Three U S Fliers Endure 34 Days At Sea In Raft
Honolulu reports Navy fliers forced down at sea spent 34 days afloat on a rubber raft after a bomber crash. Chief machinist Harold Dixon and seamen Tony Pastula and Grover Alditteh survived by eating raw fish, shark, albatross, and rain water as they drifted hundreds of miles. They endured exposure, wounds, and near starvation until rescue reached a friendly island.
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U. S
Honolulu
Harold FP. Dixon
Lamesa
Cal
Tonly J. Pastula
Youngstown
Grne D. Alditteh
Bikraton
South
Beas
Alon
Aldrich
Stekly
Dizon
Rangoon A Blazing Skeleton in Burma War
March 1 dispatch from Mandalay reports British troops abandoning the Irrawaddy delta as the defense line moves north. Rangoon is said to be a blazing ruin with docks and warehouses destroyed by fire and explosives, and U.S. lend-lease materials reportedly set afire before evacuation. Japanese forces threaten Taungoo and may invade the Burma Shan states, aiming to cross the Pegu Yoma range.
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Mandalay
Burm
Irrawaddy River
Burma
Hangoon
China
Burma Road
United States
Rang Foon
Tor Ching
Rangoon
Taungoo
Explosions Shake Mantoloking New Jersey Buildings
Five strong blasts from off the sea rocked Mantoloking New Jersey around 10 a.m. Windows rattled but police said there was no local damage. Officer Weldon Polhemus noted the explosions were heard clearly and the cause is unknown.
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Mantoloking
Elyman Promoted To Sergeant's Rating
Henry Dilenistewaki of Co Stockton California has received his sergeants rating as of March 6. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Diseniszewski of 227 Jaongford Avenue.
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Henry Dilenistewakl
Séth Q
Port of Storkton
Stockton
California
Frank Diseniszewskl
Jaongford Authur
Seven Year Old Shot Playing War in Toledo
Eugene Belinske, seven, was shot through the tar and cheek last night by a playmate while they were playing war with a .31 caliber pistol in Toledo. The injury was described as non life threatening and police reported no intent to harm.
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Toledo
Eugene Belinske
Weather Update: Warmer Today Then Cooling West
A weather bulletin reports higher temperatures today with colder air moving in this afternoon especially the western portion. Snow flurries expected in the far northwest as fresh winds shift.
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Narnwest
Australian Airmen’s Greatest Raid On Japanese Invasion Zone
Australian airmen claim their greatest raid in the Japanese invasion zone with attacks on New Guinea targets. Planes bombed shipping and airfields around Lae Salamaua Finschhafen and Hansaelafen, setting ships ablaze and damaging vessels including warships. reports note several enemy ships hit and a large four motor plane set aflame.
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New Guinea
Port Moresby
Key
Australia
Royal Australian Air Force
Melbourne
New Urtaily
Salafana
New Crumea
Jana
Lae
Calf
Mien
Gamnes
Cat Land
Haniselifiafen
Sur
Finschhafen
Hamschhafen
Dampier Strait
Gulf
Two American Tankers Hit By Axis Subs
In a Caribbean incident Cuban ports near Guantanamo Bay received survivors from two American tankers attacked by Axis submarines. US planes located and sank one submarine after it shelled a tanker. Three crew members died and 15 were hospitalized. Survivors from the tanker Hanecat prepared to depart for Havana as repairs continued.
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Match
Caribbean
Floristo
Santiago
United States
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Guantanamo Naval Hospital
Lloyd's Register
Ojeda
Faritibesn
Petrilium © Company
Barecoa
Hanecat
Copenae
New Sinkings By Submarines Reported Across Atlantic Waters
Fifty nine survivors from the Brazilian steamer Cayra flee to shore after a day and night in a lifeboat. Four passengers and 22 crew reported last night that 59 are missing. Three more submarine sinkings were noted, plus a U boat possibly sunk by American planes. A Gull Oil tanker sank near New Jersey shore with 15 rescued, while crews aboard Hanseal and Candonia survived later after being torpedoed and shelled.
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New York
New Jersey
United Nations
South America
Hanseal
Candonia
Tykes Brothers Steamship Company
New Ore Teans
Wear Indies
Vesersa
Merger sentiment persists for War and Navy unification
In Washington sentiment grows in Congress for merging the War and Navy Departments despite President Roosevelt remarks. Some lawmakers push for an overall Washington staff to coordinate land, sea, and air forces and shape a grand unified strategy for future military power.
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Navy Dept’s
Washington
Maren Bete
Romeselt
Congress
War
Navy Departments
Stns Alors
Roosevelt
Romevelt
Insont
Senate
Sen
Bennett
Crak
Johnson Bageed
DL Ma
Hill
India to be base for Allied counter drive in war plan
London reports an official spokesman said India would be a base for an Allied counter-offensive against Japan. Sir Stafford Cripps would discuss with Indian leaders a war cabinet plan to solve the India freedom issue, including possible dominion status under a constitution drafted by Indians. Cripps to consult Hindu and Muslim leaders, plus Gen. Wavell, amid India’s 300 million population and wartime risks.
