Bloc Seeks Senate Votes To Override FDR Farm Bill Veto
AP dispatch from Washington reports a farm bloc claims about 30 Senate votes aligning with administration to override President Roosevelt's veto on the Bankhead Hawkhead farm bill. Sponsors remain confident in Senate but fear House defeat requiring two thirds. The bill would bar deducting government benefits from parity in price ceilings for agriculture. Senator Bankhead is the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Bankhead
Dala
Tura
OPA Sets April 15 Ceiling on Retail Meats
Washington AP says the Office of Price Administration will impose per pound ceiling prices on retail beef veal lamb and mutton effective April 15 with zones covering Alabama Georgia and other states. The move aims to stabilize meat distribution damaged by shortages and varying local prices. Zone maps align with pork zones and affect prices for sirloin hamburger veal cutlets and similar cuts nationwide. Local small stores may charge one to three cents over cost in park regions. Follow up in No. 16 on Page 3.
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Ferlmeter Washington
OPA
Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
Calhoun
Houston
Etowah
Montgomery
Dallas
Tuscalooca
Lee
Mobile
Jefferson
Morgan
Lauderdale
Medisar
Office of Price Administration
Detroit
New York
San Francisco
Hull Sees Trade Act As Aiding War Efforts
Washington AP testifies before the House Appropriations Committee on a new 189,729,400 funding measure for State Justice and Commerce. Steve Hull argues reciprocal trade agreements are vital to prosecute the war and shape the peace, noting post Pearl Harbor progress and the need for further progress. He emphasizes the world’s political and economic changes required for lasting peace and the obligation to extend the administration’s authority to write reciprocal deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex BH
Washington
Steve Hull
Congress
United States
House Appropriations Committee
State, Justice and Commerce Departments
Hull
Ways and Means
Gary
Pearl Harbor
Police Seek City Raise In Salaries In Petition
A petition signed by Yeily Police Department members requests a salary increase due to rising living costs and will be presented to the City Commission tomorrow. Fifteen patrolmen and four plainclothes officers signers include F C Burdeshaw J E Cappa and J E Draughon among others. The group notes a recent January raise of 10 dollars for monthly staff and 2.5 dollars weekly for others, but tax deductions offset gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeily Police Department
Wiiemen
Police Department
F.C. Burdeshaw
Cameron
G. C. Garret
J. E. Cappa
D. L. Kelly
John Hilton
Gr, Cherry
W. R. Colina
W. Butler
Mike Palmer
Tom Olland
Sam Rice
Ely
J. E. Draughon
W. T. Hicks
W. Hering
Ej, Strickland
HE D
Dothan
City Commission
Pokeaman
Rental Registrations Region Picks Up
Rental registrations in the Week region show increased activity due to an investigation by OPA officials. Applications from landlords are accepted in the Charteria Caspar area, with Cooper Md noted as a location where registrations are required.
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Wontiorth
the & Defense
OPA
Charteria
Caspar
Cooper Md
Cates
Fem
Bond Drive at Dothan Nets 180075 War Bond Sale
Hundreds of purchasers at the Abraham Mordecai lodge drive in Dothan turned out at the high school auditorium to witness a show climaxing the campaign. The drive totaled 180075 in War Bonds and Stamps, exceeding the 100000 goal by 80075. Telephone sales reached 6000 with about 800 more purchased by audience members. Rabbi Alfred Wolf spoke of the Bnai Brith’s war effort and charitable work for the sick, noting the Dothan lodge’s small 26 members. The event featured soldiers as talent and ended with community praise from Clyde Levern and Myer Blumberg.
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U. S
Abraham Mordecai Lodge
B'nai Frith
Dethan
B'nai Brrith
Alfred Wolf
Rabbi Wolf
B'rith of
Dothan
Myer Blumberg
World War II Daily Front Update Mixed Allied Actions
In Tunisia General Patton's forces break a Nasi counterattack in El Guetar and press toward the British Eighth Army with a raid toward Italy from Tuatalan fields. Allied aircraft strike Naples and rail targets in Salerno and Syracuse as RAF targets Kiel. In Pacific, moonlight raids hit New Ireland harbor threatening ships. In the Soviet theater, Red Army claims 1000 Nazi deaths while continuing heavy armored operations in Donets.
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Associated Frees
Tunisia
Patton
el Guetar
Eighth Army
Italy
Tuatalan Fields
Naples
Salamo
Syracuse
Europe
RAF
Angauits
Kiel
Nevel
Paris
Pacific
New Ireland
Donets
Garmane
WLB May Be Asked To Find Settlement Of Coal Wage Row
Former Senator Edward R. Burke heads the Southern Coal Producers Association and will urge John K. Steelman of the U S Conciliation Service to refer the coal wage dispute to the War Labor Board. The coal operators reject a $2 daily wage increase and a $1 46 daily minimum, while the UMW seeks a higher base pay and extended guarantees amid pending retroactive terms.
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WLB
New York
SAP
Edward R. Burke
Southern Coal Producers Association
John K. Steelan
U. S. Conciliation Service
War Labor Board
Steelman
Washington
Secretary of Labor
H. C. Adams
United Mine Workers Journal
Burke
UMW
Smoke Fire Traps Johnny Daniels At Poyner Street Home
A man identified as Johnny Daniels, a sign painter, was overcome by smoke during a fire at his 410 Poyner Street home shortly after noon today. Daniels was rushed to hospital by ambulance and given emergency treatment. Fire Chief says bedding was destroyed and the fire likely started from a burning cigarette while Daniels slept.
