Japs Press Assam Front North of Imphal
NEW DELHI April 6 uP Jap forces press along the Assam front north of Imphal while Allied troops inflict casualties on road obstructions near the Indian base. In northern Burma Chinese forces drive south in the Mogaung valley and advance toward Wakawng. Allied air raids destroy 24 Jap planes at Aungkan airfield. Heavy bombers strike Nagorn Sewam and targets at Moulmein. American transport troops operate the Assam rail line March 1 to push supplies to Burma and China. Blocked rail routes would still leave Brahmaputra river and highway corridors moving material.
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New Delhi
Assam
Imphal
Admiral Mountbatten
Burma
Mogaung
Wakawng
Aung
Moulmein
Mogating
Laban
Myitkyina
Coops
Death of Woman Held Death by Own Action
Mrs Ide V Gelfonds, 71, found with throat cut in rear servants’ quarters at 419 East French Place. Inquest by Justice J W Saye. Son Sam Gelfonds said she had long illness and despondency. Funeral arrangements pending at Akers funeral home.
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Ide V. Gelfonds
East French Place
J. W. Saye
Sam Gelfonds
Akers
Father of 14 and 11 year old son join Navy
Syracuse, N Y April 6 A 46 year old father of 14 children and his 11 year old son joined the navy today Leo Thesier of Lowellville who has a 24 year old son in the army and his son Paul passed physical examinations yesterday and were ordered to report to Buffalo for enlistment.
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Navy
Syracuse
N.Y
Leo Thesier
Lowville
Paul
Buffalo
Parliament Ban Lifted In London As Dates Allowed
Foreign Secretary Eden announced the lifting of the ban on advance publication of parliament meeting dates. He said Easter recess sessions would resume April 18, though exact Easter recess start remains unpublicized. The censorship had been imposed during early wartime air raids on London.
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London
Eden
Texas Cash Balance Shows 53 Million on March 31
State Treasurer Jesse James reported a cash balance of 53,265,482 for Texas as of March 31, with a general revenue fund deficit of 10,677,832. All other funds were not in the red.
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Austin
Texas
Jesse James
Sick Baby May Bring Furlough
Mrs. Alice Truax of Rahway New Jersey appeals to the White House to intervene for a furlough for her husband in the Southwest Pacific to visit their dying infant. The request, dated March 31, was acknowledged by Presidential Secretary William D. Hassett and directed to the war department for appropriate action. Truax has not seen his daughter since last July, with prior attempts blocked by military communication rules.
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New York
INS
White House
Rurrough
South Pacific
Alice Truax
Rahway
N.J
War Department
Sony le
William D. Hassett
Truax
Jin
Southwest Pacific
New Ceiling Prices on Used Auto Parts Announced
New price ceilings based on percentages of new cost take effect April 8 for used automobile parts. William E Dogler district OPA specialist said dealers should obtain catalogues and verify prices. Wholesale and retail prices for parts not needing rebuilding may not exceed 75 percent of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for new parts.
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William E. Dogler
OPA
Doder
Tie-In Sales Trigger OPA License Warning in San Antonio
Complaints about forced purchases in San Antonio stores prompted a warning from the OPA district office. Enforcement attorney Guy Allison said tie-in sales violate OPA rules and could lead to license suspensions up to one year. Jackets with dresses and undershirts with shorts and ties were commonly cited.
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San Antonio
District Ofa
Centin
Guy FP
Allison
OPA
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Sumprebum
Tiang River
Myitkyins
Burma Road
Tiddim
Dimapur
Imphal-Kohima
Bengal-Assam
Brahmaputra River
Menor
RED Cross War Fund
Leody Merchants Assn. HO. WN
Lareda
Johnny
Spot
John McCoy
Columbus
Ohio
Riverside Baptist Church
Wm. L. Pettingill
Bible Expositor Speaks Daily
Joskes Special Budget Club
Joske's
Joske
Budget Club
ABA
Vardon
Varden
Joske’s
Pippin Poplins
Varden Sox
de Pair
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