Record RAF raid on Stuttgart and allied air battles
The night bombing by U S heavy bombers hit Stuttgart Munich and other targets with over 3 360 tons in more than 1 000 four engined aircraft The raid marked the second aerial invasion in as many days German radio reported widespread fires and cloud cover obscuring results British raids hit Munich and other northwest targets while Bologna Brundwitz is noted as prior action The report cites heavy losses for British planes and a large force of Americans continuing the campaign from Naples and allied operations in Bulgaria with two ton blockbusters on rail networks
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London
P— Brarng
Germany
U. S
Shcuék
Quck
RAP
Stuttsgart
Munich
Strategic Air Force
Nordhern
France
Brunswick
RAF
Berlin
Tondon
Amiens
Brundwitz
Daimler-Bens
Basel
Air Ministry
United States
Stuttgart
U. S. Bombs Hit Japanese Lines Across Pacific War Theater
Allied air forces pounded a 350 mile stretch of Japan's Southwest Pacific defense, blasting supply depots and ground installations from New Guinea to Bougainville. In four days Wak wak was pummeled, 600 tons of explosives dropped, eight interceptors downed, while carrier raids on Wewak claimed two pilots missing in action. Navy planes also struck Orelay, and Nimitz returned to discuss Washington talks with Richardson.
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Japan
Southwest Pacific
Douging MacArthur
Central Pacific
Wowk
New Guinea
Bougainville
Solomon Islands
Wawak
Rabaul
New Britain
Empress Augusta Bay
Boungainville
Wewal
Yell
Coh
Neal Kearby
San Antonio
Texas
Thornes Lynch
Repatriates Await Clearance From Gripshelm
374 non official civilian repatriates waited aboard the Gripshelm to land in New York after disembarkation of diplomats Red Cross and newspapermen. Fifty wounded U S servicemen led the first group to exit and many described harsh conditions aboard the escape train to Lisbon. Among the passengers were teens who had not seen their homeland for years and others speaking foreign languages as they sought freedom after confinement in wartime Europe.
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Sersey City
Exchange
Gripshelm
Red Cross
U.S
Jwho
Mel Most
Associated Prem
Vichy
Wx Cripsholm Jagsenger
Frome
Compiegno
Augsberg
Thorn
New Yorke
Europe
Binckney ‘Tuck
U. S
Cologne
Alfredo Martinez Taen
Legation
Dates Set For Additional Stamps For Rationed Food
The Office of Price Administration announced new stamp validity. Red stamps G8 H8 and J8 cover meats and fats March 26 through June 18. Blue stamps 18 G8 H8 J2 and KB cover processed foods April 2 through June 20.
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Washington
Office of Prices
Capital Views Finnish Peace Rejection Alarms Washington
American officials voiced grave concern over Finland rejecting peace terms with Russia. They fear continued German ties and Russian domination, urging Finland to exit the war to curb German and economic ties aiding the war effort.
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Washington
Almerican
Finland
Holsink
Moscow
Groops
Bhottle
Turkey
Spain
Rumahia
Bulgaria
State Department
Germany
United States
Forcing & Brooks
Mae Laraes
Reds 30 Miles From Rumania In Bloody Drive Against Nazis
Red Army troops crossed the river and pressed within 30 miles of the prewar Romanian border, advancing toward the Bug and the Dniester region. Moscow reported heavy fighting, with significant gains near Uman, Vinnitsa, Nikolaev, and the Snigerevka pocket, while Germany faced mounting losses and disrupted supply lines.
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Reds
Rumania
London
Moscow
Todsey
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Bari
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Ukraine
Black Sea
Nikalaev
Lower
Bug
Snigerevska
Kherson
Theug
Uman
Ivan
Konev
Second Ukraine
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Nemirov
Vinnitsa
Gatvaron
Olgopol
Odessa-Warsaw
Tarnopol
Snigerevka
Nikolaev
Bereznegovatoye
Snikerevka
Ingul
Ingulets
Proskurov
Allies Achieve Purpose In Italy Says War Stimson
Secretary Stimson defended Allied progress in Italy amid criticism, listing goals achieved such as opening the Mediterranean to Allied shipping, pressuring Germany, seizing southern air bases, and drawing German divisions away from the Soviet winter push. He cited weather and terrain as the main delays, noting Cassino operations were slowed by rain and mud.
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Minutus
Stimson
Italy
Mediterranean
Druly
Adriatic
Teant
Abel
Ives
Cassino
Seimson
Monte Cassino Abbey
Finland Reports Drafting No To Moscow Peace Offer
A London broadcast cites Helsinki saying Finland drafts a negative reply to Moscow peace proposal and prepares for a final stand with Germany. The Finnish parliament reportedly approves a motion not to return to previous terms in the crisis.
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Moscow
London
Finland
Helsinki
Germans Hold Key Cassino Despite Allied Push
Allied and German forces remained locked in heavy combat at Cassino Italy as Fifth Army infantry and tanks pressed into the ruined town amid massive bombardment. German resistance persisted in the hills surrounding Cassino with strongpoints and underground hideouts, while Allied air forces blasted targets in Bulgaria and Rome approaches.
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Ira C. Eaker
Mediterranean Allied Air Forces
Cassino
Hitler
Rome
Tanke
Gernans
Charles M. Keranen
Cagsina
Nto Sight
Chgaino
Italy
Fifth Army
Fretenamy
Carrocelo
Ithio
Cassina
Eighth Army
Farmer Shoots Self in Chest Near Holston Valley
Clan Certar 37 of Dungannon Va was admitted to Holston Valley Community Hospital shortly before noon Thursday with bullet wounds to the left shoulder and near the heart. Hospital attendants termed his condition critical. Singsport poker investigators said an 82-20 pistol was used. Officers report Carter shot himself in his father's barn in the presence of his wife. He leaves a son Ted.
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Clan Certar
Dungannon
Holston Valley Community Hospital
Carter
Singsport Poker
Tose Prist
Ted
Labor-Hirer Profits Probe Targets War-Contract Labor
A House Military Committee probe reports labor-hirer profits in war production may reach millions. Investigators cite a Chicago New York firm earning 4.24 million in 1943 from wages and job-billing totals over 33 million. The panel will identify firms using misleading names and flat-rate charges to skim wages, while stressing legitimate engineering services.
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Washington
House
Military Committee
H. Ralph Burton
Burton
Chicago
New York
Thia
Service Vote Bill Heads for White House
The Service Vote Bill moves to the White House with predictions of presidential clearance. The measure, approved by the Senate 47 to 8 and the House 273 to 111, would require servicemen to use state ballots at home while allowing a federal ballot abroad upon timely application. Governor replies vary. California signals possible compatibility with local law. The President seeks state guidance on whether supplementary federal ballots are authorized and if not, whether states can certify compliance before July 15.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Weyuest
Congress
Senate
Houe
Associated Press
Dive U
Warren
California
Jocal Iane
Onbla
Vallely
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