Kiska Raid Heralds Pacific Drive British Open Offensive in Tunisia
Berlin reports the British Eighth Army launched a major attack on the Mareth line in Tunisia with heavy artillery. London offered no confirmation of a full offensive while desert veterans prepared for action and Allied planners urged a second front to pressure Germany.
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Kiska
Tunisia
Tantdon
Mareh
DNB
Vnn
Berlin
Eighth Army
Mariih
Ward Beaverbrook
London
Algiers Acie
North Africa
Reuters
Man waits two decades to kill in family dispute
Vodnik, an 68 year old man, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Circuit court. He said he waited 20 years to kill Lampert, his brother in law, after Lampert broke up his home. Lampert was stabbed last November with a fish knife. Vodnik was sentenced to 14 to 36 years in prison.
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Lnusshha
Wir
Yao
Lke Lanpert
John Wide
Vodnik
Vodinik
Limpert
Ing Bratthier
Lampert
Nazis Say Hitler At Russian Front
London dispatch reports in Berlin that pictures show Adolf Hitler near Russian front sites. The broadcast cites Hitler with Gen. Paul von Hindenburg era figures and other high commanders, interpreted as propaganda intended to counter overseas reports and reassure domestic morale.
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Hitler
London
DNN
Berlin
Russia
DNB
Miter
Piite Erich von Afannatein
Baron ‘von Richthofen
Flynn Meets Rail Unions During Chicago Visit
Edward J. Flynn former chairman of the Democratic national committee discussed wage and policy demands with leaders of the Big Five railroad brotherhoods in Chicago today He arrived with law books and said he will devote all his time to private practice.
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Amigago
INS
Edward J. Flynn
National
Chicago
Hee
Zero Hour Nears in Allied Pash Offensive Rumors
Reports from London and Allied HQ hint at a climactic push against Axis lines in Tunisia. Dispatches note Rommel’s dug-in positions on the Mareth line and intensified artillery activity along several fronts as Allied planes bomb rail yards and barges, with German and Italian communiques confirming heavy activity.
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Verdtendiy
London
Tonila
Romaiel
Montgomery
French patriots pressed by Axis in Haute Bayole revolt
Berne reports the Alsace revolt against Nazi occupation in the Alpes region weakened under Axis pressure. Food shortages and lack of arms drove thousands from high refuges, with several hundred surrendering to Germans. About 1800 to 3000 remain in mountains, with routes to Switzerland patrolled and aid halted. Some rebels crossed into Switzerland and were interned.
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Haute Bayole
Alps
Beegan
Lotain
Thonan
Tatest
Germany
Courier de Geneve
London
Telelg Lindt
Ute
Switeertie
Milk Rationing Seen Possible to Ensure Fair Share
Washington March 194__ Food Distribution Administrator Roy F. Hendrickson said milk rationing may be ultimately necessary if wartime measures fail to curb shortages. He noted rationing would be set per milk shed with consumer quotas based on local conditions and warned that a national system cannot auto-apply. He argued beef shortages stem from demand, not supply, and praised new price controls and a slaughter-permit system to help buyers identify legitimate meat purchases.
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Washington
Roy F. Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Hone Grickson
Povernmienh
Distetiitvon
Reds Close on Finnish Port in War Update
STOCKHOLM March 17 Soviet forces near the Finnish border have moved within eight miles of Betsatlo as battles widen across the Donets valley and toward Smolensk. Dispatches describe German losses, successful Soviet offensives north of Dnieper, and threats to German positions along the Moscow sector. General Walker warned wartime air transport may be curtailed due to requisitions.
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UINS
Boviel
Betsatlo
Aftoh' Tianingen
Russia
Finland
Afurmansk
Donets
Kharkov
Smolensk
Waper Dnieper
Ipornaknye
Vakhody
Igortevskaya Hes
St Durovo
Betworth Vyazma
Marshal Pimoshenko
Btarnya Russa
Lake Imien
Leningrad
Sea of
Arav
Moscow
Kherkov
Sevsk
Bryansk
Orel
Ene
Forecast San Antonio Area Warmer Wednesday and Night
San Antonio and vicinity expect warmer conditions on Wednesday and Wednesday night. East Texas should see warmer readings in the north portion during Wednesday afternoon, with generally warmer temperatures across the north by Wednesday afternoon and night.
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San Antonio
East
Texas
LaGuardia Backed By Epicurus on Coffee Re-use
Washington on March 17 President Roosevelt conferred with Fiorello LaGuardia Governor Al Smith and Tammany leader Michael Kennedy about reusing coffee grounds Epicurus, a historic philosopher, is cited as backing a method to save coffee by reusing old grounds. The report notes public curiosity and no clear policy change.
