Berlin Ruhr War Plants Hit Again
Berlin and Ruhr war plants were attacked by RAF bombers in a large raid. The British lost 21 bombers, with 12 listed as missing, while Ruhr targets near Essen suffered heavy damage. The concerted strike marked one of the war’s costliest air operations, with Bochum and nearby industrial centers sustaining significant losses.
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Eden F D R Held Final Conference
Washington March 40 President Roosevelt spent the morning in talks with British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden Eden, a White House guest since Saturday, planned to depart Ottawa later. The discussions focused on ongoing wartime diplomacy and allied coordination amid the global crisis.
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Eden Declines San Antonio Visit Invitation
Eden informs Mayor Gus 8 Mavermmin that he cannot accept the invitation to visit San Antonio on Tuesday. The notice references foreign affairs and notes Eden will be unavailable to travel.
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Nazis Believe Raid Begins Invasion
Stockholm dispatch reports Berlin reaction to a British raid seen as possibly signaling the invasion of Europe. German spokesmen say they have no illusions about sleeping undisturbed as air raids and cannonading may have reached Denmark. A Swedish flight to Berlin returned after departure, with weather and barrage balloons cited as reasons.
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RAF Fires Hitler House in Munich
LONDON March 30 INS report the Luftwaffe headquarters known as the Brown House in Munich was burned out by RAF fire on March 9. Several major industrial plants were destroyed or damaged by bombs and fires. Reconnaissance shows 380 blocks of commercial buildings burned, with 1.5 acres of Bayerische Totorenwerke machine shop gutted. Minniwing motorenwerke and Witte submarine engines areas suffered extensive destruction. Twelve J. Anath Geber Railway Wargo and Trotter buildings harmed. Military sites including Oberwetsuntels airdrome and storage pits of about 10 acres were hit. an army depot and Maximilian second barracks were damaged. Stockholm witnesses report Jews forced from homes to safety posts then moved away to unknown destinations.
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Fighter sweeps torch Japanese destroyer in Pacific skirmish
American fighters at very low altitude strafed a Japanese destroyer off Shorthind Island in the Shortland area, tearing a mast section and setting the vessel ablaze. Earlier, a group hit Faluu seaplane base at Fala, shooting down several enemy planes as U.S. planes returned to base.
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Home Canners Get Promise of Sugar
Washington says OPA Administrator Brown promised home canners a reasonable share of sugar and aides indicated he rejected proposals to take canned goods ratios from home canners.
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Texan Among Is Dead in Bomber Crash
EPHRATA Wash March 20 A four motor army bomber crashed killing the entire crew of 11 The dead include Second Lieut Marvin R Furch Great Falls Montana James A Cannon Ind Gre and Joseph J Whalen Port Richmond Staten Island NY Harold L Mason Sterling Cal Herman E Stephens Ashland Ky William T Preeland Goodland Ind Harold W Bunce Lynn Mass Jon Q Bowen Killeen Tex Abe Kadam Brooklyn NY Staff Sgt Joseph A Brieiman New York City
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Coal negotiations extend to April 30
New York reports contract talks between coal mine operators and the United Mine Workers will run through April 30. Dr John R Steelman of the U S Council of Economic Advisers explained no production stoppage will occur in the interim as the current contract is extended beyond its midnight January expiry.
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2 Million Cases of Food for Civilians
Washington reports the Agriculture Department will release over 3,000,000 cases of canned fruits and vegetables through the Food Distribution Administration to aid civilian supplies. Major items include tomatoes pears plums apples and peaches. Details of the plan to resell via commercial channels will come in a few days. Separately about 12,000,000 cases of canned fruits vegetables and juices will be transferred from the Army to the FDA for later release to meet emergencies.
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Churchill Warns of Tunisian Task
Prime Minister Churchill informed the House that Allied forces move through Gabes and Taverns toward Tunis as Rommel’s forces pull back. He hailed progress by Montgomery and Eisenhower troops, noted heavy Axis losses, and warned against underestimating the Tunisian challenge while praising air power and New Zealand and American contributions.
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Maury Returns to San Antonio Stomping Ground
Maury visits his old city hall stomping ground and meets with commissioners Holn and Anderson and Mayor Mauer. He discusses a forthcoming visit to Mesien, remarks on health, and mentions plans tied to an upcoming oration and a family heirloom.
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Longest Texas Senate Filibuster Ends in 14 Hours
In Austin on March 40, Senator Jesse Martin of Fort Worth led a 14 hour 20 minute filibuster against the loan shark bill aiming to curb excessive interest rates. Senator Weaver Moore’s bid to adjourn failed 12 to 11 as the chamber continued the debate before proceeding to a third reading and expected next week’s votes.
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Army to Work On Own Holiday Despite Army Day
Chicago March 30 The army said it will work as usual on holidays to support the war effort. Army Day April 6 will pass without public observances or parades as Maj. Gen. Henry S. Aurand ordered training and duties continue and trooops refrain from public celebration.
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Income tax totals near 4.5 billion in March
Washington March 30 AP Treasury Secretary Morgenthau reported March income tax collections approached 4.5 billion, well above Treasury projections. Revenue bureau experts had estimated about 4.297 billion. preliminary March collections reached 3.082 billion from certain taxes.
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Neds Accept Food Parley Invitation
Washington reports Russia has accepted the American invitation to attend a general United Nations conference on postwar food matters. The Soviet accession marks a crucial first cooperative step amid Allied planning for future economic issues after the Axis defeat.
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Montreal Strike Disrupts Transport and War Production
Montreal workers maintain a jurisdictional dispute halting transit services in Montreat Quebec and causing a sharp drop in war production as thousands of transportation workers stay off the job for a second day.
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Tank Busting Planes Used in Italian Front Air War
Prime Minister Olvarchill discussed Allied air strategies citing 4000 pound blockbuster bombs and new tank busting Hurricane plates. British dispatches described two ton bombs and heavy cannons as terrifying, with tank busting planes proving potent against Stukas in the Mareth line context.
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RAF Raids Burma Villages in Maymyo Peninsula
RAF bombers and fighter squadrons attacked two Japanese held villages on the Maymyo peninsula in western Burma yesterday while others swept north toward the Martha area above the Irrawaddy. No British losses reported, six Mohawk fighters engaged twelve Degree pursuits and air sentries claimed damage to Japanese air forces.
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Nazis Lose Planes in Russia Says Red Star
Moscow report cites German air losses of about 3000 planes by mid winter with 1200 more lost in the Stalingrad district through December 31. Russian forces allegedly captured 700 German planes as January losses rose. The Red Star notes German use of inferior Me-109 fighters and Heinkel bombers while struggling against Russian defenses and air escorts.
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Allied push nears Gabes as British and U S forces close in
Allied headquarters report a near term joining of the British Eighth Army with General Patton’s American forces in North Africa. British troops storm Gabes and El Hamma while New Zealand divisions press the Mareth line retreat. Air superiority and sea bombardment aided the advance, with Roman German planes downed and prisoners rising as Rommel’s forces retreat toward Sousse and potential airfield targets along the coast.
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Weather forecast for East Texas Tuesday night winds
The report notes a warm Tuesday afternoon with freely winds, east Texas by the 100th meridian. Temperatures show little range, slightly warmer in the southwest and extended in the western plate, with strong winds in the north and fresh winds in the south.
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