Planes Shaping Pacific War Effort From Australia
Barry Faris reports from Australia on air power guiding the South Pacific campaign. General air strategy hinges on blasting enemy bases, clearing air lanes, and supplying troops by air to hold captured positions. MacArthur’s air forces, led by Kenney, delivered decisive support to Buna, with planes, tanks, and guns flown in. Reciprocated lend-lease and Australian resistance aid the American war effort as the Pacific drives toward Tokyo.
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Barry Faris
Sint
New York
INS
Australia
Japan
America
South Pacific
Tokyo
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Reid
New Guinea
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Buna
MacArthur
George C. Kenney
Mercaby
Vyazma Abandoned by Nazis Near Smolensk Battle Shifts
Nazi withdrawal from Vyazma 130 miles west of Moscow is reported as Soviet forces push from Smolensk toward Kharkov. Berlin says Vyazma blown off map after evacuation. cathedral spared while waterworks and bridges are destroyed. Red Army advances along Vyazma Govolénsk corridor with 375,000 German troops aimed at Kharkov. Soviets claim gains northwest along river banks and in surrounding towns.
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Melor
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Geena
Orel
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Milles
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Bom
Tait
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Hely
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Bake
Taner
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Kuhan
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Tiphling
Brain operation on Hitler hinted by European reports
Reports from Stockholm and London indicate a Polish brain specialist may have operated on Adolf Hitler. Reuters and other agencies say Hitler was recovering in seclusion at Berchtesgaden after Nervestraby. United States officials withheld confirmation and noted no decisive update from the state department.
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Olivecrona
Koenigsberg
Germany
Adolf Eitler
Flaili Ng
Stockholm
London
Reuters
Europe
Berchestgaden
Small Craft Warned Off Louisiana Gulf Waters
New Orleans reports a forecast of occasional strong winds along the Louisiana and Texas canal area. The weather bureau ordered small craft warnings and advised vessels to stay ashore as conditions develop from Brownsville, Texas toward Brownsville and vicinity.
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Treakt
Louisiaan and
Texas Canal
New Orlea
Brownsville
Texas
February rainfall in Texas under regional norms
Bexar county recorded 0.8 inches of precipitation in February, far below the 1.65 inch normal. The state average was 0.5 inch, about 1.27 inches below normal. Columbus in East Texas saw the month’s high with 3.70 inches. Across 83 stations, February was slightly warmer, averaging ASB degrees, about 25 degrees above normal.
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Bexar County
Imenthel Guretu
Columbus
Texas
Allied bombers drive Rommel forces in Mareth line
Allied air and ground units pressed the Mareth line in Tunisia, softening Rommel positions as British and American troops repelled three Arnim-led assaults near Sedjemane and Tamat, while Axis losses grew. Weather briefly interrupted actions with scattered rains across East Texas.
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Marshal Rommel
Mareth
Jurrem
Arnim
Tunisia
Tamera
Sedjmane
Anneh
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Fort Worth
Weather Bureau
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Tarlin
Wichita Falls
Let's Talk War Not Politics Says FDR At Press Conf
President Roosevelt showed impatience at a White House press conference when asked about payments for meetings with Democratic National Committee members and Nebath D. H a fourth term supporter. The leader urged focus on the war as questions shifted to other topics.
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Bud Abbott to go off air while Lou is away
Hollywood May 12 Bud Abbott will be released temporarily from the show for about one week as partner Lou Costello recovers from rheumatic fever doctors say. Representatives of the sponsor announced the plan and Abbott will appear with partner Bob Hope next week on The World Gildersleeve program with Peary.
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Gomnedian
Bud Abbott
Broad- Sants
Jim Partner
Low Gostelle
Costonlgs
Boll
Botheby
Will Pappoat
Warold "Gilderslieve
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Territorial Gains Not Allied Aim FDR
President Roosevelt reaffirmed that the United Nations seeking to defeat the Axis do not intend to seize territory after the war. He spoke at a press conference with Chiang Kai-Shek and warned Thailand’s future freedom depends on UN victory against Japan.
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China
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American Japs Accepted By Army On Kauai Island
Five Americans of Jap ancestry were sworn into military service on Kauai yesterday as part of a 1725 volunteer quota for Nipponese extraction in the Hawaiian Islands. Japs of American ancestry have flocked to enlist since recruiting opened, with about four in ten accepted so far. A separate entry notes a fatality and a meeting of Army Lodge No. 65 in Laredo with details about a merger and a reported explosion at the CrackMthantel.
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Hernandez
FDR Warns On Russia Talk
President Roosevelt warned against speculation on the Russian situation and cautioned against premature diplomacy. He noted past market speculation in 1929 and said there were no plans for a meeting with Stalin.
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Stalin
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Thiol
Isa
Willan H. Brandley
Ameren
Veland Standley
Persistence Wins Army Takes Davis in Bid for Service
A troubled man named Davis repeatedly failed to qualify for Army service amid a sequence of rejections and attempts. He reportedly sought medical and personal improvements to secure eligibility, drawing encouragement from his brother, a Navy lieutenant commander, and by late week announced renewed efforts to pass the necessary physical and administrative checks.
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Shane
Double Parking Warning Issued By City Mayor
City officials announce a double parking warning to curb stopping in bus zones in downtown areas. The move follows a traffic survey led by Harry Porter Jr. and city engineers, aimed at easing congestion caused by vehicles blocking bus zones and general double parking.
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Priyvalo
Mauermann
Friday
Harry Porter Jr
Mie National Barely Council
Isi
Gattie
Ifalinre
Tax plan offers pay as you go with 4 percent incentive
The House Ways and Means Committee endorsed a pay as you go tax plan offering a 4 percent discount on 1943 income tax if paid by May 15. President Roosevelt opposed the plan, arguing the net return would shift taxes to others. Discussion noted potential benefits to higher brackets and a broader impact on government revenue. Page 20, Chicago edition.
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House
Ways and Means
Cody
Miler
Roosevelt
Daxnayer
Tal
Wiscounn
Man Boughton
D-N. C
England
Rouen Bombed by U S Bombers in Allied Raid
United States heavy bombers with escort attacked Rouen 45 miles inland from the coast, targeting railroad yards and large oil tanks. Fortresses observed a concentration of about 1000 freight cars as Spitfires covered the raid, while air defence and subsequent actions were reported from England and North Africa. Archbishop Francis Spettman plans a special radio broadcast from North Africa after meetings with the Pope.
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Boston
Tunisig
United States
Alles
Bowmel
Kesar Bhilann Zorte
Isles
England
Aldolf
Rouen
Fraver
Fortress Wets
Fies
Renives
Butter and Cheese Also Put On List
Washington reports new rationing rules begin March 29 for meat fats cheese and canned fish with red coupons interchangeable among rationed items. Consumers get about 16 points per week for five weeks with values set later. annual per capita fat and oil use declines. butter shortening margarine and cooking oils are rationed. cheese and eggs limited. black market risk noted.
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Washington
OPA
Peretasly
Margagne
Amereas
Unee Weurttia
Aarimuilie
Department Contliurd
Weather forecast for Sorantonte and surrounding areas
Forecast calls for warmer Friday afternoon and night with scattered showers across East Texas and adjacent regions. Temperatures rise with showers central to the area, while western portions see breaks. occasional strong winds along coastal and inland zones.
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Verity
East Texas
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