Attacks At Anzio Fail as Allied Air Strikes Continue
Allied and German losses pile up in Italy with Cassino casualties reaching about 1,500 captured and 8,500 dead or wounded since January. Fifth Army reports 40,000 Allied and 24,000 German casualties across fronts, two failed German thrusts on the Cassino beachhead, and routine patrolling beneath fair to cloudy skies as 900 Allied flights bombard targets including rail yards near Rome and coastal shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kennedy
Associated Press
APLES
Fifth Army
Cassino
Italy
Carroceto
Garigliano
Eighth Army
Tollo
Ateleta
ICONVOY
North Africa
Santo Stefano
Rome
Orte
Montalto di Castro
Berlin Bombed Again as American Forces Strike
Berlin faced a second straight day of heavy bombing by American bombers aided by 8th and 9th air force fighters. Reports claim 850 to 1,000 bombers attacked, four main Erkner V EF ball bearing factory buildings damaged, torpedo parts plant set afire, and Allied fighters claimed 301 enemy planes down in two raids. British press hailed the strike as a major air victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONDON
C.P
Berlin
Hitler
U.S
V E.F. ballbearing
Erkner
sweeney
high command
the
Daily Mail
Bowlen protests lack of reply on civil servants in politics
Edmonton march 9 J J Bowlen Lib Calgary protested in the Alberta legislature that he had not received government reply on the issue of enthusiastic civil servants taking part in provincial politics. His protest came during committee of supply discussions over a 13520 appropriation for the civil service commissioner’s office and the administration of the superannuation act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EDMONTON
J. J. Bowlen
Lib
Calgary
Alberta
house
committee of supply
civil service commissioner’s
Bowlen
Social Credit
Cardston
Alta
J. C. Landeryou
Lethbridge
Calgary Fast
David Ure
Red Deer
Landeryou
E. C. Manning
E. O. Duke
S.C
Pincher Creek- Crow’s Nest
A Song from Germany and BBC Illusion of Echoes
A BBC German Service broadcast recounts how a wartime popular German song, with altered lyrics mocking Hitler, was recorded in London and aired to juxtapose hope with tyranny. The piece notes Goebbels favored the tune for morale and recalls Britain’s reaction and the spring Tunisian campaign as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
BBC European Service
Russia
Dr. Goebbels
Hitler
Britain
BBC
London
Churchill on enemy fleets and Soviet reinforcement talks
London March 9 Prime Minister Churchill said the disposition of enemy or ex-enemy fleets should wait until the war’s end. He confirmed Roosevelt’s talk of reinforcing the Soviet navy with Italian or other ships and said no details were added beyond half-completed negotiations for transferring about one third of the Italian fleet to Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
C.P
Churchill
Roosevelt
Washington
house of commons
Russia
Yanks Kill 650 Nippos In Burma Campaign
NEW DELHI March 9 United States troops have killed 650 Japanese soldiers since entering the Burma campaign with seven Americans dead and 37 wounded reported. Japanese casualties in Hukawng valley total 2,309. Over 300 were killed March 6 night as a Japanese force tried to break American lines north and east of Walawbum. The Chinese 22nd Division captured Mingkku Ga southeast of Maingkwan on March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW DELHI
United States
Burma
Hukawng valley
Walawbum
Mingkku Ga
Maingkwan
Canadian diplomats told to refrain from contacts with Argentine administration
Ottawa reports Mackenzie King told Commons that Canadian diplomatic representatives in Buenos Aires are instructed to refrain from official contacts with General Farrell's administration pending clarification of a confusing situation. He stressed US and British positions align and that Canada’s friendship with Argentina remains unaffected as the policy evolves for hemispheric defence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
C.P
Buenos Aires
Farrell
Mackenzie King
United States
Argentina
King
Columbia River
international joint commission
British Columbia
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
commission
Navy Seeks 410 Million for Canadian Navy Expansion
Ottawa reports Navy Minister Macdonald presenting a 410 million estimate to the commons. He outlined plans for two cruisers eight destroyers and two aircraft carriers to strengthen Canada’s sea power and convoy protection. He noted Canadians would crew and operate the carriers with Canadian officers and ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
commons
Macdonald
seven seas
Canada
16 More Jap Ships Sunk
United States submarines have sunk 16 more Japanese ships in enemy waters, including one large tanker. The toll rises to 627 ships sunk or damaged by submarine action. Areas of operation were not reported, but submarines are known to have operated along Japan’s coastal waters, with five transports and 10 cargo vessels included in the latest losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
United States
navy
Japan
Churchill Master of Cross Fire
Prime Minister Churchill proved himself a master of crossfire in the house of commons today answering questions on who would speak for the government and on Morrison's speech. He joked about possibly speaking for the government himself and critiqued remarks on postwar hypotheticals. He also quipped about stock phrases used by governments and the notion of constant review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
Churchill
house of commons
Herbert Morrison
Justice OConnor Heads New Govt Labor Board
Justice George B. O'Connor of the Alberta supreme court has been chosen as chairman of the new National Labor Relations Board to be established by the federal government. He recently chaired a royal commission that studied wage rates in Alberta and British Columbia coal mines, leading to wage increases. The board will include a chairman, a vice chairman, and eight members. official names were not released.
