Red Army gains near Kherson in wide Dnieper push
Soviet communique reports three Ukrainian fronts driving toward Kherson, Bereslav falls, Tarnopol fighting continues. Over 280 localities seized, dozens more captured as German resistance strains, while Romanians and Poles watch the advancing Soviet pressure from Tarnopol to Nikolaev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow
Dnieper
Kherson
Bereslav
Tarnopol
Russia
Fyat
Gregory 1. Zhukhov
Poland
Proskurov
Ukraine
Ugrainian
Ivan
Konov—Ladizhonisa
Uman
Zvitopol
Novomirograd
Kirovograd
Third
Ukrainian Front
Rodion Y. Muilinavaly
Dolingkaya
Kovograd
Lwow
Iherson
Nikolaev
Nikolaev - Dolinskaya
Nikolaov
Brower Rumania
Maranal Fritz von Mannstein
Soviet Union
Ivan S. Koney
Villagera
Cormans
State Dept refuses sale of Wolverine to Ireland over Axis submarine attacks
The United States declined to approve the sale of the 8000 ton vessel Wolverine to Ireland citing Axis submarine attacks on American ships under the Irish flag. The note to Prime Minister De Valera on January 6 followed Roosevelt's February 28 message stressing Ireland should ally with friends, including the United States, at peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Ireland
United States
de Valera
Dublin
da’ Gray
Lo Dui
Roosevelt
Britain
Pregnent
Trish
United States of America
Irish Legation
Robert Breinen
Brenjen
Axia
Shis Shipping Nere
Gray
United Nations
Allies Pound Toulon Padua Railyards In Italy Raid
Allied air forces unleashed a massive strike against Florence and the Toulon naval base and Padua rail yards, using Flying Fortresses Liberators and Thunderbolts with Lightning escorts. Reported heavy bomb loads, extensive damage to targets, and strong enemy fighter resistance marked the operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Italy
Florence
Toulon
France
Padua
Venice
Regensburg
Vally Aad
Air Force
John K. Cannon
Tactical Air Force
Rome
Gens
Bat Ile
Wale
Stinging New Blows Dealt Japs By Yanks
Allied HQ reports fresh blows by American sea and air power in the Pacific. Near Talasea and Bougainville the push continues. Talasea captured, Madang shelled, Rabaul and Kavieng bombed heavily. Japanese gunners briefly harass but air and sea forces press forward with multiple hits and reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Point
Bismarck Sea
Douglas MacArthur
Sither
Talagea
Airarey
Talasea
U. S
Rabul
Admiralty Islands
Los Negros Island
New Guinea
PT Booty
Madang
Gasmata
Thhe
New Britain
Bougeinville Teland
Solomons
Empress Augusta Bay
Bougainville
Rabaul
Kavieng
Lorengau
Manus Island
Admiralties
New Ireland
Ahip
Re- Baul
Bougainville Islands
Selomans
Tom Lambert
Spokane
Wash
Street Scene Hazards In Greased City Sidewalks
A crowded sidewalk encounter reveals a dangerous stretch littered with mayonnaise, glass, and slick spots from March winds. Pedestrians dodge smeared pavement while a hungry dog chases torn wrapping as a young woman navigates groceries and uneven ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kke Hongry
Fire kills Virginia politician in Richmond Hotel blaze
Six people die when the Hotel Jefferson on Mulberry Street burns in Richmond Virginia including State Senator Aubrey G Weaver 62 of Front Royal and Dorothy Gann 24 widow of a former Virginia governor The blaze starts on the second floor and spreads rapidly trapping guests Some victims are named Ruth Andrews 24 and others from New Jersey and Camp Peary Firefighters rescue guests by ladder amid smoke and heat with over 20 hospitalized for shock and burns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Jefferson
Virginia General Assembly
A. B. Taylor
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Wait
James J. Price
Dorothy Gann
Johnson Avenue
Stevington
N. J
Tenn Manfred
Myrtle Avenue
Irvington
Winston Roxs
Camp Peary
Ruth Andrews
Weaver
Senate Finance Committee
Lnbby
Dempargué
Hiis Senabu
Ramirez Says High Army Officers Caused Resignation
Ramirez recounts that Argentine army officers forced his resignation as president. He cites fear of U S pressure and belief he would declare war on Germany, with two mass meetings failing to change officers' views. He says intrigue outweighed reason in his downfall.
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Ramirez
Montevides
Uruguay
Pedro Pablo Tamirez
Amirez
Argentina
United States
Teamire
Farrell
Germany
Jupain
Ratalrez
Americans Strike Muenster in Major Week of Raids
Allied heavy bombers based in Britain raid Muenster in western Germany and the Pas-De-Calais area in a week described as the air war’s most significant. Liberators, Thunderbolts, and escort fighters press targets while RAF night bombers pursue a parallel tempo. Four fighters missing. no bombers lost.
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Muenster
Germany
Pas-De-Calais
France
RAF
Pesalhe
Paria
Luxembourg
Mitlar
Frankfurt
Britain
U. S
Netherlands
Liberators
Pas-De- Calais
Thunterbolt
Otay Thunderbolts
Iast
King Peter Faces Political And Romantic Struggles
King Peter of Yugoslavia arrives in London amid turmoil as his ministers resign and Tito seeks a postwar compromise. Amid diplomatic maneuvers with Britain Russia and the United States backing Tito, Peter reportedly entangles himself with Princess Alexandra of Greece while courting a possible regency solution and plebiscite to determine his postwar status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter 4
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Josip Broz
Peter
Cairo
London
Moscow
Russia
Stanoff Simie
Tito
Meodrag Lozic
Moascow
Petar
Bozhidar Puric
Alexandra
Greece
Sean
Gnice
Britain
United States
Wie Ming
Josip Sinads
Jake ‘Titoe
Red Cross Drive In Kingsport Reaches Halfway Mark
Red Cross War Fund drive officials estimate the 1944 campaign in Kingsport is over the halfway mark and still rising. Contributions reported total about 21 000 toward a 24 500 city goal as downtown teams and plant committees work, with residential canvassing not planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross War Fund
Kingsport
Drive
Red Cross
A.D. Breeman
First National Bank
W. 5. Argabright
Inter-Mountain Telephone
National Red Cross
Brockman
Invasion Generals Make Confident War Declarations
Gen. Bir Benmrade Montgomery declared the war gripped in a firm hole and the enemy cannot escape. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower urged readiness as Allied invasion forces study a path east of the Rhine. Montgomery predicted the battlefront could topple the enemy by year end and urged steady resolve. Sir Bernard Montgomery reflected on Dunkirk and said the allies are now pushing the foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
England
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Aly
Marshel
Arthur Tedder
New Delhi
Joseph Wy. Stilwell
Hulsawing Valley
Burma
Maungkwan
Wallawdrum
Stilwell
Hukawig Valley
Wii
Walldazera
London
Bir Benmrade
J. Montgomery
Royal Military College
Sandhurst
Rhine
Montgomery
Britain
West Pole
Sir Bernard
Dunkerque
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Nephesy
William Patrick Hitler
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval Training Station
Sampson
N. C
Hitler
Trish Ships
Sante
Special Air Force
Touton
Senator Weaver
Price
Mayonstee Hambars
Walter Megan
Waterbury
Clermont - Ferrand
Ossun
Chateaurous
Larleamarn
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