Allies Push To Five Miles Of Big Jap New Guinea Base
Allied forces near Salamaua in New Guinea pressed within five miles of the main Japanese base at Salamaua while MacArthur's airmen blasted the battle area. Despite raids and continued pressure, no decisive capture of the base was announced as submarines sunk several Allied freighters and supply lines remained active.
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Big Jap New Guinea
MacArthur
Boteeb
Salamaua
New Guinea
Salamaus
Campelen
Inia
Muto
Salarmaua
Zapp
Australia
Southwest Pacific
Fost
United Nations
Manokwari
Dutch New Guinea
Aroc Islands
Burma
Aliyah
Marshal Wavell
Jury Selected For Treason Case In Detroit Proceeding
Theodore Donay, 43, head of a American importing firm, faces treason charges for allegedly aiding an escaped prisoner of war. The jury of nine women and three men is to deliberate after witnesses and final arguments. If convicted, Donay could face seven years in prison and a $1900 fine. Meantime, defense and government counsel push to speed presentations. The case involves alleged assistance to Max Stephan and Hana Peter Krug, including Krug's recapture in San Antonio after an escape from a Canadian prison.
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Detroit
Theodore Donay
Frank A. Doord
Donny
Anc
Max Stephan
Tmailer
Hana Peter Krug
Krug
CSMP
San Antonio
Doray
Outskirts of Tunis and Bizerte Penetrated by Allied Forces
Allied forces blasted a broad corridor toward Tunis and seized Massicault as part of a drive that widened north toward Bizerte. American detachments crossed the Choulgut sector and attacked the ridge along the river bank while French troops advanced near Zeghouan. The operation yielded hundreds of prisoners, many German elite troops, and a record daily tally of enemy ships hit in North African bases.
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Tunis
Medjez-Hi-Bab
Massicault
Masslewalt
St. Yexprlen
U. S
Choulgwi
Tuls
Bleerie
Tine
Choulgut
Lake Achkel
Bareathin ReeiTh Chay
Tunisia
Chowlgul Pres
Pont du Fales
Away
Mongomery
Eighth
Djehelina
Zaghouan
Durna
Wiedlum
Timisla
Bizerte
Mater
Ferryvile
Tsiiah First Army
Kerr Honore Girikd
Africa
Eld
North Sea
Mediterranean
Furaye
Charles S. Smith Dies in Harlingen
Charles Samuel Smith, 69, former Raymondville resident and father of Gene TM Smith, district clerk of Willacy County, died in Harlingen.
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Charles S. Smith
Harlingen
Kay
Charles Samuel Smith
Gene ™ Smith
Willacy County
Raymondville
Bexar County Considers Gas Tax Changes and Revenue Impacts
The document outlines potential state and local tax shifts tied to gasoline revenue. It notes possible increases to the 1944 ad valorem rate or extending existing bonds to cover expected shortfalls. Officials anticipate evaluating impacts by August as decisions on security systems proceed.
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Bexar County
Obituary notes service held in Harlingen for local resident
At his home in Harlingen Panera services were held in Harlingen with Masonic rites at the chapel cemetery, Lodge No 1204 in charge. Survivors include his widow, son Gene of Raymondville, daughter Mrs L R Jonson of Mariingen, and a brother and one sister.
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Harlingen
Chapel
Rayemondville Lodge No
Gene
Raymondville
L. R. Jonson
Mariingen
Tve Bot
Raid On Jap Isle Uses Daisy Cutter Bombs
In a coordinated Rokata Bay operation near Santasabe Island, Army Navy and Marine planes dropped 2000 pound daisy cutter bombs to devastate the bivouac area and enemy positions. Corsairs Avengers and Dauntless dive bombers attacked ground troops and AA batteries, with pilots praising the powerful weapons and all aircraft returning safely.
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U.S
Jap Isle
Rekota Bay
Sains Mons
Navy
porimupi= ge
Washington
Rekata Bay
A. My
Tuetz
Buavenou Point
Klett
Dauntless
Voeh
Pilate
Cafes Warned on Price Filings by Ration Board
Walter W. McAllister, chair, says restaurants and dining places failed to file price lists with the ration board. Deadline extended from May 10 to May 16 for grace. Those who ignore the order will face business closure in July as lists are reviewed and prices adjusted.
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Walter W. McAllnter
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Paln Beach
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