Soviet Strategy Critiques Anglo American War Efforts
A wartime column argues that Anglo American initiative lags behind Soviet momentum, noting Britain and the United States face strategic doubts, censorship, and confusion. It links Stalin’s diplomacy to shaping Europe Asia, cites failures south of Rome, and questions Palestine immigration policy amid global war pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl H. von Wiegand
Los Angeles
Wgaden
Eeah
Russia
Tel-Aviv
Firmies
Palestine
Uows
Josef Stalin
Soviet
Europe
Asia
America
Britain
Hearst
Congress
Rome
Bitish
Harold R. G. Alexander
Far
Henry L. Stimson
Britidh
Roosevelt
Churchill
Tutli
Fts
Hitler
North Sea
Rumania
Inier
Yosef Stalin
Mountbatten and the Royal Lineage in War Strategy
The piece traces Mountbatten’s rapid rise in the Royal Navy and his appointment by Churchill to key commands while outlining ties to Battenberg lineage, German-born ancestors, and the shifting names of the British royal house. It discusses wartime roles, naval leadership, and the broader Allied strategy in the Mediterranean and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trittes Louis Battenberg
House of Hesse
Germany
Prince “of
von” Battenberg
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
England
Prince of Battenbere
Churchill
Seport
Prince of Battenberg
Lews
Wettin
Windsor
Battenbergs
Ballin
Berlin
San Francisco
Tord Towle
Edwina Mountbatten
Edward VIII
Duke of Windsor
Edward
Rapid Mountbatten
Singapore
America
Italy
Salerno
Cassino
Adzio
Europe
Ticantine
Russia
Dardenelles
Romania
Turkey
Balnnes
Hhrough
Hitler
Beit
Fritain
Allies pound German targets with heavy bomber strikes
Allied air forces pressed the campaign across southwest Germany with a daylong assault as Lib erators pounded German rail and industrial centers. Two Mustang pilots spotted and attacked an enemy air base near Luxembourg, destroying several grounded planes. German flak and parachute bombs challenged the escort, while Nazi broadcasts warned of approaching raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clidens
Schaffhausen
Liberator
Germany
English Channel
Slone
Britain
Reich
Italy
Danube
Rhine
U.S
Eighth
Leonard Smutz
Wichita, Kun
William R
England
European
Nazi Radio
R. A
London
Nuremberg
Philadelphia Closes Airline Service
Philadelphia closes direct transcontinental service as Lehigh county court injunction shuts Allentown Bethlehem airport to United Airlines. Passengers and mail are moved to Allentown by auto, with Philadelphia municipal airport forced to redirect traffic to rail to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quaker City
As & Lehigh County
Allentown-Bethlehem
United Airlines
Allentown
Philadelphia Municipal
Wes
Unite
Atlines
Air power and defenses amid war reports
The article notes German positions still on the field and critics a pile of stone blocks as effective defense, while reporting British bomber losses at four billion dollars value and German claims of 122 bombers in the Nuremberg attack. It argues for a balanced reliance on land, sea, and air forces to compel Japan, warning against overreliance on air superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
South Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Chester W. Nimits
India
Philippines
Jose P. Laurel
Supreme Court
Java
Sumatra
Malaya
Borneo
Tovis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Claud J
EB. Auchin«ek
Burma-India
Burma
Indian National Army
Chandra Bose
Luftwaffe
Goering
Hitler
England
Jose
America
Germany
Cassino
Fen
Coconut Palm All Purpose In Army Kitchens
Army reports reveal extensive use of coconuts in Pacific theater rations. Coconut meat serves as vegetable or snack, milk as beverage, oil as shortening, and juice as yeast base for coconut bread. Dehydrated potatoes aid the quartermaster in food supply handling, while coconut products appear in cakes pastries and boiled rice for a nutty flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Gouree
Reds Press Odessa Front in Battle for Port Area
Soviet frontline reports say a three-way Soviet drive toward Odessa continues after Ochakov seizure, with Malinovsky ready 30 miles north and northeast of the city. A race with Konev for the Tiraspol junction could trap German forces in the Odessa region as artillery pounds the outer German defense ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khotin
Bessarabia
Kishinev- Jassy
Odessa
Ochakov
Malinovsky
Koney
Tiraspol
GBS
Losing Employee Requires Report
Employers who lose employees during 1944 must file a government form with the Internal Revenue Service. Deputy Collector Harry C. Bussey announced the new form called W-2 is ready for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Internal Revenue
Harry C. Bussey
Russey
Transfusions Help ailing Chicago Boy In Apr 1 Report
A nine year old boy named Stephen Lee Pelzer in Chicago improved after blood transfusions at Michael Reese Hospital. He has kidney disease and had been kept alive since September 20 with donated blood from 28 volunteers. The INS report notes his condition showed progress today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicwago
INS
U. & Cuash
Stephen Lee Pelzer
Michael Reese Hospital
Mayor Urges Good Friday Closings for War Work
Saturday urged that business houses not engaged in war work observe Good Friday by closing from noon to 9 p.m. on April 7 to allow workers to attend church. The mayor stated that enemies would destroy all religion and urged communal observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauermann
Wbtend
Itis
OPA Man Fired for Wasting Gas
In Chicago on April 1 INS reports Henry Rosenths was fired as an OPA commodity investigator for letting his car engine run while parked. Acting director Paul A. H. Shutts announced the discharge for the good of the service. Regional administrator R. E. Walters said OPA personnel are not above the rule and wasting gas cannot be condoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghicago
INS
Henry Rosenths
OPA
Paul A. H. Shutts
Tlosetuthal
R. E. Walters
OFA
Negro Health Week observance led by St Paulin’s dean
The Negro Health Week campaign begins Sunday with Artemisia Bowrn, dean of St Paulin’s Junior College, as chairman. Sponsored by the United States Public Health Service, the 1944 drive aims to improve the health of Negro children at home, school, and community. Ada Verwood will speak at Negro public and parochial schools on Tuesday and Wednesday, arranged by the Bexar County Tuberculosis Association and the volunteer wealth league. Dr. Lewis Robbins will speak Monday at Phyllis Wheatley Senior School, with a closing parade planned due to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negre Volontzer Health League
Artemisia Bowrn
St. Pailin’s Junior College
United States Public Health Service
Ada M. Verwood
Austin
Texas Tuberculosis Association
Bexar County Tuberculosis Association
Volunteer Wealth League
Lewis C. Robbins
Phyllis Wheatley
Guna
Labor Shortage Ratings Changed by War Manpower
The War Manpower Commission announced seven sites shifting from acute labor shortage to expected shortage within six months. Affected communities include Biloxi-Gulfport Mississippi, Galveston Texas, Pine Bluff Arkansas, Spartanburg South Carolina, Stockton California, Trenton New Jersey, Wichita Kansas, and Santa Ana California was added to the acute group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingdon Uni 1
uNs
War Manpower Commission
Bijoxi-Gullyport
Miss. Chalveston
Rush seals license deadline amid courthouse crowd wave
Dickison and staff pressed toward the midnight deadline as last minute license buyers camped in the courthouse corridor. Despite heavy demand, the process remained orderly with no fights reported by Joe Meriden and William McGee. Pregnant and anxious observers described incidents as applicants waited with babies and picnics lining the hallway. Some waited since 6 am and others arrived near the window at 11 pm. Lucille Taselman Statth said most mailed applications are on track and delinquents face penalties or affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickison
P. F. Dickison
Joe Meriden
William McGee
Baby
Merklen
Bam
Lucille Taselman Statth
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