Allied Tunisia Offensive Outmodes Nazi Blitzkrieg
Allied HeadQuarters North Africa reports the Tunisian advance outpaced German blitzkrieg tactics. The rapid push into Bizerte and Tunis showcased modern armor and infantry coordination, with anti tank defense and hill control key to breaking Axis gun emplacements versus paratroop disruptions and air support.
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Bizerte
Tunis
Germany
Low Countries
Holland
Belgium
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Private Breger Abroad By Lieut Dave Breger
An aviation and battlefield vignette describes Private Breger and fellow soldiers in a campaign. The narrative contrasts Nazi blitzkrieg tactics with Allied artillery mayhem, noting heavy bombardment preceding infantry assaults and the decisive use of anti tank guns and other munitions.
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Dave Bregfe
War Bond Dance Nets Big Staging Fund for Columbus Group
Louis Talerico, president of the Christopher Columbus society, reported a Mothers' Day dance raised funds from a $500 bond to boost war efforts. The event, held Sunday night at the club hall, aimed to capitalize on public support as infantry and tanks moved through contested ground amid bombing and combat conditions.
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Louis Talerico
Christopher Columbus Society
Morales
Golto
Talerico
25000 Axis Troops Surrender as Allies Close In
Axis forces in North Africa retreat under a heavy Allied drive toward Tunis. Reports say 50,000 prisoners taken since May 7 and a broader tally of 64,000 prisoners, dozens of tanks and trucks destroyed, with naval and air operations around Cap Bon and Bizerte tightening the noose.
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London
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Giovann Messe
Mumoflat
Pantelleris
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Palermo
Tulian
Pantellerin
Stabbed Man Reports Robbery Near Angela Streets
Mendoza of 2446 South Laredo Street was taken to Robert A. Graen Hospital Saturday night with a stab wound in the back. He told police five men assaulted and robbed him at Angela's and Fronty streets. His condition is not serious.
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Laredo Streot
Robert A. Graen
Angelas
Thieves Steal Purses From Church Basement Belongings
Sneak thieves roved the First Baptist church basement in the Suntiny morning, taking more than $1 and other valuables from purses of several church members. Police were alerted to the theft.
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Caterpillar Club Elects 50 Members and Leaders
The Caterpillar Club, long an informal parachute group, elected Harold L. Foster of Columbia, S. C., as president and 50 members at a meeting. Other officers named were Marvin D. McDaniel of Dayton, Verne E. Treat of Freehold, and Richard Schik of Trenton. Switlik, son of a Trenton parachute maker, will handle correspondence with battlefront members.
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Harold L. Foster
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Roscer
Mtr Army School
Orangehure
James Daallttic
Charles A. Lindberen
Mar Ivin D. McDaniel
Dayton
Ohio
Verne E. Treat
Freehold
Richard Schlk
Tranton
Foster
McDaniel
Trent
Tulse
Okla
Switlik
San Antonio Man Wins Silver Star for Guadalcanal Action
James W. Zumwalt of San Antonio received the Silver Star from Lieutenant General Millard F. Hare for gallantry on Guadalcanal. While ahead of his battalion with three other soldiers he engaged three Japanese, two armed, aiding in the capture of two enemies and disarming a lieutenant as essential military information was obtained. In Terrell Wells, thieves stole 85 cents from Mrs. John Tedrotti’s home at 620 Eighth Street, then made coffee and left soup on the table.
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James W. Zumwalt
San Antonio
Millard FP. Haremon
South Pacific
Guadalcanal
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Hartson
John Tedrotti
Eighth Street
Terrell Wells
Tedrotti
Workers Delay Stock Exchange
NEW YORK, May 10. For 10 minutes this morning trading on the New York stock exchange was handled without messengers pages and tube operators officers of the exchange amounted. More than 300 workers remained in locker rooms as business opened at 10:10. They appeared on the floor and assumed posts at exactly 10:10. Officers said the delay had no clear explanation but was believed to protest a stalled decision by the war labor board on a 10 percent pay raise. Brokers handled orders over telephones and ignored the pneumatic tube system. This stoppage marked the first near-strike in the exchange’s history.
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New York Stock Exchange
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War Tabor Board
Washington
Bombs Hit U S Prisoners
A World War II diary fragment describes a ship hit by bombs, with one direct hit and only surface damage, crews crowded in holds with little air water or sanitation, and a miraculous avoidance of greater casualties as British troops later found survivors being ferried ashore.
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Soldier Robbed in Milam Square After Nap
Walter Heineman of Noarmayle ordnance depot told police he dozed in Milam Square Sunday afternoon when a thief stole his watch billfold garrison cap and fountain pen. He complained that like these San Antonio tests but they are expensive.
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Walter Heineman
Noarmayle Ordnance Depot
Milam Square
Heineman
Messina Hit By U S Planes In Daylight Raid
Cairo May 1 United States educator bombers attacked Messina harbor hitting the ferry slip locomotive roundhouse and other targets. British and Middle East based pilots joined in operations while Allied planes attacked Aegean shipping. Several small ships were reported bombed and damaged with at least one vessel probably sunk and another set afire.
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Sichlian
Messina
United States
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Middle East
Aegean Sea
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Giraud Warns of Europe Fortress Attack In Broadcast
Gen Henri Giraud in a Algiers broadcast warned tomorrow the European fortress will be attacked. He urged patience and unity as French forces prepare for a long hard struggle. In Italy, Attilio Minister of Armies warned Italy's future is at stake and pledged to fight to the last drop of blood.
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Giraud
Henri Giraud
Algiers
Italy
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Armie
Attica
Atake
Parole Board To Hear Hines At Sing Sing
OSSINING May 1 James J. Jimmy Hines, former Tammany Hall leader now serving four to eight years for conspiracy, will appear before the parole board at Sing Sing. The hearing will decide parole eligibility on June 13, marking two years eight months of his sentence. Hines, convicted in the numbers racket, is to plead his case.
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James J
Jimmy" Tinea
Tammany Hull
Sing Sing
Hites
Burglary Reports Across Frederickshire Road Area
City news notes multiple crimes including Isakee ey of Five Points reporting a Sunday burglary with $4 stolen, Alvin Brink's home on West Ashby street robbed Saturday night of clothing and jewelry, and Jesse Luna claiming a knife-wielding assailant robbed him on West Commerce street late Saturday night.
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Frederickshire Road
Alvin MM. Brink
West Ashby Street
Jesse Luna
Camaron Atreely
West Commerce Street
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