I Am An American Day Observance Calls Citizens To Duty
The president proclaims I Am An American Day on May 1 to honor new citizens and emphasize duties and opportunities of U S citizenship. Governors and officials praise Chicago’s demonstrations and urge public celebration as a unifying civic act across states.
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New York Etfs
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Fablag
Edward Dr. Kelly
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Marin
Newly
Chicago
Wearst
Recall of Ambassador Leahy from Vichy signals shifts in France
The United States recalls Ambassador William C. Leahy from Vichy France amid reports the government will be dominated by Axis collaborator Laval. Jean Darlan is named heir to Petain and head of state, as anti collaboration protests grow in Paris and hostages are executed by German authorities. Laval may seek peace with the United States while retaining control of France’s armed forces.
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William D. Lehy
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Marshal Petain
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Darian
City War on Speeders Accelerates with New Gear
Fire and Police Commissioner L Anderson Priday announced six new motorcycles and portable magic eye speed traps to be deployed on San Antonio streets within a week or 10 days. The system will target speed hot spots as patrols monitor those areas.
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Australian General Arrives in Washington for Liaison
Lieut. Gen. Edward Kenneth Start commander of an Australian army division arrives in Washington from San Francisco for a liaison with the Australian information service. He is accompanied by Lieut. Col. FG Sutton, an army intelligence officer, Lieut. Cal. G. W. Hicks a mechanization expert, and Tom Viamey son of General Sir Thomas Blaney, commander of UN land forces in the Southwest Pacific.
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Washington
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Australian Information Service
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Cal
G. W. Hicks
FG. Sutton
Tom Viamey
Thomas Blaney
United Nations
Southwest Pacific
New Navy Leader Named at Canal Zone
BALBOA Canal Zone April 17 Rear Admiral Olford Evans Van Hook has assumed command of the Seventeenth Naval District embracing the Panama Canal Zone. He succeeds Rear Admiral Frank H. Sadler, who goes to Washington. Van Hook, 56, comes from sea duty where he commanded a task force operating from Monrovia.
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Olford Evans
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U S to Train Dutch Fliers in United States
Dutch leaders disclose the Netherlands East Indies air force will be reorganized in the United States. Maj. Gen. Rudolph Van Oyen arrives in San Francisco with Hubertus van Mook as lieutenant governor general. Pilots and pupils left Java before the Japanese invasion and many moved to Australia or to Java’s western colonies to form the new force. Large supplies of planes, tanks, machine guns, rifles and ammunition were ordered from the United States and paid for but not yet delivered.
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Burma Oil Wells Destroyed as British Hold on Yenangyung
British and Chinese forces fight to hold the Irrawaddy corridor while reports say 6000 oil wells in Yenangyung fields were destroyed by scorched earth tactics. British troops withdraw toward Magwe as Japanese pressure intensifies along the front. United States production vows to accelerate and impact the war theater soon.
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Burma
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London
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India
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Thailand
Casey
United States
Houston Trial of Homer Brooks Ends
The trial of Homer Burtchy alias Homer Brooks, a former Communist party leader, charged with draft evasion, concluded in Houston. Federal Judge T. M. Kennerly said a decision would be issued tomorrow morning.
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T. M. Kennerly
AVG Commander Sends Congrats From Burma
SWHIEWATI Apr 1 Col. Claire L Chiennault commander of American volunteer jeep in Burma sent a cable of congratulations to Wo. 5 Chenniule of Sweetwater for his birthday anniversary.
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Claire L. Chiennault
Burma
Navy Facilities Bill Receives House Naval Committee Approval
Washington April 17 The House Naval Committee approved an $800 million measure to expand naval shore facilities including aviation installations. Chatman Winson said he would seek rapid passage of the bill on Monday.
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British Sink Transport in Mediterranean Action
A wartime report states a British submarine attack near Crete resulted in the sinking of two transports protected by escort vessels. The communique notes a hit by two torpedoes and a quick sinking, amid broader Allied and Axis naval actions in the Mediterranean.
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Army Ready for Offensive Says Stimson in Press Conference
Secretary Stimson stated the army is nearing readiness for an offensive, despite difficulties, as MacArthur takes full strategic command in the Southwest Pacific. He noted a formal directive signed April 3 with Australia and Britain, coordinating the campaign, while stressing the need to secure key points and protect resources for a long global war. He warned the task remains difficult and ongoing.
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Reybold to Spend Sunday in L A
Maj Gen Baggent Reybold chief of Army engineers will fly from Little Rock to Dallas for war construction project tours. He then travels toward Houston by air or road depending on weather to attend Intracoastal canal ceremonies near San Antonio before heading to Oklahoma.
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Forecast Synamomo and vicinny in Texas
The fragmentary forecast notes a slight temperature change for a Friday in Rust Texas with references to a minor shift in air conditions. It mentions UMhitlional Weather and Mage to% 5 but remains unclear and partially unreadable.
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Jury to Probe 'Social Justice'magazine in DC
Attorney General Biddle announced a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia would examine every phase of the Social Justice weekly founded by Rev. Charles E. Coughlin which has been barred from the mails for alleged sedition. The government will use all necessary steps to prevent distribution via the mails and express shipments. A special grand jury will hear the matter next week.
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Auistin of Pihe Malls, Are Ax Yhy Express
Waves of Planes Attack Germany
British air forces launched multiple waves against German lines, with Spitfires and bombers operating over northern France and into the German coastline. Reports cited substantial nighttime raids, damaged supply targets at Southampton, and airfields in Holland and northern Britain, while Germany claimed losses and bombers destroyed.
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Italian Peace Dispute Reported Shake in Thai leadership
A reliability source claims 30 high ranking Thai leaders faced discipline or dismissal after an alleged movement toward peace with Britain. Names linked include Rodolfo Gravinul, ex commander in Africa, and others such as Piste Ba, Maria De vecchi, and a former chief of state in Italy. No arrests reported. civilians briefly detained, with unclear scope. The report notes confidential channels and hints Mussolini’s possible involvement.
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Mussalini
Police Seek Owner of Abandoned International Truck
Police searched Friday for the owner of an abandoned International truck found in the 100 block of Ripsby Avenue. Deputies recovered a driver’s license revealing the name Bimiet M. Stillings, 65, of Terrell, along with other details in the glove box.
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Woman Freed in Cultist Murder Case
Los Angeles reports a superior court jury acquitted Charlotte Jean Le Nava, 25, of murdering Celeste Mean, 40, a Hollywood mystic and benefactor. Deliberations followed a shooting at a temple in Tamitary. Le Nava reacted emotionally upon hearing the verdict.
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Los Angeles
Unreported 16 General Officers in Pacific War noted
War department disclosed 16 American and Filipino generals believed captured during the Battle of Bataan along with about 65,000 troops and civilians. Secretary Stimson cited lack of convincing information on Japanese conduct and praised Filipino bravery in defense of the islands. Command changes and names of several generals tied to the Corregidor defense are listed, with continued updates promised.
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