Red army advances near Novorossisk in Kuban fight
Moscow reports Soviet forces broke through to the Kuban delta region northeast of Novorossisk pushing toward the Black Sea port. Massive artillery and air bombardments killed many German and Romanian troops as Red forces expanded their gains including key rail hubs and coastal supply routes.
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Krynskeya
Kuban
Rilge
Black Sea
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Novorossisk
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Protoka
Kerch
Crimeny Peninsula
Sea of Azov
Texas Nurse Heard From Prison Camp
An amateur radio operator in New Mexico reported to the Bricks that their daughter Lieul arly Marie Black, a Texas nurse captured at Athi, said she was well, planning to return home, knitting, and working on a Noahai while broadcasting from Tokyo.
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Groesbhuxt
Robert Black
Lew Mexlen
Marie Black
Innlin
Tokyo
Athi
Abe
Janning
Devers Heads Europe Forces Named To Lead American Army Troops
WALLINGTON May 6 Gen Jacob L Devers commander of the armored force was named by Secretary Stimson to succeed Lieut Gen Frank Andrews as commander of American army troops in the European theater Andrews died in a plane crash in Wales Stimson praised Devers noting his organizational skill and preparation for European command Devers arrival in Britain would be announced in London He was born September 8 1887 in York Pa and graduated from West Point in 1908 He served as an instructor at Park College and later headed the armored force at Fort Knox Ky before going to Europe for several months Small craft warnings were ordered in New Orleans by the Weather BureauBruce Brownsville Tex
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Jacob L. Devers
Stimsen
Frank M. Andrews
Andrews
Tedland
Stinson
Devers
Kingland Wold
London
Weather Forecast for Antone and Vicinity
Antone area forecast calls for scattered thunder showers Thursday and Thursday night with cooler air in northwest East Texas. Temperatures will vary with inland and southern regions experiencing scattered rain and interior areas. Occasional strong winds expected along the coast.
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Arth
South Portion
Upheaval in Bulgaria Reported as Crisis Grows
The report says 760 people were arrested in Sofia amid May Day demonstrations. Sofia streets are described as deserted with roads closed as authorities pursue alleged murderers of Col. Athanis Pantelf. The piece notes King Boris IV’s dynastic line and Bulgaria’s German-aligned stance, amid rising nationalist unrest and German influence in the Balkans.
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Aab
Bulgaria
Balkans
Birds of Nigit
London Daily Mail
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Uat
Bob King
Boris
Amajesty
Berlin
Col
Athanis Pantelf
Police
Soldiers Weld for Bucket Fraud in Downtown Hotels
Military and city police uncovered a scheme in which three soldiers from Brooks and one from Stinson were arrested after admitting to stealing about $ Vital thousand in weeks. The ringleaders lured officers to hotel rooms with promises of “gitt friends” then drugged them and took their money. Four victims were identified this week, with investigations led by Detectives Roy Balt hag and Oscar Warnke, assisted by Maloukis.
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Mickey
Inna le Anny
Brooks
Stinson Tela
Enady
Miliary
Saiire
Malankla
Ceta
Mlonkis
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Downe Law
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Aome
Dub
Ade
Maloukis
Roy
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Oscar Warnke
OPA to Roll Back Prices Here in San Antonio Area
The OPA plans new price ceilings on about 500 grocery items to curb inflation. Monday the ceilings take effect in roughly 150 cities with distinct offices, as CHE Jon George Jr. explains. Higher markups for some retailers who buy through multiple wholesalers will be adjusted under the new system.
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Che
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GPA
San Antonio
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Bexar County
Corregidor and MacArthur Remembrance Across War Memory
Historic World War II notes mark Corregidor and General MacArthur as symbols of resolve and sacrifice. Allies in the Southwest Pacific declare the fortress a lasting emblem of duty, honor, and the fight to regain lands lost to Japan. In London, Prince Olaf of Norway arrives in Britain amid wartime considerations.
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Price ceiling panel formed to enforce cost of living rules
A new citizens group will assist the OPA in enforcing ceiling prices on cost of living items. The panel aims to keep dealers informed of changes, check violations, and ensure adherence as the price ceiling goes into effect Sunday. The first meeting in Bexar County was held at the Gunter Hotel with Douglass King as chair.
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Bexar County Nation Board
Gunter Hotel
Douglass King
Missing Tunisia Escape Train Stirs German Prisoners
Harold V. Boyle reports near Mateur on May 6 how German prisoners escaped a trap while Americans pursued them. Two soldiers described their captors planning a last night train rescue, with combat engineers blowing a path to free prisoners across the mountains between Mateur and Lake Achkel. Patrols are tightening around Diebat as German stragglers are rounded up.
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U. S. Army
Mateur
Uiu
Mateus
Gusty
Mhont Inns
Niles
Jesse Franks
New Rochelle
Ni Ya
Lake Achkel
Prank
Colonel Held In Shooting
The report describes a hostile clash on a mountain ascent with rifles and machine guns. Prisoners were taken after the fight. Corporal George A. Svarsky of Iowa City, Iowa, is noted among those involved.
Command changes at Selfridge after shooting of Pvt Will McRae
Col William Colman is removed from command of Selfridge Field after a pistol shooting left Pvt Willan McRae dead or wounded. Col Colman is under medical observation at Battle Creek Hospital. Col William B Wright takes command. Prisoners at the base include Austrian soldiers, many aged 19 or 20, with prior service in Poland and Norway before Tunisia.
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T. Colman
Selfridge Field
Percy Jones Hospital
Datlic Creek
Mich
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Richard Ramey
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Tintall
Thomas P. Wilkinson
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Norway
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Tral
Two Hills Stormed By Yanks In North Africa
Allied forces stormed toward Bizerte and seized Djebel Chenitt and Djebel Achkel as part of a major push to break the Axis line in Tunisia. American troops attacked with armor and heavy artillery, taking high ground, capturing prisoners, and advancing toward the Medjerda valley while RAF air power pounded enemy positions.
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Sidi Salem
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Perryville
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