Axis Radios Start Defeat Conditioning in London
Axis propaganda moves to prepare the populace for possible defeat in Tunisia as British reports say big things are planned to end Nazi tyranny. Berlin confirms a deep breach at Axis positions in Tunisia while Italian leaders vow dignity in defeat.
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London
INS
Rome-Berlin
Tunisia
Tubisio
Feftist
Italy
Camne
CBS
Reward TL. Murrow
All
Farsip
Gable Gets His Chance in Air Raid Mission
Capt Clark Gable of the United States Air Force reportedly participated in a heavy American raid on a Nazi factory near Antwerp. Flying Fortress crew aboard Hight Ball say Gable manned a gun in the cockpit and fired many rounds at attacking Focke-Wulf 180s while displaying calm under fire. The crew, led by Capt W M Calhoun, express hope to use him again as a film star joins combat operations against the Luftwaffe.
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London
Clark Gable
United States Air Force
Aros
Antwerp
Bel
Crewinganbers
Flying Fortress
Gable
Fortress
Yadlo
Gabje
Gehle
Os Ie Atar
Truk
East Texas Floods Kill Two and Paralyze Region
Severe rainfall across East Texas brought up to seven inches in 24 hours causing crop damage and widespread disruption. A passenger train derailed at Navarro County washouts killing engineer F. H. Perryman and injuring fireman AR Horton. Telecommunication outages affected Corsicana with high winds and local property damage reported. Lightning felled a chimney at a residence near W. C. Means’s farm. Multiple towns recorded heavy rainfall and flood impacts including Lavieastéy John to Gibbons being struck fatally while tending plants.
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East Texas
Kerens
Navarro County
Cotton Belt
Comosire
F. H. Perryman
AR. Horton
Corsicanta
Toor Walters
Ralf
Terrell
W. C. Means
Lavieastéy
Texas
John To Gibbons
McGregor
Clifton
Red Wedge Separates Axis Forces in Caucasus Front
Soviet forces drive a wedge between German and Romanian units north and south of the Kuban river, tightening ring on Novorossisk. Red Star reports Germans pouring reserves as Soviets cut roads and siege supply lines aided by Allied support. Germans vow to shoot retreating soldiers as fighting rages in difficult Kuban terrain near Navaronsk and Kerch strait.
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Moscow
Uban
Caucasus
Novorossisk
Aly
Kuban
Red Star
Navaronsisk
Izvestia
Hovieh
Kerch Strait
Sea
Bryansk
Comaniique
Kelka
Gulf of Pinland
Matagorda Reports One Case of Spotted Fever
A May 1 report from the Texas Department of Health notes one case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Matagorda County. The department says the disease is controllable in Texas with no ongoing outbreak. Last year four cases were reported. the current case occurred the week of May 1 and is linked to Matagorda County. The health department also reported one case each of variola and anthrax in humans.
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Austin
Rocky Mountain
Texas
State Department of Health
Man
Rosalind Russell Delivers 8 Pound Son in New Mexico
Rosalind Russell and husband Army Captain Fred Brisson welcome an eight pound son in Hobbs Field New Mexico. The actress announced the birth as family and friends praised the new arrival amid local celebrations.
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Rosalind Russell
Tollywood
Rosalind Russe
Army
Fred
Brisson
New
Hobbs
San Antonio Weather Forecast Note Mild Temperature Change
The report notes little change in temperatures with blowing and thunder crossing Friday afternoon and night. Showers and windy storms are expected Friday afternoon and night. The Texas coast records a tenth meridian reading with strong winds on the coast.
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San Antonio
Yeiilty
Texas Coast
Meridian
Victory Near Says Alexander Last Phase of Campaign
London May 7 Gen Sir Harold Alexander told Allied troops in an order of the day reported by Algiers radio that the Allied advance has reached the last phase of the campaign and that the enemy will be driven into the sea. He praised the soldiers for their duty and endurance and promised a final, bitter battle that would win victory for North Africa. The radio quoted the message urging forward with confidence as the eyes of the world and hopes at home rest on their efforts.
