Russia Secretly Executed Polish Labor Leaders
The Soviet execution of Victor Alter and Henryk Erlich in December 1941 on Soviet soil is revealed by Maxim Litvinoff. The move, for urging a separate peace with Germany, casts doubt on Allied relations and raises questions about American labor leaders' aid to Russia amid postwar diplomacy.
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Henryk Erlich
Joseph Stalin
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William Green
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U S Fighters Back Home Praise Rickenbacker Hero of War
In a field report from the South Pacific and Australia, Cant Edward W. Rickenbacker is hailed as the greatest hero by American servicemen. Marines recount his courage, leadership, and unyielding resolve, while others note his return inspires troops and reinforces determination to win the war.
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International News Service
New York City
South Pacific
Australia
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Barry Faris
New York
INS
United States
Edward W. Rickenbacker
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Guadalcanal
Ohio
Reds Hurdled Back 100 Miles Payday Tax Plan
The house ways big means committee approved a plan for income tax withholding a 20 percent levy on taxable wages and salaries. It would allow taxpayers to pay one year behind or double up taxes in one year and operate pay as you go. No tax abatement is provided. The plan would begin July 1 and would be funded by weekly or semi monthly withholdings. Republicans opposed the compromise which passed with 16 Democrats and 1 Republican in support. The measure proposes options for continuing current year payments or paying off the prior year and applying withholdings to the current year. Other details and the no withhold proposal were discussed.
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Beardsley Rum
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Ttalin
Switzerland
Anld Hibley
France
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Red Army
British Harass Crippled Rommel at Mareth Line Action
Allied communique reports British forces harassing Rommel along the Mareth line in southern Tunisia. Rommel’s armor suffered losses with several tank setbacks as air and ground pressure continued. Tunisan front activity reported light with weather hindering air operations.
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British Lights Army
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Mareth Line
British Cardinal Hinsley in Poor Health in London
London, March 10. The condition of Arthur Cardinal Hinsley, twice February 27 heart attack, grew worse today and is causing considerable anxiety, according to a bulletin from his physicians. Cardinal Hinsley is the Catholic archbishop of Westminster and primate of England.
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Irene
Westminster
England
All 3A May Be Drafted By Summer
Testimony before a committee projected 3-A registrants could be inducted by mid summer and armament goals could rise to 46 million. Downey asserted without new legislation the U S could not attain war production targets. The report cites 15 million as the defense manpower figure and notes counterpoints on drafting timelines and industrial needs. Weather notes warn of a cold wave across central regions with lows 22 to 26.
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Texas
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Diplomat Shrives
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Walt Okae
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Australia
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Ayis Brings New Troops From France
Soviet dispatches report Hitler pouring approximately 75 000 reinforcements into a major counteroffensive as German forces push toward Kharkov and Vyazma. The Red Army claims Soviet gains around Bely threaten Vyazma's base, with heavy casualties and shifting front lines as winter fighting intensifies.
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Berlin
Bely
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Kharkov
Amma
One Way Traffic Plan Surveyed in Houston Street Area
A proposed one way traffic plan covering Houston street westward to Commerce streets between Alaroa Clara and Soledad streets was discussed after a Wednesday conference. The plan includes removal of bus lines, no parking zones, center turning lanes, traffic lights on Broadway and St Marys, a truck route to bypass the downtown area, and temporary no parking zones with study by federal experts. City officials expect experimental changes may start soon and could continue for several weeks.
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Mie Retail Merchats Association
Mauermann
Rael J. Reedey
Ate
National Safety Council
Harry Porter
Reedel
Walter H jKlappyoth
ODT
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Hue
140 Monkeys Face Starvation as Zoo Ration Cut
Local zoo warns 140 monkeys on Monkey Island may starve after city procurement cuts ration beans and seeds. Officials cite no provision for animal rations, with authority leader claiming creative solutions required as pork, prunes, and sugar diets are halted.
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Dortiner
Sam Bennett
Spears Attends Austin Sessions
Spears of San Antonio attends a session in Austin amid uncertainty about funding. He pledges to lend supplies if needed as officials await a word from the national office. Bennett and others speak on potential sales of stock or monkeys to cover costs.
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Mattes
Sehatar
Franklin Spears
San Antonio
Ilscenard Colone
Thudinore
Gallaoara
Spears
Washington
Bennett
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Housing agency approves no program for Dallas housing
Washington March 10 The national housing agency announced no plan to fund accommodations for workers and a proposed conversion of existing housing was rejected.
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Washington
Este Day
Sir Daltts Cheongh
New Freeze Hits East Texas March 10
A cold wave sweeps East Texas with forecasts of a hard freeze by nightfall. Temperatures dropped from 64 to 49 in Fort Worth within hours. Readings included 26 in Pampa, 25 in Abilene, 38 in Ble Shen, and 29 in Gintendon despite the morning warning.
All Officers Wounded as Fort Gets 4 Jap Planes
War dispatch from somewhere in New Guinea reports an American Flying Fortress shot down four Japanese planes south of the Japanese base on New Britain. Four officers were wounded, including the navigator and bombardier, while all enlisted men survived. Names of wounded and assisting servicemen are listed, with praise for the crew and ground support.
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