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London
Marth
India
Japan
Sir Staford Cripps
United States
China
War Cabinet
Commlers
Cripps
Instan
Grispore
Mostem
Archibald Wavell
Chitf
Buttra
Elyria Chamber Dinner Draws Near 300 Attendees
An attendance near 300 was expected for the annual Elyria Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Elks ballroom at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Attendees include Dr Anker Baregard Greens land dentist, Dr Bategand Western Reserve University speaker, Sam Nagy and Joby Gomeiner of the Elyria Junior Chamber, and Dr Charles Copeland Smith the guest speaker. The program features community singing and Elyria High School quartets, with officer presentations and yearlong plans.
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Elytia Chamber of Commerce
Elks Ballet
Anker Baregard
Greensland
Ant Area
United States
Bategand
Western Revenve University
Cleveland
Elyria Woman's Club
Scout Is Victim In Accidental Shooting
In Cincinnati Ohio a 16 year old scout, Clay fon Gilb, was killed when a target pistol discharged accidentally as 18 year old Charles-Smith attempted to hand it to him. Both youths belong to the same scout troop.
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Cincinnati. O
Clay
Fon Gilb
Charles — Smith
Gilb
Ominous lull shrouds Bataan battlefront
Washington reports a quiet Bataan front with both sides stabilizing positions along a 15 mile line from Manila Bay. Japanese commander Yamashita awaits aerial reinforcements as MacArthur seeks a renewed offensive amid limited bombardment and a destroyed enemy infantry regiment near Abucay.
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Washington
Texday
Bataan
War Department
Bafaan
China
Manila Bay
Philippines
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Couglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Abucay
One-Hour Aerial Alert Affects California Coast
Unidentified object sparked a one hour alert from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Interceptor command issued a yellow alert at 5:49 am and a blue alert at 5:55 am. A blue alert preceded a blackout that was not ordered and the all clear followed. Radio stations went off air with the warnings.
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Los Angeles
California
Santa Barbara
San Dirgo
Scoutmasters Round Table Meeting Tonight
Elrria Bay scout troops convene at Lorain County Savings and Trust Building at 7:30 for Round Table. Neighborhood commissioner Tisbeevity Frederick announced the gathering.
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Elrria Bay
Lorain County
Every Available Youth To Be Asked To Join Agricultural Army
Columbus March 11 The war agricultural committee announced plans to enlist every available youth including high and college students too young for the draft in an agricultural army to ease farm labor bottlenecks. State agriculture director John T Herown chairs the committee noting school vacations align with harvest and many youths would devote vacations to farm work. The subcommittee is to meet today to finalize the program.
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Columbus
Date War Agricultural Committee
State Acticulture
John T. Heown
Labor Dispute Blamed For Stench Bombing
Police blame a labor dispute for a stench bombing in Cleveland early today. Injuries included Garber, treasurer of a fetal cancer fund, and his children Norton and Matitsa ill from gas exposure. A boy named Richard Walter was struck by a car driven by Mrs Evelyn Brunover while walking home from school in Tiffin.
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Cleveland
Irving
Garber
Norton
Matitsa
Funan
Mann
Richard Walter
Willian J. Walter
Evelyn Brunoveruot
Tiffin
Terrible Fury Unleashed By Russians
London reports Russian forces strike hard on both ends of the Inng front killing hundreds and seizing war matériel. Soviets press assaults across sectors including Staraya Russa region and southern German positions. Red artillery and air forces disrupt Nazi supply efforts to the encircled 16th army.
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London
Staraya Russa
South
Tring
Sibrid
Caucasus
Staraya Russas
Munstans
Transperu
T the 16Th Army
British Forces Break Out From Trap On Burma Front
Dispatches from the Burma front report British units isolated in the Peru sector and Rangoon have fought free and joined main empire forces. Pegu and Hatgoon troops withdraw to form a new line beside Chinese troops near Lashis, while Japanese losses are cited amid heavy fighting and notable British casualties during the breakout at Penhu.
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Lonnon
Peru
Rangoon
Burma
Pegu
Hatgoon
Tbe Tay
Bengal
India
Penu
Generat
Peg
War Time Fails to Save Ohio Electrical Power Says Report
War time limited effect on power savings in Ohio with little drop in output. Columbus and Cleveland reports show increased electricity use and shifted peak demand from afternoon to early morning as factories start earlier and people lighting more. The survey notes a 1 percent drop in kilowatt hours for Cleveland, with overall consumption rising in some areas.
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Ohio
Opetc
Ation
Okinawa
United States
Roosevelt
Columbus
Columbus & Southern Electric Co
City Light and Powers Department of
Cleveland
Federal Power Commission
Pownt
Ty Dayton
Head Of Nation Given Power To Take Action
Brazil moves to empower President Getulio Vargas with authority to declare war or a state of emergency without parliamentary approval. Shipping ordered to nearest ports amid submarine threat. government signals readiness to act and support United States defense efforts.
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Rio DE Janeio
Brazil
Getulio Vargas
Vargas
Tan
United States
New Powers
British cabinet backs Cripps plan for India defense
In a unanimous cabinet meeting, Britain endorses Cripps proposals for India alongside a firm defense posture. Reports mention Burma and strategic moves against Japanese advances, with Red Army activity cited in Eastern fronts.
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