Alternating in powerful two-way attacks Allied bombers and guns Wasted the Cenedictine monastery on Monte Cassino for hours and under the blast of the bombs the whole monastery began to shake and quiver, ...
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Article : 112 wordsThe refugee ship, Gripsholm has l[?]ft for Lisbon for an exchange of American and Axis internees. The passengers include several ...
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Article : 75 wordsLONDON, Tuesday.—The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Assheton) told the House of Commons that the budget deficit from the ...
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The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Thu 17 Feb 1944, Page 1
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