RAF Pounds At Invasion Wall In Western France Raid
RAF aircraft attacked strategic rail centers in Le Dans Western France during a heavy night raid while Mosquitos targeted Frankfurt and other German sites. Two bombers were reported lost. The strikes aimed to disrupt vital troop and supply movements along invasion routes as Germany’s defenses faced renewed Allied night bombardment.
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Wast
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U. S
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Churchill signals Irish isolation amid looming war crisis
British Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons that Britain and the United States plan to isolate southern Ireland from the outer world during the critical period ahead. He cited repercussions if German and Japanese representatives remain in Dublin and urged stronger travel restrictions to Ireland as part of a broader security policy. He noted U.S. consultation and support, stressing the measure's aim to protect Allied forces and prevent a gulf between Great Britain and southern Ireland.
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de Valera
Ere
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Dublin
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Washington
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Bnitain
Nazis Evacuation Foe Blunted in Southern Front
Russian dispatches report German forces fraying on the southern flank near Kherson and Odessa as the Red Army, led by Malinovsky, drives toward the Black Sea. Soviet communiques claim 350,000 Germans killed or captured since winter offensives began, with rapid advances toward Romanian border areas and new river crossings aiding their push.
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Black Sea
Odessa
Tatanbul
Rugala
Istanbul
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Itilert
Moscow
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Rodion I. Malinovsky
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Dnieper
Red Army
Savi
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Galgonovska
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Nikalnoy
Shasa Nasik
Sinint
Tarnojal
Ald
Poland
Rall
Proskurov
Ulsraina
Allied Front in Italy Reports Slowed Ground Action
Italian and German front lines remain muddy with ground too soft for large operations. Allied raids around Cisterna Littoria and near Minziano Cassino are reported amid daily artillery and air attacks. Ground hardening expected in weeks as planes fly thousands of sorties across Central Italy.
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Lunat
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Perugia
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Marina di Pisa
Montalto di Castro
Dozen New Ships A Day Boosts Navy Fleet Outlook
Washington reports nearly a dozen new ships daily to join the United States fleet as the Navy projects 3,008,000 officers and men by year end, an increase over current levels. Sec. Knox and Vice Admiral Jacobs outlined manpower goals, with total naval services near 3,700,000 and leveling off of inductions expected by year’s end.
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United States
Secrestary
Navy
Knox
Randall Jacobs
Bureau of Navy
Porsammel
Jacobs
Coast Guard
Army
Reds Recognize Badoglio Regime in Italy War Diplomacy
Naples reports Soviet recognition of Badoglio’s government and exchange of diplomats. Italian Communists pledge steadfast opposition to the regime while Moscow emphasizes a return to cooperation with Russia, viewing the move as a new phase in Italian international life amid the war.
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Stalin
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Germany
Japanese Deaths After Bougainville Barbed Wire Assaults
Allied HQ reports mass Japanese casualties at Bougainville as US 37th Division held Empress Augusta Bay and repelled attacks. Account describes hundreds of Japanese bodies on defenders' wire and near barricades, with events tied to ongoing Solomons campaign.
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Solomons
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Empress Anguata Bay
Vern Haugland
Associated Press
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Gillespie
Egax
Fighters Halt Japanese Assault on Piva Airstrip
Risky cargo and heavy fighting as two Japanese infantry regiments, supported by artillery and air power, push against American lines. Major Gen. Joan Hodge lauds American artillery as best seen. Navy and Marine planes bomb enemy dumps while destroyers shell positions. Japanese massing for another strike. Seabees repair Piva airstrip amid ongoing combat.
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Jinas
Joan Hodge
Josha
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Marine Corps
Aldad
Traoge
Piva
Toreltica
Street Scene of Shoppers and Taxpayers in Spring Mood
Street scene shows carly shoppers stragling from store with bags and plants. Taxpayers line up at money order window and post office, waiting to mail taxes. A young girl pauses on the sidewalk to hear a singer, sighing to a companion, It is spring.
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Ekstarry
Sidewak
Roosevelt to Push Hard Boiled Draft Policy for Fathers
President Roosevelt is expected to urge local draft boards to adopt a hard boiled policy on drafting fathers to address manpower drain from war plants. Officials say he will review the February memorandum on occupational deferments and push for protection of highly essential workers, including engineers and technicians, amid a critical manpower situation.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
War Manpower — Commission
Paul ¥. McNutt
White House
War Production Board
Donald Melson
McNult
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WMC
Kingsport Appeals for Red Cross Drive Funds
Kingsport surpasses goal in its annual Red Cross drive with about $24,500 already raised. A D Brockman, drive chairman, says contributions continue through March Red Cross month. Downtown canvassing and plant solicitors完成, and unofficial totals await final toll.
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A.D. Brockman
War Fund Deive
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A. D. Brockman
First National Bank
W. S. Argahright
Drive
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Kefauver Opposes McKellar TVA Reform Clash
Washington reports Senator Kefauver disputes McKellar's plan to force TVA to funnel power revenues to the federal treasury and seek annual Congress funds. Kefauver defends TVA saying it has done a good job and should remain under current controls. Alabama leaders urge Senators Banks, McKellar to oppose the amendments, while Stewart declines comment.
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