Evinville Prison Break Sends 20 Fugitives On The Run
Twenty three inmates including Georgia’s most notorious escapees broke from the Miata penitentiary after overpowering guards and cutting phone lines. The break sparked a massive manhunt with a reward offered for capture alive or dead. Two convicts were recaptured near the prison after a truck overturn, as bloodhounds and police pursued the fleeing group.
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Einville
Gerye
Atanta
Tys Hon
Jorg
Eng
Niles
Mann
Durell
Houston Campaign In Second War Loan Hits Halfway Mark
Co Chair Al Flowers reported the drive in Flouston County has reached the halfway point toward a 1 million goal to fund wartime defense. Investments amount to 41 thousand in War Bonds and Government securities as part of the national effort to subscribe 38 billion dollars.
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Houston
Flouston County
al Flowers
War Bond Drive Promises Victory and Postwar Support
The editor urges victory through war bonds and security after the war, noting a bond promises to pay interest and aid readjustment. Civic clubs the Rowary Kil ins Exchange and Lions plan house to house campaigns in Dothan, organizing volunteers and district outreach to ensure campaign success. Lions Club forms a committee including W. H. Merritt, James Deeson, and others to lead the effort.
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Byron Price
Office of
Cemsorship
Wen
Exchange
Lions
Dothan
Lions Club
W. H. Merritt Ma James
James Deeson
British First Amy Infabyoan Drive to Within 15 Cakes
Fragmentary World War II report notes Allied and Axis activity. Mentions British forces within reach of a target near Tabourba Wien and a large Axis defense line. Also references Australian air operations, Japanese convoys, and casualties or missing personnel, with several garbled place names and figures.
U S Fliers Press Jap Ships At New Guinea Raid
Allied bombers attacked a Japanese convoy off Wewah harbor New Guinea destroying one 8000 ton cargo ship sinking another and beaching a 5000 ton vessel A destroyer and a gunboat were hit as the raid continued The Japanese moved ships to support overland delivery to Lae 325 miles southeast along New Guinea's north coast and reinforce their base at Wewak The noon communique reported ongoing operations with waves of aircraft at intervals.
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Raugland Allied Headquarters
I Australia
Mensk New Guinea
Wewah
Wewak
Aipi Les
Lae
New Gudnea'a
Bismarck Sea
Compromise Tax Bill Drive Emerges From Bipartisan Talks
Washington AP reports House Republicans and Democrats launching a bipartisan effort led by Speaker Rayburn to craft a compromise income tax plan. Leaders from both parties meet in Rayburn’s office with McCormack and Martin. A 20 percent withholding levy on taxable earnings is discussed as a potential feature, aiming for a July 1 effective date.
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Washington
House
Studey
Rayburn
D-Tex
House Republcan
Martin
Massachusetts
McCormack
Doughton
Ways and Means
Tt Ty
Hitler Birthday Bond Drive Offer Sparks Controversy
Washington AP report notes United States citizens can celebrate Adolf Hitler’s birthday by buying war bonds. The Second War Loan drive has raised over one third of its 13 billion dollar goal as supporters urge contributions to fund the war and curb inflation. Editors propose purchasing bonds as a symbolic gift to the Nazi leader, while Treasury officials stress affordable payments to sustain the war effort.
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James D. White
Washington
Adolf Hitler
Séth
Treasury
Austin V. McClain
Washington, Pa
Observer
Suguesta
Hitler
United States
McClain
Food Establishments In County Checked
L. W. Grogan state food establishment control inspector visited Dothan to grade Houston County food establishments. Dr. W. T. Burkett county health officer says average grade must be met to obtain or keep a license. W. P. Crawford local inspector aims to inspect all food establishments weekly and Dr. H. Belmar meat inspector plans weekly meat market inspections.
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L. W. Grogan
Dothan
Houston County
W. T. Burkett
Cement Strike Sparks Labor Board Warning at Universal Atlas
War Labor Board chair William H. Dally told workers at Universal Atlas Cement in Universal PA that their walkout violated labor's pledge and Roosevelt hold-the-line against inflation. A telegram by Davis urged return to work so production could resume. The stoppage followed a dispute over a referee's wage increase recommendation from 5 12 cents to 2 cents.
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Washington
APY
William H. Dally
War Labor Board
Universal Atlas Cement Company
Universal Pa
Roosevelt
Davis
Heavy Allied Bombers Sweep Channel Coast
A large force of four engined Allied bombers with fighter escort flew along the southeast coast of England and over the French channel coast for more than two hours. The day featured continuous air activity from Dunkerque to Boulogne with vapor trails crisscrossing the sky. Earlier night sweeps by RAF Mosquito and Whirlwind bombers hit rail targets and coastal craft, while American Eighth Air Force fighters conducted dusk sweeps over northern France, reportedly shooting down two enemy planes.
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London
French Channel
France
Dunkerque
Boulogne
Germany
Eighth Air Force
Last Minute BULLETINS SAN FRANCISCO AP Floyd G Hamilton found
AP reports Floyd G Hamilton 36 one of four convicts who fled Alcatraz Island prison three days ago was found today under debris in an old industrial building from which he escaped. Murray New York Cotton Exchange president announced freezing order on cotton prices not announced yet and trading to remain open as long as developments permit. Allied Headquarters in North Africa British destroyers sank two Sal lam destroyers off Sicily last night per Admiral Cunningham.
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NEA
Harold Bf
Brest
Pittsburgh
Alcatrax Penitentiary
San Francisco
Wen
Floyd G. Hamilton
Alcatras Island
NEW York (Ap
Robert 3. Murray
New York Cotton Exchange
North Africa
Sicily
Andrew B. Cunningham
Seven welders charged with sabotaging Liberty ships at Bethlehem Fairfield
FBI director J Edgar Hoover announced the arrest of seven welders at the Bethlehem Fairfield shipyards on charges of faulty welding to finish work quickly. He said no Axis involvement was found and the cases will be arraigned. details describe unsafe "headedge welding" practices and potential ship hull weakness.
