Völkischer Beobachter (April 29, 1943)
In tünt Tagen 75 Feindpanzer abgeschossen –
Der „Tiger“ wütet in Tunesien
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In tünt Tagen 75 Feindpanzer abgeschossen –
U.S. Navy Department (April 29, 1943)
Communiqué No. 359
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)
ROOSEVELT ORDERS MINERS BACK ON JOB BY SATURDAY
Lewis warned of drastic action
Use of troops or draft among plans studied to assure coal
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Nazis repulse British drive to Tunis plan
1st Army nears top of last hill barrier, then is hurled back
By Virgil Pinkley, United Press staff writer
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Youths face year’s work in U.S. tasks
Roosevelt ends long tours nation’s war efforts are praised
By Merriman Smith, United Press staff writer
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Mysterious House master warns of ‘smear campaign’
Attorney for House committee investigating war brokers accused using ‘Gestapo tactics’
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Congress fails to keep in step, member says
Must streamline legislative processes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce told
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Enemy builds new airfield off Australia
Allied planes score hits and near misses on 2 Jap vessels
By Don Caswell, United Press staff writer
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