Duesseldorf Bombed in Major Night Raid
Allied air forces resumed heavy bombing against German armament centers in the Ruhr and Rhineland with a major assault concentrated on Duesseldorf. Muenster was a secondary target as 43 bombers were lost in the raid, which followed a daylight precision attack by American bombers on Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven. The German high command acknowledged heavy destruction in Duesseldorf, with damage to dwellings and public buildings, and noted losses for the Germans.
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Dortmund Bomb Damage Ranks High Among Nazi Cities
London reports the May 23 raid on Dortmund left the industrial city of 500000 plus residents among Germany’s most heavily damaged per size. Fire devastation covered 150 acres in the center, with 880 offices and blocks destroyed or severely damaged. Major sites included Hoesch steel works, Vereinighke dining, and railway yards, while Essen and Eisenhuth works also suffered extensive damage in March and April raids.
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Un-Dropped Bomb Threatens Fortress Crew in Bomb Bay
A Flying Fortress returning from a raid over northwest Germany suffered a bomb snag inside the bomb bay. Lieut Howard Gardier warned the crew as Sgt J K Kunz and Sgt Stanley Parimaait wrestled the weapon free, fearing detonation. After a tense 18 minutes, the bomb was jettisoned into the ocean. The crew safely resumed their mission.
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Seven Jap Bases Bombed in Allied Sweep Across Pacific
Allied headquarters report a sweeping air attack on Japanese bases with heavy bombing of Koenang on Timor and Rabaul, plus strikes on Keepang, Varlakanan, Rapopo, and other targets. Liberators, Mitchells, and other fighters damaged air fields, docks, and fuel dumps. several Zeros shot down and one Liberator missing.
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Soviet Air Offensive Shatters German Defenses in Major Raid
Moscow reports a 700 plane Soviet raid against German air fields produced the war’s largest aerial strike, destroying about 150 German aircraft and damaging runways, hangars, oil dumps, and ammunition depots. Tass noted some fighters engaged but big bombers completed targets as ten Soviet planes fell.
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OPA Extends Shoe Ration to October End
The GFA announced that the new shoe ration stamp number 18 becomes valid Wednesday and must last civilians through October 31. Stamp 17 expires Tuesday night. stamp 18 is the first of the shoe ration stamps in the sugar coffee book, extending the period by about one and a half months.
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Pantelleria Passes With Allied Fighter Range Observed
The report notes Sicily within reach of Allied fighter planes via Pantelleria, with Malta-based planes covering the east. Pantelleria bombed into submission at a cost of about 40 airmen, and damages reflect minimal Allied losses among over 8000 sorties, underscoring defensive limits of Pantelleria and surrounding forces.
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Hannah Dempsey Denies Charges at Divorce Hearing
Hannah Williams Dempsey testified calmly for five hours denying misconduct with two men named by former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey in his divorce suit. She said Dempsey had falsely accused her of breaking marriage vows and asserted she remained loyal amid the proceedings. The case adjourned until Monday for further testimony.
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De Gaulle's Brother Reported Captured in Paris
A British radio broadcast cited the Times claiming Charles de Gaulle's brother, a key figure in Free French circles, was arrested in Paris and reported to Germany as a hostage. The report adds to tensions surrounding the war and the Free French resistance.
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Drape Vrank VW Tellos Held in Los Angeles Jail
DRAPE Vrank VW Tellos, 22, held on vagrancy charge in Los Angeles county jail. Rioting with servicemen by juveniles noted. Clothing details describe a big suit and a $45 suit with a feathered pane cake hat. Peller, en route to sed lids pied, halted medical discharge from the armed forces.
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Alps Quake Registered Near Stuttgart Reported
Heviln radio said today the Wuerttemberg observatory at Stuttgart registered a strong earthquake. The epicenter was estimated to be near the eastern Alps about 330 miles away.
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Allied Air Power Crushes Pantelleria Outpost
Allied headquarters in North Africa report a decisive air assault on Pantelleria. Maj. Gen. James H. Doolittle calls the operation a landmark in military aviation as 19 days of bombardment on the Wie island target culminates in a white flag surrender. Lieut. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz oversees the allout offensive, with bombers extending a 48 mile Mediterranean bridge for the attack.
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Pantelleria Bombardment and Allied Air Strategy Cite Victory
The Rome communique notes 1000 planes in a Wednesday raid with 27 separate attacks. Allied air power, paratroopers, and gliders supported the capstone push, using new tactics to overwhelm Pantelleria defenses. Doolittle says the plan and outcome matched Allied expectations, with continued air bombardment driving capitulation and eventual occupation.
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Allied Squeeze on Lampedusa After Pantelleria Victory
Allied forces press the offensive against Lampedusa following Pantelleria’s capitulation, with British and American air and naval units bombing the island. Reports describe a weak Italian defense, bombardments by Marauders and Spitfires, and a landing by British troops from Malta. Commanders noted few enemy losses while detailing bomb damage and aerial combat over the two islands.
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WAAC Stung As Men Impressed By Marching Display
WAAC unit performance draws impressed audience in Greenville. Major Felds new detachment and several officers, including Gertrude E Ruckwell of Manchester, are noted. A sudden sting interrupts the first display as the flag waves and the ball game continues.
Nazis Slain in Belgrade Battle Report
Reuters dispatch from Istanbul says Germans were killed in a pitched battle in Belgrade. The report notes Croat troops were towed to assist German occupation authorities in the Yugoslav capital.
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