Crack Nazi General Sent To North France Command
London reports allege Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt is reassigned to northern France to stiffen defenses against a potential Allied invasion. Observers note his leadership could offset Russian campaign losses and bolster coastal defense in Vichy and occupied France amid German strategic reshuffling.
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London
Maye
Gerd von Rimstedt
France
Tier
Zurich
Berlin
von Ronstett
Otto Sveulpnagel
von Rundstedt
Paris
Westerl
Vichy
Ben
Russia
Bat Ton
Pierre Lavel
Wear 25 Years Ago Today
AP article notes French penetration of a 25 mile front between Soissons and Rheims with 1900 Germans captured. British claim eight German divisions smashed in seven days of Western Front fighting. Italian naval losses and Greek region advances are also reported along with London bomber raids described as the war’s worst.
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Wea
Soissons
Rheine
France
Julla
Mediterranean
Grevena
Greece
Neabombers
London
Put Business Moon in Office Says Pappy
Senator W. Lee O Danial urges drafting successful businessmen into public office at a Dallas Avrol meeting. Discussing politicians’ background he notes many lack real world experience. Bedford Lenrpeenenerrar attends Brackenridge High and formerly worked at the auto plants in Alameda California.
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Moon
Pappy
W. Lee O'Daniel
Dallas
Avrol
Walf Bedford
Seaman ‘Trades Association
Gebis
Bedford
East
Houston
Alameda
Calif
Navy
Rons Pheeestae
Washington
Lenrpeenenerrar Serait Bedford
Brackenridge High Zcan
At Bo Tren
Dozen Towns Taken in New Red Attacks
Dozen towns seized in the Dryansk sector southwest of Metemiy were reported as Red forces repelled German counterattacks and captured another fortified position. Dispatches note winter casualties, guerrilla disruption of reinforcements, and ongoing German troop reinforcements under Field Marshal von Brauchitsch. Trains wrecked and airfields targeted as spring push viewed as preliminary. experts expect a broader offensive around May 15 with improved conditions.
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Sryansk
Bryensk
Walther von Brauchitech
Hitler
von Braucheet
Luftwaffe Getting It Both Ways
Maj Nikolai Krainey, aviation authority for the Soviet government newspaper Tzvestia, said Russian forces destroyed more than 1000 German planes in March and 500 in the first 10 days of April. He cited rising enemy air activity and asserted German air superiority is impossible with the Red Air Force downing hundreds and the British wrecking German aviation factories.
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Kuibyshev
Nikolai Krainey
Tzvestia
Krainey
Red Air Force
Novi
Germany
Hearst Letter Urges Closer US Canada Ties
William Randolph Hearst writes a public letter praising Canada from Quebec to Vancouver. He urges Americans to send aid to America first while stressing the need to defend the western frontier and Occidental civilization amid war concerns. He also notes friendliness to Australia and Canada and thanks Canadian officials for advertising.
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Canada
Quebec
Montreal
Great Lakes
Arrow Lakes
Koolenay
Leggan
Lake Louise
Rockies
Gineler
Vancouver
United States
America
Ant
Bergborg
The
Financial Post
Australia
MW One
William Randolph Hearst
Slasher Arrests Move Amid Street Knife Attacks
Police report three pedestrians attacked by knife wielders in the early hours. One suspect jailed after slashing Ernest Brown on East Commerce Street. Brown treated at Robert B Green hospital. Two others wounded Monteo Ontezeros near South San Marcos and Laredo streets, both also treated at the same hospital.
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Ernest Brown
East Commerce Street
Brown
Robert B. Green Hospital
Monteo Ontezeros
Jean Street
San Marcos Street
Laredo Street
Ontezeros
Richter Bakery Union Hearing Set
A labor board hearing regarding a summer strike at Richter's bakery will be held before a trial examiner in the Federal Building on April 27. The National Labor Relations Board alleges interference with employee organizing rights, discharge of workers, and refusal to bargain with the Bakers' union. Welsh will defend the bakery, Bliss Basfan will represent the labor board.
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Labor Board
Richter’s
Tureday
National Labor Relations Board
National Labor Act
L. Bakers’ Union
Welsh
Bliss BaSfan
San Antonio
New Heavy Blows Will Follow Raids
Amid reports from Rabaul and the Philippines, Allied air forces pressed raids with high explosives on an airdome near Abu Koepang and damage to enemy ships. Casualties were limited to one killed, one plane burnt on takeoff, and a few B-17 and B-25 losses. In a hangar, Maj. Gen. Rush Lincoln presided as Distinguished Service Crosses were awarded to Roger, Lieut. Col. John Hubert Davies, and Captain Frank P. Bostrom for their actions in the Southwest Pacific air campaign.
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New Britain
Australia
Abu
Gnn
Royce
Burne
Lere
MacArthur Command
Tedals
Tod
Rush Lincoln
American Air Imen
George H. Brett
Southwest Pacific
Roger
John Hubert Davies
Piedmont
Calif
Andy Gapt
Frank P. Bostrom
Maine
Air Corps
South Pacific
United States
Philippines
Australia Names High Court Justice as Ambassador to United States
Canberra April 16 Australia invites Sir Gwen Dixon justice of the High Court to become Australian minister to the United States it was understood today.
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Canberra
Australia
Gwen Dixon
The
High Court
United States
Allied airmen recount low altitude raid over the Philippines
Reminiscences from pilots Davies McAfee and Clapp describe a four day mission with strenuous sleep loss. They praise General Royce and the success of raids against Japanese targets in the Philippines, noting 2000 to 5000 foot bombing heights and daytime operations. Personal letters home to wives are mentioned amid celebrations after return.
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Yy Meates
Wness
McAfee
Leutenant
Philippines
Davies
Piedmont
Calif
Washington, D. C
Slapp
University of Southern California
Clapp
Southwestern U Head Talks Here Founders Day Banquet Speaker
Dr. 2 N Beore of Fort Worth and Bishop A Frank Smith of Houston will speak at the Founders Day banquet on April 12 hosted by the San Antonio Ex-Students association club. Miss Pearl A Nias will be registrar.
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2. N. R. Beore
Fort Worth
Southwestern Universe Atty
San Antonio
Riots Follow British Raid On Nazaire
London reports say after the St Nazaire raid British and Breton forces engaged Germans in street fighting. The Daily Mail cites hostages shot and camps emptied as retaliation, with continued clashes as German troops blockaded the area around the submarine base.
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Nazaire
London
Braton
St Nazaire
Mail-gard
Bézan
Mall
Rt. Nazaire
St Web
Nagle
S& Tong
St. Nasaire
City Hall to Close for San Jacinto Day Observance
Mayor C. K. Quin announced City Hall will close April 22 in observance of San Jacinto Day. The usual Fiesta celebration and Parade of Flowers have been canceled this year due to the war.
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City Hall
San Jacinto
C. K. Quin
Bexar Courthouse Relocates In City Directory Update
The Bexar County courthouse has moved from its former site. A Dolorosa Street sign was installed on the northwest corner near the courthouse to reflect the relocation and update street references in local directories.
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Bonar County
Malinphy
Dolorosa Street
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