Allies Agree on Way to Halt Subs
Washington and London announced complete agreement among American British and Canadian high commands on the best methods to defeat the Axis submarine menace in the Atlantic. The conferenced chaired by Admiral Ernest J. King produced a plan for coordinated action, escort vessels and aircraft to protect Allied shipping.
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Ernest J. King
United States
Urbuin
Russa
Africa
London
Churchill
British El Alamein Casualties Reported
March 16 report from Bir James Orige War Secretary states British Eighth Army suffered 13,600 casualties at El Alamein Egypt as Rommel began his retreat to Tunisia. Axis losses are estimated at 9,000 Germans and 45,000 Italians. The battle marked a turning point in the North African campaign.
Jap Troops Near Russia Withdrawn
London dispatch reports substantial Japanese forces withdrawing from the Manchurian border near Russia. Bevin sources quoted say Japan seeks to reduce annoyance in German officials. The report notes tensions with German authorities and cites a Zurich source for Reuters.
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Manchielan Bovter
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Zurich
Reuter
Tadtay
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Aefson
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity
Cold wave nears. Tuesday afternoon cooler with showers and thunderstorms in the southeast. Tuesday night threatens frost interior southeast and near freezing in the north and lower southwest. Strong winds along the coast ease Tuesday night. Temperatures range from around 28 to 32 degrees in northern and southwest areas with a heavy front advancing from the north. Weather bulletin page 23.
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San Antonia
Yieuniy
Freeaine
Texas
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Defiant French Units Bombed By Nazis
March 16 report from Europe describes motorized French youths near Lake Geneva defying a Nazi ultimatum and being rounded up by German troops. Some surrendered after food shortages and parental persuasion while others remained hidden or fled toward Germany. In Washington, Dauntless Island operations and Solomon Islands actions are noted as Allied forces push back Axis moves.
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London
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Cen
Solomon Islands
Near Freezing in L A Area Forecast
A weather summary notes the third March cold wave across the Southern Plains and Texas with temperatures near freezing in the L A area. Readings at 7 30 a m include 16 in Pampa 20 in Amarillo and 9 in Dallas while San Antonio posted 84 a day after a 84 degree maximum. The report compares cooler temperatures to Monday’s heat in many Texas cities and lists regional readings from Abilene Wichita Falls Fort Worth Waco Austin San Antonio Corpus Christi Galveston Houston and Dallas amid gusty winds and street light damage in Brownsville.
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Midland
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Waco
Austin
Corpus Christi
Galveston
Two Pilots Escape No Man's Land Under Fire
Two American pilots escaped a no man's land ordeal in Tunisia. After a forced landing in hostile hills, Maj. Christy and Lt. Prine tried to take off but were forced to flee on foot through enemy posts. They sought shelter with a British tank unit as night fell and enemy fire continued.
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No-Man's Land
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Liouwt
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Ore
Marlin D. Prane
Chicago
Christle
Fier
France
Bristle
Reds Drive Toward Smolensk and Kharkov News
The Associated Press reports Red forces push toward Smolensk as they gain ground on a 1200 mile front, capturing at least 47 towns and villages. In Kharkov fighting rages with heavy German reinforcements as Soviet defenses withdraw to new lines east of the city.
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Dengue Fever Afflicts Film Star on Guadalcanal
Film actor Cmdr. Robert Montgomery contracts dengue fever on Guadalcanal and is recovered at a South Pacific advance base. He began service after escaping France, volunteering in Washington, then serving in England and the North Sea before joining the Pacific naval effort against Japan. He hopes for transfer to a colder climate as his condition improves.
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Tony
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Spain
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Washington
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Admiralty
Robert Gle. Ghorsiey
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Elven
Jay
Nazis Prohibit Jewelry Making Reported in Germany
A Berlin dispatch quoted by the Associated Press says the Nazi regime will prohibit jewelry manufacture after a specified date. The move followed a broader crackdown with shops closing, as propaganda and state actions intensified.
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Berlin
As- Montgomery
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Hying
Allies Press Forward In Tunisia
Allied ground operations report the British First Army advancing in Sedjenane and seizing a wooded ridge in northern Tunisia. Air raids blasted Mezzouna and Gafsa areas while Axis supply lines across the Strait were bombed and a convoy hit. French forces and American guns repelled enemy patrols between Gafsa and Metlacol as Mezzouna airfield endured intensive bombing.
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Eden to Hold Two State Dept Chats
Washington reports that British foreign secretary Anthony Eden is to meet with Undersecretary of State Welles at noon and with Secretary of State Hull at 3 30 p m to resume talks on major world issues and postwar problems.
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State Dept
Washington
Miaren G
Vei
Shire Department
Anthony Eden
State Welles
Slaze Hui
Ball Says Plan Would Prevent War
A Senate speech by Senator Ball introduces a postwar international police plan as the sole practical means to halt war. He argues collective security backed by force would cost less in lives and money and criticizes past efforts by the League of Nations and unilateral U.S. restraint. He cites uncertainty over Russia, China, and Britain and presses for Senate stance before proposing further steps.
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China
Britain
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Bell
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Detroit
San Antonio Civilian Defense Plans Expanded
City leaders and civilian defense officials met on Tuesday to enlarge activities in San Antonio. Mayor Gus B. Mauermann cited progress in plant protection and yard wardens while urging action in transportation, salvage, nutrition, child welfare and housing. A five member steering panel was appointed to form 17 new committees and appoint chairmen to start the program.
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Gus B.mauermann
Civilian Disease Organization
National Civilian Defense Office
John N. Reynolds
Dsfense
Quin
Albert Steves
Hegy Bryant
Fire losses rise in February nationwide
March 16. New work reports fire losses in February estimated by the National Board of Fire Underwriters at 39,176,000 dollars, up 2,356,000 from February last year. January losses were put at 27,704,000 dollars.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Tunisia Troops Misplaced Doomed Early U S Loss
Allied HQ North Africa reports the US suffered its first major defeat in Tunisia due to intelligence errors and troop dispositions. The February 1943 battle near El Aloun and Sidi Bouaki saw German forces thrust through Rommel’s line, with mixed American units misallocating infantry and artillery while ready counter by-pass was delayed.
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North Africa
Fordays
Outlin Iie
j'Thale
Ture
Sidi Bouaki
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