U.S. Planes Destroy Attu Village as Gas Ration Slashed 40%
News reports that U S planes destroyed Attu village and that gas rationing was cut by 40 percent in the East. The office of defense transportation slashed truck bus and taxi mileage, extending gasoline validity to July 25, aiming to conserve about 24 000 barrels daily.
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GPA
Petroleum
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Department of Agriculture and
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Lighted Cigarette Fatal Fire Claimed D Wright Engineer
Thomas D. Nanny a 32 year old Curtins Wright engineering draftsman and former Albuquerque New Mexico architect died from burns after falling asleep with a lighted cigarette in his head. The fatal incident occurred yesterday in Danahy's room in suburban Ferguson police reported.
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INS
Thomas D. Nanny
Curtins - Wright Corporation
Albucilerque
N. M
Danahy
Ferguson
Train Auto Crash Kills 1 at D'Halls East
HONDO May 22 A train auto collision east of D Hauls killed Mrs E FP Woodward owner of the Vaidian Face hare breeding farms near D Hauls Woodward seriously injured brought here for care.
Tojo predicted victory as war near end in 1942 interview
Chilean journalist Mario Planet recounted Premier Tojo telling him in June 1942 that the American navy was destroyed and the war would end soon. Planet described Tojo’s belief Japan would link with Axis forces at the Red Sea, and that England would fall to Japan, Germany, and Italy. Planet noted Tojo appeared unthreatened, greeted him calmly, and claimed no invasion plans against the United States.
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Tojo
Red Sea
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Axix
Mario Planet
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Chile
Planet
United States
National Press Club
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Burma
India
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Bexnt
England
Germany
Italy
London
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Grante
America
Galted States
Doolittle Jrain
Tunisia Turned Over To French After North Africa Victory
The French protectorate of Tunisia was returned to French control by General Eisenhower as a victory parade marked the Allied triumph in North Africa. A galaxy of generals attended the ceremony in Tunis including Giraud, Anderson, Patton, Bradley, and Cunningham. Tanks and Allied planes led the parade along Gambrin Boulevard as locals and officers witnessed the formal handover and praised the campaign that drove Axis forces from the region.
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Tunis
INS
Freech
Tunisia
Eisenhower
North Africa
Goar
Protectorate
Hens Honore Girane
Mite Au
Gambrtta
Mediterranean
Giraud
Kenneth A.N. Andersen
Fighting Rages In Yugoslavia Across Bosnian Fronts
The Yugoslav government in exile reports heavy fighting across central and southwestern Yugoslavia, with German and Italian divisions aiding Axis forces. Patriot forces killed or captured large units, including a 713-man garrison, as Italian positions near Bioce and Moravaver faced encirclement and destruction. The Croat party leader Vindko Matchek is reportedly moved to Gries in Germany with other prisoners.
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Yugoslavia
Bosnia
Montenegro
Mtther
New York
Ab Bioe
Ger. Drajn Mikhaliovites
Hrot
Bjelopoljemofkovac Ares
Podgories
Croat Peasant Party
Vindko Matchek
Mutiny Report Says Spanish Fleet Destroyed at El Ferrol
Christian Science Monitor reports mutiny by Spanish sailors against General Franco’s orders near El Ferrol Spain on May 4. It claims German warships were torpedoed, U boats sunk, and El Ferrol Arsenal blown up with thousands killed, but notes no official confirmation and cites local Mexican sources.
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el Perro
Spain
Francisco Franch
Christian Science Monitor
Merikton
Etry
el Ferrol
Axis
Charges Filed in Meat Sales Case in Texas
Federal prosecutors charged Sant Nausman and Rush Guy in a federal court in South Texas with illegal meat sales. The five defendants noted alleged violations of emergency price control rules, marking the first such charges in the region.
