Völkischer Beobachter (April 29, 1943)
In tünt Tagen 75 Feindpanzer abgeschossen –
Der „Tiger“ wütet in Tunesien
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Völkischer Beobachter (April 29, 1943)
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U.S. Navy Department (April 29, 1943)
South Pacific.
On April 23, a force of Army bombers attacked the Japanese air base at Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands. Extensive damage to enemy installations was indicated. Enemy fighter opposition and anti-aircraft fire was encountered, but all U.S. planes returned.
On April 28, Liberator (Consolidated B‑24) heavy bombers attacked Japanese installations at Kahili in the Shortland Island area and at Vila in the Central Solomons. Results were unobserved.
North Pacific.
On April 24, during the morning, U.S. surface units bombarded Japanese positions at Holtz Bay and at Chichagof Harbor, Attu Island. Several fires were started by the bombardment. No enemy gun fire was encountered. No further details have been reported.
On April 27, despite bad weather, Army Lightning (Lockheed P‑38) fighters carried out one attack against Japanese installations at Kiska. Results were not observed.
The Pittsburgh Press (April 29, 1943)
Use of troops or draft among plans studied to assure coal
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1st Army nears top of last hill barrier, then is hurled back
By Virgil Pinkley, United Press staff writer
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Roosevelt ends long tours nation’s war efforts are praised
By Merriman Smith, United Press staff writer
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Attorney for House committee investigating war brokers accused using ‘Gestapo tactics’
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Must streamline legislative processes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce told
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Allied planes score hits and near misses on 2 Jap vessels
By Don Caswell, United Press staff writer
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