City Being Evacuated Amid Bombing Raids on Palermo Naples
Cairo dispatch reports RAF and American bombers attacked Palermo at dusk and Naples after a 109-plane US strike from French North Africa. Communiques claim hits on quays and storage facilities with fires and explosions. all planes returned. Mass exodus orders in Naples followed heavy night raids.
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Mississippi flood reaches Minneapolis water works
The Mississippi River rose above flood stage at Minneapolis causing seepage into the city water works basement. Pumps remove over 2060 gallons per minute while crews use sandbags. St Paul also above flood stage with limited damage expected. Meteorologist Hovde predicted crest in sight and a recession by Thursday. Flood rise marks the highest in over 30 years.
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Left Hand Corner remembers Hugo Hirst founder of General Electric
The obituary recalls ORD HIRST born in Munich who moved to London over 60 years ago. He studied electricity and founded a shop that made early electrical devices. Hirst became a leading figure in Britain's electrical industry and helped found General Electric Company, becoming chairman and managing director. He was knighted and later raised to the peerage, reflecting Britain's openness to immigrant achievement.
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St. Thomas Times-Journal
Moose Jaw RAF Station Raises Red Cross Drive Total
RAF Moose Jaw No 32 Flying Training School members contributed 24,665.50 to the Red Cross drive, far ahead of other stations. Group Captain N. E. Morrison praised Canadian hospitality and urged thanks to the country for its support during the appeal.
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Rangoon Bombardment and Burma Air Operations Reported
British communique details heavy bombers hitting Rangoon railroad station with 1000 pound bombs and lighter charges leaving fires visible for 60 miles. RAF Hurricanes engage over 50 Japanese fighters and bombers. several raiders damaged, two possibly unable to return. Blenheims bomb Meiktila runway and dispersal areas with four planes shot down. Railway targets in Bongyaung Gorge also attacked. two British planes missing.
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Crash kills six airmen in Avon Park training crash
Avon Park Florida April 6 six United States army airmen were killed when their medium bomber crashed during a routine training flight near here there were no survivors the crash was announced Monday and the cause was under investigation authorities said none of the crew survived the accident occurred on a routine training mission near Avon Park Florida.
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Air Transports Sunk as Tunisian Air Battle Routs Nazis
Allied air forces in the Tunisian theater destroyed 48 German and Italian planes in a major day battle. Eighteen Junkers transports believed carrying fuel for Rommel's forces went into the sea, with one destroyer blown up and several ships hit. Capt. Darrell G. Welch claimed three transports downed as fighters attacked near the Sicilian straits.
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Associated Press
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Pound Nazi Ships Off French Coast In RAF Action
RAF fighters and Royal Navy planes attacked enemy ships off the French coast last night damaging three merchant vessels and two escorting craft. A navy plane bombed a medium and two small ships near Dieppe, setting one afire. E boats near Le Touquet were hit and flames reported. United States photos show direct hits on the Erla engines works in the Antwerp raid.
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Le Touquet
fmllen
Health insurance plan urged by CMA and CMA leaders
Ottawa April 6 Canadian Medical Association backs principle of health insurance with emphasis on disease prevention and modern diagnostic services. CMA general secretary Dr T C Reailey notes full program envisioned, though phased in due to personnel and cost limits. Grain policy explains two new funds for oats and barley support tied to US-Canada price gaps and export outlook.
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Churchill denies postwar aircraft control plans
In a Commons reply Prime Minister Churchill rejected claims the government planned postwar control of Britain’s aircraft industry. He said no decision had been made and stressed consultation with Parliament and the country, denying any wartime powers would prejudice firms or shareholders.
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Red Army advances in Caucasus bridgehead gains pace
Soviet forces press the offensive along the Black Sea coast in the North Caucasus as mid day reports claim shelling of German defenses and destruction of over 60 firing points. The Reds push into fortified terrain amid natural obstacles and flooding waterways. front maps show progress despite stubborn German resistance.
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Poles Attack Nazis in Warsaw Prison Truck Raid
Polish telegraphic agency says armed Poles attacked a guarded truck carrying 24 political prisoners in Warsaw. The assault killed Nazi guards and injured three others. One Polish prisoner died. surviving inmates freed and merged into a large crowd fleeing custody.
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Millerand, French President, Dies at 84 in Versailles
The Berlin radio, via Associated Press, reports former French president Alexandre Millerand died today at Versailles. Millerand, who led France from 1920 to 1924, was 84.
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Famine Hits Honan Area
CHUNGKING April 6 official government statement reports Honan province faces a major famine after six years of Sino Japanese war. Estimates of affected people range from 3,000,110 to 7,000,000, with 5,000,000 deemed most reasonable. plans to ship food from Anhwei blocked by Japanese forces.
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Day In Parliament and War-Policy Debates
The House of Commons will continue committee consideration on gadget resolutions while the Senate adjourns until April 13. Yesterday M J Coldwell urged early military defense measures. Prime Minister King said the government aimed to make progress. The session also discussed taxation on cigars and tobacco and placed emphasis on war reviews. In the Senate Chief Justice Sir Lyman Url acted as deputy to the governor general to deliver an appropriation and supplementary estimates bill.
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Agriculture calls for higher poultry output in Canada
Ottawa reports the agriculture department urged increased poultry production to meet expected demand when meat rationing begins in May. It notes poultry and fish are not rationed under the Canadian program and that cold storage supplies are limited.
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House Talks Tax Changes
Ottawa April 6 CPI After doleful hours with new taxation yesterday house of commons members were braced for more of the same today New taxes or duties on cigars cigarettes and tobacco on post age stamps on places of entertainment like nightclubs and on spirits were approved by members in committee They also began consideration of tariff changes Ahread Hes debate on income tax adjustments and other proposals in the budget brought down by Finance Minister Ilsler on March 2 Most vigorous debate of yesterday arose on the increase of one cent in the excise tax on first class postage and on beer restrictions the latter being discussed under a budget resolution increasing the excise duty on spirits by 24 gallon A M Nicholson Lib Macken ne during the discussion said E P Taylor of Toronto president of Canadian S Breweries Ltd had served as vice president of the British purchasing commission and decided how shipping would be fed In a previous speech he had esti mated more than 50 miles of box ears of beer had been shipped under the supervision of Mr Taylor In the is recent estimates I have available Indicate that it would take more than 300 miles of box cars to carry the beer which has gone from Canada to Estat ami the Middle East But the most recent estimates I have available Indicate that it would take more than 300 miles of box cars to carry the beer which has gone from Canada to Estat ami the Middle East House TALES Continued on pages Three
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March Ship Losses High in War Update
Washington April 6 17 Navy Secretary Knox reports Allied ship losses rose in March due to intensified German submarine activity. February was relatively good, but the Atlantic battle worsened as subs concentrate in the middle Atlantic shipping routes to England and the Mediterranean. The U S accelerates destroyer escort ship construction to counter the U boat threat.
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Earthquake shakes coastal Chile causing property damage
A strong quake struck coastal Chile near Santiago and Valparaiso Tuesday noon, damaging property but not causing widespread deaths. Early reports credit the shock with disrupting life in the two major cities as rescue efforts begin.
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