Backers of Anti Strike Put On Spot
AP report notes CIO and labor backers pressure lawmakers who voted for or against the Smith Connally Act amid Senate administration lobbying. Republicans face limited options as they navigate votes tied to Roosevelt’s veto and political expenditures.
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Amhingtom
Cioregent
Smith Comnally
Senate
Esa
CIO
Sircumetamcas
Feng Ball
Minnesotta
Roosevett
Wad Butler
Nebraska
Rad Cross Drive Nears County Total as Barbecue Held
Volunteers and business leaders report steady progress toward the Red Cross War Fund goal. Reports from county offices indicate the drive is near completion as meals sales and a barbecue at Cotwood tonight add funds, with Judge J. T. Whiterman noting the drive has pressed since March 6 and several weeks past the deadline.
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Weion
Wiles
Tals
Cotwood
J. T. Whiterman
Pat F. Z. Doak
Ocom
World War II News Summary from Allied Fronts
Air forces conducted daylight raids across multiple targets as Allied troops push deeper into Axis- held areas. Reports describe heavy fighting, territorial advances, and ongoing armistice discussions as teams from Italy, Turkey, and other nations engage in strategic operations.
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Associated Frese
Actimet
Marest
Portion Flrer
Italy
Mia
Turkey
Ag Red
German Planes Fight Allied Air War Across Balkans
Allied reports say 49 German planes engaged in a lengthy dogfight while Allied fighters claimed 46 German bombers shot down. In the Balkans bombs hit Budapest and Bucharest amid broader raids in the region. Italy saw fighter-bombers hit an ammo dump near Monte Libretti and strikes on troops and vehicles in Itri.
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Dalmatas
Barlin Radio
Gaiman
Bucharest
Buds
Pest
Bofia
Budapest
Giao
Nemes
Balkan
Balkans
Germany
Italy
Monte Libretti
Rome
Itri
Tating Borth
Gasta
Stop Signs Torn Down and Police Chief Warns
Police Chief J. Craughon revealed today that stop signs have been torn down and mutilated in recent weeks by unknown persons. The city will not tolerate such acts and has offered a $25 reward for information leading to conviction. City officials, including Commissioner Clyde Cog and City Recorder J. L. Vaughn, have been informed as the department steps up efforts to prevent further damage.
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Coe
Dranghen
Afro Liberators Strike Europe Wide Bombing Blitz
London reports Liberator bombers with Thunderbolt escorts attacked military objectives in France near Paris Dalig area as Allied air power resumed after a three day lull. Other bomber fleets over central Germany mid afternoon. Daylight raids followed blows on Balkan capitals. RAF Mosquito raid on Cologne noted. All planes reportedly returned safely.
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London
Par de Calaig
France
Sir Fores
Europe
Barli
Germany
Reich
U. S
Balkan
Cologne
Air Ministry
Theng Fernys
Siesspatta
Selective Service Adopts Age-Group To Fill Army Needs
Washington AP reports Selective Service shifting to an age based system to meet Army demands. Maj. Gen. Lewis Hershey outlined a plan prioritizing men under 28, then 26 to 29, followed by those over 29. He promised enforcement of wartime work duties and possible farm deferment balancing.
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Washington
Selective Service
Lewis DP
Hershey
Selective Service de Fara Te Me
Abandoned bomber runs home to England after damage
An AP report describes a Liberator abandoned by its crew after taking flak and suffering engine trouble. Eight crew members parachuted to safety. two were killed. The aircraft continued in formation toward England, then banked and crashed offshore near the harbor, about 14 miles from its home base.
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U. S
Epatreta
Guna
Bell
Welles
England
Hagiead
Che
Dewey Supporters Claim Wide Lead in Wisconsin Primary
Partial returns from Wisconsin show Governor Thomas E. Dewey gaining momentum with 15 pledged delegates and three more claimed as projections. General Douglas MacArthur holds a few wins, while Jeremiah Stassen and Willkie trail, with Willkie unlikely to secure delegates. The count reflects 2,306 of 3,076 precincts reporting and signals Dewey’s path toward the Republican national convention.
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Milwaukee
Thomas E. Dawsy
Wisconelr
Werdell Willkie
Dalogete
Jeria EF. Stenaa
Minnesota
Douglas MacArthur
Dewey
MacArthur
Staseen
Willkie
Romania Reported Ready For Peace Terms With Allies
New York AP dispatch reports Rome era claims that Romania is ready to negotiate peace terms with the Allies. The broadcast cites emissaries urging a Balkan settlement as U S bombers strike Bucharest area while Russian forces advance toward the Romanian capital. Antonescu denounces the attack, lamenting bombardment and casualties.
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New York
London
Tniny
Turkey
Os Ey
Thomas B. Grandin
Calra
United Nations
Balkans
U. S
Bucharest
Berlin
Antonecd
Associated Press
Antonescu
Thos
Biddle Seeks Report on Negro Vote in Texas Primary
Attorney General Biddle fired his staff over an interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling on Negro voting rights in Texas Democratic primaries. A Justice Department spokesman said he ordered a report on any discrimination complaints against Negroes, after Negro leaders urged vigorous prosecution. The court decision centers on Texas primaries with possible broader application.