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Washington
J. Edger Hoover
FBI
Bethlehem- Fairfield Mdn
Hoover
Moskin ‘Gum
Russians Turn Back Germans In Donets Area
Moscow AP dispatch says Red Army mounts raids against German targets on the Leningrad front destroying 13 plants on the airfield. Soviet forces also report progress in the Kuban for the Caucasus, capturing a German stronghold amid counterattacks, while Donets river line fighting north of Cruguey is repelled.
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Donets
SY Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Red Army
Leningrad
Reasian Fers
Kure _Algsberg
Danzig
Goviel
Caucasus
Terce
Doneta
Cruguey
Huaiana ‘Anid
Reg Star
Army
Tere
Mr Bale
Ne ‘Larly
Remway Junction
Frost Nips Early Garden Crops Here
Report from Houston area farmers on early frost damage to garden crops. Windy damp conditions and late spring chill caused posts on tender plants.Extent of losses unclear as county growers assess ground impact and overall yield.
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Gardene
Houston
Great Stories Of War Told Truthfully Says AP Chief
New York AP chief Kent Cooper lauded AP war coverage as graphic and truthful. He highlighted prize winner Larry Allen, Clark Lee, Yates McDaniel, Vern Pinaught, and Henry Cassidy for diary notes and dispatches from Italy, Bataan, Singapore, New Guinea, and Moscow.
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New York
Associated Prema Haa
Kent Cooper
The
Press Association
Paws
Aps
Larry Allen
Italy
Clark Lee
Bataan
Yates
Bombers batter Solomons and attack Kiska base
American aircraft pounded Japanese positions in the Solomons Thursday destroying a power generating station building and sinking a small vessel. In the Kiska area heavy raids continued with eight enemy attacks reported, damaging aircraft revetments and on-ground facilities.
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Washington
Solomon Islands
Navy
North Pacific
Kiska
South Pacific
Avenger
Wildcat Figat
Grumman
Munde
New Georgia Salani
Dauntless
Douglas
Wildcat
Vila
Kolomanbagara
SUI
Avenfer
Corvair
Voughy Faa
Rekata Bay
Santa Taube
Arty Taherator
Mitchell Sneciut
Hombera
Tagehtining
Warhawk
Hite
Cinway
Poultry Black Market In Area Reported
A poultry black market tale emerged in the area as dealers quote inflated prices and avoid honesty measures. Officials report attempts to curb illicit sales, with farmers offered high prices and distributors resisting standard trade channels.
Expired Truck Gas Coupons Recalled In Area
ODT examiner John Baggett notes that expiration of truck gas coupons prompts calls for new allotment applications for the second quarter starting in April. Reports show about one third of area truckers did not apply for second quarter benefits and may still hold first quarter permissions.
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John Baggett
ODT
Ny Wrench Wata Operatore
Accvice Atallang
Unie
Miss Perkins Plan For Coal Mine Week Inflates Costs
New York dispatch reports Southern Appalachian bituminous mine operators protest Secretary Parksins plan for a guaranteed coal mine week as inflationary and unlawful, urging certification to the War Labor Board. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers rejects the plan, while calls for a $2 basic wage top the overtime framework and full wage protection persist.
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New York
Lawar Parkins
Aott
Roossvelt
Shas Verskiow
Edward BR. Burke
Southern Coal Producere
Southerm of Waters
Miss Perkina
War Labor Board
Norther
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
UMW
John Ro Stealman
Laur
Lewis
Farm Pay Slashes Debate Sparks House Vote
The House renewed debate on cuts to farm pay and crop insurance amid a Rules Committee stalemate. Opposition targeted the crop insurance program and farm administration plans, while debates over cattle disease controls drew tempers.
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House
Legiae
Famabalitien
Attacks Drive Allies Toward Tunis in Northern Tunisia
Allied forces under Gen. Anderson pushed to high ground north of Medjez el Bab and near Tebourba, advancing toward Tunis as German counterattacks tried to steady the line. RAF strikes targeted enemy airfields while Allied bombers hammered Axis positions, with heavy artillery duels and ongoing patrols marking the campaign in Tunisia.
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Wes Gallagher
Allied Headquarters
I North Africa
Aps
Firs Army Infantryoen
Muth
Tebourba
Tunisia
Aten
Medjez
Paints
Axale
Turinth
RAF Wellingtor
Sardinia
Bernard Montgomery
Eton
K. A . Anderson
Suguniaing
Tunisie
Tunis
Sa Var
Ang
Meu
jex-El-Hab
Stanwell
Tantalan
Bertin
Transncnan
Mediterranean
Nea
Thi Dyehel
Kararhoun
Axia Mae
Mizerte
Ave
Tom
Baer
Ughter
Tunia
Four Injured In Auto Collision On Montgomery Highway
Four persons were injured in an early morning car crash on the Montgomery highway. Carrie Kirkland and Barnice Harris, both of Dothan, suffered internal injuries and facial lacerations. An unidentified woman with a severe eye wound and another injured adult were also reported. Victims were taken to Dothan hospital as state patrols opened an investigation.
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Montgomer
Carrie Wo Kirwland
Dothan
Barnice Harrise
Mary ‘Tay
Vickery
Kirkland
Holley Ric
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Forope
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Ber
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Amash
Gmolenek
Kherkay
Eas
U.S
New Guinea
Cement Company
Channel Coast
Heidge
Rommel
HITED
Ortue
Riltigh
Freneh Forres
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Axia
Erwin Hommel
Solomons
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