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Johnny Daniels
Poyner Street
Jay Jonsson
Daniels
Hospital
Leap
Daniela
Russians Beat Back Nazi Push Near Kharkov
Soviet forces supported by tanks and large air power repelled German attacks northeast and southeast of Kharkov. Moscow reported beaten back the offensive with additional German casualties, as fighting concentrated near Izyum and along the Donets river.
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Kharkov
Moscow
Gemany
Russans
Germany
Izyum
Red Army Unite
Swarms Of Flying Fortresses Cross Channel
A large force of United States Flying Fortresses crossed the channel in a daylight raid on targets near Antwerp and a Renault works, with Berlin radio reporting direct hits and fires and severe civil losses in Antwerp. The raid followed yesterday’s American bombing and a heavy RAF attack on Kiel.
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London
Pying Fortress
Acy Liberator
Industral
Anteery Kelimm
Wit Gumi
Tedas
Tur
Yesternas
Renault Works
Kite
Germany
Basannauinerd Tonge
Berlin
Howe
Antwerp
Belgium
United States
Strait of Doser
Paytenam
Kiel
Flying Fortresses Blast Jap Armada
Senate War Investigating Committee opened inquiry into Army hoarding of food and supplies, with Army Quartermaster officials summoned behind closed doors. Truman said information indicates heavy overbuying of canned goods and other commodities, tying up markets while civilians lack access. Morganthau to testify on stabilization funds and postwar economic policy. McKellar to press Senate confirmation for federal workers earning above 4500 annually, with TVA excluded per committee approval.
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Washington
Truman
D. Mo
Senate
Army Quartermaster Corps
Ly Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Meansine
Finance
Farrigh Relations
Treasury
McKellar
D-Tenn
Senate Judiciary Committee
TVA
Bombers Scatter 13 Warships and Vessels in Pacific Strike
Associated Press reports mass air raid in Kaveng New Tieland and surrounding seas. Flying Fortresses and Liberators attacked 13 warships and cargo vessels, sinking destroyers and damaging several other ships. Allied forces say the loss to Japan included multiple vessels, while American aircraft suffered some damage but claimed success in the dawn to noon strikes near Pearl Harbor and target areas in the Markham valley and Timba.
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Con Siver Br
Xa Law
Kaliengaire
Elses
Andamen
Markham Valley
Ative Tanatra
Saamana
Kitchen Cipek
Timba
Dutch New Filmen
Langsoer
Navy
Marine
Second War Loan Drive Aims To Raise 13 Billion
Washington AP reports the Treasury launches a nationwide effort starting April 12 to raise 13 billion dollars for the Second War Loan Drive. Officials urge public support, citing inflation control and war funding needs, with ads across newspapers and radio to explain Uncle Sam’s borrowing drive and bond purchases.
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James Marlow Washington
Ancine Sem
Treasury
Eny
Last Minute BULLETINS From London and Washington
London reports Field Marshal Hommel arrives in southern Iraq and is named chief of ground forces while Gen Kenschring takes aviation and Admiral Amarian heads naval forces in the Mediterranean. De Gaulle delay to North Asia provokes criticism. In PAZ, the National Council calls for state of war and mobilization. Washington panel advances Senate confirmation of federal appointments $85,000 or more.
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London
the Moon
Monitor
Frwin Howmel
Iraq
Hommel
Albert Kenschring
Anaria
Aaty
Mediterranean
Charles de ¢Ranlle
Dwight D. Blueohower
Ten
de Gaulle
North Asia
Theft Of Securities Laid To Sergeant
New York report details a theft of securities alleged against a sergeant linked to a hotel and park area. The fragmentary text references suspects, a hotel, and a court or police sequence, but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
First Dothan Girl Enlists In WAVES
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Piarl
Martin Otne
Ratte
Ren Mian Caves
Jsnf
Onarndé
Taewle
Dauthan
Ta Sinte Teachers College
Cedar
Racial Segregation And Negro Education Called For By Sparks
Sparks urged absolute segregation and independent development of white and Negro races at Tuskegee Institute Founder’s Day. He argued the two groups are distinct, warned against outside interference, and called for expanded Tuskegee programs while praising Booker T. Washington.
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Tuskegee
Ain
Grey
Quadmey Sparde
Alabama
South
Tuskegee Institute
Alabama Guveraur Ward
Ouigine
Joan
Mathout
Sparta
Agatal
Eery
Ha Amon
Tee
Radu Rattan
Jan Rannot Vaio Dutarr
Sparka
Club Luncheons Not Under OPA Ban
Confusion over wartime controls cleared as ALU Wilkerson states that regularly scheduled luncheon and banquet meetings of clubs and similar groups are not banned by the OPA. He notes many organizations feared meetings were outlawed amid rationing expansion and aims to clarify the situation.
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OPA
Confanon
Witat
Eimcie
Alu Wilkerson
County War Price and Rationing Board
Whikerson
Mlarifyimz
Sonfaalon Aida
Naples Raid Brings Heavy Damage to Port and City
Allied air forces pounded Naples and nearby pathways in a major strike against Axis supply lines and vessels. The attack damaged the port, harbor facilities, and rail links, while reconnaissance noted ships burned and aircraft wreckage scattered. German and Italian defenses launched counterattacks but failed to deter the operation.
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B'nai B'rith
the Worldsand
U.S
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Kaveng
New Tieland
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Douglas MacArthur
Guiraly
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Peminon
Red America
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Take Bond
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Bantiah
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National Council
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Hotel Parkinson
Deri
Maar
Sparks
Rommel
North Africa
Daniel Delco
Reid
Liberarcos
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Heave Re Vany
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Toahips
Cape Wichino
Eachvar
Nbs
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Prada
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