Axis Losses 324,000 In North Africa Reported
Allied Headquarters in North Africa announced total Axis losses in the Tunisian campaign from Mareth Line smashing to final Axis surrender as 2 224,000 men with about 30,000 killed and 267,000 captured. Concurrent raids on Pantelleria and Trapani on Sicily, plus Luftwaffe counteractions, were described with photographic evidence of heavy damage to harbor facilities and airfields.
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North Africa
Tunisias
Pantssevia
Cap Bon
Tunisia
U.S
Trapani
F Pantelleria
Messerschmitts
May Have To Close County Hospital
The county hospital faces possible closure due to a severe nurse shortage with only one regular nurse on duty amid sickness and resignations. Officials praise aid from the American Women's Volunteer Services but say regular nurses are still needed to avoid moving patients elsewhere. Dr. H. L. Fahrner serves as the physician to the institution.
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Scale
American Women's Volunteer Services
H. L. Fahrner
State Bankers To Meet In Baltimore This week
In Baltimore on May 19 the Maryland Bankers Association prepares for its 48th annual convention. Some 34 members are expected, with Mayor Theodore R. McKeldin to speak after the opening session at noon in the Emerson hotel. Also on the program are Dr. Paul F. Cadman of the American Bankers Association and Lawrence B. Fenneman, Maryland director for the War Manpower Commission.
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Baltimore
Maryland Bankers Association
State Bankers Association
Mathias Reese
Theodore RR. McKeldin
Emerson Hotel
Paul F. Cadman
American Bankers Association
Lawrence B. Fenneman
Maryland
War Menpower Commission
Floods Leave Thousands Homeless Across Multiple States
The Associated Press reports widespread flooding across Indiana Missouri Illinois Arkansas and Oklahoma with at least seven deaths four in Indiana and three in Missouri. An estimated 10 000 people were homeless in 20 Indiana counties as rivers including the Wabash and Mississenewa overflowed many areas. Hail and a gasoline shortage were also noted in local reports.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Indiana
Missouri
Illinois
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Britain To Aid U S Against Japs In Ashes They Must Die
Prime Minister Churchill pledged Britain will fight side by side with the United States until Japan's war industries and cities are crippled. He urged immediate aid to China and predicted Allied air power will force Germany to withdraw planes for defensive duties, signaling a major factor in victory. Churchill spoke to Congress and noted Britain’s stake in Pacific war, promising renewed counterattacks after Singapore and Malaya losses.
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Washington
Churchill
Japan
Pacific
Congress
Stalin
Chiang Kai-Shek
Roosevelt
Russia
China
Britain
Germany
Senate
Hitler
Mussolini
Europe
Dutch East Indies
Malayan
Singapore
United States
Rayourn
Philippines
Dutch Indies
Malaya
Eny
Italy
Frederick High Alumni Dropping Banquet For War Conditions
Frederick High School Alumni Association officers announce the annual banquet is canceled due to war conditions. A semi formal dance will be held June 1 at Braddock Heights pavilion from nine to one, with Joe Stephens and his orchestra. A brief business session and voting will occur at the dance. Officers are nominated for 1932 and 1933 graduates, marking the 21st reunion and first year without the banquet.
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Frederick High School Alumni Association
Braddock Heights
Joe Stephens
Daisy Mae Baumgardner
Austin Fogle
J. Philip Carty
Charlotte Aumen Martz
Jean Gosnell
Roger Page Heck
Frances L. Gibson
Helen Crampton
William M. Brish
James McLaren
Edith Winpigler Shafer
Leona Palmer Markey
Emily Myers
Rebecca Cravenburg
Association
Less Than 3 Percent Of Wounded Men Died
The Office of War Information reports that over 97 percent of Navy and Marine personnel wounded at Pearl Harbor survived. Only 2.6 percent died. 53 percent returned to duty by March 31, 1943, while 43.5 percent were still under treatment. Army data were not complete but showed similar recoveries. The article outlines the U S hospital network from battalion aid stations to large base hospitals, with mobile units aiding rapid evacuation and care.
