Japanese Says 6500 Killed In Kwajalein Battle
A Tokyo broadcast quoted Japanese military sources claiming about 6500 Japanese personnel including garrison troops and civilians died at Kwajalein and nearby Luottad in the February 6 last-stand fight against American forces. The report notes heavy enemy bombardment and fierce counterattacks, with garrisons led by Rear-Admiral Yamada and Rear-Admiral Akiyama, and includes a note on the posthumous promotion of Marquis Ozawa.
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York
Go Radio Today
Kwajalein
Luottad
Ishalls
Ted States
Foreign Broadcast Internee Service
Cmy
Domei
Luott
Luott Island
Kiyuki Yamada
Uott Island
United States
Tokyo
Japan
Royales
Louisiana Gubernatorial Race Heats Up With Accusations
A Louisiana second primary nears as Morgan accuses opponents of sending marked ballots to service members to sway votes. Davis counters with a radio address pledging to stop what he calls a push toward autocracy under the current administration.
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Iisiana
Morgan
Alexandria
James Davis
Avis
Louisiana
Davis
New Orleans
Polish Government In Exile Rejects Curzon Line
The Polish government in exile reportedly refused to accept the Curzon line as a future Polish Russian border and voiced dissatisfaction with Churchill's handling of Soviet demands. The Polish press said curzon line was unacceptable and that British Polish talks reached an impasse over boundary issues.
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NDON
Govnrnment
Toy
Thony Eden
Churchill
Jennik Polski
Arshal Stalin
London
Ssian
Urchill
Curzon
Allied Air Offense Rages Across Germany In Sixth Day
British and American formations press the sustained assault on Schweinfurt and Steyr with daylight raids from Italy and Britain. Australian and American air forces hit Regensburg and Stuttgart targets as RAF night bombers join the strikes.
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London
Germany
Regensburg
Stuttgart
Austin Beal
R. A F
Britain
Schweinfurt
Italy
Steyr
United States Air Force
R.A. F
Old
Austria
United States
West
Argentine Vice President Takes Over After Presidential Ouster
In Buenos Aires General Pedro Ramirez resigns amid cabinet revolt after breaking relations with the Axis. Vice President Edelmiro Farrell assumes the presidency of the nine month old military government. Farrer's ties to Juan Peron are noted as a potential influence on foreign policy.
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Montevideo
Edelmiro J. Farrell
Argentina
Pedro Ramirez
Farrer
Juan Domingo Peron
Labor and Welfare
Removal Demand Faces Tugwell In Puerto Rico
In San Juan on February 25 the Puerto Rican lower house passed a 20 to 19 vote demanding the immediate removal of Governor Rexford Guy Tugwell, while the senate backed his continuation. Rodriguez Pacheco switched to the coalitionists, becoming speaker, as the coalitionists gained control. The senate sent a message to President Roosevelt urging Tugwell remain in office. The Popular party holds a one vote senate lead.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Senate
House
Rodriguez Pacheco
Liberal Party
Pacheco
Rafael Arrillaga Torrens
Tugwell
Roosevelt
Popular
Munoz Marinn
February 24 Sets Hot February Record In New Orleans
The Weather Bureau reported yesterday February 24 as the hottest February day in 77 years with a high of 82 degrees. The reading surpassed the prior February record of 80 degrees set in 1927 and tied in 1933.
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New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Russians Capture Vitebsk Rogachev in White Russia
Moscow reports a crushing Red Army breakthrough along the Vitebsk Rogachev line in northern White Russia with Soviet forces crossing the Dnieper defenses. Rokossovsky supports the drive with heavy air power as Russians advance toward Mogilev and reach the Drut river.
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Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Vitebsk-Rogachev
White Russia
Red Army
Dnieper
Cneral
Konstantin Rokossovsky
Iovestia
Drut River
Russian Terms Disturb Finns on Armistice Demands
Stockholm reports mixed Finnish reaction to alleged Soviet terms for an armistice with Finland. The six Moscow conditions include reversion to the 1940 border, internment of German troops in the north, possible Red Army entry with Finnish consent, and later talks on demobilization and war damages. A Finn arriving in Sweden cautioned against optimism.
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London
Vitebsk
Berlin
Moscow
Rogachev
Dno
Pskov
Baltics
German Transocean
Ministry of Information
Transocean
Stockholm
Finland
Dagens Nyheter
Red Army
Former Wife of MacArthur to Wed Band Leader
Mrs. Lionel Atwill, previously married to Walter Brooks and General Douglas MacArthur, plans to marry Captain Alf Heiberg, 39, army air forces band leader, on March 11 at her mother Mrs Edward T. Stotesbury’s Washington home. The ceremony marks her fourth marriage after past unions in Paris 1919, Palm Beach 1922, and Reno 1929.
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Washington
Lionel Atwill
Douglas MacArthur
Alf’ Heiberg
Army Air Forces
Atwill
Edward T. Stotesbury
Taxes Raised to New Level in Wartime Revenue Act
The Senate joined the House in overriding President Roosevelt and boosting the wartime revenue act, raising the annual tax bill to over 42 billion dollars. Higher postal rates take effect in 30 days, with April 1 bringing increased excise taxes on liquor and a broad range of luxuries. Individual income tax climbs come via credits and deductions changes, while corporate excess profits tax rises and luxury goods face heavier levies. The measure does not alter 1943 income tax returns due March 15.
