Vichy Responds to U S Demands on Martinique Crisis
The Vichy government released a cautious note to Washington via intermediaries after Laval and Petain led talks in Vichy with Darlan Auphan and Brevie. The note referenced U S demands on Martinique and other Caribbean possessions, with no official details disclosed.
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Vichy
Pierre Laval
Saene
United States
Martinique
Laval
Henri Philippe Petain
Jean Darlan
Paul Auphan
Jules Brevie
Darlan
Washington
Robert
Caribbean
Antilles
Petain
Darian
Auphan
Brevie
Georges Robert
Cereetory
State Hall
Citar
DNB
Fort de France
U. S
War Distribution Plan Spurs Output
Dayton readers learn of a nationwide war production streamlining plan that reallocates raw materials to planes tanks and guns moving beyond vague priority ratings. Manufacturers praise the unified system calling it the boost needed for victory production. The plan centers on a single controlling gate for material distribution rather than design or production.
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Dayton
Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
Bis
Income Tax Levels Slashed by House Ways and Means
Washington May 13 The House Ways and Means Committee voted to cut individual income tax exemptions to 500 for single and 1200 for married filers to raise funds for the war effort. The action shifts millions into the tax base, starting with a single earner around ten dollars weekly. The panel also retains the Treasury proposed income credit and plans to consider higher normal and surtax rates.
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Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Department
Doughton
D-Nc
Farm Battle Looms Today
Washington May 13 an annual farm fund measure carrying about 865 million dollars in cash and loans emerged from the senate appropriations committee headed for floor disputes likely to begin tomorrow Senator Russell D Gad noted the total is well below the 1 billion plus federal farm program spending typical in past years and below budget estimates within seven years of subcommittee handling The measure totals 680,383,795 in cash and about 185,000,000 in loan authority, roughly 32 million cash and 80 million loans above the house allotment, with senate debate expected to center on these differences.
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Washington
Senate Appropriated Committee
Senate
Russell D-Gad
Congress
House
Russell
Airlines Close Shop At Charleston Municipal Airport
Charleston lost all commercial passenger service yesterday as the Municipal airport ceased operations under CAA instruction. American and Pennsylvania Central dismantled their quarters and began moving out, delivering a day’s halt to air traffic as Andrew Miller of the CAA announced the closure two hours before a new access road to the nearby government funded butadiene plant project was to begin.
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Charleston
CAA Inspection Bureau
Fred Alley
American
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Andrew Miller
CAA
State High
Rationed Motorists Wrath as Cards Roll Out
Washington dispatch notes millions on the east coast begin registering for gasoline rationing cards amid protests and appeals to local boards. Congressmen receive mass mail and some hold X cards granting unlimited rations, while Henderson clarifies official use and offers exchanges to correct card class.
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Washington
INS
Burma Road
Congress
Leon Hen
Bodies Still In Torn Mine After Explosion At Christopher Coal
Four more bodies were pulled from Christopher Coal No. 3 mine bringing total recovered to 45 while 11 more are believed trapped under debris. Rescue crews and company president Frank Christopher worked through the night as relatives and townspeople crowded the scene. Investigators delayed until all bodies are found. cause of blast remains undetermined.
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James H. Enoch
Christopher Coal Company
Osage
James, Jr
Cassville
USAGH
Mune Head
Frank Christopher
D. W. Mitchell
Cutter
Morgantown
Alten Baughman
Fairview
James Gallan
Riverside
N. P.rhinehart
State Mines Department
Rhinehart
Chinese Forces Halt Japanese Drive in Burma Amid Counter Moves
Chinese troops sever Japanese communications through Burma, isolating the front in Yunnan. Allied air support claims a major air battle near Paoshan with Flying Tigers opposing 118 Japanese planes. Japan presses from Lungling toward Paoshan while clashes rage near Kongkum and Mongpali as Burma theater sees heavy fighting and strategic reinforcements.
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Chungking
Burma
Yunnan
Taungeyi
Mandalay
Lashio
Bhamo
Myitkyina
Paoshan
Panshan
China
Thailand
Mangko
Hawngluk
Munkya
Kongkum
Salween
Hongpalai
Kongum
Mongpali
Lungling
Flying Tigers
New Delhi
Royal Air Force
Akyad
Akyab
India
Bay of Bengal
Loilem
Tokyo
Wankawahawng
Medical Warriors Fighting Glorious Battle in Pacific
Bruce van Atta reports from Australia on U S medical corps in wartime hospitals behind the lines. Doctors and nurses battle death daily with modern care, psychological therapy, and remarkable recoveries including a Bataan officer restored by fruit and cream therapy. The piece highlights humane, impersonal yet personal care in a large, well-equipped hospital.