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Washington
Biddle
Supreme Court
Texas
Justice Department
Last Minute BULLETINS from Buenos Aires and London
AP dispatches report Argentina resumes use of blocked communications facilities after regulatory violations. In the UK the total unemployed hits 100,000 with 24,000 idle in addition to 70,200 in Yorkshire coal mines. Belfast docks and shipyards see job declines, while Ireland’s shipyards and aircraft plants count hundreds idle. Willkie comments on the race and the next U.S. president.
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Buenos Aires
United Presa
Ita
Frensa Unids
Io the
News Agencice
London
United Kingdom
Yorkshire
Belfast
Confusion Over Manpower Draft Draws Questions
AP reports a Washington note from James Maelow urging clarity on manpower and the draft. Readers ask if boards hid backlogs, with figures showing more than 100,000 needed and boards failing to fill calls last October.
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James Maelow
Washington
Dreft
Gelectiva Bervice
Ieee
Armed Services
Atate
Ciern
Imphal Lifeline Held By Japs on Imphal Road
Japanese forces reportedly hold a seven mile stretch of the road between Imphal and Kohima, forming a potential line of communications as they press against Allied defenses. British Indian troops withdraw from the south along the Tiddim road, relying on air drops for supplies as they contest Japanese advances toward the Imphal plain.
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Imphal
Charles
Gedmich
New Delhi
Manipor Plain
Kohtme
Czechs Align With Allies in War On Germans
The Czechoslovak government in London agrees with Russia Britain and the United States on a plan for civil administration and armed presence in Czechoslovak areas as Red Army nears. An independent Czech brigade will reenter first with Czech officers joining Soviet troops. Guerillas report contact with advancing forces as Soviets gain ground and many Soviets flee Brovakia to join fighters.
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Flora Lewa Washington
Cachaslovak
London
Russia
Britain
United
Crech
Londos
Cuschoslovakien
Red Army
Czech
Ceech
Anid
Csech Lision
Cecch
European Advisory Council
Brovakia
Carpathan
Reprimand Demanded Over Muzzling Sicilian Transport Loss
Washington AP report says Sen Johnson and Senate Military Committee condemn withholding news of a Sicily incident where U S gunners allegedly helped shoot down 33 transport planes. They urge prompt disclosure to avoid public distrust while noting past war reporting errors and other related incidents.
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Washington
Henator Johnson
D.-Colo
Ggravare
U. S
Johnson
Senate Military Committee
Army
Navy
Stonewall Jarkson
Austin
Eites
Sicily
Hecht
Yohanon
Tost
Wavy
Eniwetok Atoll
Thieves Enter Grocery Store In Dothan
Dothan police report a burglary at the Jitney Jungle Food Store on South Foster Street. Thieves forced entry by tearing a covering and took about fifty cartons of various brands of cigarettes. Chief J. E. Draughon commented on the burglary.
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Dothan
South Foster Street
J. E. Draughon
Draughon
Allied Airmen Wipe Out 3 Jap Airfields In North New Guinea
Allied planes raid Hollandia and surrounding areas wiping out airfields at Hollandia Wensk Farther Vogla Alexiehefen and Madang. More than 200 Fifth Air Force planes concentrate devastation, destroying 248 enemy aircraft at a northern New Guinea point. Additional raids target Rabaul Truk and nearby airfields with carriers from the Central Pacific joining.
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North New Guinea
Allied
Routhwaet Pacific
Hollandia
Bramarck Sea
Fifth Air Force
Southwert Pacific
Gaines Ainging Point
Douglas MacArthur
Balon Hollandia
Wensk
Moutheast
Vogla
Alexiehefen
Madang
Eden Denies UK Role in London News Leaks
London AP report states Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden rejected any official British responsibility for unauthorized news disclosures in London. He told the House of Commons he could not recount what a State Department spokesman said about four incidents. The State Department protested four London leaks last week.
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London
Anthony Eden
U. A
State Department
Britain
Ger
Thomas I. Davey
New York
Bate Department
United States
Siresd
Russians Move Toward Tarnopol in Red Army Drive
Soviet forces mounted a broad advance toward Tarnopol as Zhukov’s First Army pressed the German garrison and Trompol defenses. The battle report claims heavy German losses and captures, with advancing columns pushing near Lutsk and Gorokhowie while Malinovsky’s Third Army reached two miles from a key escape route north of the Odense sector.
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Henry C. Carsidy
Moscow
Morcrw
Gormssny
Poland
Odense
Rutlann
Odessa
Rodlenweiner
Skala
Upper
Dalester
Hitler
Investin
Kaaelaeng
Squthern
Tarnopol
Porcehuta
Tarnepo
Ukraina
Romania
Gregory K. Zhukov
Tarnopole
Naxria
Lwow
Gartan
Oden
Black Sea
Red Army
Bakolava
Fazdelnaye
Eer
Simpson Scores High Court Ruling
State Senator Jomaea Aimpaon reacts to the Supreme Court decision allowing Negroes in the Texas Democratic primary. He denounces integration as a threat to Southern civilization, vows to fight for white supremacy, and pledges strong opposition to rival plans amid Alabama and Southern defense of segregation.
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Jomaea A. Aimpaon
United States Senate
Supreme Court
Texas
United States Supreme Court
South
Alabama
United States
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