Imphal Kohima Front Under Japanese Pressure
Allied lines hold as Japanese forces press toward Imphal and Kohima in central Burma. Chindit operations block Japanese advances while British and Allied units push to reopen the Kibima Seaphal highway in northern India. Kanglatongbi village area seeing repulsed counterattacks and heavy fighting as Mtbatten reports Mapso Hill objective secured with significant enemy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thobunn Wiant
Kandy
Ceylon
Burma
Chindita
Keg Bacer
Tm Dracec
Pledservey
Focce
Imphal - Kohima
India
Benge
Assam
al- Hed
China
Roreau
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Mapso Hill
Barems
Joseph W. Stiller
Chindit
Periahitg
Kanglatongbi
Imphal
Imphel
Tokyo Radio
Newton Seniors To Present Play
Newton High School will present a spring play Friday at 8 o clock. The cast includes Frances McKaiget as Amy Joe Bell Byré as Jo Christine Borris as Beth Rose Knoules as Meg Ciara ap Mfr March Evelyn Avere't as Mrs March and others including Meyer March and Professor Whaer in a period setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Newton Hg School
Frances McKaiget
Amy
Joe Bell Byrées
Christine Borris
Beth Rose Knoules
Meg
Ciara
Eiuth Avere
Mra March
Evelyn Clark
Act’ March
Tommy Rovuntrea
Laurie
Gerald McKnight
Mra Lawrence
David Berries
Jot Firooke
Glenn Wasjnall
Professor Whaer
Fay Marchenas
Sansab Muller
Simpso n's Senate bid riles CIO labor foes in 1940s clash
The piece reports on Simpson and his platform challenging CIO backed figures in Birmingham. He attacks CIO funding and leadership, claims rank and file labor support, and argues Congress favors industrial states over farmers. He cites cotton pricing and worker wages, urging replacement of a senator allied with UMW and bureaucrats. Also notes Pfe John Skeen medal award and service overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimpson
UMW
CIO
Organized Labor
Simpson
Bimpgon
Birminghem
Senate
Bimpton
Political Action” Fund
Lewin and Murray
Negiberum
Congress
Alabama
Detroit
Benater Hill
Alabaran
Ickes
Frankfurters
Wallaces
Hille
Altdown
Simpron
Prevent
UMW. Cio
Allied forces resist Japanese assault at Imphal says AP
The Associated Press reported Allied troops defending Imphal are mounting a desperate resistance. The broadcast claimed a small trickle of air supplies is reaching the Imphal garrison despite ongoing Japanese attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Imphal
Disabled Vets To Hold Rally In Geneva Tonight
Geneva dispatch states that a rally of all disabled veterans will be held at the court house tonight to discuss veterans benefits before Congress. Commander Davis urged all disabled veterans to attend this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
John W Dave
Congress
Davis Ead
Army Deserter Arrested Here
Private R L Thomley of Vicksburg was arrested near his Wickaburg home after allegedly deserting the Army at Camp Shelby Mississippi. He was turned over to military authorities at Napier Field yesterday following an arrest Monday night by Deputy Sheriff J T Casey and Special Investigator T R Koight. Thomley reportedly told officers he “got tired of the Army and decked to take a rest.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R L. Thomley
Vicksburg
Camp Shelby
Mian
Napier Field
J T. Casey
T. R. Koight
Sheriffs Office
Thomizy
Wickaburg
New Scout Officer To Be Appointed In Southeast Alabama
The Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council selects a new Scout Executive to replace A W Banner who resigned to join the armed forces. The committee plans to name a candidate next week from a southern state council, with past work as an assistant executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A W. Banner
Southeast Alabama
Boy Scout Council
Benner
Dothan
Montgomery
Bouthero
Sam C. Reav
A. D. Carmichael
Hubert Wallace
Abbeville
ROC
Joiner
Ozark
H. M. Brynn
Enterprise
Negroes Leave For Army Duty
