Underground Veil Lifted Reveals Allied Airmen Rescue
Paris reports the U S Army details the underground railway aiding Allied airmen during the war. About 40 000 Europeans collaborated in France alone with thousands escaping to England. Estimates say 3 000 Americans reached safety and 3 000 to 4 000 aided by French fell into German hands.
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Paris
U. S. Army
United States
Britain
U. S
Spanish Pyrennes
France
England
WAC
Dorothy A. Smith
Prospect Avenue
Staten Island
N. Y
Bureau
Brittany
The Golden Eagle Stands as World’s Boldest Bird of Prey
The golden eagle is celebrated as the boldest raptor in the world, admired for its strength, speed, and aerial skill. Its hunting prowess and imposing silhouette have made it a symbol of power and freedom across cultures.
Deep Freeze Grips Much of the United States
Sub freezing temperatures hit most of the nation with zero readings in parts of Iowa and lows ranging from 24 below in Jamestown North Dakota to 32 in Dallas. Snow accompanied the cold in the Great Lakes and Northeast while Southern Texas saw light rain. Temperatures were expected to rise slowly with clear weather prevailing.
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Associated Press
United States
Dakotas
Minnesota
Mercury
Chicago
St. Louis
Tulsa
Louisville
Knoxville
Atlanta
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Tennessee
Wyoming
Idaho
Iowa
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
Jamestown
N. D
Pembina
Duluth
Minn
Dallas
Washington
Kansas City
Charleston
S. C
Trunk Turtle Shell Reaches Seven Feet Long
A trunk turtle sometimes possesses a shell measuring seven feet in length, illustrating unusually large carapace among ancient reptiles.
Japanese Taisho Carrier Sunk in First Philippine Sea Engagement
Tokyo reports that Japan's 40,000-ton Taisho was torpedoed by a U S submarine and sunk during the first engagement of the Philippine Sea in 1944. The 30,000-ton Chokaku also fell the same day. Captain Ohmae recounted the loss, noting the carrier flagship of Ozawa’s force exploded and disappeared in seconds with few survivors.
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Tokyo
Japan
U. S
Philippine Sea
Chokaku
Toshikazu Ohmae
Associated Press
Armier Adft
Sisaburo Ozawa
Saipan
Comparts
Germans Had Deadly Gas Developed by I G Farben Official
Senator hearings heard Col Bernard Bernstein say Germany developed the deadliest poison gas in the world and tested it on concentration camp inmates. He cited destruction of poison gas stocks before Russian occupation and noted a Farben official in Wuppertal-Elberfeld helped develop the gas unknown to Allied military authorities.
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Washington
Germany
Bernard Bernstein
U. S
Senate
Kilgore
D.-W. Va
Bernstein
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
United States
Standard
I. G. Farbenindustrie
I. G. Farben
Wuppertal-Elberfeld
President Truman praises Decatur serviceman
Lieut. Homer L. Draper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Draper of 621 Fifth Avenue West, Decatur, received a letter from President Truman thanking him for answering the call of duty. The president commends his fortitude and leadership and urges continued service to the nation in peace.
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Homer L. Draper
Homer Draper
Fifth Avenue West
Decatur
Truman
Harry
The
White House
Alabama Tax Average Low as State Falls Behind National
A Legislative Reference Service study shows Alabama’s per capita tax intake at 83.5 dollars from total revenues of 326.701 million across 1941 to 1943, ranking near the bottom nationally. State literacy and road statistics are noted, with comparisons to Arkansas Mississippi and others, while caveats about census data and road paving percentages are included.
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Montgomery
Dec
Legislative Reference Service
Alabama
Alex Pow
Arkansas
Mississippi
Pow
Louisiana
New Mexico
South Carolina
Gas mask tests and atrocity claims framed in senate hearing
The remarks recount alleged I G poisoning experiments on monkeys and humans, using gases that could penetrate any mask. It accuses Far ben of enabling mass extermination in concentration camps like Auschwitz. The senate hearing centers on cartels, international company agreements, and division of world markets and exchange of technical information.
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I. G
Farben
Auschwitz
Senate
Decatur Soldier Serves as Navy Mail Clerk at Okinawa Base
Pfc. Julian L. Moody, 31, of 322 East Moulton St., Decatur, serves as a mail clerk in the adjutant general's section at the Okinawa base command. Before enlisting he was a shipping clerk for L. E. Moody of Decatur. His wife Leta and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Moody, reside in Decatur.
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Julian L. Moody
Moulton St
Decatur
Copany
Okinawa
Adjustant General's
DAILY CROSSWORD ACRO PUZZLE LISTING OF CLUES AND ANSWERS
A cryptogram style puzzle with numbered across and down clues, including misspellings and garbled phrases. Provides many entries such as mineral spring, astern, twirl, and various wordplay prompts. Also includes a cryptogram attribution KONQ 8 WSTOQ GU KNQQL and a Julius Juvenal quote reference.
Buckley’s Canada Dry Canadiol Syrup Relaxes Coughs
Buckley’s Canad ies cough syrup offers quick action to loosen thick phlegm through throat and bronchial tubes and soothe coughing spasms. Sold at drug stores for 45 cents with a satisfaction guarantee or money back. CADDELL DRUG CO and GOLDEN’S DRUG STORE listed.
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Buckley
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Gunter
DMC
D.M.C
Caddell Drug CO
Whiteside
A. L. Tucker, Mgr
BEA
Thame
Ed Leigh ‘McMillan
Allied van Lines, Inc
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Incorporated
Daily Crossword
Root of
India
Alariat
Bury
Olympian Poddess
KONQ
WSTOQ
Jupiter
Juvenal
King Features Syndicate
Kaw
Johnsten
Hotpoint
Goidel’s Drug Store
Morgan’s
Joe Wheeler
Moulton
Fred Carter
Mgr
Iateres the Stylied
Huntsville
Terete
Wola
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