Hearst letters urge wartime action and faith
A March 28 1942 letter from Nick Kenny praises Hearst papers for mobilizing public support in World War II. It urges America to raise manpower and production, stressing 24 hour war effort, bomber campaigns, and collective sacrifice. Readers are asked to prevent postwar neglect by sustaining resolve and labor during the conflict.
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Los Angeles
Air
Hearst
America
Wble
Meriva
Manety
Monty
Mani
Anand
Post
Terratory
Nazis Launch Counter Blows Against Reds
A wartime bulletin describes renewed Russian reserves moving from Leningrad toward the central front as part of a broader effort to blunt a German spring offensive. Reports claim heavy Soviet losses and prisoner captures amid ongoing battles on the eastern front while a separate note mentions Seantay O'Daniel visiting Texas to discuss a synthetic rubber plant project with businessmen.
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Conymud
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Moscow
Ukraine
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Niet
Jarmary Vo Mnichal
Fire Bombs Dropped on Bataan Fort
The War Department reported Corregidor gunners shot down two more heavy bombers, raising its total destroyed to 17 in under two weeks. A new bomb type was dropped yesterday with limited damage, while a three hour Japanese artillery bombardment on the Manila peninsula failed to bring a ground attack. General Wainwright noted medium artillery from the south shore of Manila Bay to the peninsula.
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War Department
Corregidor Fortress
Corregidor
Getman Peninsla
Liewl
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Manila Bay
Pelley Arrested On Sedition Charge
The Justice Department announced the arrest of William Dudley Pelley leader of the Silver Shirts on seditious charges. Pelley, linked to Asheville North Carolina and Nobleville Indiana, was taken on orders from Attorney General Biddle and to appear in Indianapolis. The Guillean magazine published by Friendship Press of Indianapolis suspended after officials ruled issues non-nonpublishable.
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Washington
Justice Department
Darien
Indianapolis
Post , Office Department
Jap Demands on Reds Reported
Chungking April 4. Chinese press cites British reports that Japan demanded withdrawal of the Red army from Manchukuo frontier and evacuation of strategic airfields. Ta Kung Pao says Russia would flatly reject such demands if presented.
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Londoners Watch Marines Parade in Grosvenor Square
Londoners watched American Marines mount guard outside the United States embassy in Grosvenor Square as Vice Admiral Robert Lee Ghornsley and General Sir G. Bourke inspected the detachment. Ronald Reagan, a cavalry reservist, was ordered to report for active duty on April 10.
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London
Tonald Reagan
Hollywood
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Jane Wyman
Prices Fixed On Electrics
Washington April 4 top prices were fixed today on all household electrical gadgets The office of price administration set price ceilings at 44 appliances at March 30 levels effective Tuesday Leon Henderson administrator returned from vacation to push plans for freezing virtually all consumer goods Rationing was contemplated due to stock levels The war production board ordered production to cease May 31 for electrical appliances and vacuum cleaners must stop by April 30
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Leon Henderson
John Les Hanmi
War Production Board
British clocks advance two hours to summer time
LONDON April 4 Britain moves clocks two hours ahead of Greenwich mean time to 2 a m tomorrow. The change, four weeks longer than last year, marks the fourth summer time adjustment since the war began. Nearby dispatches report Von Papen returning to Ankara by plane from Berlin.
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London
Britain
Greenwich
Town in Uproar Over Search for Silly Simians
Chester April 4. A town in chaos as a monkey pursuit grips residents. Monkeys Jack Sis and Stacy evade capture after a week of chaos in Mrs Eather Kerrs poultry yard. Police authorize shooting if necessary. a policeman was bitten and a rooftop shot felled one monkey amid a tense chase witnessed by hundreds.
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Stesh
Michael Bartish
George Feeney
Jack
Sissie
Quiet Easter Set In Washington
Washington easter plans unfold with no crowds on the National Mall as government workers remain at their posts. The White House cancels Easter Monday events while Vice President and Mrs. Wallace attend an Arlington Sunrise service. Weather reports a mild, suitable day.
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White House
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Nation Marks 1917 War Entry Three Day Observance
Washington observes a three day tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the United States entry into World War I. Secretary Stimson calls the nation to honor soldiers in the great struggle. General Marshall urges confidence in the U S Army as New York hosts a parade with West Point cadets and allied forces.
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Army City
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United States
George C. Marshall
United States Army
New York
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Aussies In One Army with American Troops
Melbourne reports Army Minister Forde says Australia and United States troops are being welded into one force with a shared offensive and defensive policy. Pardes, after visiting American camps, praises the US troops as fine and highly trained, unify under General MacArthur's example, and vows shared efforts for democracy.
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Policemen Shot as Irish Paraders Clash in Tyrone
In Dunhannon near Dun Cannon Tyrone county two police officers were wounded while attempting to disperse an Irish Republican parade defying an official ban. The pursuing crowd engaged in a running battle with tommy guns and revolvers as four men were arrested and the attackers fled.
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Duncannon
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Tommyauns
Duel Claims 2nd Victim In Santa Barbara Shooting
In Santa Barbara on April 3, Evelyn Wenahau died after a gunfight that left Maj. William J. Wenstrom dead earlier. Maj. Buell Hammett, 44, fired a .45 caliber pistol at Wenstrom and his wife, killing Wenstrom and injuring Wenahau in a fatal exchange over state and home guard units. Ballistics tests to determine the exact shot origin were ordered as authorities described the incident as self defense. Hammett, a former friend of Wenstrom, reportedly turned the weapon on himself before the altercation.
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Casey
Nazi Guns Fire on British Convoy
A broadcast from German radio reported long range batteries opened fire on a Fatish convoy traveling along the Fagish clea ner last night. Several ships were said to have been hit or damaged in the attack near the British coast.
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London
Tetherlands
Cruiser Denver to Launch Dewar at New York Shipyard
Camden N J April 4 7 The navy announces the launch of the cruiser Dewar at the New York shipbuilding corporation yards amid preparations for a powerful new weapon. The event marks a significant step in wartime naval production with officials confirming the launch is underway today.
Britain and Italy to Exchange Prisoners
London declares an exchange of sick and wounded prisoners on an all at once basis. Negotiations through the Bengal government identify a field alert sounded to the protecting power. A British spokesman says Italians to be repatriated will be more numerous than Britons, with a ratio believed under five to one.
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Italy
Cme Alle
Transport In Flames Two Others Involved In War Action
Reported air and sea engagements describe Japanese shipping damaged near the Bengal coast. Washington declared Allied naval strength improving with ships under construction rising, while Burma remains a critical front. Major operations include a bold assault led by Major General Brereton, targeting Mandalay and surrounding areas with heavy enemy air defenses.
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Java
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Australia
MacArthur Seeks Divine Guidance For Pacific War Stance
General MacArthur asked for divine guidance as Allied leaders in the Southwest Pacific prepare for forthcoming operations. He held discussions with Australian and American military officials to align plans and morale for the ongoing campaign.
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Means Waste
San Antonio Area Weather Forecast With Thunder Showers
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for scattered thunder showers with little temperature change. East Texas also reports scattered thunderstorms. No significant temperature shift anticipated Saturday night according to Weather Bureau data on page 2.
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