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Epicurus
Washington
Imm
Roosevelt
New York
Fiorello laGuaredia
al Smith
Tammany
Michael J. Kennedy
Epicume
Lalyou
Guardia
White House
Hlanthandd
Wittel
Lae
British Clash With Burma Japs Amid Dense Fighting
British forces clash with Japanese along the Mayu river north of Rathedaung as air and ground operations intensify. Wavell says India's 2,000,000 volunteers ready to meet any threat while American planes target Japanese targets across Asia. In the Pacific, MacArthur’s bombers hit Dobo and nearby areas as Allied forces claim several enemy ships sunk and air raids disrupt Japanese bases.
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Mayu River
Rathedaung
Mayu Mver
Wavell
Wavellimself
India
U.S
Myitage
Mandalay
Noua
U. 8
Southwest Pacific
MacArthiur
Dobe
Aros Islands
Australia
Spr
Arm of
United Nations
St Ralding Dobo
Itso Jno
Doha
Cape Vanderyusch
Bismarck Sea
Davis
Sinclair Defends Block Buster Use in Commons
London lawmakers pressed Air Chief Marshal Sir Archibald Sinclair on four ton bombs used by the RAF defense of their tactical use. He said the bomb is justified and not subject to wide change. Churchill defended Allied raids on Lorient, insisting evacuations and coastal defense were understood as part of the strategy to bring victory nearer.
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London
Tee Acf
Commons
Archibald Sinclair
Sinclair
Ginclate
R. A. F. Hia
Vesnylius
Prine Manister
Larlent
Cetelystial
Churchill
Lave
Lorient
Athens workers in protest strike disrupt streets
Moscow dispatch reports from Cairo that Athens workers held a general strike in protest to workers being sent to Germany. Crowds gathered in the streets as Greek authorities fired into the crowd from armored vehicles, causing casualties. の
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Moscow
Tass
Cairo
Germany
Texas House Debates Teaching Liquor Effects in Schools
A Texas House debate centers on a bill to require teaching the physiological effects of alcohol and narcotics in schools. Representative Jimmy Phillips objects to advancing the measure out of order as it sits on the calendar amid other business.
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Ayers
Abi
Texas
Chie House
Jimmy Phillips
Angleton
Enemy Ships Sunk Off Norway Raid Reported
London dispatch says Norwegian force torpedoed and sank two enemy supply ships during a raid into a Norwegian fjord at Moroe Harbor last Sunday. Shore batteries opened fire as the ships escaped. minor casualties reported.
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Norway
London
Mloroe
Admiralty
Ploroe
Vergen
Germany Reports British Night Raid
Berlin says a small force of night bombers attacked western Germany last night despite very poor visibility. The target was not disclosed in the official German wireless broadcast.
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London
Germeny
Pny
Navi
US Steps Up Bombing in Japanese Bases in Pacific
Reports from Washington describe six dawn raids on Kiska in the Aleutians and five aerial assaults plus a naval bombardment on bases in the Solomon Islands. Heavy bombers and four motor planes supported by fighters conducted the attacks with no noted opposition, indicating a preparatory push for a spring offensive in the Pacific.
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Washington
America
Sepherd
Kiska
Solomons
Vila
Faeitic
Central Solomons
Vie An Kolombangara
Aravy
Kalil
Bugs Fir
Munda
New Georgia Isand
Vivind
Viru Harbor
New Georgia Island
Isten
South Pacific
Audrential Islands
Sheedy Bigttning
Petain Pictures Banned in Africa
In Algiers a decree by General Henri Giraud bans all public displays of Henri Petain pictures and posters bearing Vichy slogans. Stamps featuring Petain are also withdrawn from circulation and all proclamations from the Vichy regime are prohibited.
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Petain Pictures
Africa
Algiers
Henri Hoobs Gigaud
Mareshal
Henri Petain
Atnte
Missing Sailor Francis Haklitelt Listed by Navy
Navy lists Francis Haklitelt, 23, of Little Rock as missing in action. He had been on furlough since Sunday visiting his wife Helen Roark, and his whereabouts are currently undetermined.
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Little Rock
Ars
The
Navy Today
Francis 4
Haklitelt
Lite
Roark
Helen
Fter Lough
Invasion Training With Real Bullets For Yanks
Thousands of American soldiers at CAMP GORDON JOHNSTON prepare for invasion through brutal, unorthodox tactics in a Florida coast area. Infantry undergoes post graduate instruction learning to move from sea to shore, breach barriers, and engage under fire with live ammunition and hidden dangers. Brig. Gen. Frank A. Keating oversees drills as men endure mud, explosions, and stealth assault methods.
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Gordon Johnston
Fila
Puyey Woors
Florida
Gus Coast
Frank A. Keating
Cord Whnkdes
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