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Washigton
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Nazis Increase Army at Anzio Beachhead
Allied and German actions near Anzio and Cassino are summarized. German strength reportedly grows to ten divisions as heaviest fighting occurs southwest of Carroceto, with limited attacks repulsed. Allied progress and air operations around Cassino, Garigliano, and other fronts are noted, along with a local sheriff joining the Navy in San Diego.
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Allied
Naples
Anzio
Carroceto
Fifth Army
Cassino
Monte Castellone
Cairo
Terelle
Italy
Eighth Army
Arielli
Adriatic
Mediterranean
Steyr
Austria
Fiume
Yugoslavia
Castiglion-Cello Harbor
Leghorn
Corfu
Valona
Repatriates Move Toward Lisbon Under Guard in France
A 644 person mix of American diplomats soldiers and civilians, held in Germany for over a year, cross into neutral Spain bound for Lisbon to be exchanged for Germans. They ride in old rail cars and face guarded platforms amid tense scenes and German nerves.
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Mel Most
Associated Press
Vichy
France
Lisbon
Spain
Freedom
Gripsholm
Biarritz
Germany
Berlin
Paris
Six flier fatalities in Alexandria crash and London air raid
Six Flying Fortress crew members died when their bomber crashed near Alexandria while landing on a training mission. Four crew survived with serious injuries as a board investigates the cause. In London, German bombs hit shelters injuring ten and causing extensive property damage including a fire at a hospital and damage to a stadium.
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Alexandria
Alexandria Army Airfield
Guy F. Hix
Air Field Station Hospital
Cai
L. Lindquist
Herman R. Lindquist
Parker Avenue
Wesleyville
Thomas J. Stowell
C. N Stowell
North Edward Street
Decatur
Ill
George A. Morgah
Harry G. Sandes
Wneie
Lornia
Henry C. Reformat
Veronica Reformat
Muother
Ellsworth Street
Gary
Ind
Troy B. Demass
Willard B. Demass Wite
Tenth Street
Main
Watsonville
Calif
James J. Hughes
London
M. Ps
Senate and House Override Roosevelt Veto on Tax Bill
In Washington on Feb 25 a strong Senate and House coalition overrode President Roosevelt’s veto to enact a 2.3152 billion tax increase. The vote stood 72 to 14 in the Senate and 299 to 95 in the House. Senator Barkley resigned as Democratic leader amid the split, urging bidirectional cooperation.
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Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Barkley
Congress
City Employee Tom Atkinson Dies at 70
Tom C. Atkinson 70 longtime Bernstein park superintendent for Monroe died Friday at home. Funeral Sunday 3 pm at Davis Lawhead with Rabbi Hirsch officiating. Interment in Jewish cemetery. Survivors include wife two sons Sgt Isaac Atkinson Baton Rouge and T Clarence Atkinson of Baton Rouge one granddaughter Donna Gail Atkinson one brother Will H Atkinson Monroe and a sister Mrs hence Covington Farmerville.
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Tom C. Atkinson
Bernstein Park
Jacks
Davis- Lawhead
F. K. Hirsch
Gus Swayze
Ralph Baldwin
Louie Cohen
Abe Arent
Mr. Atkinson
Farmerville
Monroe
Bernstein
T. Clarence Atkinson
Baton Rouge
Isaac Atkinson
Camp Young
California
Donna Gail Atkinson
Will H. Atkinson Monroe
Streets and Works
Hence Covington
Natreet
Farm groups call draft rules drastic and harmful
Four major farm organizations joined in a strong statement denouncing new selective service rules as drastic and harmful to 1944 crop production. The warning came as the Senate agriculture committee opened a probe into local draft boards reviewing 1.7 million farm labor deferments. The group cited half of current deferrals as war essential workers possibly pulled into service. The signatories were Edward A. O Neal Ezra T. Benson Fred C. Brenckman and Charles W. Holman.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Lewis B. Hershey
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ezra T. Benson
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Fred C. Brenckman
The
National Grange
Charles W. Holman
National Co-operative Muk Producers Federation
Roosevelt Is Getting Rest From Washington Turbulence
President Roosevelt, recuperating from influenza and weakened by weight loss, is taking rest away from the capital. He remains in contact with the White House secretly as Congress roils over his veto of the wartime tax bill and Barkley’s threatened resignation.
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Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Barkley
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Ross T. MecIntire
McIntire
Congress
Louisianians Get Double Exemption
Washington report says eight community property states including Louisiana grant married men double victory tax exemption. If income exceeds $1,248, a married man qualifies for $1,248 exemption instead of $624, under state law. The IRS is contesting similar treatment in Oklahoma and Oregon.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Arizona
California
Idaho
Louisiana
Nevada
New Mexico
Texas
The
Revenue Bureau
Oklahoma
Oregon
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