Reds Open New Assault On Ukrainian Front
Premier Stalin announced a new Russian offensive led by Gen Rodion Malinovsky across the Ingulets River toward Nikolaev and Kherson. The four day drive extended 19 to 37 miles on a 105 mile front, routing about 125000 German troops and capturing Novi Bug and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Rodion Malinovsky
Ingulets
Nikolaev
Kherson
Bug
Dnieper
Kazanka
Movi Bug
Krivoi Rog
Stalin
Novi Bueg
nor
King Talks To Canadians on England Invasion Lines
King George VI toured thousands of Canadian invasion troops in England marching four miles along camps. Wearing Field Marshal’s uniform he spoke with officers and privates about weapons and training, lunched with senior Canadian leaders, and received cheers as he inspected guards and troops along miles of highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ENGLAND
C.P. Cable
Europe
Kenneth Stuart
P. J. Montague
London
Asks Probe of Liquor Regulation in Alberta
Edmonton March 9 Urging government to appoint a three member commission to investigate liquor in Alberta Mayor A Davison gives notice of a resolution for today's legislature sitting The panel would include a labor representative an MLA and an Alberta Liquor Control Board member The aim is to probe distribution regulations and potential higher quotas in other provinces and the board’s administration of the liquor act
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EDMONTON
Alberta
A. Davison
Calgary
organized labor
legislative assembly
Alberta Liquor Control Board
liquor control board
Alberta Labor Federation bids to remove Japanese from Alberta
A delegation from the Alberta Federation of Labor submitted bills to Premier Manning urging removal of Japanese from Alberta and a ban on new entrants. The federation also seeks war industry control after the war, peacetime conversion without layoffs, and plans to study beer rationing and liquor system reform. It calls for minimum wage updates, old age pension changes, and broader coverage of occupational diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EDMONTON
Alberta Federation of Labor
E. C G. Manning
Alberta
federation
U S Forces Sunk Over Thousand Japanese Ships Since Pearl Harbor
U S Secretary Knox announced 1 065 Japanese vessels sunk probably 107 sunk and 81 damaged since Pearl Harbor. Reports from London note Berlin bombed over 30 000 tons since raids began November 18. Stalin claims major Ukrainian base taken and 200 towns captured. Argentina may see Ramirez resign today. US loss seven bombers and one fighter over Berlin. King Peter of Yugoslavia arrives in Britain. Australia to take over coal mines on New South Wales coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
PEARL HARBOR
WASHINGTON
A.P
United States
Navy
Knox
BERLIN
LONDON
C.P
UKRAINE
Joseph Stalin
Hed army
Staro- Konstantinov
Stalin
Moscow
MONTEVIDEO
Reuters
Pedro Ramirez
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Edelmiro Farrell
Ramirez
Marplata
Suh
KING PETER
YUGOSLAVIA
BRITAIN
C.P.Reuters
England
Cairo
Josip Broz
Tite
Yugoslav army of liberation
Ivo Chin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anzio
Rip Capital
Big Factory
Anzio-Nettuno
Africa
Tunisia
Sicily
imperial war graves commission
Lee
Jersey Cows
Aklavik
Jack Dillon
Goebbels
Labor
Mitchell
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
BRACKEN
J. W. de B. Parris
senate
John Bracken
Farris
Journal
NAVY SEEKS
Justice O’Connor
Govt. Labor Board
Reds
ROSS MUNRO
Labor Federation
Societies Act of Alberta
Fire Department
LAPROR
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!