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Medical Warriors Fighting
Pacific
Bruce van Atta
Australia
United States
U. S. Medical Corps
Medical Scieice
America
Bataan
Osage Mine Disaster To Cost Up To 400000
The Osage mine explosion that killed at least 56 men will trigger workmen's compensation payments totaling between 350000 and 400000. Commissioner C L Heaberlin estimates immediate claims paid. burial costs covered and dependents receive monthly sums. Widows get 30 dollars monthly, children 5 dollars per month until age eleven.
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Osage
C. L. Heaberlin
E. F. Gott
Morgantown
Heaberlin
Christopher Coal Company
Political Row May Put Man Into Army
In Washington on May 19 John E B Longa, foe of New Jersey mayor Frank Hague, appeared to gain his induction into the army despite a broken arch. In a senate judiciary committee hearing Longa opposed Thomas F Meaney’s district court nomination. Senator Smathers pressed why Longa was not in the army, noting Longa claimed 4-F status and offered to enlist as a private if possible. A War Department official arranged a meeting to review changing Longa’s classification.
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Washington
John EB Longa
New Jersey
Frank Hague
Senate Judiciary Committee
Longa
Thomas F. Meaney
William H. Smathers
Langa
Patterson
Soft Wood Sales Frozen by War Production Board
The War Production Board imposed an immediate 60 day freeze on soft wood land deliveries by large producers, allowing only army navy and Maritime Commission orders. About 70 percent of the nation’s soft wood output is halted while retail yard stocks remain for defense housing and civilian needs. The ban targets timbers boards and framing items from mills producing 5,000 feet or more per day, with hardwood and certain soft wood shop and box lumber exempt.
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Washington
War Production Board
Kerch Peninsula Battle Conflicts Over Claims
Soviet high command states troops withdrew to new positions on May 13 due to enemy superiority, denying German claims of a decisive Kerch victory. Fighting continues with Soviet forces counterattacking in Kharkov, destroying 43 German aircraft as losses mount on both sides.
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Moscow
INS
Kerch Peninsula
Kerch
Hitler
Black Sea
Vichy
Kharkov
Yankees Bomb Parked Planes in Burma Raid
A United States Army bomber squadron attacked the Myitkyina airfield in northern Burma, setting fire to parked Japanese planes on the runways. Led by Maj Donald M. Keiser, the daylight raid marked the first such attack without fighter escort and showcased the bomb sight’s effectiveness. This raid raised the theater total of announced attacks to nine since operations began.
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New Delhi
India
United States Army
Myitkyina
Burma
Hrereton
Donald M. Keiser
McComb
Chinese Raid on Hanoi Reported by Paris Radio
Six Chinese bombers escorted by fighters raided Hanoi in French Indo China yesterday, per an Exchange Telegraph report quoting Paris radio controlled by the Nazis. Two raiders were said shot down and Hanoi underwent an 86 minute alert. the city is occupied by Japanese troops.
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London
INS
Hanoi
Brunettes Now Have Their Day in War Plants
Chicago May 13 News reports a study by James L. Donnelly of the Tilindis Manufacturers association finding blondes are less suited to war plant work. He cites hair dirt concern and higher infection susceptibility among blondes, while managers keep mirrors to keep workers at benches.
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Chicago
James L. Donnelly
Tilindis Manufacturers’ Association
Canadians Arrive in Britain Amid Allied Reinforcements
The largest Canadian overseas contingent in history has arrived safely in Britain after crossing the Atlantic. An official announcement notes representation from AN branches and services and hundreds of trained airmen. It remains undecided whether they will be deployed to distant fronts or used to replace British troops. Fresh New Zealand forces including naval, air, and forestry units have also arrived in England.
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London
INS
Britain
Atlantic
New Zealand
England
Soldier Pay Boost Passes House Goes to Conferees
The House approved a bill to raise pay for army privates and apprentice seamen from 21 to 60 dollars monthly, sending the measure to the Senate for conference. A Rankin amendment for a higher scale was adopted 331 to 28 before final passage 356 to 1. The plan would cost about 560 million annually and also raises nurses pay and lieutenant and ensign salaries.
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Washington
INS
Army
Navy
House
Senate
Wesley E. Disney D. Okla
Ways and Means Committee
Disney
Rankin
Miss
Second freighter sunk in St Lawrence river
Ottawa reports a second freighter torpedoed in the St Lawrence Monday night by an enemy submarine. Minister Angus L. MacDonald said the sinking occurred about the same time and place as the first, which had been previously disclosed. Crew status and ship identity remain undisclosed.
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Ottawa
INS
St. Lawrence River
Angus L. MacDonald
Naval Services
House of Commons
MacDonald
Yeesterday
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Intermedi
Hull
Marahal Petain
Plesse
Willie Willis
Rebbert Quillen
Iaeek
Derson
Henderson
Asa
Taunggyi
Siam
Mongko
WPB
St. Lawrence
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