Allied Forces Withdraw From Hills Near Monaster
Allied heads report Gurkhas pulled back from Hangman’s Hill near Monastery Hill overlooking Cassino after two weeks in hold. New Zealanders retreat from Hill 202 as heavy shelling continues. strategic loss cited as Cassino offensive failed. Air and sea actions disrupt rail links and German positions while Allied air forces claim several enemy aircraft shot down.
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Naples
Hangmen's Hill
Monastery Hill
Cassino
Italy
Hangman's Hill
New
Sontinental Hotel
Cisterna
Rome
FDR Announces Bronchitis But Feels Fine Aside
Washington report states President Roosevelt has bronchitis with coughing but feels otherwise well. He disclosed the illness after two to three weeks of symptoms and noted the condition is rarely serious, with only one in about 48,900 cases developing pneumonia. He recently underwent an X ray at a naval medical facility, with Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntire as his physician.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Naval Magical Center
Washington Swourd
Ross ‘T. McIntire
Toronto contractor throws money to crowds in Windsor
Marty F. McLean wealthy Toronto contractor known for giving away money halted traffic in Windsor tossing 3060 in dollars and coins to onlookers from his hotel window. Crowds cheered as drivers stopped and pedestrians scrambled while McLean handed out funds to a police sergeant hotel staff and reporters. He later publicized plans to continue the gesture during his visit and noted a medical check up following the spree.
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Windsor
Onl
Marty F. McLean
Toronto
McLean
Anther
Woodrum named head of postwar military policy panel
Representative Woodrum was appointed by Speaker Rayburn as chairman of the special House committee on postwar military policy. He urged a strong, sustainable military establishment after the war and outlined an agenda covering procurement, reserve organization, unity of command, research, and postwar missions. The panel will start hearings after Easter recess.
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Woodrum
D.va
Rayburn
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Jank
Cam- Miller
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Navy
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United States
Immunity claim marks Cannon gambling case in Miami
Congressman Pat Cannon of Florida was fined ten dollars and costs for disorderly conduct after entering a gambling house. He posted a twenty five dollar personal appearance bond and argued immunity claims while seeking renomination. He said officers should not raid patrons and noted political significance in the arrest. City Judge Curry set jail options of five or six days.
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Pat Cannon
Florida
Cannon
Ote ‘Heer
M. CO
Tucker
Congress
Cevil CL Curry
Curry
Americans Wed Under Anzio Fire
In Naples on March 29 a US army nurse and a signal corps lieutenant wed in a sand bagged tent on a hospital field during the Anzio action. The ceremony followed a 19 month romance from Camp Pickett, VA to Sicily and Anzio, with 300 nurses officers and GI’s present. The bride wore a uniform and the couple’s best man was Maj. L. C. Grimes. A 25 pound cake was cut with a trench knife after the vows.
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Naples
United States Army
Signal Corps
Camp Pickett
Thomas G. Rose
Lancaster
Ohio
Genevieve Clarke
Allison Park
Rose
Sicily
Anzio
Carl J. Simon
Canton
Eurgene
Pittsburgh
Maj. L. C. Grimes
Portland
Ore
Sinatra Arrives Home Unmobbed
Newark March 28 Frank Sinatra returned home from Hollywood to Pennsylvania Station unseen by bystanders. A photographer flashed but only one voice cried out and the crooner left quietly. He met his two month old son Frank Jr and was greeted by his wife and four year old daughter Nancy.
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Newark
N. J
Frank Sinatra
Hollywood
Pennsylvania Station
Frankie
Sinatra
Frank Jr
Nancy
City Laboratory To Aid Army At Fort Sam Houston
City and state departments took over the joint task of handling laboratory work for the Fort Sam Houston reception center for inductees. Louis Felger, a laboratory technician, will run the lab and handle about 600 blood tests daily. He plans to hire two assistants at $100 a month and will confer with army officers on Wednesday about operation.
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City
State Wealth Departments
Fort Sam Houston
Louis Felger
Felger
Army
Humorist Devers Dies. Dance Set to Honor Him
The Old Trail association mourns humorist Cane Devers, noted as an economist and artist, who died last night. A memorial dance will be held at Stephen Almere Beaches Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. Thursday, with Al Briteure performing and the Cane Devers association hosting the event.
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