Flying Fort Sinks Jap Destroyer
Flying Fortresses, in a night raid off northern New Guinea, are officially credited with probably sinking a large Japanese destroyer and wounding three others. Allied forces also report sinking ships, pounding Lae Salamaua and Gasmala bases, and air battles over the Bismarck Sea as R A F bombers strike targets along the Bay of Bengal coast.
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New Guinea
Douglas MacAtthrcec
Aled
Frederick Weselie
Rowselio
N. J
Michoals
Lae
Salamaua
Binsehafen
New Gainea
Gasmala
New Britain
Bismarck Sea
RAPL
Bura-Todla
Bengal
India
Bay of Bengal
Akyib
Italian Law Seeks Invasion Mobilization Rule
LONDAN March 31 a regulation would place all Italian citizens under military law in case of mobilization. Italians above 16 would bear arms and be drafted into military units as the decree is interpreted amid Mussolini era speculation of invasion preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londan
Gernare
Broattensi
Berlina Sis
Smd
Mussalin
Texas Retail Food Costs Hit Peak
Texas retail food costs rose 2.19 percent by March, reaching a new high of 39.0 percent over the April baseline. Labor Commissioner Jel Reed reported the surge as the largest percentage rise since the war began. The report notes a notable increase in food costs across the state amid wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Asarm
Ayiril
Wil
Jel Rei
Reed
Quotas Hit Vales and Restaurant Adjustments
Quotas for meat, cheese, fats and shortening announced for restaurant operators by OPA limit 51 percent of December 1942 usage. San Antonio menus show more poultry and fish with fewer rationed meats, while operators anticipate a 16 day test period before changes in service. State manager Patrick Morrlind from Austin will meet local restaurant leaders early next week to discuss opening hours and meat portions. Public apologies may replace meals during shortages.
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San Antonio
Mrn
OPA
Ite
Patrick Morrlind
Austin
Wsen
Giation
Paulus
Nazis Ask Italian Post for Rommel
New York report cites a German request to the Italian press for details on Marshal Keil as commander of Italy’s southern defense area and Mediterranean coast of France. The dispatch from Bern via Soviet News agency says German and Italian troops are strengthening fortifications along the Sicily and Corsica sectors and the Mediterranean coast of France.
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New York
Mussolini
Nas
Marshal Keil
Bhe
Italy
France
Brasd
Bern
Switz
Intra
Wna
Siely
Cardinia
Mediterranean
Dockers Strike in Belfast Amid North Ireland Unrest
Fifteen Belfast dockers halted work in sympathy with carters idle two weeks after a dispute over a cart carrier. Police arrested one man as strikes continue. British troops take over essential dock duties to keep operations moving.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Mitven
Wintidred
Hockert
Sittick
Carters
Ole Eartar Wita
Meat Shortage Probed as Stockyards Downturn Hits Markets
An OFA survey and stockyard receipts show a continuing meat famine in the city. Receipts Monday and Tuesday were far below norms due to farmers in fields after rain and drought with feed shortages. Cattle and calf numbers slumped while hogs, sheep, and goats were also down. Grocers report scarce beef and pork despite large weekly needs, with several chains unable to secure full beef orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty
Slaugh
OPA
Turadeg
Tive
Yvelsi
O'Daniel Invited To Address Texas House
The Texas House approved a resolution inviting former Governor O'Daniel to address a job session of the legislature at his convenience. The move came after a heated debate with a 89 to 30 vote in the House. Senate adjourned without a record vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Senate
Senter O'Daniel
Sesson
House
Texas
U S Fighter Pilots Attack Jap Base in Burma Raid
American pilots Maj. Grant Mahony of Vallejo California and Lt Byron Giaare of Highland Kansas led Warhawks on a Burma foray. They wrecked three locomotives and damaged five cars at Lashie, according to a U S communique issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japherd Lashie
American Commununique
Telay
Amerie
Maj
Grant Mahony
Vallejo
Calif
Lent
Byron Giaare
Highland
Kan
Port Installations Set Afire at Sfax
Dispatches report the military installations at the port of Sfax set ablaze under orders attributed to Marshal Ron. A Madrid hospital source claimed Rachmel halted further destruction in Gabes due to a British advance, with limited ability to carry out shinfiar actions.
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Sfax
London
INS
Ron
Nally
Rachmel
Gabes
Attacking Yanks in Tunisia Carry On Army Traditions
The article discusses American divisions in Tunisia under General Patton, noting the First Infantry, 1st Armored, and 34th Infantry divisions. It recalls World War I ties, including Belleau Wood and Chateau Thierry, and emphasizes rugged Allied fighting with few French or British allies. It mentions the harsh losses and the endurance of U S troops in early North Africa.
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Tunisia
Patton
Amertca
Argonne
Witantey
Kiska Bombed Again By U S Forces
United States army bombers conducted another raid on Kiska in the Aleutians. Returning safely, Liberator and Mitchell bombers were escorted by Lightning fighters as Fortresses blasted Jay runways and Inatallo on the island.
