New Pershing Tanks Prove Superior to Enemy Armor
Allied forces report the General Pershing heavy tank outperforming German Tigers and Panthers in small battles and tests. The 60-ton vehicle impressed with a 0-millimeter gun, faster turret action, wide tracks, and strong reverse speed, suggesting it excels in amphibious and mixed terrain operations even as observers note doubts about mass Pacific deployment.
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Paris
General Pershing
United States
Britain
Joss
Pacific
Second Armored ‘Division
Wollershriin
Mindy Terain
Amazing Pep For Men Forty And Beyond
An old style health ad promotes Casalla tablets to restore vigor for men over 40 and 60, claiming an inexpensive method to regain youthful vitality. It urges readers to ask their druggist for Casalla tablets in sizes 48 or 260 and to take as directed until they feel renewed vim and zest, noting benefits for women as well.
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Casalla
Jabel
Mines Perl Jap Shipping and Its Narrow Blockade Campaign
Historian analysts describe Japan's attempt to choke Allied trade by mining sea lanes. The article notes concerns about effectiveness, diversion of naval resources, and aerial photography of damage. Experts warn the foe cannot sustain costly, risky mining operations without clear gains.
Censorship of Mails to Cease in 30 Days
London reports that censorship of mails between the United Kingdom and the United States will end within 30 days, per Minister of Information Brendan Bracken. The note cites ongoing minelaying and combat operations in the Pacific theater and mentions B-20 bombardment groups and safety during practice near Rota Island.
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London
INS
United Kingdom
United States
Brendan Bracken
Commons Today
Mindanao battles near Dav Gkinewo in fierce hill fighting
Allied progress on Mindanao saw 4th and 40th divisions closing in on Japanese forces in central Mindanao hills as Mindanao’s population reaches near total liberation. Across Luzon the 43d division neared dam on Manila’s water supply while Australians faced delays west of Tarakan due to heavy rains. Carrier planes damaged ships off Borneo and targeted Japanese dromes and a Tokyo munitions plant.
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MacArthur
Mindanao
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Luzon Island
Tarakan Island
Borneo
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Pacific
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Okinawa
Munitions Ministry of Tokyo
Burma
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German City Chooses Dane as Mayor
Reports from Flensburg and Copenhagen state the Nazi mayor of Plensburg has been arrested and replaced by a Dane. The new mayor was chosen with agreement from both Germans and Danes as Flensburg reports the change in the German city of Plensburg.
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INS
Flensburg
Plensburg
Isolated POWs Beg Quick Aid
An assistant to Attorney General Jackson discusses wartime justice policy. He notes the White House hopes Allied prosecutors will be capable, with Justice Jackson appointed as the U.S. lawyer for an international court. Ross explains differences between creating a tribunal and bringing war criminals to trial, and outlines that most indictments may be returned to the country where crimes occurred.
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Jackson
White House
Charlie G. Rast
United States
Justice Jackson
U. S. Supreme Court
Ross
Yalta
Tomail Aston
London
Maetering
International Tribunal
Himmler
Geering
Senators Inspect London Bomb Damage Tour
In London on May 16, the U S senate interstate commerce subcommittee led by Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana inspected bomb damage in London during their tour of postwar effects and recovery avenues.
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London
U.S. Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee
U. S
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Norwegian General Otto Ruge Freed by Red Army in Moscow
The former commander Otto Ruge of Norway has been freed from a German camp by Soviet troops and arrived in Moscow. The release marks a notable shift as Allied forces push to liberate occupied Europe.
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Otto Ruge
Red Army
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