Air Sweeps Blanket Nazi Europe in Major Allied Strikes
Allied air operations over Nazi occupied Europe unleash a major four ply bomber sweep targeting railways supply ships and air bases. US British and Russian forces report heavy bombing of Kiel Antwerp Courtrai and Berlin fronts with substantial claims of enemy aircraft destroyed and significant industrial targets hit.
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Antwerp
Ab Courtrai
Hellas Medtuny
Hastien
Wetherlands
Hitler
Britain
R.A. BL
Nazi assault on Leningrad reported by Red Star
Moscow May 15 UPI reports a sharp German attack on Leningrad with infantry advances described in chains. Russian forces met heavy fire, incurring losses as Germans added seven more attacks in one day. Red Star notes German strength massed along the Leningrad front with bombardments on Novo rossisk and heavy air war continuing behind German lines. Soviet raids destroy 72 planes and 300 freight cars along with 200 trucks. The broader front areas near Kharkov Orel Bryansk and Vytebsk show heavy action as Soviet artillery and air operations press.
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UPI
Leningrad
Wok
Red Star
Parmy
Gersan
Med Star
Tne
Leuthernd
Kubin
Red Army
Novorossisk
Ather Buble Srens
Kuban
Pope Calls for Enduring Peace in War Aftermath
Vatican radio in German broadcast quoted Pope Pius XII urging lasting peace that preserves freedom and religion for all men. He warned against peace at any price and hoped the current war would not destroy nations or lead to political unrest, calling for a settlement protecting personality and rights.
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New York
Vatican Radio
Office of War Information
Nalinn
Troops Land in England Describe New Convoy Arrival
May reports from London say a new convoy of United States troops arrived in England. The dispatch notes the force included a few WAACs and underscores a sizable, growing American military presence. The details are partially withheld with some wording not publishable.
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London
United States
Boss
Attu Attack Signals Step Toward Strike on Tokyo
American forces on Attu Island press the push toward Tokyo as Belligerents report progress. Navy officials say sea and air power are aligning for a broader Pacific advance while analysts note Attu’s rugged terrain tests endure.
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Rome
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Gan
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Navy
Knox
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Pacific
Eneny
Kwon
Guadalcana Isla
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Central Pacific
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Ausstralia
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Halsey
Tacilie
Roosevelt
Churenil
Atti
Civil Administration Takes Shape in North Africa
Algiers May 1 Allied victory in North Africa prompts French civil administration to address 190000 Talin nationals and Axis collaborators. General measures are not planned. individuals will be tried for their crimes. Axis antisemitic laws end in Tunisia. Jewish council restored. Massive tasks include processing 175000 prisoners and reassigning Axis officials.
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Nitary
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Atvicg
Frencks
Pravchinen
Tunisia
Jewish Council
Burma Fighting Confined to Air Attacks
New Delhi May 1 The Burma front saw British Indian forces confined to air attacks on troops ships and airfields. Medium bombers struck the Hangaung airfield in Central Burma while fires burned. Attacks hit Yebyaibyin Bathedaung and other targets as Hurricane fighters engaged Yap troops and disrupted transport near Bathedaung Ramros island and the Kaladan river.
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Yebyaibyin
Bathedaung
Ramros Island
Kalndan
Atar Thayelmya
Tagawaddy
125 Jap Planes Downed in Pacific
Allied reports from ANLIRD Branquarters VII Austral is detail a series of air battles in the Southwest Pacific. Japanese raids on Oro Bay Milne Bay Port Moresby and Darwin faced heavy losses, with 125 planes downed and 43 ships damaged or destroyed. Despite recurring attacks, Allied losses remained under 10 percent as interceptors repelled waves of bombers and fighters.
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Southwest Pacific
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New Guinea
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Milne Bay
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Europe
Pacific
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Nise
Bate
Ore Bay
Mexico to Set Food Ceilings
President Avid Ganache authorized national ceilings on wholesale and retail prices for food and Wali Sao products to curb rising costs. Enforcement measures include penalties up to 4000 dollars or 16 days in jail, with effective date set for January 5000 amid wartime inflation and shortages.
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GUTY
Avid Ganache Tits
Impr
Coal Dispute Up to Lewis
Washington May 15 A dispute over coal wages centers on John L. Lewis as miners reject a War Labor Board order to resume bargaining and continue production. The order hinted at several delay methods short of a wage increase, proposing a six day week and a $5 hour cap with a government market pledge, but did not rule on a $2 daily increase or other concessions.
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Waanington
John L. Lewis
War Labor Board
New York
U. M
WLE
Laking An
OPA to Cut Tuna Prices Across Key Canned Varieties
Washington may 15 consumers will save 1 to 3 cents per can on tuna fish bonita and yellowtail as OPA rolls back food prices. The roll back targets staple canned goods, aiming at a lower cost for households nationwide.
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OPA
Washington
One Hundred Nine Axis Generals Captured
London report claims Allies have captured 109 Axis generals excluding Russia, with 19 German generals and 90 Italian renown among those listed. Notable names include Ritter von Thana and Jurgen von Actin, successors to Rommel, while details vary with incomplete authoritative confirmation from London and Madrid sources.
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Dred
ARIS
Russia
Ritter von Thana
Africa Corps Comunider
Jurgen von Actin
Rommel
Axis Cam
Ma ‘Turista
Nazis Seek To Bolster Morale
London reports say Nazi leaders attempt to bolster morale after threat of invasion. British and Italian officials discuss wartime measures as Mussolini’s government and Fascist organizations prepare for possible escalations. News sources cite Vichy and German broadcasts detailing defensive plans and mobilization across Europe.
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Biimely
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Reuters
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Foreign Office
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Fascia
Jong
Well-Digger Hurt By Falling Rock In Urbano District
Urbano worker from Steves yoad was digging Friday when a large rock toppled into the hole. The boulder struck him on the head and left him unconscious. Fellow laborers pulled him from the shaft and he was taken to Robers B. Green hospital with probable skull fracture.
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Steves
Andrews Sister Maxene Reveals Hidden Marriage
Boston May 15 Maxene Andrews of the Andrews Sisters says she eloped and wed Low Levy a few years ago in Hilton Missouri Nearly all of her sisters Patty and Laverne did not know about the secret union and that she kept it private for years
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Low Levy
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Patty
Laverne
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