Hearst critiques new lent-lease pact and reciprocity policy
The piece argues the Great Britain United States agreement aims to fulfill Atlantic Charter goals and add a fifth freedom free trade while opening open participation to all nations. It warns that Hulls reciprocity tariff policy undermines constitutional requirements and risks postwar reconstruction and national industry protection.
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Islands Shelled By Japs Amid Philippine Campaign
Allied dispatch reports Japanese naval units shelling multiple ports across Cebu Negros and Mindanao as forces land from a convoy of four transports escorted by eight cruisers. Air activity noted over various fronts while MacArthur’s forces contend in Luzon as Japs seekto extend occupation.
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Churchill to speak on India in coming days
London March 5 The Duke of Devonshire said in the Lords that Prime Minister Churchill will issue a statement within a few days outlining India's status. The declaration responds to an appeal by Indian leaders urging bold, farsighted wartime cooperation without delay to ensure India's full cooperation.
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Senator Norris Asked to Run Again in Nebraska
A municipal league and Citizens' party resolutions urge Senator Norris to seek re election. The filings show local factions aligning Nora Morris with support from his hometown in urging a return to the Senate.
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U S Mission to India Reported
Acting Secretary of State Welles announced an official statement within four hours on dispatching a special American supply mission to India. The mission aims to distribute American war supplies to India and iron ore to China and assist United Nations forces in the Middle East.
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Battle sounds reach English coast as RAF probes France
Across the southeast coast of England tonight detonations and heavy machine-gun bursts echoed from the Channel. RAF fighters were seen crossing the water, likely on forays into German occupied France, signaling ongoing clashes in the region.
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Canada Victory Loan Drive Subscriptions Boom
Canadian Press reports the second Victory loan drive shows subscriptions totaling 40,360,750 dollars as of yesterday. The loan headquarters announced the latest figures amid a March 3 release noting strong early support and ongoing efforts by CNT and VITAWA groups.
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Armada Off Dutch Isle Faces Fierce Java Invasion
Allied and Dutch forces fought to repel a large Japanese invasion along central Java with heavy air and sea bombardment. Dutch, American, British troops pressed a counteroffensive while reports cited dwindling Allied air strength and uncertain reinforcements as Dutch command reported halted invasion columns and a sinking of a major enemy tanker near the Java coast.
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Blackout Order For Coastal Cities Warned In Texas
San Antonio defense coordinator John N Reynolds announced a civilian defense order for a partial blackout tonight in coast proximity cities within 300 miles of the coast. He urged business houses and ad agencies to cooperate as about 25 percent would be affected and police said no extra protection needed.
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Daladier Blames Industry Sabotage in War Factory Shortfall
Former premier Edouard Daladier charged that French industrialists sabotaged war factories to slow arms production in North Africa. He named the Belmwelder Greuzet steel duo as refusing to form a joint government private industry committee to manufacture arms.
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Reds Massed for New Power Drive
Massed Russian attacks along the 1200 mile front were reported by a German spokesman. Hitler’s headquarters acknowledged strong attacks on the Crimean and Ukraine fronts with many enemy actions said to be frustrated or repulsed. Moscow reported columns of fresh Soviet troops marching to join the front line, signaling a massive effort to force a decision.
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Draft Calls by Age Groups Seen
Washington March 3 officials disclosed plans to allow the army to call men by age groups with younger recruits for front ranks and older men for desk jobs. The plan, if adopted, would likely take effect in June at earliest and could include all 20 year olds registered under the second draft act last month. About 1,000,000 in that age group registered, with 9 million new registrants to be classified after the third national draft lottery on March 17.
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Puerto Rico Isle Shelled Near Mayaguez
A hostile shelling struck Monin Island, off Puerto Rico near Mayaguez, marking the first U S territory shelling since the war began. Submarines likely fired, with no damage or casualties reported. the island hosts a National Youth Administration camp and lies about 50 miles west of Mayaguez.
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Explosion injures fifteen at Atlantic refinery near Port Arthur
Fifteen people were injured in an explosion at a pump hose at the Atlantic refinery three miles east of Port Arthur. The blast at 6:05 damaged several buildings and shook the city. Officials reported no fatalities and that the injured, some burned, were likely in critical condition. cause was not yet determined.
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Destroyer Jacob Jones Sunk Off New Jersey Coast by U Boat
U S Navy reports the destroyer Jacob Jones was torpedoed by an enemy submarine off Cape May New Jersey before dawn February 28. Only 41 men survived. more than 100 are believed lost from a crew of about 149. The ship, a World War I era vessel, joined Reuben James as one of the first U.S. ships lost in World War II.
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Morgenthau offers sweeping wartime tax plan shock to nation
Secretary Morgenthau outlined a $0.81 trillion war tax program designed to fund wartime needs. It doubles most individuals' income taxes, raises corporate taxes, expands excises on items like soda and cigarettes, tightens estate and gift taxes, and adds social security levies. The plan, aiming to meet Roosevelt's $27 billion tax goal, would require broader joint returns and removal of certain credits while opposing a general sales tax.
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Weather forecast fragment for Texas regions
fragmentary forecast notes indicate warmth Tuesday afternoon and night with a high around 68 in some areas, cooler Tuesday morning near 35, and scattered light showers over mountains and the Big Bend. East Texas expected warmer Tuesday night, West Texas mid temperatures Tuesday afternoon, and Pecos valley region warmer Tuesday night.
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