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Weavers
Europe
Doe Comimunique
Magi High Command
Berlin
Ania Axle
North
Africa
Allers Vadin
Hitler
Tunisia
Rome
Garlo Beatyn
Beorza
Moscow
Maren
Deal
Te Mewspa
Pee Tgcuene
Prange
London
Harold Alexander
Algiers
Germranis Nic Ttaltasis
North Africa
Allied air and naval losses in North Africa report
Allied forces in Northwest Africa say 1065 enemy planes were shot down between November and May 2. Losses totaled 631 aircraft. Allied ships sunk 62, airmen destroyed 17 ships, and dock/line targets attacked. Total Allied planes downed 18,724. pounds of hanks.
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North Africa
INS
Northwest Africa
Betwen
Hanks
U S Bombs Italian Port in Daylight Raid Over Calabria
United States Liberator bombers struck Regia di Calabria harbor in a daylight raid, claiming most bombs hit their targets. One plane did not return and American fighters downed one enemy aircraft. The attack followed a prior raid by heavy bombers near Malta and Sicily, with targets including harbor installations and ships.
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Cairo
Reg Ria di Calabria
Dayielt
Aimvicans
RCA
Sicily
Malta
Marsala
Dala
Norwegian Ship Sunk in Atlantic
The navy reported a fast Norwegian merchant vessel was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in mid Atlantic early in March. Survivors have landed at Philadelphia.
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Atlantic
Washington
Navy
Tore Forlord Pied
mid-Atlantic
Enitladelphhy
Too Many Cooks in County Jail
Two inmates, Shelton and Wright, each received one year in the county jail after pleading guilty to house theft offenses. They faced possible work as cooks in the jail, with Judge McCrory noting their potential roles in the jail kitchen alongside existing staff.
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Shelton
Wright
Ue County
W.W. McCrory
Sant Antara
Paeile
Gam Keille
Tel County
St. Anthony
Tev
Oto
Air Field Shooting at Selfridge Field Sparks Investigation
A second shooting at Selfridge Field near Midh May left a civilian wounded after a warning sequence at 4 a.m. Pvt Willis Bridges identified the assailant as William H. Bass, 84, of Grand Rapids. An Army inquiry was ordered. Rep Shafer and Rep May urged investigators to probe the incident.
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Selfridge
Midh
May
Selfridge Field
Representative Shafer
Washington
Lehard Hern
May Mths
Bose
Richard Ramey
Willis Bridges
Fran Montelniy
Willian H. Basse
Seltitwe Field
Warner Stroatlig
Take Her Down Captain Gilmore Sacrificed Life at Sea
Navy reports Captain Howard W. Gilmore of New Orleans ordered the sub to dive and take her down after a gunboat damaged the vessel. He was mortally wounded and died directing the submarine to ram, earning the Medal of Honor posthumously. The submarine later sank the enemy vessel and damaged others.
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U.S
Suemaring
Willy
Willy Havok
Gilmore
Shimarine
Insb
Navy
Himoto
le Gaye
Lhe Saa
Allies Near Tunisian Front Push Toward Bizerte and Tunis
Allied forces in North Africa report penetration of the outskirts of Bizerte and Tunis with heavy fighting ongoing. U S Second Army and British First Army advance through deep penetrations as Luft attacks and air supremacy assist. Le Bardo taken, reconnaissance indicates further progress toward major Axis centers amid heavy losses on retreating forces.
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North Africa
Tata
Bizerte
Tynis
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S. Second Corps
Firat
Peortres
Meir
LU Bardo
Firstsarmy
le Bardo
Yunis
Axi Wattspark
Grant Carr
Ludwig Sertorius
Reuters
NBC
R.A. F
San Antonio Juvenile Delinquency Survey Update
The Light presents a Sunday Light special report on juvenile delinquency in San Antonio. Officials welfare workers churches and community groups show rising concerns and emphasize prevention and early intervention. The piece previews the first of two fact based reports in the series.
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San Antonio
Mussia
Stalingrad
Sunday
Unsseetlan
Comin
American Weekly
Don Politica
J. Frank Doble
Smart Set
Sparks Parade
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