Yanks Turn Palatinate Into Slaughter Ground
A World War II battle update from Marshal Montgomery’s north HQ notes German forces retreating from the north of Nijmegen as Allied patrols advance near Randek and Setten. Patton and Seventh Army deployed 23 divisions amid heavy air support, driving through Saarland Palatinate toward Mainz and Frankfurt with Bolster bridges and cobblestone routes. Coblenz cleared as average daily air assaults hammer retreating troops.
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Bingen
Strasbourg
Nijmegen
North Sea
Montgomery
Setten
Randek
Riper Rhine
Patton
Fatch
Seventh Army
Sharme
Saarland
Palatinate
Ecora
Third
Affordable Gold Star plan promises $100 monthly sickness or injury coverage
An Omaha advertisement touts a new Gold Star policy offering up to 100 a month for sickness or accident disability with no waiting period. It claims hospital benefits, accidental loss coverage up to 400, and a free examination option for ages 15 to 69, urging interested persons to send name, age, and address to a local service office.
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Omaha
Gervica Lifal
Hes
Ocnetus Bre
Costa
Senate Approves 14 Million School Aid Bill
The Senate approved the first money bill of the session, sending to the house a plan providing about 14 million dollars annually in state aid to rural schools. A roaring voice vote also approved a resolution criticizing James Petrillo and John L. Lewis of major unions.
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Aubtin
Maren
Senate
Steston
House
James Petrillo
Musselane Union
John L. Lawis
United Mine Works Ere Union
Lampasas Soldier Killed on Luzon
Lampasas March 18 W D Souriin received a War Department notice that his son Stott Ret William D Spuriin aged 24 was killed in action on Luzon February 1 He enlisted August 1998 and had served in the Asiatic theater for about a year at the time of Pearl Harbor attack He is survived by his father two brothers Mrs A T Bervyeld Miss Marietta Spuriin of Austin three half sisters Mrs Raymond Moore and Mrs Ben Benalst hath of Lampasas and Mrs Norma Dee Jennings of Colorado City his grandfather D Spurlin and his grandmother Mrs Erle Fisher of Lampasas
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Austin
Raymond Moore
Ben Benalst Hath
Lam~ansas
Norma Dee Jennings
Colorado City
D. Spurlin
Bmirs
Erle Fisher
Lampassa
Jap Cilies Seared by U S Rail in Kyushu Strike
Allied air forces continued heavy bombing of Japan with large formations striking Kyushu. Reports say Nagoya Osaka and Tokyo were targets in a nine day campaign using immense Superfortress bombers. Fires spread over several square miles as crews pressed the assault.
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Silso
Iwi Jitia
Nagoya Toisy
Bub Zink
Osaka
Iast
Kate
Nagoya
Japan
Industral
Sky Giants
Tokyo
Habe
Berlin bombed with 64,800 tons during war
Berlin endured a massive Anglo American aerial onslaught as bombers dropped at least 14,800 tons of explosives and incendiaries on the city. Mosquito raids added thousands more through Saturday night, making Berlin the most heavily bombed city to date with totals approaching 76,000 tons.
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London
Eighth Air Force
Berlin
Maine Enters Water Treaty Debate With Senate Fight
Maine joins the Mexican water treaty controversy as Senator Wilte of Maine argues the issue affects northern states and river boundaries. The debate centers on a proposed international water commission with broad powers and how much water Mexico would receive from the Colorado and other rivers.
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Senate
Serap Nyer
Wilte
Republican
Teader
Colorado River
Mexico
United States
St. John
New Brunswick
Canada
International Boundary and Water Commission
White
Connally
Chendler
D.-Ky
Texas
Chandler
Califoria
Sheridan Downey
Hiram Jonson
Roth
Gatorado
California
State Department
México
High Scoring Pilot Missing in European War theater
First Lieutenant George A. Kemper de. 2, of Pearsall, reported missing in action in the European theater. A P-61 Mustang pilot, Kemper had two confirmed victories against Focke-Wulf fighters and belonged to a top scoring squadron in the veteran 355th Fighter Group, part of the Eighth Air Force reaching the 100 victory milestone.
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Pearsall
Geo
A. Kemper de
Anna Bess Iemper
Derby
Kemper
George A. Kemper Sy
Eighth Air Force
Death of Actor's Child Investigated
HOLLYWOOD, March 19. An autopsy was to be performed today to determine the cause of death of Katherine Garfield, six year old daughter of actor John Garfield. The child developed a sore throat while visiting Garfield's secretary, Hilda Ware, and died shortly after being returned to the family home. The Garfields also have a son, David, 30 months old.
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Hollywood
Katherine Garfield
Sevetn
John Garfield
Garfield
Hilda Ware
Theamily
Garfields
David
Boston Longshoremen Strike Over Tractor Crew Size
Nearly 600 longshoremen at Boston harbor walked out in protest of using three instead of four men to operate tractor trolleys loading freight to ships. They argued the system is hazardous. organizers said preparations were underway to use soldiers for ship loading.
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Boston Harbor
Four Hurt in Knife Fights
Four persons were nursing knife or razor wounds over the weekend. W W E Gallard, 36, was cut in a shop argument near Hogan's Quick Lunch. He received treatment at Robert B Green hospital. San Mendoza, 17, and Jesus Alonzo, 14, were cut in a separate affray on Buenga Vista street and refused further treatment.
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W.W. E. Gallard
South Street
Hogan's
South Alamo Street
Qatsard
Robert B. Green Hospital
San Mendoza
Morales Street
Jesus Alonzo
Navidad
Youths Arrested After Stabbing Near Buenas Vista
A 10th ward incident ended with youths arrested after being found with a bloody butcher knife. Jesse Gutierrez Jr. on Forrest Avenue reported a left arm slash at Buenas Vista and South Fria streets and said the assailants also struck her with beer bottles. Police seek names of the attackers.
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Feust
Jesse Gutierrez Jr
Forrest Avenue
Buenas Vista
South Fria
Gutierrez
Black and White Skin Remedy Claims Simple Home Cure
Advertisement promises relief from skin pimples and irritation using Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap. Claims 25 years of success with pricing at 10c, 25c, and refunds if not effective, urging daily use for cleansing and antiseptic effect.
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Aida Healing
Purchesa
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