Russian Forces Gain Miles In Kuban Advances
Soviet forces push through Nazi defenses in the Kuban region advancing toward Novorossisk. A breakthrough along a 15 mile front costs the Germans hundreds killed and many weapons and men captured. The Red Army reports capturing Krimskaya and nine towns, with within ten miles of Novorossisk at one point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalia Reneon
Moscow
Red Army
Black Sea
Novorossisk
Caucasus
Kuba
Navis
Krimskaya
Berlin
Krinskaya
Alt Novorossisk
War garden enthusiasm and local notes from PA Newc
War garden typos enthuse locals as spring growth begins. Mrs Sarah Suiderly reports 14 chicks hatched on her farm. New Castle Post Office reports 3 422 bonds sold in April totaling 114 dollars. Conn company builds sidewalk on South Mill street bridge causing detours and one way Water street movement begins. Gov Edward Martin suggests a Mother’s Day tribute to Pennsylvania mothers with sons in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Ok
Sarah Suiderly
RB. D. 2
Bnow
Valley
Ines Splendid
New Castle
William R. Hanna
Conn. Company
Mill Street
Washington
Thetr
Water Street
Washington Street
Croton Avenue
Millo Street
Becan
Rand Water Street
Edward Martin
Pennylvania
Daily Weather Report Summary
Daily weather data for the United States shows a high of 67 and a low of 42 degrees with 0.1 inches of precipitation. River stage stands at 6.4 feet. yearly statistics record a maximum of 64 and minimum of 41 degrees.
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United States
Corregidor Anniversary Signals New Pacific Offensive
Washington May 6 A year after the fall of Corregidor America and the United Nations move to expand Pacific holdings for the anticipated assault on Japan. American bombers raid Haiphong Hainan and Tokyo bases while Allied forces build bases from the Aleutians to Australia for the 1943 offensive as naval leaders warn of tough days ahead yet see brighter prospects since Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Robors
Washington
Hainan
Haiphong
Aleutians
Australia
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Gorregidor
Lewis Again Defies War Labor Board
John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, defies the War Labor Board by not appearing at a wage hearing as coal operators present their side. The 15 day truce ends May 18, with ongoing unresolved claims and questions whether the board can rule without union input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Vincent
N.S. Bradt
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Coday
War Labor Board
Lewis
WLB
Levis
WUB
Roosevelt
Morris Cooke
Philadelphia
Cooke
Allied air raids smash Axis in Tunisia and Sicily harbor areas
Allied headquarters report a large long range bombing strike led by Major General Doolittle. Nine enemy ships sunk or damaged, including a munition ship in the Sicilian zone. Fortresses hit Lagoulette harbor and Tunis targets, including phosphate docks and railroad yards, with fires seen as far as 12 miles away.
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Allied
Apirica
Maj.-Cien
Doolittle
Ata
di Doolitne
Lagonette
Tunisia
Lagatuette
Tunis
Isell
Lagoulette
Bridegrooms sister serves as best man at wedding
A wedding in New York on May 6 joined Miss Lois Elizabeth Moore and Lieutenant Bulley He Warrett of Cincinnati army air force officer. Barrett's sister Lieutenant Shirley Berton of WAAGS acted as the bridegroom's attendant. The bride graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio.
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Timbaland
New York
Bodag Ale
Lois Eligabeth Moore
Bulley He Warrett
Gcinicinnati Army Aly Force
Barrett
Shirrley Berton
The
WAAGS
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Potatoes to be abundant this fall warns official
Harrisburg May 6 Clyde Zehner federal agriculture official warned of a potato shortage now. He said there will be potatoes in quantity this fall but at exorbitant prices. Increased acreage this spring has worsened table stock scarcity, though he notes future dividends from planting.
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Harrisburg
Clyde
Zehner
Federal Agriculture
Unis
U S Sub Hit Jap Shipping In South Pacific
A South Pacific base reports U S submarines are inflicting heavy losses on Japanese shipping. Tokyo claims of sinking 30 000 tons in nine days are dismissed as false and morale boosting. The Navy notes no Japanese wolf-pack tactics seen here and no allied ships sunk in this area by Jap planes.
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Wack’ Mahon
New State
South Pacific
Pacific
Naval Headquarters Today
United States
Japan
Berlin
Washington
Atlantic
Liquor Rationing Moves Toward Pennsylvania
Harrisburg May 6 News Service a senate vote looms as Pennsylvania contemplates liquor rationing. The liquor control board seeks power while Majority Leader Weldon and Senator A M Letzler of Clearfield back the bill.
