County War Bond Drive Shows Growing Support
A growing response to the Second War Loan drive was reported for Dothan and Houston County as funds neared one million dollars. Co chairmen and civic clubs plan broader canvassing with Exchange, Rotary, Kiwanis and other groups forming volunteer committees to boost subscriptions, while Ashford pledges at least 50 thousand in War Bonds.
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Dothan
Houston
al Flowers
Coan
Bonis
Roary
Kiwanis
Fone
Cochairman
Timbers
Exchange Club
Fred Migham
Mamitten
Fred Little
J. Law
Pete Newton
Lloyd Ireen
W.A Wells
Farmers and Ts Bank
Ashford
Civic Clube
Tmattera
Solomon Baxedowi
World War II News From North Africa Front
Dispatches report Eighth Army preparing a strong Axis defense along a Tunis- Ville line, with advances near Medjez-El-Bab. Allied air forces claim heavy aerial activity across the region, while French Havre evacuates as German and Japanese forces engage in new operations.
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Uly
Associated Press
Eighth Army
Ville
Tunis
Rita Fir
Medjez-El-Bab
Stuttgart
Bieie Heute
Love 23
Armeda
Southern and Northern Mine Owners Reject Six Day Work Week
New York AP report details Southern Appalachian Coal operators opposing a six day week for 44,000 miners, arguing the plan would raise wages inappropriate under anti inflation rules. Northern operators also rejected the plan while John L. Lewis of the UMW backed it in principle. Burke of the Southern Coal Producers Association condemned the proposal as a wage increase forced via government bargaining.
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New York
Edward R. Burke
Perkins Today
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Yeater
Appalachian
John L. Lewis
UMW
Burke
Labor
Perkinacers
LMW
National War Labor Board
Lewin
Edward R Burke
Southern Coal Procucrs’ Association
Allied air forces reorganized in Mediterranean commands
London AP report states the Air Ministry announces completion of Allied air force reorganization in the Mediterranean into three commands the Middle East Northwest Africa and the RAF. Toledo AP notes Joseph W Frase president of Willys-Overland Motors paid plant workers after a strike at Spicer Manufacturing left 2 506 jobless. Washington AP reports fifteen resignations from the Offices of War Information staff citing frustration with government honesty and truth.
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London
Air Finistry
Mediterranean
Midie East Command
Northwest African Air Forces
RAF
Mal
Toledo, C
Jourph W Frases
Willys Irverland Motors, Inc
Spicer Manufacturing Co
Washington (Ap
Offices of
War Information Staff
Ws Exx
Dies Committee Traces German Nazi Propaganda in U S
The Dies Committee reports Hitler and the Nazi party built a clandestine U S operation. It details agents and groups aiding propaganda and espionage, notes preexisting Surveils and Bunds, and warns the public as it outlines planned further sections on fifth column activities.
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Washington
Dies
Adolf Hitler
Nazi Party
Tts
United States
House
Congress
Hitler
Agendes
Ams
Voophis
Calif
Swimin American Bund
Aufflauser Bund
Atrengeb
Goernment
America
Andi Duala
New Record Set For Kiska Raids
Washington reports the Aleutian air force command broke all previous records with ten raids on Kiska in one day conducted by both heavy and medium bombers. The island, held by the enemy, was attacked ten times surpassing February’s nine attacks that used eight planes.
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Washington
Aleuthian Air Force Command
Kiska
Mangia
Navy
More Planes Equipment For Pacific Area Pledged
Allied sources in Australia report increased aircraft and gear pledged for the Pacific region. A spokesman for General Douglas MacArthur notes ongoing combat readiness around Truk and near Milne Bay. He cites Japanese air attacks on New Guinea and efforts to concentrate forces beyond Allied air reach, with merchant tonnage around 250000 projected in Rabaul and neighboring bases.
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Marlin Spencer
Australia
Truk
Fess Uen
New Taumea
Douglas MaArthur
New Guinea
Milne Eye
Rabaul
PaiJau
Manila
Soerahaja
OPA Decision On Cotton Price Ceiling Expected
Washington AP reports the OPA will not announce a cotton price ceiling during market trading. Prentiss Brown indicated controls might be issued under the Roosevelt era price line, with any statement possibly after the market close.
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OPA
Washington
Oder
Prentiss Brown
Housevelts
Ofa Stncman
RAF and Russian Planes Hit Reich Cities
Allied forces carried out a major raid on Stuttgart with heavy bomber forces, targeting one of Germanys key transportation hubs. The Air Ministry reported 23 bombers failed to return, while simultaneous Allied attacks were claimed to have struck eastern Prussia. The operation showcased coordinated Allied air power over occupied Europe with Berlin noting strikes near Stuttgart.