Negro repatrants from Huston County Selective Service Boards One and Three left for pre-induction physical exams and assignment to active duty. Board Three listed Willie Sam Granger Willie Dickens Willie Brown Willie J Wheeler Street Palmer Jimmie Lynn Sylvester Johnston Joe C Allan Charlie Wade Houston Thompson James Douglas Flowers Manuel Lewis Evander Vann Burkect Jr. Board One listed Lucius Marion Peter Jenkins Sonny Kelly J Baker Charles Wealevw McRae Shakey Roberts Jim Britt Albert Cummings Richard Allen Mecely George Mitchell Cotton James Lang Alto Beasley Walter Mitchell Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston County
Selective Service
Willie Sam Granger
Willie Dickens
Wille Brown
Willie J Wheeler
Street Clifton Palmer
Jimmie Lynn
Sylvester Johnnson
Joe C. Allan
Charlie Wade
Houston Thompson
James Douglas Flowers
Manuel Lewis
Evander Vann Burkect, Jr
Board One
Lucius Marion
Peter Jenkins
Sonny Kelly J. Baker
Charles Wealevw McRae
Shakey Roberts
Jim Britt
Albert Cummings
Richard Allen MecElyy
George Mitchell Cotton
James Lang
Alto Beasley
Walter Mitchell Porter
Stockroom and Audit Courses To Begin Registration
Stockroom control and auditing programs under the War Training plan at the University of Alabama continue through tomorrow night. LJ Thomas Jr said the stockroom course will cover complete operation, inventory, valuation and related duties. The auditing course focuses on audit procedures and actual auditing work, with classes held Monday and Thursday at 7:30 at Young Senior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Alzebama
LJ Thomas, Jr
Thomas
Young Sunor Eaigh
Ujelang Occupation Expanded Amid Pacific Actions
The Ujelang atoll occupation was confirmed, raising Marshall Islands control to 22 by American forces. Allied naval elements supported Gen MacArthur’s New Guinea operations while Jackson and Nimite announced strikes at Taonxi and Wake, as air raids target Japanese positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ujelang
Marshalls
Ima
Hollandia
United States
Doge
Las MacArthur
Tuten New Guinea
Uwjelang
Pearl Harbor
Marshall Atolls
America
Chester W. Nimite
Taonxi
Ponape
Presidential order prompts takeover of Montgomery Ward plants
Secretary of Commerce moves to seize Montgomery Ward facilities in Chicago under a presidential order. A dispute with Avery over legality stalls immediate action. Taylor, Carusi, and officials discuss measures, with potential dispatch of a token force to the headquarters and stores if needed. Ward employs about 2,000 in Chicago, with 5,000 to 8,000 in related units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
Taylor
Avery
Montgomery Ward and Company
Chicago
Secretary of Commerce
Ugo Carusi
John Barr
Fim
Avary
Eaid, Taylor
Excess Livestock Goals Seen Short Crop Prospects
A regional survey by Alabama and other Southern states indicates livestock production will exceed targets while crop yields fall short. Delayed rains slowed corn planting in five weeks, but some areas show potential for later crops. Improved prospects appear in west Texas and southern Oklahoma. The conference includes officials from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Leemmen
Agricalliia
Greerelly
Alabama
Io Ube
Ube
Bowsts
West
Texas
Oklahome
Georgia
Flert#s
South Carolina
Missssatop
Arkansas
Louisiaca
Oklahoms
White Collar Draft Policy Draws Fire
The Department of the Interior faced sharp criticism from the House Appropriations Committee over its draft deferment policy for white collar workers. The panel urged elimination of deferments except where essential, trimming the department’s budget by about $8.16 million and reducing most agencies within the department. Secretary Ickes defended the policy as essential to wartime leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Intenor Department
Honey Appropriations Committee
House of the Departments
Ickes
Department
Rckes
Secretary's Office
Fishery Coordination
Nord Fuely Administration
General Land Office
Bureau of Maéa
National Park Service
Fish and Wildife Service
Dental Clinic For Children Proposed
