Invasion Prep Plan Aimed at Germany by Air Raids
The article outlines an Allied heavy air raid strategy to cripple Germany by destroying key centers of communications and industry. It traces the plan to Air Marshal Harris and notes ongoing staff work to identify targets, quantities of bombers, and the number of hazardous devices needed to pressure an invasion outcome.
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H, Craige
Germany
Europe
S Far
Unis
Gerany
Arthur T. Harris
Biller
London
Harris
Reich
Marshel Harris
Douhet
United States
United States Air Command
Private Breger Abroad By SGT. DREGER
Private Breger Abroad discusses planned German occupation zones and future bombing strategy, citing 50 cities and 2500 square miles targeted for repeated raids totaling about 125,000 tons per month. It frames a long, gradual campaign to collapse key points and suggests an overland march to Berlin could follow. The writer notes opinions are personal and not official policy.
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Angus Severs
Germany
Europe
Temritory
London
Berlin
Allies move to void Vichy laws in North Africa
ALGIERS March 1943 Gen Henri Girard’s war council gathered to issue decrees abolishing all Vichy laws affecting Jews and to prepare for negotiations with Gen Charles de Gaulle’s representative Gen George Galroux arriving within a week. France Algique reports Dakar arrests of BeGaulish sympathizers freed by Giraud’s orders.
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Algiers
Marth
Henri Girard
Dhecrees
Charles DaGaulle
George Galroux
Piatlec
France Algique
Dakar
French West Africa
Giraud
Algeria
Morocco
Allied Planes to Drill Over New York and Japanese Cities
Reports say Allied planes will practice over New York Tokyo and Yokohama as part of a drill. German radio broadcasts cited by Associated Press claim British and American aircraft will be flown over the cities.
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York
Marah
Tokyo
Yokohama
Associated Press
Tor
Studebakers
Correspondent Sees Battles British Guns Ruin Rommel
George Lait reports from the Mareth Line as British forces halt Rommel’s assault on March 7. Despite dawn attacks by German tanks, British artillery and air power blunt the Axis push. Rommel’s forces withdraw, leaving scattered wrecks and heavy casualties while Montgomery’s guns and Allied fighters shape a cautious defense.
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George Lait JX
Mareth
Rommel
Edenine
S A Marine Recruit Head Made Major
Captain Donald M Taft officer in charge of the San Antonio recruiting district of the Marine corps has been promoted to major He has led the Southern Texas district since December 1941 making it a strong wartime force His return to active duty occurred December 3 In World War II he joined days before US entry The district under his leadership has led Southern division in enlistments including a record in September Major Taft and his wife reside at 155 Mandalay Drive Their son Don M Taft Jr serves as a flight frewter in the Marine Air Corps
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Donald M. Taft
San Antonio
Marine Corps
Major Taft
Texas
United States
Taft
Mandalay Drive
Don M. Taft Jr
Marine Air Corps
Bernies Chances For Recovery Good
In Los Angeles on March 8 physicians report entertainer Bernie Bernies improving after weeks with a heart ailment. Dr Henry Craig Fleming, who had returned to New York, says Bernies condition is improving and optimistic prospects for full recovery are held.
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Os Angeles
Ber
Ben Bernie
Henry Craig Fleming
New York
the Entertainer
U S Stronger Than Ever in Solomons
Secretary Knox stated American forces are stronger than ever in the Solomon Islands area as Japan struggles to supply island bases in the South Pacific. He cited submarine success and attrition as key factors, while noting Munda on New Georgia is not a current concern and promising future blitz plans remain undisclosed. The Pacific outlook was described as suspended animation.
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Upji
Knox
Solomon Islands
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Japan
Tec Union
Munda
New Georgia Island
Solomons
Solomions
Jie Aloo
Pacific
Allies Raid Jap Bases In Burma
Allied air strikes hit northern Burma targets as U S and British planes raid J apan detachments near Kaneauk Rathedaung and Akyab. Bombing damaged Wa Hat Maingkwan and Indaw on the Chindwin. raids along the Gorek railway viaduct and forest ridge between Hanzauk Auktaungbiin. Japs infiltrated toward Rathedaung. Wavell reports counter moves with RAF and KR.A.F. planes.
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New Delhi
U. S
Kaneauk
Rathedaung
Wa Hat
Maingkwan
Indaw
Chindwin
Gorelk Sailway
Mandalay
Lashlo
Kantswk
Kaladan
Hanzauk
Auktaungbiin
Marshal Wavell
Akyab
Bay of Bengal
Wavell
India
Rethedaung
KR. A. F
Studebaker Proclaimed For Low Running Costs
Fleet operators and thousands of owners testify to Studebaker economy and low maintenance costs, highlighting fuel efficiency and tire longevity as standout features of the vehicle.
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Studebaker
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