The Pittsburgh Press (April 19, 1943)
74 Axis aircraft downed in single battle; land armies make gains
By Virgil Pinkley, United Press staff writer
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Dispatch from Africa discloses that Doolittle’s bombers attacked from sea
By the United Press
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Truman Committee asks steel plate producers to prove there was slump during April
By Fred W. Perkins, Press Washington correspondent
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Senator Nye asks reason for secrecy about food parley
By Lyle C. Wilson, United Press staff writer
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Double payments in 1943 hit in 50% forgiveness proposal
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Eastern ban follows failure of ‘honor’ trial
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Shifting from one essential job to another now requires approval of WMC officer
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Jersey Alcoa unit charges ‘walkout-lockout’
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Washington –
Educational and intelligence requirements for enrollment in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps have been raised. Under the new rules, WAC candidates must have completed at least two years in high school and must score at least 60 in the mental alertness test. Previously, there was no fixed educational requirements and the minimum score in the mental alertness test was 50.
Public opinion hinges on adequate information, editors say in formal statement
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Agriculture Department more optimistic than OWI, but figures show public can expect cut in 29 foods
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Training in night movement also suggested as result of North African battles
By William B. Stoneman
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Stalin’s pledge offered as proof of good intent, but fears of aggression damage morale
By William Philip Simms, Scripps-Howard foreign editor
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Bermuda parley seeks plan for united action
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All-American football player forced to bail out in flight over Dutch Guiana wilds
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Army exceeds transport in present stage, Johnson says
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