Postwar airliners to differ by size speed and comfort
The ATA outlines four new conventional transport designs A1 B11-A C1-A and D1, expanding on the DC-3 and DC-4 lineage with tri-cycle gear, higher speeds, larger capacities, and configurable passenger cargo interiors. Planes aim for shorter conversion times and luggage space to streamline passenger flow.
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James J. Strebig
Associated Press
Washington
Air Transport Association of America
ATA
Pearl Harbor
Allan W. Dallas
ATA Engineering and Maintenance
Transport Company
Laziest City Mayor Becomes Wartime Busybody in Louisiana
Fishville mayor Ed Hawthorne once bragged as the laziest man in the world. Warfare and troop traffic transformed his sleepy Cajun hamlet into a busy hub as soldiers from Claiborne Beauregard Polk and Livingston flooded his resort. He longs to return to rest after the war ends.
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Fishville
Ed Hawthorne
Claiborne
Beauregard
Polk
Livingston
Louisiana
Markets End Busy Week With Broad Gains In New York
Markets closed the best week since last March with rails liquors rubbers and specialties rising amid robust demand optimism over earnings and domestic politics. The Associated Press 60-stock average rose 0.3 to 52.7 its high since last July 24 with a 14-point weekly gain. Cotton futures jumped 20 to 55 cents a bale as March touched 21.19 cents per pound, with spot cotton at 21.67 cents.
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New York
Steels and Motors
Associated Press
Chicago
N. Y
Red army breaches east of Tarnopol toppling German line
Across a 500 mile front the Russians press forward breaking through east of Tarnopol and nearing Pervomaisk and key rail routes. The Unam capture hands Soviets Germanys largest base in Southern Russia boosting air operations toward Odessa Nikolaev and the Southern Bug country.
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Tarnopol
Bug River
Rumania
Pervomaisk
Dnieper
Odessa-Warsaw
Unam
Russia
Red
Odessa
Nikolaev
Bug
Budget for OWI Cuts Deep as 12-Month Plan Revealed
Washington reports the domestic Office of War Information proposes a 2,350,000 budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1, down from 2,700,000 this year and far below last year’s 3,000,000. George W. Healy Jr. says 40 percent of the trimmed funds cover work formerly done by other agencies and that overtime may later be funded by supplements. Healy, a New Orleans editor and OWI domestic chief, notes home front work can be maintained with the reduced amount.
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Washington
Office of War Information
OWI
George W. Healy, Jr
New Orleans
Congress
Healy
Federal Clipping Service
U. S
Division of Public Inquiries
Suicide age distribution peaks in late life
The data indicate the highest percentage of suicides occurs among individuals aged between 65 and 74. The finding emphasizes elevated risk in early elderly years, with fewer cases in younger adults and middle age. Further breakdown by gender or region is not provided in the excerpt.
Government steps eyed to curb grain surplus in futures
Grain prices rose across most cereals as Chicago traders priced in government action to divert yellow maize to processors. Cash markets remained strong, keeping futures bid while wheat edged up to 1.71 1 2, oats 81 1 2, rye 1 29 to 1 28 3 4, and barley 1 24 1 2.
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Chicago
Oil Plant Shaken By Blast And Fire
An explosion and ensuing blaze struck the Sun Oil Company's new 13 million dollar high octane gasoline plant acid unit in Marcus Hook Pennsylvania at 9 30 tonight. Firemen fought flames for about thirty minutes as several people were rushed to Chester area hospitals. Fire visible for miles as nearly a dozen units fought the blaze. the plant had been dedicated by Secretary Harold L Ickes last October 27.
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Marcus Hook
Sun Oil Company
Chester
Harold L. Ickes
Gaeta figures in 1849 Italian campaign as church refuge
Gaeta played a prominent role in the Italian campaign, serving as a refuge for Pope Pius IX when he fled Rome in 1849. The episode highlights Gaeta’s strategic and protective stance during the upheaval surrounding the papal escape and subsequent Italian unification events.
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Gaeta
Pius IX
Rome
Chiang Kai-shek urges China to strive for final victory
In a speech marking the fifth anniversary of the national mobilization and Sun Yat-sen’s death, Chiang Kai-shek condemns wartime laxity, calls for increased production, frugality, saving, and strict price control, and praises front-line officers as Japan is portrayed as encircled and doomed to fall.
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Chungking
Chiang Kai- Shek
China
Sun Yat-Sen
Chiang
Japan
Veterans urged to attend Legion meeting Monday night
J. O. Colvard commander of the local post extends a cordial invitation to all veterans especially World War II veterans to the post meeting at the hall on Second Avenue. Special representative Jim Saliba of the Alabama department will be principal speaker. The meeting starts at eight o clock.
