Amchitka Base Seized Near Kiska in Aleutians
Allied forces seize Amchitka Island in the Aleutians 149 miles from Kiska establishing an air base and forward position. Troops endure icy conditions and storms as navy and army units coordinate landings and secure guns, ammunition, and supplies for potential operations against Japanese targets in the region.
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Senate backs skip year tax plan amid wage and price moves
The Senate finance committee voted 13 to 6 to adopt a skip a year tax plan, setting aside the House bill and aiming to parallel a Ruml Carlson measure with windfall safeguards for top earners. The panel also moved toward wartime price cuts and wage restraint, with debate over the Little Steel formula and a hold the line policy. Allied victory reports from North Africa described Tunis and Bizerte falling to American and British forces, marking a decisive six month campaign and a new phase toward Europe.
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Battlefront Summary From World War II News Briefs
Military brief notes several 1943 fronts with Tunis and Bizerte falling to Axis forces, German counterattacks repelled near Novorossiysk, Russians push back, American forces take an Aleutian island near Kiska, and a push to force China gains momentum. Real estate loans listed under WV BE A Rega Co.
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Cactus Closing Is Explained Near Dumas
LT. Louis May 7 Construction stoppage on the 5 million dollar Cactus Ordnance Works near Dumas is ordered as ammonia the plant's chief product is no longer needed in the quantities planned. Capt D T Tunstall public relations officer says a decision on finishing the project has not been made. Ammonia used for explosives is diminishing in importance as new explosive types are found not to require it.
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Miners Strike Largest Jones and Laughlin Mine
In Pittsburgh on May 7 the 1400 workers at the Jones and Laughlin captive mine walked off duty in the first government takeover strike since the action began. The stoppage followed President Roosevelt’s Washington remarks that miners are not free to strike as employees of the government.
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Weather Summary for Amarillo and Nearby Areas
Weather outlook shows cooler conditions Saturday with stronger winds in Amarillo and vicinity. West Texas experiences little temperature change with slightly cooler readings in the South Plains and east of the Pecos River. New Mexico forecasters expect cooler central and southeastern portions Saturday with scattered showers in the north. The report notes sunrise at 6 49 AM and sunset timing.
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