Illinois City Bears Small Bomb Damage During Mississippi Floods
A chaotic flood across six Midwest states, including Illinois and Missouri, worsens as the Mississippi River rises. Levees fail near Cape Girardeau, Peoria, and Beardstown, causing plant closures and evacuations. Officials report extensive crop, property losses and billions in damages. Emergency crews and civilian defense workers respond as rivers surge, threatening farms and industry.
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General Lull Continues on Russian Front
Broad access reports sporadic artillery fire and scouting along the Russian front. Unclear communications and reconnaissance note ongoing operations with no major changes or decisive assaults.
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U S Planes in Action Over Sardinia and North Italy
Army airmen report heavy daytime raids over Sardinia and targets in northwestern Italy. Allied fighters claim interceptions with Malian bombers and Junkers wrecked. several German bombers shot down while attacking railway and coastal targets. Strong actions near Calabria and Italy’s Adriatic coast noted with German aircraft losses and Allied counterattacks.
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Brown Express to Raise Wages by 12.4 Cents a Hour
The national transportation commission approved a plan for Brown Express to increase wages for over three hundred drivers and related workers. The retroactive raise, effective March 10, bumps average pay by 12.4 cents per hour and applies to all affected employees as the carrier installs new rate schedules.
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Brackenridge Graduation Set for 500 Seniors
Brackenridge High will hold commencement at Municial and station at 7 a.m. A large senior class of 500 will receive diplomas. Haney Hallmark, president of the senior class, will address graduates and the audience on Youth Looks at the Future. Scholarships will be awarded to Emmett Howe and Carolyn Stun as honor students.
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Evangelist Richey Preaches Healings at Prayer Service
Evangelist Richey plans a healing service on Dyer Ave focusing on praying for the sick. A special feature promises faith healing and testimonies, with Richey noting he has prayed for millions in past campaigns and urging local residents to attend.
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Fog Biggest Worry of Attu Landing
Chinese and Allied forces describe heavy fog complicating Attu Island landings. Reports note enemy divisions pressing toward Waofeng and Yangtse lines, with island defenses under heavy fire as ships and aircraft struggle to support a fragile advance amid dense weather.
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Captain Nichols Receives Pacific Citation for Bravery
A dispatch from New Gales reports Captain Franklin A. Nichols of the San Antonio unit earned the Pacific Citation for exceptional bravery in action. Brig. Gen. Raul Wurlsmith announced the award, recognizing Nichols among a select group of young airmen commended for valor in combat.
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Dispute on Coal Pay Undecided in Wage Talks
The War Labor Board aims for a decision today on the Linggatt coal wage dispute. Port-to-portal travel and underground work conditions are debated, with some urging a broader collective bargaining approach. Operators critiqued the advisory panel but the board plans to act as negotiations continue.
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Firemen Reinstated Into Pension Fund after Army Service
Three firemen who were recently honorably discharged from the United States Army were reinstated into the firemen and policemen's pension fund. Cath Gilbert My Grow Jr, who served over 20 years, enlisted October 39, 1942 and discharged March 13, 1648. Charles B. Tathm, joined the fire department August 1, 1528, enlisted in 1442 and discharged August 0, 1943. B. R. Cuntis, left the department in 1425, enlisted in the Army November 16, 1942, discharged April 1, 1943. The board acknowledged a $30 contribution by Nathan Alterman, Alterman Friedric Company, 344 Best Commerce Street.
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Reds Learn of Lend Lease Aid in War News
Reports from Moscow indicate Soviet leaders learned of lend lease aid from the United States. Papers say Russia received priority shipments including antitank trucks and a total of 46 pay oan items among planes sent in early 1943. News also notes $6.474 billion in additional lend-lease funds set aside, with a third allocated to the USSR this year.
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