The Zoumbers of the Dahan Kiwanis Club discussed a planned dental clinic for indigent children in Houston County. Dr John E Corietzberg outlined Alabama's program since 1938, noting expansion to 32 counties by 1940, with support from dentists, health authorities, the Kiwanis Club, and the State Health Department. Tentative plans would open the clinic to preschoolers and first graders, continuing support through elementary school, led by the Kiwanis Underprivileged Children’s Committee. Guests included Dr W T Burrell, Virginia Moeller, C J Collins, Lourse Cooper, and Lt Slaney Greenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Dahan Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
State Health Department
Kiwanis
W. R. Jorden
C. Collins
J. W. Witton
A- D. Wilkerson
W. T. Bur
Houston County Health Officer
Virginia Moeller
Ehiff Health Worse
Mra
C. J. Collins
Lourse Cooper
The
Department of Public Welfare
Slaney Greenberg
Camp Rucker
Midland City FFA Elects Officers
Midland City FFA chapter at a regular meeting elected officers for the term. Louie Chapman was chosen president with Stanley Brackin as vice president, Billy Hawking reporter Rez King secretary and Derance Ward treasurer. Reports praised a successful year and members pledged to strengthen the organization next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland City
FFA
Louie Chapman
Stanley Brackin
Billy Hawking
Rez King
Derance Ward
Milk Subsidy Applications Taken in Houston County
Dallas area officials report that Houston County dairy producers may file milk subsidy applications for March and April. County administrator Jesse T Culbreth urgedSubmit bona fide production records or sales slips to qualify. Payments are expected to start around May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Jesse T Culbreth
AAA
Culbreth
Naval Air Cadet Program Halted
M F Ford, chief recruiter for the Dothan Navy Recruiting Office, said the Navy has reached its quota in the aviation cadet training program and no more applicants will be accepted for this branch. Ford added the program may be re opened this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M F Ford
Dothan Navy Recruiting Office
Navy
Ford
Patterson Attacks Andrews On Road Contracts In Alabama Race
Patterson charges that Andrews gains on the Roads Committee through reciprocal appoints and cites bids tied to asphalt plants gravel pits and other road building materials. He urges Wiregrass voters to back Dothan attorney Farmer in the May 2 primary citing qualifications in legislative and military records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frouse
Andrews
Patterson
Agriculture Committee
Wall Andrews
Dothan
Bombing Raids Hit German Targets Across Europe
Allied air forces struck Germany and occupied Europe in raids yesterday. Heavy British bombers hit Mannheim choke points and nearby anti aircraft sites while other aircraft targeted Ladeau and rail tracks north of Paris. In France attacks damaged plants at Mots Dijon Nancy and coastal defenses. The raids involved seven bombers and two fighters with at least ten German planes shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Britain
Mannheim
Ladeau
Karisruha
Aflowt
France
Mots
Dijon
Nancy
Jgium
Allied invasion of Hollandia and Altape reported
General MacArthur announced the Hollandia assault by Sixth Army elements supported by First Army Corps and Allied air forces. Japanese positions near Hollandia and Altape were bombarded from sea, air, and land as ground troops advanced through mud toward the Cyclops range. Naval task forces and carrier groups coordinated with Royal Navy units to press the attack, with multiple air and ground operations targeting Wewak, Mapokwari, and Truk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Macarthur
Dilla Ané
Airforce
Tadji
New Guinea
MacArthur
Altape
Hollandia
Libron
Bell
Pim
Tam
Jawa
New Gulnez
Wewak
Hansa Bay
Mapokwari
Truk Atoll
Carolinea
Dutch New Guinea
Sixth Army
Walter Krueer
First Army
Robert L. Hichelberger
Royal Australian Airforce
F. R W. Scherger
Thomas G. Kincaid
Seventh Fleet
Daniel E Barbey
Merc A. Mitchher
R. F. Davidson
V. H. Ragsdale
Sweden plans postwar trade stance amid Germany ties