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Washington
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Office of War Information
United States Army
United States
OWL
North Africa
Owi
City Men Seek Farm Work in Local Area
County Agent Henry R. Shoes reports growing demand for farm help this season as letters arrive from people with no farming experience but eager to assist. Baltimore residents plan a three week August vacation and would work for board on a sweet corn crop, and Washington high school boys offer help despite no prior experience.
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Henry R. Shoemaker
Washington
Expect Japs May Strike New Blow In Pacific Area
Washington reports braced for a possible Japanese counter stroke in the Pacific as US forces push Attu. Japanese reconsider reinforcements to Kiska and threaten naval clashes, while Allied navy details show troops closing a trap on Holtz Bay.
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Pacific
Washington
Amer ‘Ica
Attu Olan
United States
Tokyo
Guadalcanal
New Guinea
Kiska
Attu
North Pacific
Atta
Navy
Holtz Bay
New Type Of Carrier Used
Bristling anti-submarine warplanes and guns guard the mid Atlantic blind spot beyond shore coverage. The British escort carrier HMS Battler, a 492 foot ship built by Ingalls at Pascagoula, is among the first lend lease anti submarine vessels. It is designed as a carrier, not a converted freighter, with seven hangars, a crew of 500, and facilities like soda fountain and barber shop reflecting modern ship design.
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mid-Atlantic
H M.S. Batiler
Veste
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation
Pascagoula
Miss
Chinese Boats Fire-Filled Lake Tungting Slaughter Report
Chungking reports many wounded and defenseless Chinese soldiers aboard boats flying The Red Cross were brutally slaughtered by Japanese forces on Lake Tungting in northern Hunan province according to the Chinese Central News Agency.
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Chungking
Red Cross
Lake Tungting
Hunan
American forces tighten on Attu Island in last-ditch stand
U S pincers close around Japanese positions on Attu Island as ground forces push from Voltz Bay and Massacre Bay toward Halts Bay and Chichagof harbor. Reports note captured anti aircraft guns, advancing patrols, and possible Japanese withdrawal to Chichagof harbor if Holtz Bay positions prove untenable. Dive bombers hit Rekata Bay on Santa Isabel. no results observed.
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Washington
Attu Island
Navy
Mie Lily
Cay
United States
Voltz Bay
Halts Bay
Massacre
Chichayor Harbor
South Pacific
Rekata Bay
Santa Isabel Island
Knox
Holtz Bay
Chichagot Harbor
Chichagof Harbor
Lkely
Massacre Bay
Grand Jury Recalled By Court Order In Gillis Case
Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer ordered recall of the February grand jury for a special session next Wednesday May 26 to hear details of charges in the data beating death of 80 year old John Ho Gillis a Plane No 4 storekeeper. Russell A Robertson and Lewis Kline are tied to the alleged robbery and assault.
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Patrick MM. Schnauffer
Grand Jury Union
John Ho Gillis
Edwin F. Nikirk
Gillis
Russell A. Robertson
Gilliz
Lewis Kline
Klin
Robertson
Board of County Commssioners
Salares
Charles Theodore Carrow
Bronswiek
Genwrgs Bufford
Frank Weedon
Michael K. Taylor
Milton E. Grimes
David Lipps
Democrats To Name Ticket On Thursday
Democrats slated to name a full ticket at the Court House on Thursday evening as the party moves toward a June election contest with Republicans. Mayor Lloyd C. Culler was not a candidate for re election though some urged him to accept a nomination. Multiple potential mayoral contenders had been discussed with several declining support.
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Court House
Ull
Lloyd C. Culler
Culler
Biel Ae
Fun Driving Ban Proposed in Maryland to Save Gas
Baltimore May 19 Regional office of Price Administration officials were urged to curb pleasure driving to ease a gasoline shortage. Leo McCormick, state OPA director, said essential driving for farms must come first and warned that unless motorists cut their gasoline use, a ban on pleasure driving would be reinstated.
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Stockholm
Moehne
Eder
Berlin
Ruhr
Weser
London
Baltimore
Office of Price Administration
Anutier Bain
Maryland
Leo McCormick
OPA
Agen
Une
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English Channel
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Dds
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Cap Griz Nez
Mohne
Rohr and Weser
NBC
Moline Dam
Don Hollenbeck
Air Ministry
Graceham
Catoctin Furnace
North County
Thel Tributars
Aleutians
McCormick
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