26 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1944
Page
1
RAF forces again struck Berlin with 73 heavy bombers after a massive night raid that dumped about 2,500 tons of explosives on the city. The Berlin defense hardened, with fierce resistance and reports of a rising total tonnage since mid November.
The Argentine state department announced a 24 hour suspension of all America Cables from Buenos Aires amid censorship accusations. The action, backed by authorities, targeted cables read without prior censorship approval and carries fines and penalties for the carrier, with the United States signaling concern over apparent regulatory violations.
Lawmakers clash over a Senate amendment enabling the Senate to confirm all federal job-holders with a salary of 3 000 or more. The measure would force operators of the Tennessee Valley Authority to remit receipts to the Treasury and justify annual operating requests. Debate centers on whether the TVA would lose funding leverage, with final action expected after Easter recess and likely retention of the TVA restriction in the House.
Allied and German forces clash across Cassino as New Zealand troops push westward and paratroopers reinforce north and south sectors. Berlin Rome radios claim strong Allied attacks while heavy bombardment and tank movements shape the crucial Anzio area and Rimini rail yards.
Major Vojislav Lukatchevic in London said Mihailovich commands 30 009 troops in Serbia ready to strike at Allied signals to clear a path for invasion. He claimed Mihailovich has 150 000 more organized and could move in if needed, while disputing Tito’s larger partisan force and noting possible joint action though difficult.
Allied war updates report American destroyers shelled Pityilu Island in the Admiralties as part of continuing efforts to reduce Japanese defenses in the Manus Island–Lerangau area. Forces control Las Vegas Island and eastern Manus after a March 18 victory, with weather hindering air operations but bombers hitting targets at Rabaul Kavieng Bougainville and New Guinea coasts.
Allied officials report the death toll from Mount Vesuvius reaches 26 as dust and ash collapse roofs and injure people. The crater resumes ejecting smoke after a 12 hour pause while Professor Imbri notes ongoing danger and uncertainty about when eruption will end.
In Shinnston West Virginia an underground gas danger blocked access to bodies of 16 miners killed in a Katharine Coil No 4 mine blast. Fire crews sealed the mine to combat fire and poisonous gases as officials warned it could take six weeks to recover the remains. The death toll rose from 15 to 16 after a recheck by mine superintendent John Hogue. Gas methane and carbon monoxide hampered rescue efforts and raised the risk of another explosion.
Churchill is expected to deliver a pre invasion speech on a Sunday radio broadcast at 9 pm London time 4 pm Eastern War Time. The address aims to unite Britain and the United Nations and reassure Americans of Britain’s will to fight with full resources if Germany collapses. The broadcast will be carried on all US networks regardless of London air raids.
Allied forces led by Merrill’s Marauders and the Chinese 38th Division push toward Mogaung Valley amid heavy fighting with Japanese units. Combined American Chinese action traps Japanese forces on the east flank while a main offensive drives toward Imphal and Myitkyina. Losses include Japanese tanks near Imphal as resistance stiffens on multiple fronts.
Lieutenant Commander Joseph W. Melere U S Naval Reserve wife at 1462 Garden Drive Kingsport Tenn commended for outstanding performance of duty and exceptional ability while commanding a minesweeper at Salerno. The award notes his skill and seamanship in sweeping a minefield on September 9 1943 enabling the first assault waves to reach Salerno Beach without damage.
Early morning on Broad Street a crowd gathers as a soldier in battle dress exits an Army jeep at a neighborhood news stand. Three girls huddle under a neighbor’s street light checking on dawn safety after a harrowing night caused by faulty Tats. A mother’s child wanders briefly but returns when called, marching back in a strict military style.
The Red Army moved within eight miles of Romania's eastern border and forged a bridgehead on the Dniester in Bucovina near Czernowitz. Simultaneous advances expanded from old Poland to the Black Sea, with Proskurov captured and German forces retreating toward the Dniester. The Soviets drove toward Iași and Balta, severing rail links and threatening key Romanian hubs while engaging near Czernowitz and the Danube frontier.
Secretary of State Bull announced a five member American delegation to attend the conference of allied ministers of education in London. Heading the group is Representative Fulbright of Arkansas, a former Rhodes scholar and ex University of Arkansas president, with members Archibald McfacLe'n boy, John W. of Des Moines, Grayson X. Keefauver, and Ralph E. Turner.
Sullivan County deputies arrested soldier Dallas Moffitt on AWOL charges and larceny after he allegedly stole a 1987 coupe owned by J. S. Roberts. Bailey pursued the vehicle along Eastman Road, it wrecked through Rodefer's Garage near the sluice bridge. Hearing had not been set by Saturday night.
Three women and two men confessed to conspiring to violate the wartime espionage act and were sentenced in United States District Court to prison terms from five to 30 years. Grace Buchanan-Dine, described as a Canadian-born cosmopolite, led the group seeking to provide Nazi Germany with information on American industrial war efforts, receiving 12 years. Others: Theresa Behrens 20 years, Exama Elise Leonhardt five years, Carl J Leonhardt and Walter J Abel 10 years each. Anne Marie Von Malthe, wife of a suspended Wayne University instructor, expected to be sentenced soon after volunteering information. investigation ongoing. Dr. Frederick William Homes was convicted and sentenced to 15 years. Bertrand Hoffman’s charges were dismissed due to mental incompetence. Under the act, death was a possible penalty.
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