27 May 1943
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1943
Page
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A severe and protracted gas shortage grips the city with few stations selling fuel. Officials warn the famine could last weeks as war production and Midwest pipelines strain supplies. Milk haulers and essential services face rationing while farmers report limited tractor fuel.
Joseph E Davies announced he received a sealed reply from Premier Stalin for President Roosevelt. The letter’s contents were for the U S commander in chief. Davies left for home after meeting Stalin and Molotov at the Kremlin. Pravda and Izvestia showcased the visit.
Russian press notes Churchill at Washington press conference saying Japan watches the Soviet Union. It reports Churchill’s claim that other methods besides air raids would be used to knock Germany out of the war. Also chronicles heavy Allied air raids by Britain and Italy and the weight of bombs dropped.
One damaged garbage truck was repaired enough to return to service overnight following an early Wednesday collision on North Hentz Street. Crews resumed waste collection as usual with Belle City sanitation officials confirming operations.
London reports May 27 quote Maj. Clem Attlee Deputy Prime Minister stating no neutral moves will divert the United Nations from bombing Germany. He says Axis destruction via air bombings is vital and will continue with vigorous war efforts until Allied victory. He rejects claims of indiscriminate bombing and asserts targets chosen on military grounds.
Berlin radio reports Rear Admiral Ryusaku Yanagimoto died in action with his crew when a ship was sunk after a heroic battle. The broadcast lists him among ten naval officers awarded decorations during Navy Day observances and notes his leadership of a carrier aircraft squadron in actions near Wake Island and in the Indian Ocean.
Wellington reports New Zealand Minister for the Armed Forces and War Coordination C. Coates died suddenly at his desk. A prominent figure for two decades, he served as premier from 1925 to 1928 and held posts in Public Works Transport Finance Unemployment and Extentel Affairs across several cities.
Right Reverend Edward T. Helfenstein announced plans to resign as Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Maryland effective October 1. Rt. Rev. Noble C. Powell will automatically succeed as Coadjutor Bishop. Ascension Day events in Frederick include the ordination of Rev. Henry Powers by Helfenstein.
A power disruption area described from Beniz and West Second to Upper College Terrace and north to South College Parkway was noted as lasting about a week with brief lighting, then outage again. Officials reported ongoing search and investigation as of today.
Washington May 27 The American Army casualties in North Africa from November 8 to May 15 total 2184 killed 437 wounded and 6937 missing or prisoners Secretary of War Stimson said to date Allied casualties in the Tunisian campaign including British and French figures were less than 70000 Axis losses were 30000 killed 26400 wounded and 268600 prisoners Stimson noted Allied ground forces are handling prisoners camps and moving captured Axis soldiers to embarkation ports Bomber strength in Britain is increasing daily with raids such as the Dortmund attack to be repeated with greater frequency
Workers at Goodyear, Firestone and Goodrich join three major Akron rubber plants in a five day stoppage after a presidential ultimatum. Union leaders urge immediate resumption of war work as the noon deadline passes with production idle at several plants.
Berlin radio reports German troops withdraw from a Kuban strip as Soviet forces drive near Novorossiysk Temryuk. Russians claim repelling two German counterattacks involving about 1600 men and shooting down 67 German planes northeast of Novorossiysk with Soviet losses.
Berlin dispatches report Germany is arming for a defensive war in the summer while military leaders hope for no large Allied offensive. After defeats in the Donets basin and at Stalingrad, officials speculate on redrawn fronts and avoid major action for at least a month amid talk of a Russian summer drive between Kursk and the Crimea.
Boston, May 27. Hughson pitched for the Red Sox, holding the league leading Cleveland to five hits in a 2-0 victory. The game served as a morale booster for war workers on the Swing sniff program with attendance around 1,500.
Private William F. Dorsey of Libertytown is reported badly wounded in North Africa during the fighting that led to a United Nations victory. He is about 60, the first cavalryman from Libertytown to serve, and was inducted December of a previous year. No further details were released as of the telegram received by his mother Mrs. Henry Dorsey.
U S heavy bombers of the Eighth Air Force reportedly destroyed 74 German planes on a May 21 raid over Emden Wilhelmshaven and submarine sites. Twelve bombers were lost. The total by May end reached 301 enemy aircraft destroyed in eight raids, surpassing the May 14 record of 64.
Washington May 24 27 Conferees debated the pay go tax accord touching local deduction limits and abatements. Senators Byrd and Doughton pressed for precise figures while some members pushed for a $30 deduction plus 75 percent abatement on a year's tax bill.
United States forces backed by naval bombardment and air power gained a foothold on a ridge south of Chichagof harbor after two days of hard fighting. casualties were light overall with 127 killed 399 wounded and 118 missing, according to War Department updates.
The Frederick Unit of the AWVS announces moving its service men canteen from 147 West Patrick Street to 125 East Patrick Drive. The East Patrick house offers ten rooms two baths and free use, aiming to provide greater recreation space as patronage grows to 24 40 men daily. Moving will occur once decoration is completed.
The International Association of Machinists announced it will quit the American Federation of Labor effective May 31. The move comes after a long sustained break, with the union described as having a membership well over a half million. The report notes large coal reserves in China, estimated at more than 500 billion tons.
London reports in Parliament that German and Italian planes and coastal batteries have made 58 attacks on British hospital ships since the war began. Nineteen ships were hit and four sunk, according to First Lord of the Admiralty A. V. Alexander.
Allied air forces pressed a twin offense across Sicily Sardinia and Pantelleria with Fortresses Marauders and Lightnings. They attacked Cantina Ponte Olivia and Tirso dam area inflicting heavy ground and air losses. Aerial missions also targeted Biscari Comiso and Pantelleria with bombs and strafing, while several Italian aircraft were destroyed.
The ODT directed bus and taxicab operators in the caster shortage area to immediately cut mileage by 20 percent as part of a 40 percent gasoline rations reduction for all commercial vehicles. The order targets fuel use among public transportation in the district.
Pictures and ignia of Gen Charles De Gaulle and other figures were removed from public places today in advance of North Africa operations. Reminders of Petain and Vichy leadership were also pulled down or covered as part of the clearance.
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