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Sant Nausman
Rush Guy
Texas
Mexican Chief Praises Precision Bombing in Fort Raid
Allied North Africa report quotes Lieut Col A Cardenas Rodriguez observer on a Flying Fortress mission against Castelvetrano. He lauds precision bombing and the American air force for effective targeting plus impressive equipment. Several U S airmen credited with early victories after engaging Focke-Wulf and Messerschmitt aircraft during the raid.
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Clinton Green NA
North Africa
A. Cardenas Rodriguez
Mexican Air Force
Oastelvetrano
Tals
Avint
Calonal
Chalmers
Schmitt
Biat
John H. Chalmers
Sky Ville
Texas
Axis Planes Blunted in Mediterranean Air War
Allied air forces report heavy Allied air superiority over the Mediterranean with 285 Axis planes claimed destroyed in three days. Maj. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle’s fliers led raids over Sicily Sardinia and Pantelleria while American and British bombers attacked submarine yards and ships off the French coast. Far East operations under General MacArthur also struck Japanese airfields and targets north of Australia, including Vunakanau Rapopo and Gasmata.
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Stott
Mediterranean
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Mrican
Middle East
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Hitler
Jimmy Coolitlle
Africa
Ialands
Sicily
Sardinia
Pantellaria Way
Wille
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Britain
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Ghaven
Emden
Baylin
French
Air Ministry
Atled
Pantelleris
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MacArthur
Australia
Vunakanaw
Rapopo
Rabaul
New Britain
Exchange of Internees Seen for 1500 Americans
Washington reports state department hopes to exchange 1500 Americans interred in Japan for 1500 Japanese civilians in the United States. The move would be the second exchange since the war began, following a 1500-person swap last summer. Japan rejected broader plans for three groups of 4600 each, indicating a preference for a single exchange and leaving further deals for future consideration.
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State Department
Japan
United States
Pearl Harbor Salvage Feats Rebuild and Restore Battleships
Pearl Harbor salvage chief Rear Admiral Furlong details the ongoing effort to raise and repair ships damaged in the attack. Despite losses of Arizona Oklahoma and Utah, divers and crews have restored many vessels to service, saving billions in costs and revealing the broader salvage challenges faced by the fleet. The story includes Navy Secretary Knox’s earlier reports and notes missing bodies of about 1400 sailors.
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Admiral Furlong
Soldiers Ration Book Plans Set
Army and Navy personnel will receive ration books through military channels, not civilian distribution. Book No 3 will replace Book No 1 and cover sugar coffee and shoes, but not used for several months, with distribution to begin after June 1.
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Legions Opa
Dallas
2 Inch Rain Boost for Bexar Farms
Bexar county crops received a rain boost Saturday with showers across the county. Amounts ranged from 1.5 inches to 2 inches in the south, with more rain expected this weekend to ease drought concerns. County Agent H A Pitehugiy noted some crops planted this spring may be reworked, and pastures and grazing lands benefited, though three to three and a half inches are needed for normal conditions.
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Fitanagh
Battle for Attu Island Enters Final Phase
Washington reports the battle for Attu Island has entered the final phase as U S forces defeat enemy groups in the area. Navy notes heavy fighting at Obichager harbor and Chichagol area with allied air strikes on Kiska and surrounding Jap positions.
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Army Liberator
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Aiki
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Vileage
Lake Nicholas
Orr Sarana Hay
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Weather forecast for Antonis area and vicinity
A weather notice indicating warmer conditions with showers and local afternoon storms. Forecast covers Antonis and surrounding areas with a focus on variable conditions and possible brief rain in the late day.
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Iliht
Ty Warmer
record shipbuilding pace breaks earlier target
San Francisco May 22 Admiral Land cited a record by American shipyards delivering 175 merchant vessels in 30 days, surpassing the prior 175 ships monthly figure. He noted a 4000 percent increase over the original plan and predicted continued growth with 700 ships delivered since January. He urged skilled seamen to return to the sea as submarines remain the main threat to the UN effort.
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Maritime Commission
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