U.S. War Casualties Reported Across Armed Forces
Washington April 24 say the O. W. S reported U S armed forces casualties since the war began total 78 236 with 2 123 wounded 40 435 prisoners 10 624 missing 12 000 expected in North African campaign figures broken down by service Navy MATS 24 926 with 7 147 dead 4 565 wounded 15 114 missing Marine corps 183d dead 244d wounded 1068 missing Coast guard 69 dead 20 wounded 158 missing Army shows 52 200 retained with 4 976 killed 10 384 wounded 27 321 missing 10 628 prisoners Philippine Scouts 14 500 with 469 killed 1 047 wounded and remaining presumed prisoners The release notes total casualties may rise slightly in future updates and cites North African theater as a major contributor.
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Safecracker Cart Brakes Arrest After Heist Manhunt
FBI captures Cart Braka, known as Pimantoni Safe Cracker, after a dramatic pursuit following a Cambringe, Qsto, robbery on August 31 1933. The arrest came amid surveillance at a restaurant with a clash leaving him wounded and taken to Martins Ferry Capital hospital for treatment.
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Drought threatens San Antonio river area water supply
San Antonio faces a water crunch as drought dries the Olmos and related aquifers. Park Commissioner Henry Holn warns of a drop in level after a three day period with little rain. Officials consider pumping water from artesian wells to support the river system.
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Lieut Col Greig Killed After Kelly Base Crash
Lieut Col Greig, commander at Kelly Field since March 8, was killed Saturday morning when his P-31 Alrogabra crashed near Kelly. The crash left the plane partially burned. Survivors include his widow Mrs Vivian M and three children Frances 16 George 10 and Alexander plus his parents. He formerly served at Ellenton and Balboa and was a West Point graduate with two years of naval service.
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Pay As You Go Bill Reported By House Ways and Means
The House Ways and Means Committee formally reported a Democratic pay as you go tax bill after trimming early payment discounts on the unabated 1942 tax portion. Voting was by voice with Republicans silent. Proposals by Robertson and Foran were rejected and will be offered again on May 3. The measure would cancel 4.4 billion of 1942 tax liabilities and spread the unabated portion over three periods starting March 18 with a reduced discount rate.
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Four Die in Boston Fire Toll Tops Five Figures
A deadly blaze in a five story South End apartment house claimed four lives and injured several residents. Mrs Margaret Meauliffe and her 3 year old daughter Joan were reported dead on arrival at Roaten city hospital. The fire, believed to have started by a faulty heating appliance, gutted the Beaver Hotel area, with families displaced and authorities investigating the cause.
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Wallace Returns to Washington After Pan-American Tour
Vice President Wallace arrived in Miami and spent the night before departing for Washington. A press conference conveyed satisfaction with the reception of his visit to the Pan-American nations during a tour that showcased U.S. interests and the strength of American ties abroad.
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Pope Elevates Catholic Chaplain At West Point
WHST POINT N Y April 24 INS Word from Rome via Archbishop Spellman says Rev George G Murdock chaplain of the United States Military Academy at West Point has been elevated by Pope Pius to the rank of monsignor with the title Very Reverend Monsignor Murdock. His service spans the army navy and marine corps during his 86 years in the priesthood and he is among the Aptans who qualified early in 10?
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OPA Sets New Meat Ceilings for Beef and Lamb
Washington April 24 AP OPA announces new ceilings lowering beef and lamb prices by four cents per pound, effective May 17. Simultaneously pantry items like seven vegetables will have extended ceilings. temporary limits on potatoes beans peppers and other produce expire today. Brown says the changes protect housewives from price hikes and curb profiteering while ensuring stores display official pricing.
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Sweden protests Germany over mined waters and naval actions
Sweden formally protested Germany after German ships fired on or mined vessels near Swedish waters. Stockholm ordered its warships to intervene against belligerent ships, citing neutral rights and the sinking of a Swedish submarine incident. The note rejected Berlin's explanations for the Draken and Altkirch events and warned of German mine remnants in Swedish waters.
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Power Policies of Authorities Must Be Curbed
Editorial attacks on government power agencies ignite a heated public debate. The piece criticizes the Lower Colorado River Authority and related bodies, alleging media manipulation and political influence in public power deals, while defending river and power development against what it calls partisan obstruction. It cites the Winkee committee and Gonzales Daily Inquirer with emphasis on alleged media bias and public misperception. The article argues that regulatory actions have not affected energy capacity and defends the San Antonio transmission and plant lease against claims of profiteering.
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Enemy planes over London reach new height of night raids
London April 4 A clash with unseen forces saw a number of enemy planes attempt to penetrate air defenses but fail to drop bombs. One attacker was shot down as the city endured its 628th wartime raid of the night. Sirens sounded again in the capital marking a second consecutive alarm.
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5 Billion More Forecast With Texas Outlook
Weather forecast for San Antonio and West Texas indicates little change in conditions. The outlook highlights continued mild temperatures and steady patterns through the week with no significant storms or rainfall forecast.
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Allies Open All Out Offensive Near Tunis
Allied forces push across Tunisia from the west and south with a major advance toward Bizerte and Tunis. French and American units seize key positions, collapsing Axis defenses as fronts stretch from Can Sevrat to Tebautha and Tont.
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Jap Celebes Base Pounded In Mid Pacific Raid
United Nations Headquarters in Australia reports a heavy air raid against Kendari in the Celebes, a major Japanese air base. American bombers struck Saturnday, hitting ships and workshops. five fighter planes were destroyed and several hangars wiped out. General MacArthur’s staff says the raid damaged installations and scorched the area, with destroyers and fleet planes intercepting nearby units.
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