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J. O. Colvard
American Legion
Second Avenue
Jim Saliba
Alabama Department
Pulpwood Ceiling Prices Raised by OPA
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration announced an immediate increase in pulpwood ceiling prices for Southeastern and central Southern regions of the country. The action signals higher cost guidance for firms affected by forest product markets.
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Ofieing
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Sweden Upholds Freedom of Press as Constitutional Law
In Sweden the right to freedom of the press is enshrined as part of the constitution establishing protections for expression and publication. The provision secures journalists and media outlets from censorship and ensures access to information under lawful conditions.
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Sweden
Florence raid hits targets while sparing art treasures
Early reports say bombers and fighters destroyed many enemy planes with light losses. Marauder bombers struck Florence to wreck rail networks without harming the city’s famed art treasures. Photos show hits on railroad yards and repair shops, with no bombs near cultural sites.
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Toulon
Florence
Air Force
John K. Cannon
Tactical Air Force
Italy
Rome
Padua
Theacer
American Heavies Hit Germany Again
American heavy bombers blasted Münster Germany and the Pas de Calais area in France amid a major air offensive. Fortresses and Liberators faced snow and anti-aircraft fire with four fighters missing but no bombers lost. RAF bombers joined the effort using precision night bombing under a bright moon.
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London
Muenster
Germany
Pas-Nde-Calais
France
Paris
Luxembourg
Frankfurt
Britain
U. S
Netherlands
Pas-De- Calais
Thunderbolt
Walter Megan
Waterbury, Conn
Europe
RAF
Berlin
Leipzig
Schweinfurt
Soldier Vote Plan Passed In Minnesota
The Minnesota legislature approved a measure to enable military personnel to vote in the 1944 elections. County auditors may mail ballots to service members in the U S and abroad upon application by the service member or their immediate family. Applications may be witnessed by military personnel and require sworn statements of qualifications. Governor Thye expected to sign the bill next week, likely Monday.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
Edward J. Thye
Senators fight over TVA power and McKellar move
From Washington comes word that Senator McKellar aimed a sharp political strike by targeting the Tennessee Valley Authority amid broad opposition to federal bureaus. Alabama leaders and Valley residents warn against dismantling TVA and fear a nationwide backlash as Congress confronts agency actions.
Morgan ing contributions rise toward quota in regional fund drive
Report by Mr. Rankin details community totals as of Saturday showing Falkville near its 1,075 quota at 976.99 and Morgan ing at 3,200.00. Rural towns exceed or near targets with many listings showing received versus requested amounts across regions such as Flint, Trinity, Secator, Somerville, Priceville, Oak Ridge, Hartselle, and Falkville.
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Ing
Falkville
Rankin
Community Crota
Flint
Trinity
Somerville
Priceville
Nanville
Neel
Rocky Ford
Oak Ridge
Hartselle
Valhermosa
Wacey’s Springs
Union Fill
Grove
Evans X Roads
Florette
Tacon
Eva
Lawrence Cove
Gum Pond
Massey
Ramirez resignation prompts Latin American political shift
Ramirez resigns after army garrisons near Buenos Aires urged delegation of power to Farrell following a war ministry meeting on February 24. Chile Bolivia and Paraguay recognize Farrell regime while United States and Britain suspend formal diplomatic ties pending clarification of defense goals against Axis influence.
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Farrell
Chile
Bolivia
Paraguay
United States
Britain
Ramirez
Axis
Buenos Aires
War Ministry
Republic
Edelmiro Farrell
Central Pacific air raids report no American losses
Bombed Thursday by U S Army planes which have been attacking almost daily this month three Nipponese held atolls in the Marshall islands were raided the same day no American planes were lost and no enemy fighters encountered.
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U. S. Army
Marshall Islands
Scout equipment lost during Sans Souci cave tour
Charles Henry Davidson reports loss of scout gear including a knapsack and first aid kit during a Sunday bike tour of Sans Souci cave and vicinity. A reward is offered for its return to The Daily office.
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Charles Henry Davidson
Sans Souci Cave
Plan Approved Washington Delegation Visit to Parliament
March 11 plan shows a congressional delegation invited to visit the British parliament. Politicians display receptiveness but a looming campaign casts doubt on final approval. The report notes the potential impact of electoral considerations on the decision process.
