Blood and guts win on Attu in hill assault
Captain William H. Willoughby and the Seventh Scouts led 210 men onto Attu May 11 with a three pronged plan to root Japs from Holtz Bay. After five days of fog and near-starvation, they repelled counterattacks, kept the enemy from the mountains, and secured a foothold for further operations despite heavy casualties and scarce food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Burns
Moltz Bay Battleground
Holtz Bay
William H. Willoughby
Willoughby
Ventura Calif
United States
Henry J. Stender
Dennison
Iows
Captain Willoughby
Holtz
Holt
Attu
William O. Eareckgon
Eleventh Air Force
Holtz Bage Agin
John T. Oakes
Post Office
Harrell R. Hoffman
West 13Th St
Texarkana
Clifford C. Kimsey
Georgia
Cornelia
Chichagos
Allied air strikes drive toward Sicily as Linosa surrenders
Allied forces report continued bombing and naval shelling of Sicily and Pantelleria with gains on Pantelleria and Lampedusa, Linosa surrendering unconditionally after heavy bombardment. Catania airfield damage noted as RAF and North Africa air forces press toward Sicily. Linosa rests with surrender sealed. Sicily remains the main objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantelleria
Lampedusa
Linosaia
Sicily
Cairo
Middle East Air Command
Gerbini
Messina
Cat
Mediterranean
Linosa
Malta
Rhine land Raid Records Heavy Losses in Ruhr Air Strike
Brig. Gen. Frederick J. Anderson led a Wing in a raid that cost 2 percent fortresses, marking the heaviest toll in a single U S air force raid in the theater. The British lost two bombers in the Bochum Ruhr valley operation where five 4 000 pound bombs per minute targeted chemical Pigpie and armament works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel
Frederick J. Anderson
U. S
Bremlen
Bochum
Ruhr
Lawrence man Vandiver dies at home in Landersville
John Wesley Vandiver 84 prominent farmer of Lawrence county died at his home in Landersville Sunday afternoon. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Emma Bradford Moulton 4 and Mrs Della Latham Landersville two sisters Mrs Georgia Jackson Town Creek 2 and Margaret Bradford Baldwin one brother W A Vandiver Martselle 2. Funeral services Monday at 3 30 pm at the ville Church of Christ with Dr Paul Sanderson and Rev Alfred Thompson officiating. Interment in Landersville cemetery. Brown directing. Grandsons to attend service and a granddaughter is mentioned in the fragment.
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John Wesley Vandiver
Lawrence County
Landersville
Emma Bradford
Moulton
Della Latham
Georgia Jackson
Town Creek
Margaret Bradford
Baldwin
Mias
W. A. Vandiver
Martselle
Ville Church of Christ
Paul Sanderson
Alfred Thompson
Brown
Vandiver
Markets skid on anticipated anti inflation measures
New York stocks fell as traders priced in drastic anti inflation actions by the administration. Rail and blue chip issues led the losses with 1 to 2 point drops, trading accelerated before a partial recovery near the close. About 1,500,000 shares changed hands amid mixed commodity quotes and receipts data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Victor Eubank
New York
Cotton futures ease on war jitters and liquidation
New York June 14 cotton futures drifted lower as war developments spurred nervous liquidation. Light hedging and local selling pressured the market in a narrow range with late afternoon prices 15 to 30 cents per bale lower. July 20.19, Oct 19.80, Dec 19.64.
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New York
Markets at a Glance New York June Market Movements
Markets at a glance report a downturn led by heavy rails with bonds lower on carrier loans and hedging. Wheat declined with hedging pressure while corn held at ceilings. hogs higher on good demand. cattle weaker with early steer topping $16.50 amid liberal supplies.
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New York
Chicago
Chicago Dairy Receipts Mixed as Creamery Prices Move
Butter receipts reach 1,470,980 unsettled figures show varied creamery prices listed as 83 AA 41 1-2 up to 92 A with diverse grades and classification notes. Market activity reflects unsettled butter and cream markets in Chicago on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochicago
Incendiary Bomb Raids Hit City Ruins in Night Attack
Thousands of incendiary bombs were dropped on the ruins in a night raid, causing widespread fires and damage. Authorities reported extensive destruction across the damaged area as firefighting efforts continued into the early hours.
Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices in Nashville Market Report
Nashville stock report shows salable cattle 450 calves 225 hogs 1400 sheep 1600. Cattle demand steady to weak with mix of good fed yearlings 15.25 15.75 and cows 10.50 to 12.50. vealers 15.50 top. Hogs 10 lower with good 190 275 lb at 13.65 13.75. sows 12.65. Sheep steady with fat ewes 5.50 6.50 and lambs 14.75 15.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Federal-State Market News Service
Grain futures slide as profit-taking hits oats and rye
Persistent selling drives grain pits lower with wheat, oats, and rye slipping amid hedging pressure. By close, wheat off about 1 3 8 to 1 3 4 cents, July and September at 1.44 1 8. corn steady near 1.05. oats and rye down about 1 1 8 to 1 3 8 and 1 3 4 respectively.
