regent
The Hungarian army, facing Russian forces near the border, received Regent Nicholas Horthy’s order of the day. He warned the war had reached a decisive stage, emphasizing defense of the homeland as the First Ukrainian Red Army captured Ternopol and opened a path toward central Europe.
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G E Bill Of Rights Faces House Renovation Push
Washington reports the Senate passed G. I. Bill of Rights seeks tighter unemployment provisions. May and Rankin urge safeguards to curb liberal benefits. Senate bill offers 15 to 25 dollars weekly for 32 weeks plus government hospital, education, and loan support. Rankin cites potential four billion dollar cost.
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