Base For Which Gen Doolittle And His Men Took Off From Is Secret
Washington May 20. The base used by Brig Gen Doolittle and 79 men for the Tokyo raid remains secret officials indicated. The raid demonstrated boldness and caused Tokyo panic while officials consider possible further raids. Doolittle said planes were not shot down. some damaged but all proceeded to destination.
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Gen. Doolittle
Tokyo
Washington
James H. Doolittle
WSF
Teo Obluans
Richard F. Cole
Dayton
William F. Tower
Cleveland
Japan
Woollistle
War Department
Doolittle
Vuittcht
Rad
Anne Rise
China
Res
Taktor
Imperial Palace
RAF Bombers Hit Mannheim And French Base In Night Raid
London May 20 The Royal Air Force largest bombers resumed night attacks on Mannheim and a submarine base at Saint-Nazaire France. Targeted Mannheim chemical and armament plants included the Dadische Amlin Lanz and Dalmier engine works. A round trip of about 300 miles was required.
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London
Royal Air Force
Teichster
Mannheim
Germany
St Naatte
France
Dadische Amlin Chemical Worke
Lanz Armament Works
Dalmier-tieng
RAF
Throusten
Britain
Slembere
U United Press
Burer
Weather Update With Rain Possible Today
Occasional rain today and tonight with mild temperatures. Cooler conditions expected in the northern portion.
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ONIO
Normal Income Tax Rate May Be Increased
Washington May 20 The Ways and Means committee aims to finalize the 1922 income tax plan raising the normal rate from 12 to four to six percent. Revenue targets include 2,754,000,000 and 750,000,000 from income taxes with surtaxes possibly starting at 2 percent. The plan would tax exempt amounts and could begin withholding from paychecks next March for wage earners and self employed people every three months.
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Washington
Howe Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Roosevelt
Treasurys
Doolittle S Symbol of Air Leadership
Major Alexander P. De Severinhy Millen profiles Jimmy Doolittle as a unique air leader and daring innovator. The piece notes his pivotal role in the Japan raid and his unmatched blend of audacity and aviation knowledge, highlighting his fitting place in the armed forces and aviation history.
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Alexander P. de Severinhy Millen
United Press
New York
Jimny Doolittle
Aia- Lion
Haven
Doolittle
Japan
Jimmy Doolittle
Mare 2
Two Sons of Senator: Burton Join Navy
Cleveland dispatch reports two sons of U. S. Senator Harold W. Burton have joined the Navy. Willi m S. Burton, 22, has been commissioned an Ensign and assigned to special duty. Robert, 20, has passed the Naval Aviation Cadet exams and awaits assignment to a training center. Senator Burton served as a captain in World War I.
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Cleveland
U.S
Harold WH. Bure
Navy
Willi
S. Burton
Robert
Sen. Burton
RAF Hammering Prelude To Continent Invasion Plan
London May 20 with two day war debate ending in Britain pledging strength to aid Russia. Sir Stafford Cripps defends Churchill and says RAF bombing targets Germany’s war production as a prelude to a planned invasion of Europe. Cripps rejects calls for a public inquiry into Pacific reverses and notes efforts to defend India against Japan.
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Bulletin
London
Churchill
House of Commons
Great Britain
Europe
Statturd Cripps
Yy Seal
Comemons
Justie Hore-Retisha
Japan
Russi
Cripps
Germany
Britain
Russia
Churchill Cripps
Foth
Defense
Relitha
Ministry of Defense
Pacific
Malaya
Burma
Singapore
India
Kore-Belisa
Flier Who Dropped First Bomb On Tokyo Won’t Get Bonus
Washington May 20 The airman who dropped the first bomb on Tokyo will not receive cash bonuses offered by private citizens. Army rules ban cash premiums for deeds in duty. General Doolittle said it would be difficult to identify the exact aircraft as several planes dropped bombs at the same time over a wide area.
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Tokyo
Wasilington
Army
Grip
James H. Doo- Little
Chinese Demolition Squads Halt Japanese Thrusts in Yunnan
Chinese demolition squads operating across a 350 mile arc on Yunnan's fringes have blocked further Japanese advances for now by wrecking invasion routes with blasted fridges, dynamited rail lines and impassable highways. An official report cites stalled invasion at Lungling and predicts possible withdrawal to the Burmese front as terrain and guerrilla activity deter a large scale push into Yunnan.
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Yunnan
China
Lungling
Gao
Lung Yun
Yun
Nan
Australia Seeks More Planes Men Guns and Ships
Melbourne reports renewed Allied calls for increased aircraft, troops, armaments and naval strength as MacArthur’s air force conducts reconnaissance for an invasion plan. Air Minister Drakeford urges urgency in securing more planes, insisting that the need cannot be stressed enough. The Sydney Daily Telegraph comments on US troop deployments to Northern Ireland in the framing of European operations.
