Italians Claim Greek Defense Lines Collapsing
Allied observers report heavy fighting as Italian forces, supported by German panzer units, press along the Greek front. British and Greek troops face a decisive battle with German incursions 90 miles inside Greece while London debates possible invasion and Luftwaffe raids.
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Government to Tap Every Means for Taxes
Washington April 17 Secretary Morgenthau announced the administration and party leaders agreed to seek 3.5 billion dollars in new taxes next year. He said Roosevelt approved the program and would discuss it with the public. details were not given. He noted plans may include sales and payroll taxes to raise two thirds of expenditures by taxation, with borrowing the rest.
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Missing Private Berjiji Baffles Camp Wheeler Officers
At Camp Wheeler Georgia soldiers puzzled over the whereabouts of Private Berjiji and mail for him. The joke reveals Berjiji is actually the man who is never there a mix up with soldiers listed as missing across multiple platoons.
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Berjiji
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Raid on London Shows Untapped Energy of Nazi Organization
The article analyzes a London air raid described by Berlin as the heaviest of the war, arguing the assault signals the Nazis' hidden organizational energy and aims to deter British industry and morale while British resistance fights to stabilize fronts in the Balkans and beyond. It notes a strategic context with German pressure in the Balkans and ongoing Allied defense efforts.
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Devon Francis
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Balkan
Berlin
Joseph Schenck Convicted of Tax Evasion in 1935 36
New York court finds film magnate Joseph M Schenck guilty on two counts of income tax evasion for 1935 and 1936 after a 10 hour jury deliberation. He faces up to 10 years in prison and fines of $200,000. Co defendant Joseph M Moskowitz convicted on 1936 tax charge.
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Joseph M. Schenck
Joseph Moskowitz
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Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
Weather forecast for Southern states
South Carolina mostly cloudy with little temperature change tonight and Friday. Georgia mostly cloudy with light showers in extreme northwest tonight and northwest Friday afternoon. Florida cloudy in north partly cloudy in south tonight and Friday. Alabama mostly cloudy with scattered showers Friday and in west and north tonight. Winds southeast to south light to moderate. Extreme Northwest Florida marked by considerable cloudiness tonight and Friday with showers in the west. Winds gradually increasing from gentle to moderate southeast and south Friday.
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AP Man Writes Story of London Raid At Peak of Attack
London reporter Eddy Gilmore recounts an air raid as bombs explode nearby. He describes doors blown in, dust filling a room, and soldiers rushing to safety while fellow AP staff endure the blast and seek protection.
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Gayda urges U S to appease Axis forces in World War II
Rome reports Virginio Gayda, a fascist journalist, urged the United States to appease the Axis to avert Finland's defeat. He criticized American aid to Britain as a failed intervention and warned that continued support could backfire on the United States.
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London Bombarded by 400 Nazi Planes in Eight-Hour Raid
The Associated Press reports a massive Luftwaffe assault on London with about 406 planes dropping incendiaries and high explosives in an eight hour attack. Casualties and property damage were extensive as hospitals and theatres sustained heavy damage.
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Fire Brief in Augusta Apartment Sparks Quick Fix
Augusta Georgia radio announcer Bud Watson explained a minor apartment fire caused by an unattended stove. He said Mrs. Watson was not home, he had fixed supper, and forgot to turn off the unit.
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