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Finternational
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate
Weldon
Heyburn
Delaware
British Submarine Sahib Lost in Central Mediterranean
The British submarine Sahib was lost in the central Mediterranean. Command reports say no enemy contact. five officers and 41 crew members were captured, with authorities announcing the casualty.
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C International News Service
London
Sahib
Mediterranean
J.-H. Bromager
Public hearing opened on coal wage dispute
The War Labor Board moved to let the public judge the wage dispute between United Mine Workers and soft coal operators as a three member panel held a session and opened hearings after Joan L. Lewis refused to attend. Morris Cooke announced the step to inform the public and press.
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Jack Vincent
NLS
Washington
War Labor Board
Joan L. Lewis
United, Mine, Workers Union
WLB
Lewis
Whb
F . Tt
Lao
Office of War, Information and Coal Coar
County Board Two Announces Names in Induction List
The Pittsburgh Induction Center sent a large list of men accepted for service in the army and navy from County Board Two. Those named are at home on a week’s furlough before reporting to duty. destinations include Mahoningtown, Lowellville, Youngstown, and Pittsburgh area addresses. Names include Frank Bekoski, Joe Snyder, Edward Houk, Carl Pettit, Anthony Annarella, John Werhnyak, Frank Teless, Albert Book, Frank Ostrosky, Pete Hryeyl, Stephen Kline, Nick Semonza, George Benedict, Joseph Wukwe, Stanley Pele, Willam McBaughlin, George Rippeon, Chester Lampus, Paul Palumbo, Sylvester Medved, Arthur Shogren, among others. The list represents the region’s wartime manpower mobilization.
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Army
Navy
Minerie
Pittsburgh
Joe Snyder
Edward’Arthur
Houk
Mahoningtown
Carl Leroy Pettit
Anthony Joseph Annarella
Cameron Street
John
Anthony Werhnyak
Wallace Avenue
Frank Tarnaski
Edinburg
Joseph Frank Teless
Oakland Avenue
Albert Richard Book
Wampening
Prank Harry
Ostrosky
Morris Street
Pete Hryeyl
Pulaski
Stephen Kline
Nick Tony Semonza
R. D
Lowellville
George Edwin Benedict
Boston Avenue
Joseph Thomas Wukwe
Stanley John Pele
Ann
Waller
Mosquito completes 3000 mile round trip in one day
London May 6 British crew flew a twin engined Mosquito aircraft from Britain to Russia in the forenoon, landed in Russia briefly, then returned to Britain in the afternoon completing a 3000 mile round trip in a single day.
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London
Russia
Britain
WLB Seeks New Wage Formula Amid Crisis
The war labor board asked the White House for authority to scrap its wage formula and set a new ceiling at the going rate based on frequently paid scales. The move aims to curb inflation and prevent strikes, signaling potential presidential approval requirements and fears of unrest among workers.
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Cinternational News
Servier
Washington
War Labors Board
Roosevelt
White House
Oittle
Ipe
WLB
James, FF. Byrnes
Wlby
Byrnes
Surprise Air Raid Test Silent in Pennsylvania
WARRISBURG May 6 First statewide air raid drill held in Pennsylvania. Dr Ralph Hutinson executive director of the state defense council warned the state must be prepared for actual enemy attacks. The test was staged without public notice to emphasize realism and curb speculation.
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Warrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ralph
Cy Huleinson
State Defense Council
Hutbison
Ale Rald’ Wardens
Heniges
Motehisom
Citizens Defense Corps
Bath
Japan
Thaly
United States
Axis air attack shells Crete area vessels battered
Cairo reports that Axis forces battered vessels in an attack over Crete. One ship abandoned by its crew as cannon fire damaged other boats. The communique confirms damage and evacuation details.
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Cairo
Aegeall Gan Harth
Crete
Sandeleft
Racketeer Slain In South Side Chicago Bar Shootout
Danny Stanton, labor racketeer and former Al Capone hoodlum, was shot to death with Louis Dorman at a South Side Chicago tavern around midnight. Two others, Louis Shapiro and Big Mom Chorley O'Brodrick, were wounded as shotguns roared. Police say the killings resembled Prohibition era gangland murders and were carefully planned.
