British Bomb ELAS Near Athens in Civil Struggle
British heavy bombers and Spitfires struck ELAS concentrations around Athens as food shortages and epidemics threaten the capital. ELAS forces, backed by mortars and artillery, attacked by mortars, while British shells hit ELAS positions near headquarters. Fires and destruction spread as relief efforts falter and civilian casualties rise amid stalled mediation talks.
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Atiens
Der. 11
ELAS
R.A. F
Elas Britisu
Grande Bretagne Hotel
Constitution Square
Piraeus
Athens
U. N. A. BR. A. Ste Temple
Watson
Convict Prefers Life in Prison
In Joliet Illinois a prisoner who has served one year to 15 months asks to stay in prison indefinitely, noting good treatment and accommodations. Warden Joseph Ragen insists the law cannot keep him longer and orders the convict released. The story references other inmates and a prison environment dispute.
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Joliet
Bee
ANS
Statewice
Joseph Ragen
Emil
Ragen
Nazis Say Country Must Be Undivided
In Madrid the German mood is to reject any divided occupation after defeat. Berlin fears disunion among Allies and hopes for a single German surrender. Germans in cafes cite press dispatches as proof Washington and London want Europe split, while Moscow stays silent. They welcome any news that shifts focus away from Germany, including signs of Allied distrust. They insist Germany must remain united despite the war.
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Charles
Foutz
Madrid
Gertrans
Teavona
Greece
London
Washington
Moscow
Wind Athena
Boyles
Europe
Germany
Britain
United States
United Nations
Japan
2-Yr-Old Tot Asks Santa for Smokes
A scrambled OCR item notes a two year old tot asking Santa for cigarettes. The blurred text lists five servicemen returning home on rotation furloughs from the Asiatic Pacific with Engineer units and identifies several names and addresses related to families. The article mixes child’s queasy humor with wartime telegram styled notes and local sentiment.
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Autonians
Eighth Service
Corotrand
Chri Dipterano
Asiatic Pacific
John Distefano
Cincitinat
Syenuo
Frank L. Muller
Weather Abe
Army Ale
Pete Kris Kringle
Aguilar
North San Jacclato
Joe Maldonado
Arturo Maldonado
Gigarete
Draft Speed Up Order Pushes Immediate Action
Washington dispatch reports Selective Service will implement Byrnes manpower directive with immediate action. Occupationally deferred registrants ages 18 to 37 may be reclassified as immediately available for service, with local boards allowed one exception for changing jobs in the national interest. Regulatory changes to follow to ensure wartime manpower needs and war industry support.
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Washington
Byrnes
Lewis B. Hershey
Jenver
Hershey
Selective Service
Neton
Mini- Wong
Tew Wer
Couple Enjoined Over Rent Charges in Avenue A Holdings
E. J. Walls and Lenora Watts were enjoined by a federal court on Monday from overcharging for women and apartments at 407 and 408 Avenue A. They were ordered to pay $236.25 in damages for all past violations of rent controls and face ongoing charges on rental units.
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E. J. Walls
Lenora Watts
Federal District
Lourt
Woomen
Avenue A
Sforza Says He Is Pressure Victim in Italy Crisis
Rome reports former Italian minister Sforza claims British Prime Minister Churchill pressured Italy’s king to back Vittorio Emanuele III’s reign. He says Churchill influenced decisions during a May 1 1943 London meeting and asserts he opposed Badoglio for failing to unite Italy’s war effort.
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Sforza
Rome
UPV
Carla Sforza
Pilme
Qhurchill
Britain
Nini
Vittorio Eman
Ucle
Snversign
Italy
ONL
Anly
Ivanoe Bonomi
Churchill
London
BCO
Churchil
Bloren
Bonomi
Xiiate Department
Refusn
America
Mareiah Basogli
Marely
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis Breathing Relief Ad
An old style advertisement urges rapid treatment for bronchitis and chest cold symptoms. It promotes a product Creomiulsion claimed to target the bronchial area, ease coughs, reduce phlegm, and soothe inflamed membranes without narcotics. The copy stresses quick action to avoid chronic bronchitis and promises rest, sleep, and quick cough relief.
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Lansen
Maura Poised to Lead Spain as Franco Resignation Rumors Spread
Reports from Paris and London say former interior minister Maura plans to meet Falange leaders and assume governance in Madrid if Franco steps down amid renewed civil-war fears. Some sources claim Franco has resigned, others say he remains in office but likely to depart soon.ۇر
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Dg. Tiv
Yena
Monel Maura
Interior Minster
Generailesimo Franco
Falange
France
Franco
Spain
Maura
Eee
Gentralleaima
Francn
London
Madrid
Paris
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the International
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Ewell
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Yount
Dutch New Guinea
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Calif
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Truman
White House
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Lublin Commite i Tog
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