Freedom of the Press and Government Power Clash
A historical discussion warns against using mail franchise cancellations to suppress publications. It cites UK and US precedents in safeguarding public information, notes dangers of suppressing criticism, and highlights Associated Press debates on press independence and antitrust actions.
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Washington
Air Blows Upset Japs In Burma
New Delhi May 14 An Allied air attack by American volunteer group United States Army Air Corps and RAF crews damaged Japanese air bases in Burma and Indo China. Bombers hit the Handi area destroying multiple planes and damaging many more while another strike at Myitkyina and Akyab cratered runways and set scattered targets. The raids disrupted Japanese plans to attack India and China.
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Calcutta
Chittagong
Bay of Bengal
Executions Reported by Nazis in Hamburg and Other Cities
MASCOW May 14. Tass Savice news agency reports 10 persons executed in Hamburg on May 1 for expressing defeatist views. The agency also says others were arrested in Hannover Schwerin Draun echwebg and other places for voicing wartime discontent.
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Jailed Father Fights School Attendance May 14 Hillsdale
Hillsdale Mich. May 14 Arthur Byers a 52 year old farmer began a 39 day jail term for failing to send his one year old son to school His remark about his own childhood work echoes in the report Daughter arrives in Hollywood May 14 a one pound daughter born yesterday to actor Heyberk Marshal and wife Lee
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U S to Take Idle Auto Graveyards to Aid War Shipyards
The War Production Board, with Texas Highway Department cooperation, plans to move scrap from automobile graveyards to mills to boost steel and iron supply for shipyards. President Roosevelt cited armor plate shortages and a lagging shipbuilding program prompting government takeover if needed. Texas officials note vast scrap reserves and aim to requisition contents while allowing salvage of usable parts.
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Highway Department Seids
Thomas Tu. Mullen
Wit Prediction ‘Board
Texas
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British Put Axis Tanks To Flight Near Libya
CATNO Egypt May 14 47 British forces operating in the central Libya sector dispersed detachments of Axis tanks yesterday an official announcement said today.
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Quake Kills Many in Guayaquil Ecuador Clinic
Guayaquil Ecuador May 14. A powerful earthquake wrecked buildings killing many. Most victims were patients in a four story clinic. Rescue teams battled aftershocks as authorities assessed damage and confirmed numerous deaths.
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Martinique Warships Immobilized Amid Talks
Washington reports tranch vessels at Martinique are immobilized in a French American cooperative effort. The push aims to resolve status of Caribbean French possessions with Admiral Georges Robert leading talks. aircraft carriers Berwin and Emile Bers in port. Joane D Arc mentioned. details scarce.
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Martinique
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Belize
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United States
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Emile Bersin
Joanne D'Arc
Parla Press
Tarrchautien
Jean Darian
Vichy Armed Forces
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Handa
Canada Army Takes Shape Gains in England Training
Thousands of fresh Canadian troops landed from an Atlantis convoy and moved to camps in southern England for advanced training. An armored division commanded by Maj. Gen. F. F. Worthington and a large air force group are forming the force. The Canadians are expected to become a spearhead of Britain’s invasion effort as U S and British warships guard the transports. The voyage was described as uneventful.
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Britain
United States
Weather forecast for San Antonio and East Texas
Forecast shows several thundershowers in San Antonio and eastern Texas with cooler conditions Thursday afternoon. Thunder chances shift toward the central and northern portions by Thursday afternoon, with cooler temperatures spreading westward and across the northern areas Thursday night due to a frontal passage. Local areas may see scattered showers and cooler air following the storm activity.
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Ship Survives 3 Torpedoes Nine Shell Hits
A Gulf of Mexico cargo ship survived three torpedoes and about 17 to 20 shells from an Axis submarine. One officer, Holgar K. Mikkelson, chief mate, died of shrapnel wounds. Radio Operator Sam A. Tre vino was wounded and hospitalized. Of 37 crew, 36 were saved after abandoning ship as patrol boats and a coast guard cutter guided them to safety.
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William H. Sheldon
UAW
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Sheldon
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Coast Guard
Anti Freeze Rationing Promised by War Board
Washington May 14 The War Production Board said anti freeze compounds will be placed on RB quotas. Each manufacturer will be limited to about 50 percent of the amount sold last year.
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Pope Phas Radio Address Promised for Vatican Station
The Vatican broadcasts Pope Phas speaking on the station this week while The Light announces a Friday appearance.
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Vatican
New Tax Plan Proposes Minimum Income Tax
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau proposed a minimum tax of several dollars for all income taxpayers. He noted legal review and possible use of an excise tax label to avoid constitutional issues. He suggested $5 as a feasible minimum, with potential annual revenue of $1.5 billion.
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Chinese Raze Bridge in Upper Salween Front
Chinese forces report destroying bridges on the upper Salween and holding the east bank against Japanese vanguards about 60 miles west of Paoghan. A Burma border route and other advances threaten Tengyuwh and Momein as the Burma road position shifts near the frontier. New Delhi dispatch notes British Burma detonation remnants near Assam gate, with Jap forces checked near Kalewa as contact ceased after the May 10 battle.
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Sol Sheridan Frat Night Sparks Torrid Heat Wave
Thursday brought extreme heat with Fort Worth reaching 98 degrees and Crystal City at 100 as a brief cold snap followed. Thunderstorms were forecast for Thursday afternoon and night amid oscillating Sol area temperatures and记录 lows around 5 and 6 am.
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1200 Mile Front in Flames in War Dispatches
Across a 1200 mile front Soviet forces pound German lines from Leningrad to the Black Sea with heavy fighting reported near Kharkov Staraya Russa and Smolensk. Moscow and Red Star describe advances and fierce bombardment as German positions at Kerch are bombarded and Kerch ships hit.
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Kerch
Stimson Orders Four More Army Divisions Formed
Secretary of War Stimson announced the army ordered formation of four additional infantry divisions and staged large scale field maneuvers to stress offensive aims. The new units will be organized in September, with six more in process. Divisions will be located at Fort Custer Kickapoo Camp Breckenridge Morganfield Ky 102nd Camp Maxey Texas 104th Camp Atlas Corvallis Ore all reserve divisions. The nucleus to be organized by mid June and assigned to parent divisions by August 1 for independent command.
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