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London
Europe
Stuttvark
Air Ministry
Berlin
East Pruaria
Stuttgart
U S Pledges Aid To Small Nations
The United States weighs new policy amid tensions between the War and State departments. Officials push aid shifts to small nations, while naval and cabinet leaders object to changes risking broader conflict. A proposed measure seeks quick confirmation despite internal resistance and policy reviews.
Rights Of Little Countries Late Declared By Hall
Secretary of State Cadel Hall urges wide adoption of a policy supporting the liberty of small nations. He warns against aggression and calls for cooperation among American states to safeguard sovereignty and promote peaceful development. His remarks stress the right of nations to self determination within a new international order.
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Sinal Nations
Cadel Hall
Bert
Miuba Mani
Ploort
Americas
Third Of 13 Billion Bond Drive Already Subscribed
Washington report shows more than one third of the 1.4 billion Second War Loan drive subscribed as banks and nonbank sources total 5.255 million. Treasury officials express progress and acknowledge a hard campaign ahead with continued appeals to both sectors.
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Washington Cap
Moimjeatiau
Lieasuby Vleidy Naw
Mondas
Meixenthau
Stimson Promises Steady Supplies For Allied Forces
Secretary Stimson assures that General MacArthur will receive a steady flow of supplies. He pledges sufficient materiel to boost Allied fighting power in the southwest Pacific while warning that critics must not impede war aid. The challenge remains to allocate limited United Nations resources to meet high demands from Australia and other fronts.
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Stimson
MacArthur
Washington
Aim Arthur
Vigoroa
Sumaon
Natons
Markup Price Wars In Vegetables Amid OPA Drive
WAVINGTON and MOSCOW report renewed price controls and military cautions as OPA pursues a new markup system for fresh vegetables aimed at lowering costs, while Western and Soviet columns describe air battles and planned offensives with strategic implications for supply and wartime effort.
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OPA
Wavington
Thoowrelts
Ford
Pigaille
Offiials
Golamateni
Giraud Purge Targets Pro Axis Officers Report
An unnamed source notes General Giraud plans to purge pro Axis officers in France as tensions rise over loyalty to Vichy governance and the wartime leadership. The move aims to remove officers deemed unfit for duty while solidifying command amid shifting loyalties.
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Giraud
Fight To Continue FSA Parity Opens
A garbled report discusses continuing the FSA and parity, with mentions of an appeal or court action, a farm group securing a secretary, and a political or legislative process involving appropriations and agency authorization. The text references a meeting or decision affecting the FSA program and related funding.
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Pulva
Fowiereep
Rommel’s Siege Lines Tighten in Final Stand
Historic World War II dispatch describes Rommel-focused defense with siege lines near coastal roads and key towns. Allied pilots report air strikes around Tunisian fronts, with heavy fighting, bombardments, and mobile forces engaged across Monferrato and Meljete areas as Axis troops resist advances.
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Gates
Tunisia
JR BO
Or Tenks
Elm North
Afric
the World Sud
Odai
Southern
Northern
Dies Committee
Pacific Area
Guinea
Reich
East Anglia
War Shipping Group
Sasy Department
War Shinpang Administration
Toe Noise
Ted Ted
Munis
Hall
Malta
Reat Arning
Canning & Wicrs Morgentian
Yauth
Moscow
Land Anmex
Chughev
Ellen
Judetean
Nanty
Devo
Grealo
Herman Pa
Auuturisy
Lenihjied
Fin Landen
Lela
Guinien
Tenner Amie Juptabinyy
Rover aAuMin
Oy Follacaie
Rusdia
Geran
Bea
Ternweden
Harig
Isele Forces
Sion
Ton Repevvel
Air 4
Astwaril
Serth
Cori Andern
Warahal Petain
Lrmi
Rommel
Uae
Siratal
Rommela
Ephuasite
Tien
Wilage
Ta Kararhoun
Rity
Lalita
Mery
Tum
Rhoa SN Andersson
Saal Alpin
Doug Axin
Alles Bat Wimiasine Tren
Bernard
Sagutguyens
Muret Jae
Adian Prati Tie
Finfidasie
Villes
Tnis
Wang
Axia
Aancrafi
Pl Aquina
Tun
Elda
Monferrato
Fortesnes
Figuera
Monferran
Jed Rubedick
Tragnes
Dagne
Spalie
Axla
Ain 'EU Hun
Gerie
Daindee
Sen
RAP Boameys
Humberta
Agaipar Ly
Tuma
Observera Aaid
Asia
Allard
Ghtera Bguin
Yctli
Toinlase
Pias
Defor Kwuctie &Mtadt Fensy Arc
Bizerta
Tae Gulf of Tunla
Tae Te
Amis Fordes
Firs
Toamel
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