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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1944
Page
1
British paratroopers were dropped behind Japanese lines in northern Burma as Stilwell's forces push to clear the Ledo supply road toward China. The Allied action tightens the noose on Myitkyina while Japanese defenses struggle on five fronts in Burma.
In Washington the fight over Government nitrate plants continues, pitting fertilizer interests against Army nitrate overproduction. TVA precedents echo as war plants face dismantling or repurposing, with farm lobbies pressing for increased fertilizer use and demonstrations. Industry fears cheapened prices loom while private operators push to control plants. A wine shortage note follows, citing U. S. production declines from 112 million gallons in 1942 to 92 million in 1943 and modest gains forecast for 1944. Continuous coverage expected on page four.
Harry S. Lucas, Juneau mayor for six years, announces he will not seek re election. He pledges to aid the incoming council and remains in Juneau to work for the city. He cites accomplishments since 1938 and notes property values rose from 5.68 million to 7.55 million, tax income rose despite rate cuts, and debt declined from 262k after partial bond redemptions.
London March 18 reports very strong American heavy bombers smashed through German fighter opposition to attack targets in Southern Germany. About 700 to 1,000 Fortresses and Liberators were engaged in the raid.
Allied forces drive Germans from strong points in Cassino southwest area while fighting continues on hills west of the town. Indian troops hold key positions as New Zealanders and Indians reduce German cave shelters, with some patrol activity at Anzio. Prisoners describe deep shelters under the town and heavy bombing casualties.
Moscow March 18 The Soviet Trade Journal in a stark war analysis declares a Japanese victory impossible and says the Japanese fleet will not dare to begin active operations. It warns the spirit of the Japanese people is sinking and notes alarms over the U S plane production rate.
Stockholm dispatch reports heavy Russian troop movements behind the northern Pinnish front near Kandalaksha. Berlin said truckloads of troops and materiel have been heading to the Russian front in a steady stream in recent weeks. Weather shows a Friday high of 44 and low of 36.
The Baruch Hancock reconversion report faces criticism from James G Patton and resistance in Congress yet is seen as a peace prep blueprint. It details mass military discharge, job reinduction needs, plant shutdowns, and large postwar excess inventories. Debates over funding and methods intensify as Byrnes orders action while Clayton and Hines coordinate surplus disposal and retraining.
Soviet forces under Marshal Konev advance deep into the Dniester valley and near Besarabia, within seven miles of the prewar Romanian boundary. Units reach Tomashpal and push toward a key northeast highway. Shukov’s drive from Dubno threatens the Bug River area as mud slows operations. The Curzon line lies under 60 miles away as multi-front advances unfold.
United States Pacific Fleet reports ongoing light attacks on Japanese holdings in the Central Pacific. Five raids struck Caroline and Marshall Islands, with Navy search planes bombing Pin Belap and Oreluk Islands near Truk. Mitchell bombers and fighters hit three eastern Marshall targets under Admiral Nimitz.
General MacArthur announces Allied advances in the Southwest Pacific. Lorengau airfield on Manus Island fell after a two pronged assault by American forces alongside destroyers, pushing toward Lorengau town and neutralizing pill boxes and enemy fire. On Bougainville, the final rout of Japanese forces was declared, with remnants left to be cleaned up after a desperate last stand. Liberator bombers attacked Soerabaja and Bull airfields in night raids, flying 2000 miles without losses.
American and British air forces launched renewed offensive strikes across the continent with bomber formations over southwestern Germany at midday. RAF Mosquito nocturnal raids preceded by daytime American bombing attacks targeted Vienna in joint operations. both sides reported heavy fighter engagements and air defense actions.
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