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Washington
Decatur Community Diary Highlights Local Notices
Mrs. R L Clanton called to Athens to aid mother Mary Miller ill with pneumonia. Pvt Edward F Morrow wounded in the Mediterranean. Cpl Raymond O Duren killed in action. Lucille Pole ill at home. Pvt William W Johnson Jr en route to Tampa after training. Mrs Chester Braswell discharged from Hamil clinic. Births announced at Hamil clinic and home. Several residents on business and medical trips. Updates include service members’ statuses, clinic notices, and local visits.
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R. L. Clanton
Athens
Mary Miller
War Department
Raymond O. Duren
Flossie B. Duren
Baileyton
Mediterranean
William W. Johnson Jr
Sixth Avenue South
Tampa
Denver
Chanute Field
Chester Braswell
Hamil Clinic
Decatur 2
Wildlife on Kwa Jalein Atoll Lacks Common Mammals
Few animals are found on Kwa Jalein Atoll consisting only of dogs, pigs, rats and bats.
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Kwajalein Atoll
Distilling of liquor urged by McCarran for short term
Senator McCarran chairing a senate liquor shortage committee proposed a temporary resumption of beverage alcohol production to curb black markets and unearth hoarded whisky stocks. He noted the War Production Board doubts but said prospects look promising and indicated the committee may back a recommendation. Senator Ferguson had earlier supported small scale whisky production.
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Washington
McCarran
D-Nev
Senate
War Production Board
Nevada
Ferguson
Rmich
Florence raid seals Florence railhead in major bombing run
In a bold mission the Marauders attacked Florence to hit the junction of two key railroads supplying the beachhead and Cassino fronts. Bombers concentrated on the target with about 90 percent destruction, aided by a brief overcast break that allowed a clear bomb run over landmarks like the palace of Medici and the Arno. No bursts fell outside the target area as crews praised precision under pressure.
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Cassino
Italy
Joseph R. Holzapple
Peoria
Florence
Europe
Rome
Regis F. Jones
Castella
Calif
Palace of Politti
Arno River
Palace of the Medici
Palazzo Vecchio
Archaeological Museum
John G. Bergen
Dorchester
Mass
Larkin
George E. Risser
Fort Madison, Jr
Thomas Rites To Be Held Sunday
Funeral services for Jimmy Thomas 21 who died Thursday at his parents home Deer Springs will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday at the First Christian church of Decatur Rev Elmer Freer officiating He is survived by his parents two sisters Mrs T C Sharp of Jackson Tennessee and Mrs Leone Moyer of Jackson Tenn two brothers Jack Thomas of San Diego California and Julian Thomas of Houston Texas Pallbearers Hergan Safley R L Lively Granny Rogers Herman Rogers Glenn Rogers and J D Buchanan Interment will be in the city cemetery Mutual Service directing
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Jimmy Thomas
J. D. Thomas
Deer Springs
First Christian Church
Decatur
Elmer Freer
T. C. Sharp
Jackson
Tennessee
Leone Moyer
Jackson, Tenn
Jack Thomas
San Diego
Calif
Julian Thomas
Houston
Texas
Hergan Safley
R. L. Lively
Granny Rogers
Hereman Rogers
Glenn Rogers
J. D. Buchanan
City
Mutual Service Directing
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Yigo
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Clermont-Ferrand
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Larhamarie
Lem Cobb
Center
Cherokee County
Julian Harris
Morgan County
Jap Bryant
Bessemer
Jefferson County
A. N. Cameron
Tarrant City
Alabama
McKellar
Senator McKellar
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Peale Valley
Morgan
Eecatur
Donald Miller
Baugh’s Infirmary
Edward F. Morrow
Leonard Morrow
Somerville 2
Lucille Pole
Fifth Avenue West
H. B. Way
Danville 1
J. W. Wardlow
J. Glasscock
Hartselle 2
J. W. Lenox
Lacey Springs
T. J. Grisham
Rogersville
Sdt
William H. Cook
Muroc Army Air Field
Annie Lee Dunlap
Norman Cryer
New Albany
Ind
E. L. Collins
Talucah
A. L. Nave
Brown's
Dennis Guild
St. John's Episcopal Church
Bessie Peach
Ferry Street
Kent Handley
Lacon
Decature Saga
W. E. Hardie
Jimmy Lanier
J. J. Evans
D. F. Lowery
Danville 2
Harold Lowery
Pfc
England
Dee Pullen
Robert A. Jacobs
Mrs. Jacobs
Phoenix
Arizona
Pvt
Arthur Teague
W. R. Teague
William Robert Glenn
Decature
the Benevolent Hospital
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Richard Street
Lewis Wilson
Rex Finley
Howard James Verner
Sixth Avenue West
Baugh's Infirmary
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