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Amtecitious
Chicago
Danny Stanton
al Capone
Louis Dorman
South Side
Louis
Cy" Shapiro
Big Mom” Chorley Obredorl
Stanton
Gepons
Siamen
Harry Preyner
Willy Dorwisn
Biwo
O'Brodro
Corregidor Retaken Aim of Allies General MacArthur Declares
United Nations Headquarters reports General MacArthur says Corregidor must be retaken on the first anniversary of its fall. He describes Allied sacrifices in the Southwest Pacific and vows to reclaim the fortress and honor fallen nations. He calls for unity before God in a somber commemorative address.
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Corregidor
General MacArthur
America
United Nations
INO
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Manila ‘Bay
Southwest Pacific
giuNnh
British Navy May Join Battle Against Bizerte
Reported possibility that Britain's Mediterranean fleet under Admiral Browne Cunningham could join action against Bizerte and North Africa. Allied forces push toward Tunis as Mussolini weighs risk. French Admiral Muse may aid in evaluating defenses near La Galite isles.
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Great Britain
Mediterranean
Andrew Browne
Cunningham
Seal
Bizerte
Africa
Domingny
Tunis
Mussolini
North
Allics
Emile Henri
California Repeals Sin Marriage Law
California Governor Earl Warren signed the Johnson bill repealing the three day waiting period between filing and license issuance. The reform ends the so called sin marriage rule, which had driven thousands to marry in nearby states like Arizona Nevada and Oregon.
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Cinternational
Sacramento
Cnl
California
Earl Warren
Arizona
Nevada
Orewen
Death Record for Robert N. Brown and others in New Castle
Fragmentary death notices list Robert N. Brown aged 66 of Samipsan Street and Marchedane Kirkwood aged 60 of Pearson Street with scattered addresses. Additional names Nobis Nengebsuner and Louis Robinson appear with unclear details in the record.
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Robert N. Brown
New’ Castle
Nobis
Nengebsuner
East Pits
Heney
Paes Louis
Robinson
Toe Samipsan
Marchedane Kirkwood
Lo Halon Street
David Me
Pearson Street
Allied Forces Lay Foundation For Bizerte Siege
Allied forces press toward Bizerte with Tunis area gains as British and American units secure nearby hills and positions. American columns reach halfway to Perryville near Mateur, narrowing the siege gap while Von Arnim’s forces defend outer lines east of Medjez El Bab.
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Bizerte
Pierre J. Huss
North Africa
Britain
Djebek Bou Aoukaz
Medjez-El-Bab
Tunis
Mateur
Perryville
Lake Bizerte
Dieioff Vonarnim
Lake Achtel
Ferryville
von Arnim
Hich Croune
Page Wine
Bombing raid targets New Guinea bases in early May
International News Service reports Allied air raids on Wewak in New Guinea and another base near Kei Islands. American Liberator bombers faced heavy anti aircraft fire and nine Zeros, with one bomber damaged. Direct hits damaged a 5,000 ton cargo vessel near Kumrusing, and fires erupted in Wewak. Medium bombers attacked Timika as well.
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International News Service
United Nations
Australia
Wewak
New Guinea
St Ypenl
Kei Islands
Dutch New Guinea
Voesst
Lsime
Sblace
Kumruisling
Teeal
Timika
This is spring day in the yard and fields
The text evokes a spring mood as birds sing and indoor chores give way to planting, plowing, and preparing the cottage for coming months. It mentions warm weather, a celebratory vibe, and a high of eighty four, signaling the season's arrival.
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Nese Moore
Uris
Canis
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REDS
Ierimskaya
Krasny-Chernomorsky
Zaporoznsky
Vesely
Sachovoy
Plagordarny
Moalekhovski
Nizhne-Grevhesky
Verkny-Adagum
Neberdzhaevskaya
Commuuniqum
PA Newc
Daily’ Weather Report
U.S
Bret
County Board Two
Frank Thomas Bekoski, Besseier
W.L.B
Brynes
Axis Vf
Westminster
New
Wilmington
Ruth Galbreath
Robert. F. Galbreath
Westminster College
Galbreath
Jane Sinew Verona
Lucille Dimon
Hamburg
R Harriet Benn
Capone
1.C. Oestreicher
Whursday
Great
Tunisian
Jap New Guinea
Arthur Mometer
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