Coffee picture much brighter
OPA head hints of ration increase this year
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Soldiers’ mail shortage laid to ‘hogging’ by OWI
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Uniform test is believed cure for steel’s ‘jitters’
More leniency in inspection system may result from Washington conferences
By Dale McFeatters, Press business editor
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More pneumonia in AEF
London, England –
Army medical authorities revealed tonight that U.S. soldiers in England have been plagued by an outbreak of a relatively mild form of pneumonia which has not yet been identified by their laboratory experts.
Harmon wins crash victory over jungles
Michigan football star reported safe after long search
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Officers tells how PT boats sunk 8 ships
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Tokyo raided a year ago –
Gen. Doolittle: U.S. fliers can knock out Japan
Leader reveals attack on foe’s capital was ‘13-hour flight with one landing’
By Donald Coe, United Press staff writer
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States, cities invest heavily in U.S. bonds
They spend $147 million on securities in four days; Ohio leads
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Public member of WLB assails wage raisebban
‘Flexible principles must be applied,’ Wayne L. Morse says
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Drive in southern Tunisia costs U.S. 5,372 casualties
Eisenhower says his troops are improving, sees campaign nearing a climax
By Phil Ault, United Press staff writer
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Medical bill signed
Washington – (April 17)
President Roosevelt today signed legislation authorizing the appointment of women physicians and surgeons in the Army and Medical Corps.
Pacific warnings reveal scramble for U.S. aircraft
Writer says public has exaggerated idea of number of Fortresses in operation, estimates 100 each in Africa, England
By Harrison Salisbury, United Press staff writer
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Bombings fail to stymie foe at Kiska base
Japs, raided 13 times in day, keep advancing in work on airfield
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If Joe could only pitch like he can stone a cow!
Writer in Africa uncovers a surefire big-league prospect on fishing trip
By Edward W. Beattie, United Press staff writer
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Völkischer Beobachter (April 19, 1943)
In zwei Wochen über 200 Feindpanzer in Tunesien vernichtet
Aufleben der Kampftätigkeit bei Noworossijsk
dnb. Aus dem Führer-Hauptquartier, 18. April –
Das Oberkommando der Wehrmacht gibt bekannt:
An der Front südlich Noworossijsk lebte die Kampftätigkeit gestern wieder auf. Starke Verbände der Luftwaffe griffen in wiederholtem Einsatz feindliche Stellungen mit Bomben schweren Kalibers an. An den übrigen Abschnitten der Ostfront wurden vereinzelte örtliche Angriffe der Sowjets abgewiesen und eigene Späh- und Stoßtruppunternehmen erfolgreich durchgeführt.
Von der tunesischen Front wird nur beiderseitige Artillerie- und Spähtrupptätigkeit gemeldet. Auf diesem Kriegsschauplatz vernichteten unsere Truppen in den schweren Kämpfen vom 1. bis 15. April über zweihundert britische und nordamerikanische Panzer. Zerstörerflugzeuge und Flakartillerie schossen gestern im Mittelmeerraum elf feindliche Flugzeuge, darunter sieben schwere Bomber, ab. In der vergangenen Nacht führten deutsche Kampfflugzeuge einen schweren Angriff gegen den Hafen von Algier.
Ein USA.-Bomberverband griff gestern die Stadt Bremen an. Bombeneinschläge in Wohnvierteln verursachten Verluste unter der Bevölkerung. Durch Jagd- und Flakabwehr wurden Teile des feindlichen Angriffsverbandes vor Erreichen des Zieles abgedrängt und nach bisher vorliegenden Meldungen zwanzig viermotorige Bombenflugzeuge abgeschossen. Zwei eigene Jagdflugzeuge gingen im Luftkampf verloren. Auf hoher See und im Küstenraum der besetzten Westgebiete wurden weitere elf feindliche Flugzeuge vernichtet.
U.S. Navy Department (April 19, 1943)
Communiqué No. 349
South Pacific.
On April 17:
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In the afternoon, Dauntless (Douglas) light bombers and Wildcat (Grumman F4F) fighters bombed the Japanese dispersal and runway areas at Munda, in the Central Solomons.
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During the night, Avenger (Grumman TBF) torpedo bombers attacked two Japanese cargo vessels in the Shortland Island area. Five hits were scored on a large ship of about 10,000 tons which was later seen in a sinking condition. Two other cargo vessels were encountered by Avengers and two hits were scored on one ship and a number of near hits on the other vessel.
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The same night, formations of Liberator (Consolidated B‑24) and Flying Fortress (Boeing B‑17) heavy bombers and Avengers attacked Kahili, in the Shortland Island area. Hits were scored on the runway and dispersal areas, resulting in fires visible for 30 miles.
North Pacific.
On April 17:
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During the afternoon, a formation of Army Liberators bombed Japanese installations on Attu Island.
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On the same day Army Mitchell (North American B‑25) medium bombers, escorted by Warhawk (Curtiss P‑40) and Lightning (Lockheed P‑38) fighters, carried out nine attacks on Japanese positions at Kiska. Hits were observed in the camp and hangar area. One building was entirely destroyed, gun positions were silenced and three beached planes were strafed.