Weather improves but U boats still threaten Atlantic
Navy experts warn that milder seas may boost U boat raiding while aiding anti submarine efforts. Increased patrol planes blimps and coastal blackout measures are planned as U boat activity rises, with 57 ships sunk since January and 31 sunk in March amid an intensifying long distance undersea campaign.
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St. Nazaire
France
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Riom Trial Suspends Asacks May Not Resume
VICHY March 31 The Riom trial of five leaders of the defeated French republic will be suspended from April 2 to 15 with doubt on resumption. Defendants include Edouard Daladier, Léon Blum, Maurice Gamelin, Guy La Chambre, and Pierre Jarrot. A Rome broadcast said the trial may resume later in a form aligned with Marshal Petain. The proceedings sparked criticism of the Petain regime and military blame dominated testimony. German radio urged halt, citing detriment to France. No decision on the five defendants' fate was announced.
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Pierre Jaromeb
Defese Industries
Rome Radio
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Paris
India May Reject Offer on Defense Control
Growing signs the British plan for Indian dominion may fail over defense control during the war. The All-India Congress and Devadas Gandhi in Hindustani Times say Britains defense insistence could drive rejection of Cripps proposal. Gandhi’s article expresses bewilderment at Cripps belief that India could accept imperial defense power.
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All-India Congress Executive Committee
Mohandes Gandhi
Devadas
Hindustani Times
Congress
Stafford Cripps
Stafford
Britain
Gandhi
Stranger Seeks Identity in Los Angeles Hold Up
An aircraft worker, G. Simonet, was accosted by four strangers in Los Angeles on March 31. They demanded his identification papers and stole his wallet, which contained $193.93. The assailants operated with an air of importance during the incident.
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War 25 Years Ago Today
War 25 Years Ago Today reports German raider off Brazil sinks 11 Allied ships while British forces close on St Quentin. French planes bomb positions along Cerna in Macedonia and in Ethiopia RAF planes strike Helian troop concentrations. Yugoslav Premier Simovitch tells forces to be ready against Germany. Nazi envoy leaves Yugoslavia and returns to Berlin.
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Japs Press Burma Advance Beneath Prame Path
Japanese forces pushing toward northwest Burma threaten Prame and the Yenangyo oil fields with heavy fighting near Shwedaung. British and Indian troops report gains by Japanese, while Chinese forces on the Toungoo front adjust positions and claim to hold Taungoo’s eastern flank as air raids target Mandalay and surrounding roads.
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Burma
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Yenang Young Oi
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Joseph W. Sitwell
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Millionaire Private Serves as Chauffeur in Australia
Sydney March 21 A 23 year old American millionaire now a private in the U S army in Australia serves as a chauffeur for officers including a lieutenant who once worked as a drug store clerk. He funds his trips home with $100 bills and spends leave in a luxury hotel suite. He otherwise sleeps on a regular army cot and eats the regular rations. Before leaving the United States he was married to a society girl.
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Australia
U. S
Jammy
Leutenant
United States
Luebeck Raid Held Heaviest Yet of War
Berlin correspondent reports the KR raid on Luebeck last Saturday night as the heaviest attack of its kind in the war, with severe yet comparatively modest civilian casualties and substantial material damage in the Baltic port town.
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Neue Zuercher Zeitung
Jap Allied Fleet Battle Seen Near Sydney
Dispatch from American headquarters reports high military officials believe the decisive naval clash will occur soon between the Japanese and American fleets, with significant British naval support. Initial Japanese attacks on Australia proper are expected to unfold within weeks.
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Sydney
Australia
China Seeks Envoy Trade With Vatican
China seeks exchange of diplomatic representatives with the Vatican and the move has been favorably received, a government spokesman announced today. The potential envoy exchange aims to improve ties between Beijing and the Holy See and to expand dialogue on religious and international matters.
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Vatican
Jewish Troops Observe Passover Amid Welfare Efforts
Jewish soldiers may observe Passover starting sundown April 1 as Mor Stern of the Jewish Welfare Board's Army and Navy Committee notes. Jewish civilians will host Jewish servicemen at their homes on the eve of Passover, with USO transport arranged for those on leave to reach foster families.
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Borcal Army and Navy
Jewish Welfare Board
USO Club
Welfare Board
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