Aerial Attacks on Germany Steal the Night
Allied air forces launched a major evening raid on Germany with four engined Liberators and Lancasters striking Kiel Lorient Bordeaux and Keroman U boat base. Bomber crews breached dams Mohne and Möhne and Malal dam floodwaters surged through Ruhr and Weser valleys as enemy raids on London continued.
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A. Ws
Ialaeed
Lorient
Keroman
Lee
Soules Ward
Bordeaux
Kiel
Lancaster
Germany
Ruhr
Adolf Hitler
Mohne
M&der
Air Ministry
Weser
Sarpe
Tate
Mintry
London
Pital
Keros
Hero
Rome
Steiner
Nasiatra
Saas
Ch Peninsula
Cherbourg Thunderbolts
Dutch
Caen
Defurnes
Market Quotations and U S Dept Price Reports May 18
Baltimore market notes show produce and eggs steady with slight shifts for apples and Bliss and Katahdin varieties while cattle hogs and sheep quote ranges move modestly. Chicago Pittsburg and other exchanges list top hog prices, live weights, and lean cattle values with varied selling ranges and department of agriculture figures.
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Baltimore
Winesaps U
Romes
Bem Davis
Ala
Bliss U
Bliss and Katahdins U
U. S
Chicago
Ibs
Baltimore Grain Market Closing Report
Baltimore grain prices list Wheat No 2 red winter at 1.56 1 2 May and Winchester Market Wheat at 1.55 per bushel Corn at 1.10 per bushel based on deliveries and market activity for May 18.
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Baltimore
Winchester
UN Parley Aims Full Employment and Trade Growth
United Nations coverage notes efforts to secure full employment and expand international trade. Several delegations have not yet stated their positions. The parley schedule shows a 9 p.m. session with chairmen of delegations arranged to meet in executive session.
Stock Market Surges Mildly Amid Coal Truce and Earnings
In New York on May 18, stock market favorites like rails and steels moved into the recovery column as leaders showed apathy. A milder bullish mood followed the coal labor truce and positive earnings, while tax issues and Washington strategy uncertainties tempered gains. Early trading leaned up, then slowed with fractional gains near mid-session. bonds and commodities stayed narrowly mixed.
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New York
Washington
Chicago Grain Quotations May 18
The wheat market was largely at a standstill with early selling and trading nearly ceased. Opening prices: Wheat May 1.44, July 1.42 3/8 to 1/2, Sept 1.42 5/8 to 3/4. Corn May 1.05, July 1.05, Sep 1.05, Dec 1.01. Oats May 62 1/2 to 5/8, July 61, Sept 60, Dec 60 3/4 to 7/8. Rye July 88 3/4 to 7/8, Sept 90 5/8 to 91, Dec 93 1/2 to 3/8.
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Chicago
Rye
Local Markets The Star Not Responsible For Typos
Markets page notes daily accuracy but disclaims any responsibility for typographical errors that may occur in listings.
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Star
A P Bureau Chief Dies Suddenly
The AP bureau chief died unexpectedly after a brief illness at age 46. He fell ill while on duty and passed away two hours later.
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A. P. Bureau
Treasury Status Summary Issue Noted
Treasury figures show movements in the prior day with large sums recorded. Ex-bent balances and daily changes are listed, including 960,610.21 and 210,201,796.70 alongside 138,666,706,761.95 and 64,591 in varying entries.
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Washingto
Bent
Star Classified Ads Pay Big Returns On A Small Investment
A local classified section touts high returns from small ad investments urging readers to place ads for quick business boosts and visible impact. The pitch highlights low entry cost and potential daily inquiries from customers seeking services and products.
Americans Meet Jap Resistance on Attu Island Landings
Navy communique details May 11 landings on Attu Island at Holtz Bay and Massacre Bay with scouting parties at Blind Cove. U S forces, aided by naval bombardment and air attacks, faced initial secrecy and stubborn enemy resistance during the operation.
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Navy Navy
North Pacific
United States
Attu Island
Navy Department
Blind Cove
Holtz Bay
Attu
Massacre Bay
United States Naval
United States Army
Forces press inland at Attu as Japanese resist on ridges
U S troops advance on Attu Island facing stubborn machine gun nests while ships and planes bombard and strafing runs continue. Despite rough weather and strong enemy fortifications on rocky ridges, U S forces have established positions and press the operation toward restoring American control in the Aleutians.
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United States
United States Army
Navy
Attu
Knox
Florida Island
Solomons
Aleutians
Island caves face heavy force to clear from inside
Forces plan drastic action to penetrate dozens of caves and crevices in the island interior. The approach involves explosive charges or bayonets to remove entrenched resistance.
Allied bomb Alghero port and airfield in Sardinia
Allied communique reports the Sardinian port and airfield at Alghero bombed by RAF from Africa last night leaving large fires. Med theatre patrols described as routine. In one patrol an RAF Beaufighter sky engaged two enemy planes shot down Sunday night with no Allied losses.
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North Africa
Alghero
Africa
Mediterranean
Commando Raid Made On Japs in Burma Port
British troops carried out a successful commando style raid on Maungdaw jetty in Japanese held western Burma. Two detachments landed under heavy resistance and killed most of a 20 man Japanese force. Two British soldiers were killed.
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New Delhi
Maungdaw
Burma
Buffen
War Workers Salute The Flag Nightly
Camden New Jersey May 16 1941 a group of 40 men and 5 women in the RCA I automatic screw machine shop read aloud the Pledge of Allegiance at lunch and saluted a flag worn from wartime service under Foreman Willard Smith as Pearl Harbor struck.
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Camden
N. J
Pearl Harbor
Willard Smith
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