New Nazi Counterattacks Smashed in Kuban Valley
Soviet reports say fresh German counterattacks in the Kuban valley were smashed by Red artillery and air forces, inflicting heavy losses as Nazis failed to cross a river in the Kuban delta. Fighting raged along the front from the Karelian isthmus to Novorossiysk, with German attempts to raid Leningrad repelled and air operations continuing.
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Mailboat General Bonaparte Sunk Near French Coast
London reports a French mailboat named General Bonaparte sailing between Corsica and Nice was torpedoed 40 miles off the coast. The vessel carried 195 passengers and 50 crew. Survivors were rescued by German destroyers and taken to Toulon.
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Gereer Coctraliea
Paris
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Corislea
Nice
Woart
Nion
Relieve Your Corns with Zino-pada Treatment Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Beholl's Zino-pada to quickly ease corns and reduce shoe friction. It promises instant relief while you continue with daily activities. Separate medications are sold for speedy corn removal at drug stores and department stores.
Air Power Alone to Beat Axis Hinted
Washington reports flare of speculation after Churchill hints at air power strategy. Observers note praise for night and day bombing and discuss whether air power alone could collapse Germany or Italy, while cautioning that invasion timing remains uncertain and ground forces may follow a demoralized foe.
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Washington
Europe
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Germany
Italy
Russia
Georgetown Flier Injured in Crash
Minor injuries burden Captain G R Davis of Georgetown after a plane crash near Freeman Indiana. Lieutenant Francis M Costello of Jamaica Plains Massachusetts died in the incident. His wife Dorothy Williams of Austin notified his parents Mr and Mrs Green Davis. Davis is a Texas A and M graduate and set to receive his officer commissions in the U S Army Air Corps at Freeman Field in June.
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G.R. Davis Ir
Freeman
Ite
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Francis M. Costello
Jamaica Plains
Mss
Dorothy Wilams
Austin
Green Davis
Davis i
Texas A. Ds M. College
U. S. Army Air Corps
Freeman Sield
Attu Island Encircled by U S Troops in Fog Battle
The United States forces on Attu Island conquered the western area under heavy fog and naval bombardment. Army scouts landed near Holtz Bay followed by a second wave at Massacre Bay. Gen Frank L. Culin Jr led the Holtz Bay action as Japanese resistance hardened on the central ridge. Casualties were light for the Americans, who captured substantial enemy supplies including an anti aircraft battery now used for fire. The operation remains under navy command but coordinated by the army ashore.
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Grand
Culin
High Grand
Holtz Bay
Stimson
Navy
Attu
Chrysler Plant Walkout Shuts Two Detroit Factories
Detroit May 20 United Automobile Workers strike over failed collective bargaining closes three Chrysler plants affecting about 14 660 workers. About 4000 at Kercheval and Jefferson walk out at 10 am setting picket lines while Dodge main plant closes after 3500 of 10590 day shift workers walk out. Production of anti aircraft guns and other weapons described as forthcoming at reduced cost due to lost articles recovered.
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United Automobile Workers
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Nazis Execute 19 Norwegians for Allied Invasion Plot
Stockholm dispatch reports nineteen Norwegians, accused of planning to join the Allies in case of invasion, were executed by Nazi authorities. The official notice confirmed the killings yesterday, reflecting the harsh Nazi crackdown on suspected collaborators.
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Yeater, Lday
Follow-Up Blows Fire Nazi Sub Bases in Europe
London reports say American Flying Fortress units launched a major fire bombing of the Kiel and Flensburg submarine yards, destroying large areas with incendiaries. The raid involved heavy losses on both sides, with six Forts not returning, and featured new bomber wings led by Brigadier Generals Anderton and Hannell.
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Boyd Kenney
Houston
Texas
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Frederick L. Anderton
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United States eyes major air offensive against Japan this summer
Washington reports outline plans for a sustained air strike from Aleutian bas es toward Japan using new long range bombers based in advanced Pacific positions. Churchill and Roosevelt aim to coordinate with Stalin and Chiang Kai-shek, while MacArthur and Allied forces pound targets in Dutch New Guinea and the Irrawaddy valley as Burma campaigns intensify.
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Youths Fined On Assault Charge
Pleading not guilty, Leopoldo F Arispe and Antonio Escamilla faced Judge Burnett in County Court at Law No 1 for aggravated assault. De la Garza 1 was allegedly beaten and discarded along Castroville road to warn him not to molest their 1 year old aunt. The charges were reduced to simple assault with fines of 25 dollars plus costs. Arispe and Escamilla ages early twenties. De la Garza’s address listed. local street addresses included.
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Antonio Escamilla
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Castroville Road
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Burnett
Arlape
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Escamilla
Navidad Street
Delgado Street
Berlin Bombing Panic Report From Visiting Traveller
A visitor says Berlin reels under sustained Allied bomb raids with streets clogged by glass and shelters overwhelmed. He notes Gestapo actions target Poles and foreigners, and attributes Goebbels’ city tour to seek heroic stories for propaganda in the wake of the latest blast.
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Nazis Fear Allied Thrust In Balkans
Reports from Europe indicate Germany may forego a Russian offensive this summer to keep reserves ready for a quick move west or south. Allies reportedly eye a Balkan invasion, while German defenses in Southeastern Europe are being strengthened. Experts say an Allied strike through the Balkans is unlikely to involve Turkey unless Thrace or the Dardanelles are threatened.
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Turkey
Europe
Balkans
Atlantic
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Hitler
Thrace
Dardanelles
North Africa
Heclia
Rome
Jess
Bombardier Film Premiere Draws 86 Bombardiers
Ninety six? Actually eighty six bombardiers from the Honda navigation School attended the Texas premiere of Bombardier at the Majestic theater. Nine appeared on stage with the cast. Most were in training and participated in scenes. They are commissioned after graduation and completing navigation training.
Corpus Policeman Gets Jail Term
Corpus Christi, May 20. Cecil Weaver, 29, a former Corpus Christi policeman, was sentenced to 90 days in county jail with a Wednesday on his conviction of aggravated assault on a 9 year old girl. Weaver gave notice through counsel of intent to seek a new trial after pleading not guilty to the misdemeanor charge. information filed by Chief of Police Roy Klett.
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Cecil Weaver
Cormin Christi
Weaver
Roy Klett
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