Diplomatic officials say Sweden faces a choice between immediate economic inconveniences to reduce Germany trade and a longer-range strategy. The United States and Britain favor tightening the belt now to shift Sweden away from its postwar position and adjust early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Germany
Induction Projections From Selective Service Data
Selective Service figures show 1,509,000 fathers and 750,000 non-fathers in 1-A on April 1 with an estimated 25 percent of 1-A’s liable to be inducted. In the deferment group 5,463,000 men include 3,748,000 fathers. ongoing reviews target more under 26. Costello estimates 65,000 to 70,000 enlist or be inducted each month, averaging 154,000 monthly through year end from teens, younger 1-A men, and revocations or minimal older-dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
Selective Service
Costella
Armed Services
Haven
Costello
Chicago Commodities Wheat and oats futures brief
A fragmented market note shows wheat and oats quotes with May and July dates, indicating percentage changes and price levels. The OCR yields scattered figures such as 173 percent, 2 dollars, 141 70 percent, and 168 percent, suggesting a chaotic commodities update without clear context or full data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Plea Guilty Plea Guilty In Common Pleas
In Common Pleas court today Ledge J. Nertop Mullins Jr and two others pleaded guilty to public drunkenness charges. The judge imposed fines and court costs, with one defendant spared a fine and costs after pleading to an arraignment charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledge J. Nertop Mullins Jr
Court of Common
Guy Lo
Wach Cadet
Druskesnam
Patton Remarks Sparking Foreign Policy Criticism
Contained text shows General Patton declaring welcoming Germans and Italians into hell and claiming 177,000 deaths, provoking Washington criticism. Republicans Brewster and Wherry call for Patton’s removal from foreign policy duties and say statements should be left to Secretary Hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Col Diexa
Britain
Hell
Washington
Brewster
Wherry
Neb
Cardell Hull
Soviet War Review Praises Red Army June Offensive
A Soviet war review broadcast by Moscow radio credits the Red Army with halting the Nazi Wehrmacht on the lower Russian front and shaping Allied action. It notes 500,000 Axis troops captured or killed and over 5,000 localities liberated, while aiming for total expulsion of the enemy from Soviet territory and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Butler
Moscow Radio
Crimea
Red Army
Soviet Union
Germany
Stanislawow
Old Poland
Yull
Dnestr
Dubossary
Ti- Bhina
Chisinau
Bessarabia
Sevastopol Wan J
Napier Field Commemorative Displays In Cadet Chamber
A fragment notes two Patty displays prepared in the Cadet Club Room at Napier Field to honor Napier Field’s commemorations. It mentions officers and a radio mand, with music selections sent to Zanpieg states from various clogs and the ongoing receipt of new Daniel’s favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Evry
Napier Field
Napier Pi
Daniel
Miner draft forecast from war drive on coal output
A fragment from a wartime report analyzes the impact of a potential draft on miners and coal production. It discusses possible reduction in output, references up to 45 003 miners, and considers how many would be drafted this year, with implications for annual coal tonnage and military needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repdell
Faillion Tong
War Commission
Xet
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Sheller
Aragon
Houston
Arthur Malone
David Bradford
North Foster St
Dothan, Ala
Everlox
Dothan Roofing & Heating Co
Dothanty
Pfe John TD
Sheen
Mir
Walle
Hla Parenta
Pfr Skeen
J.M. Beall
Cottonwood, Alabama
New Orleans
York
Dental
Midland City Ffa
Naval Air Cadet Program
Cantianst
Nisle
Yrest
Dmitri Manuilsky
Central Committee
Communist Party
Blakey
C. E
Italy
Optomet
Malone Motor CO
Mercury
Firestone
Dewey
Edward Martin
Douglas M Roosevelt
Harold Yg
Wendell Willkie
John W. Brick
Connecticut
Democratic
Dent
Kentucky
Deleger
Ferday
Gov. Bimeon
Colorado
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