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Wena Ton
United
States Army
Kiskai
Wakhe
Kika
Viladihe
Solomons
Kehili
Shortland Island
South Pacific
United States
Kiska
Oran Leader Back As Aide to Gen Lear
Memphis report states Maj. Gen. Lloyd R. Predendall, hero of the American landing at Oran in North Africa, has arrived in Memphis to serve as deputy commander of the 2nd Army under Lieutenant General Bey Tanr. The message notes his new assignment follows his service at Oran.
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Oran
Lear
Memphis
Lloyd R. Predendall
Orin
Noth
Arica
Memphiss
Bey Tanr
Europe Invasion This Year Likely
Washington reports Elmer Davis of the Office of War Information expressed a civilian view that a continental Europe invasion could occur this year. He noted Rommel’s forces in North Africa are being outproduced but may escape. He pointed to limited German strength and possible defensive holds near Gabes as the Allies build for future operations.
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Washington
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Tunisia
Europe
Davis
Rommel
North Africa
Genny Montgomery
Ramellis
Rowe
Ontel
Weather Brief From San Antonio And East Texas Regions
Weather report notes San Antonio and vicinity with variable temperatures. Fresh to strong winds. East Texas shows light to moderate showers with scattered pockets of rain. Small craft warnings issued for Gulf waters from Texas to Morgan City Louisiana.
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San Antonio
Vichnly
East Texas
North End
Saaall Grart
New Orleans
Newsman Hurt Dodging Nazi Plane in Tunisia
In southeastern Tunisia near El Guery Lorukepe a U S forces strafing encounter with a German plane injures correspondent Cy Peterman of the Philadelphia Tyquiver who broke a wrist diving into a ditch. William Stoneman of the Chicano Daily News also sustained a machine gun wound during the same action in January.
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U.S
Tunisia
Cy” Peterman
Philidelphia Tyquiver
Getend Ameri Ican
Rasialty
Minnisine Caupatian
Avkich
el Gueuiy
Casmelly
Wiliam Stoneman
Chicano Daily News
Ousweltin Valley
RAF Repeats Night Raid On Phillips Factory in Europe
British Mosquitoes patrolled Biscay, strafed Brittany rail targets, and bombed the Phillips Wireless Valve and Radio Works in Eindhoven Halland. The attack, part of a major RAF effort, followed a December strike that destroyed the plant and sent output to Germany. No German retaliation on Berlin or Bochum was reported after dawn. One pilot described the target area as shrouded in smoke from the blaze.
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London
France
Biscay
Brittany
Phillips Wireless Valve and Radio
Eindhoven
Halland
Germany
Berlin
Bochum
Phillips
Europe
Alr
Warhawks Fall Nazi Air Force in Tunisia Bloodlines
Aerial reports credit Warhawks and Spitfires with destroying over 42 German planes in Tunisia as U.S. air bases and pilots push Allied offensive. The tally includes eight Warhawks claimed as victories in recent raids on German airfields, with one American lost and several enemy planes brought down by Spitfires. Names and ages of several pilots are listed from Cortland, New York to Ada, Oklahoma, with multiple personal credits and home towns.
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Makold Y
Hoyle
U.S
Mareh
Geri Janes
Atle
Tost
Olbera Dauiged
Mat
Lev R. Chase
Shyear-atd
Cortland
N.Y
Victory
Messerschmitt 109
Warhawks
Allied advances in North Africa push Rommel back near Gabes
Allied forces under Montgomery and Patton push across a disrupted German Italian front in North Africa. British First Army seizes Oudret and Metowin while Sedjenane falls. American troops advance east of Guern, capturing 200 prisoners as Axis positions crumble along the Gabes coast. Air power targets La Fanconniere and Mataldrome airfields as the push continues toward Mareth Line.
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Gabes Gap
Eighth Allied
North Africa
Marek
Eighth S Army
Mateshal Romine
Selaud Oudref
Hes
Sedjenane
Caplung Metwuin
Gibes
Odean
Eisenhower
Anderson
Bedionathc
Bizerte
Talton
Patton
Mitefields
Guetnr
Pid
Oudret
Metowin
el Gustar Wit Galen
Juin Conshal
Pasion
Asis
Blenth
Icans
Rommel
Ghat
Red
Marsies
Walplers
Narasa
Ramimel
Stax
Sedjetiani
von Arphu
la Fanconniere
EY Maoit
Western Desert
Montgomery
Aivent
Sfax
Gekhira
Gabes
Betwen Gekhira
Cinta
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Verrvona
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U. S. Patrol
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Anti Woldiers
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Medical Corps New
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Sultiers Neprone
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Private Nargrove
Book of Army Humor
RAF
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Dane Ald
Mi. Monkley
Triklewennly Cole
Robero
Lonnett
Chrvtette
N. C
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Shreveport
Lieb
Tony A. Thomas
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Oki
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Tassitar’ Thompson
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