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Melbourne
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Allied Air Force
United States
Northern Ireland
Europe
Arthur 5
Drakeford
Newspaper
Autheat
Sydney Daily Telegraph
Leaflet raid over occupied France aims to rally resistance
British planes drop American printed leaflets over all occupied French possessions detailing President Roosevelt’s promise to restore rights after the war. The campaign, coordinated with Britain, seeks to reassure French civilians of Allied intent despite Vichy collaboration. Reports note Algerian coast tensions and possible actions toward Somaliland and Djibouti.
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Vichy
France
Roosevelt
United States
Wrth
United Narons
Britain
Algeria
Laval
Cetain
Pierre Larval
Graduating Class Of School Of Nursing Here 1942
Seventeen graduates represent Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in the HB Johnson School of Nursing Elyrty Memorial Hospital class of 1942. Commencement is Thursday evening at First Congregational Church with Dr Louis Kamosh as speaker and Mrs George Tulk as soloist. Activities begin Sunday at 8:43 p m with a baccalaureate service at the church.
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Johnson School of Nursing
Elyrty
Memorial Hospital
Weir
Hert Weth
First Congregational Church
Louis Kamosh
Aniste
Western Reserve University
George Tulk
Fint Cotare National Church
Willam A. Leath
Ure Church
Bers
Martha E. McCrary
Diuris
Nureng
Wiconsin
Pennsylvania
Huth Eleanor Itesing
Kenosha
Wis
Mis Pellees 1
Highey
Witinstrarga
Former State Senator Ackerman Passes In Ohio
Cleveland report states former state senator Joseph H. Ackerman died today after a heart ailment. He collapsed in his apartment and died within an hour of arriving at a hospital. Ackerman helped push legislation ending Ohio prohibition era beer restrictions.
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Cleveland
May
Joseph H. Ackerman
Ohio
Atricken
Two More U S Ships Sunk In The Gulf
Two American ships were sunk in the Gulf of Mexico by Axis submarines, with 33 lives lost. A May 12 incident killed two, while May 13 saw twelve more die and twenty six rescued from the second vessel. Survivors told of sheltering in burning tanks as flames spread aboard.
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United Press
Gulf of Mexico
West
Fla
Ferro Waldmatsen
Lebston
N. J
Earlier Victory May Come Says Secretary Hull
Secretary of State Cordell Hull said the United Nations could achieve an earlier victory than expected due to growing Allied power and offensive-defensive campaigns. He noted increasing military efficiency and said the war’s duration would depend on the effectiveness of Allied campaigns.
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Washington
Cordell Mull
United Nations
Hull
German Tanks Fail To Halt Russian Drive
Moscow reports radio Moscow that German forces flee Kharkov area as Russia expands offensive across an 1800 mile front. Advices say Kharkov battle rages with tanks and troops clashing in dense combat. Reports describe Soviet Arctic and Baltic fronts, Red Star claims of failed German offensives, and reinforced Crimean positions amid a broad war effort.
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Moscow
High Command
Kharkov
Radio Moscow
Russia
Fedor Vor Bock
Mosca
Arctic
Crimea
Moscow Radio
Khakov
Murmarsk
United States
Britain
Red Istar
Leningrad
Kalinin Track
Red Star
Stussign Hnes
Merch Peninsula
Cleveland Plans Citywide Blackout Tonight
Cleveland authorities announce a 20 minute blackout starting 6 PM with only two lakefront lamps remaining. Smoke emissions from factories will begin at 6:10 PM to blend with the air. Police warn fines up to 200 dollars and six months jail under the air raid ordinance for observers and violators. Police will patrol, watch planes, check cars, and ensure windows are blocked or lights off. OHIO WOMAN KILLED IN WAPAKONETA ACCIDENT Mrs Fred Schavb, 22, dies in collision near town yesterday. Ira Fisher of nearest driver hospitalized with injuries.
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Cleveland
Clevelad
George J
Villan Aie
Ohio
Wapakoneta
Fred Schavb
John
Commissioners Seek Higher Court Review in Food Stamp Case
County commissioners vote two resolutions diverting Assistant Prosecutor Richard Stevens to appeal to the United States Supreme Court if necessary after Judge D. A. Cook enjoined their plan on food stamps. Prosecutor William G. Wickens seeks to halt the plan. Stevens explains the appeal may require individual bonds and costs.
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Richard Stevens
United States Supreme Court
D. A. Cook
William G. Wickens
Ford
Poocord
Stegall
Stevers
Ant
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