26 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1943
Page
1
Pegler argues distrust of federal claims on strike impacts and charges labor leaders with deception. He recalls a 16 day work stoppage and alleges unions exploited concessions after resumed work.
General MacArthur reports a large daylight raid beyond Mundra area dropping vast bomb tonnage. Liberators Fortresses and other bombers hit Mundra New Britain targets while Kittyhawks cover. anti-ship strikes continued as air crews observed ships and ports damaged.
Japanese headquarters claimed allied planes were shot down during raids on Chinese airfields in Hengyang Lingling and Kweilin on July 24. A United States Air Force statement said 16 Japanese planes were hit on July 23 in the main raid, with one American plane downed on the ground and one in air-to-air combat. all pilots were reported safe. The broadcast also claimed two American B 24 bombers were shot down on July 25 and 24. Wake Island is noted as occupied by Japan.
British RAF heavy bombers attack Emen best night while Mos que aircraft strike Hamburg and Cologne. Five enemy aircraft shot down. twenty five mines listed. Fresh Allied squadrons sweep during daylight as greatest air offensive to date unfolds.
Lieutenant Colonel Clifton D Wright assumed command of the advance navigation school at Selyan Field Monday, succeeding Colonel Earl L Neiden. Colonel John B Patrick was ordered back to Turner Field, Albany, Georgia, amid ongoing field reassignments as Wright’s tenure is described as temporary between Neiden and a new commander.
The Berlin radio reported by Reuters that the Spanish cabinet met in an emergency session in Berlin. The reason for the meeting was not disclosed.
London reports that after Mussolini's fall General Badoglio announces a nationwide curfew from dusk to dawn and bans assemblies. Public venues close, forces may fire on violators, and military authorities take control to enforce discipline across Italy.
George 5 Malboeuf 25 of Camp Claiborne was fatally injured while walking on Highway 163 near Perryville when a truck owned by J M Menesez and driven by Will Deere struck him. He died at E A Conway Memorial Hospital. The Dixie Funeral Home will transport his body to Northbridge Massachusetts. He leaves a wife and relatives in Massachusetts. Army officers and Ouachita Parish coroner Dr C T French investigate.
Soviet forces surged 21 2 to 5 1 2 miles toward Orel, closing to within six miles of the Bryansk rail line that serves the German base. Twenty eight towns fell Sunday as heavy German losses mounted, Stalin visiting the front to oversee operations.
U S Tenth Air Force said Liberator bombers dropped 15 tons of explosives on Monywa and attacked jetties at Ayah R A F Blenheims and hit two bridges at Hpunzinzup and Nemati in Burma. No aircraft missing. Japanese defenses failed to stop the raids.
Allied troops press the Catania Etna Messina front as American Canadian and British units tighten the noose on Axis defenses in northeastern Sicily. Termini near Palermo falls with 7 000 more prisoners, including six Italian generals and an admiral amid broader battlefield gains.
Washington July 26 4 The modern Caesar the man of destiny the leader They called Benito Mussolini by high sounding names his rise dazzled the world and his enemies called him tyrant butcher or betrayer of Italy. A scowling boy of 11 born July 23 1883 at Forli province grew into a striking leader amid poverty and a militant family background.
Secretary of State Hull said that stronger military pressure to force Italy's unconditional surrender would follow Mussolini's downfall and erase fascism. Officials urged caution while awaiting military developments and possible Italian peace moves led by King Vittorio Emanuele and Marshal Badoglio amid the changing regime.
New Orleans July 26 14 The government rested in the trial of W T Burton Lake Charles Ki man and three others charged with attempted evasion of income tax Judge Borah overruled defense motions for acquittal The first defense witness was Dr Henry V Howe LSU geology dept The defendants Burton Brown Canfield and Maxwell are charged with attempted invasion and conspiracy to evade 13573993 for 1936 37 38
Advices from the Italian frontier report that the blackshirt militia formerly guarding the frontier has been replaced by carabiniers. This shift indicates a change in security arrangements on the border.
Reports say Benito Mussolini captured while fleeing to Germany and Mussolini’s arrest linked to martial law across Italy. Marshal Pietro Badoglio named premier as king’s decree orders army to preserve order and forbid large gatherings amid wartime upheaval.
Navy reports ten aerial assaults on Kiska as Army Warhawk fighters bomb and strafed the Japanese base. Runway and gun emplacements hit. one US plane did not return. This marks the 30th bombing of Kiska this month and shows surface ships using heavy guns on the island.
The War Department awards Captain Arthur W. Cruikshank Jr. the Distinguished Flying Cross for more than 36 missions totaling over 100 combat hours with the Fourteenth Air Force in China Burma India theater. He shot down a Zero on December 1 1942 over Lashio amid heavy enemy action.
The Bahamas preliminary hearing for the bludgeon slaying of Sir Harry Oakes resumes as Harold G. Christie acts as key witness candidate. Attorney General Hallinan plans possible delay after questioning five or six witnesses. Nancy Oakes De Marigny, 19, arrived in Nassau to visit her imprisoned husband as the case against De Marigny remains unresolved.
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