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Chicago
Bees Focus on Pollination Over Honey Production
A historical note states bees are not exclusively occupied with honey. their chief role is pollination of crops, highlighting their importance to agriculture and crop yields.
Treland Emerald Isle nickname for lush green lands
The country of Treland is nicknamed the Emerald Isle due to its abundant and luxurious green vegetation signaling a rich pastoral landscape.
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Treland
Emerald Isle
Civil airways totaled over 35000 miles in U.S. survey
Civil airways of the United States showed a total mileage exceeding thirty five thousand miles in a national survey, outlining expansive network reach and growth prospects for air transport.
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Civil Airways
U. S
Morgan trio now in Navy Seabees from Morgan county
Three Morgan county men enlisted in the Navy Seabees last week. Clarence Weaver of Decatur, Ruben Templeton of Decatur, and Joseph Barcliff of Somerville joined as storekeeper second class, carpenter's mate second class, and coxswain respectively. Base pay scales and that recruiting officedetails are noted by the recruiting officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Fighting Seabees
Morgan County
Clarence Felix Weaver
Moulton Street
Decatur
Ruben Perry Templeton
Sixth Avenue
Joseph Harold Barcliff
Somerville 2
Seabees
R. E. McDonald
War manpower and labor shifts outlined in committee briefing
The briefing cites projections for 63.2 million to 64.4 million people in war work by next month and July 1944, with 5.406 million inducted and 2.3 million added to munitions payrolls in the year ending June 30. It notes aircraft and shipbuilding employment rises, a new reserves transfer program for over 38s, and race differentials in rejection causes. States' examination and rejection counts by nationality are listed, with large totals for New York and other states.
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McNutt and Hershey
Armed ‘Forces
McNutt
Park Harbor
Selective Service
Hershey
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Local notes from Decatur area cover visits and hospital updates
Dr J T Burch of Hartselle travels to Decatur on business. Raymond Hodges of Birmingham and Mr Mrs A H Hoff host weekend guests. Naval cadet John Howlan on furlough visits home. Shrine initiations and a Dutch supper planned. Roy Privett and family visit Birmingham. more local travel and hospital updates follow. Eastern Star to hold annual officer election Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hodges
Birmingham
A. H. Hoff
Labor bills move through floor debates in state Senate
The Senate debates Sparks labor bill with three additional proposals gaining momentum. Sen. Gerald Bradford of Clark advances a nondepartment regulation bill and a later substitute establishing a labor department. Sen. Vincent Kilborn of Mobile promises deeper measures, with action expected on plans for a state planning board postwar program a war emergency fund automatic death sentence appeals an emergency finance corporation and governor war powers.
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Sparks
Gerald Bradford
Clark
State Department
Bradford
Labor Department
Vincent Kilborn
Mobile
Senate
State Planning Board
Emergency Finance Corporation
Senate panel weighs changes to confirmation rule and federal budget
Senator O Mahoney proposes a substitute to require confirmation only for policy making officials. The House bills $1 086 562 499 for Labor Department Federal Security Agency War Manpower Commission and related agencies for the new fiscal year July 1. The NYA faces a large cut while prenatal infant care and maternity access programs remain funded. McNutt’s salary boost to 15000 is in the FSA budget.
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O'Mahoney
D.-Wyo
McKellar
House
Appropriations Committee
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
War Manpower Commission
Paul V. McNutt
Security
Manpower Commission
Budget Bureau
National Youth Administration
NYA
Night Ambush on Road to Manila Supplies Japs
In darkness near Manila a convoy halted by a roadblock on a riverwall holdout. Clark Lee and Filipino Scouts defend with busses and hillside defenders, fighting a night clash as reinforcements scramble.
Working Conditions Service Study Proposal Falls Short
The committee denied a request from the division of labor standards for 1 152 000 to establish a working conditions service intended to study absenteeism in industry.
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Division of Labor Standards
Funeral Services for Child Set in Antioch
Mrs. Mortis T. Green dies in Mobile and funeral services are planned for Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Antioch with Rev. Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch. Drinkard of Hartselle directs. Survived by father and mother, one brother Charles Edward Green, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Green of Mobile and T. R. Grantland of Birmingham. Pallbearers listed as Otis Grantland, Ellis, and Frederick.
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Mortis T. Green
Mobile
Antioch
Jones
Lacey's Springs
Drinkard
Hartselle
Charles Edward Green
Thomas Green
T. R. Grantland
Birmingham
Otis Grantland
Ellis
Frederick
Negro Youth Injured by Car in City Accident
Frank Byrd Jr a 13 year old Negro boy was struck by a car driven by Mrs. Sim Howell of 1503 Tenth Avenue East as he pulled a wheelbarrow on the curb. He was taken by Brown's ambulance to Benevolent Hospital with bad bruises and undetermined injuries.
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Frank Byrd, Jr
Sim Howell
Tenth Avesnue East
Brown's
Benevolent Hospital
Airspace Reserved for Military Traffic Nationwide
All navigable air above 17 000 feet is reserved for military use. The notice states that in the United States the airspace is blocked for civilian flights at that altitude. It also notes Mexico City is under seven euro hours of flight time from Washington.
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U. S
Mexico City
Washington
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