Karachev Falls as Red Army Drives From Bryansk Front
Soviet forces from four divisions push from the captured Kara chev toward Bryansk after severing Nazi escape routes on the Orel front. Pravda cites dense forests halted German defenses along the Desna. Kharkov battle reaches a climax with Soviets closing on the city from Cauguev and from the north.
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Freas
Moscow
Karachev
Bryansk
Orel
Communist Party
Pravda
Desna
Tass
Kharkov
Asoon
Cauguev
Katachev
Milan bombed by RAF planes in night raid
London AP reports more than 100 two ton bombs dropped on Milan last night. City in ruins with fires burning 26 hours after the attack. German defenses strong but flak light. two enemy fighters shot down. Mosquito bombers hit Berlin amid heavy anti aircraft fire and bright searchlights. Thousands flee rubble strewn streets as Milan is described nearly obliterated. Allied heavy bomber force next over Britain coast in two hour raid with fighters, returning before noon.
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London
Milan
Air Ministry
Fmnie
France
Berlin
Switzerland
Cald
Britain
Tte
Jonemy Waters
Vaeld
Fighter Command
Low Countries
Portsmouth
No. 16
Allied Pushes in Europe Widens From Sicily to Rome
A Allied dispatch reports sweeping air and ground operations around Messina and Sicily with Axis retreat signaling near collapse. British forces secure Tanormina while air forces strike Milan Rome and northern Italy. Red Army advances seize key base Karachey as German counterattacks continue. Massive Allied bomber raids hit France Netherlands and Italy in fourth night of heavy air action.
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Sicily
U. S
Troopa
Messina
Tanormina
Stratair Harbor
Mesai- MA
Ragez
Italy
Britain
Milan
Rome
Ttn
Capis
Wien Tisups Iansoe
Russia
Red Army
Karachey
Bryanak
Outakirta
Kbhurlov
Ruedane
Europe
Prven
Gar
Netherlands
Bertin
Gormene
Portsmouth
Mass Grave At Orel Reveals Nazi Atrocities
Allied correspondents witness a mass grave behind Orel Prison where about 5 000 bodies, mostly Red Army prisoners, were murdered by German troops. Soviet authorities report executions twice weekly and discovered several trenches and a long ditch packed with the dead as investigators examine the scene for evidence of Nazi brutality.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Orel
Bryansk
Soviet Foreign Commissariat
Soviet Russia
Red Army
Azarvethon
Soviet Union
Germany
Russia
Ascken
Wite Nessly
Nicolai Burdenko
Wes
Thara
Thay Asid
Alngta
Documenta
Forhia Balove Actrees
Epers
Bankhead Says Food Prices Hiked By Price-Control
Senator John Hollis Bankhead criticized rising food costs, blaming price-control policy and specialty crops like vegetables and meats for hikes. He argued basic crops remain fairly priced, noting some parity adjustments, while acknowledging overall higher costs but a larger post-purchase income for the average American.
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Sen. Bankhead
Romney Wheeler Jasper
Ala
John Hollis Bankhead
Alabama Democrat
Bunkhead
Congressional Farm Bloc
Mahybilla
Bankhead
Henry Steagall
D.-Ala
Steagall
Congress
Banktead
Labor Department
Last Minute BULLETINS From AP Newsroom
Stockholm dispatch reports a German Oslo announcement that Gunnar Elifsen Norway's civil police chief was executed and threats against other officers to force enforcement of occupation orders. Washington says OPA policy changes will ease price and rationing. Bowlen outlines simplifications. London reports Allied planes attacked Paris for about half an hour.
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Stockholm
Oslo
Gunnar Elifsen
Norway
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Chester Bowlen
OPA
London
Vicks
Bowles hints more gasoline cuts could follow nation wide
Washington AP reports gasoline ration coupons cut to three gallons in the Middle West and Southwest as Eastern limits tighten. Bowles says study continues on extending reductions nationwide while noting West Coast and Rocky Mountain stocks appear sufficient for now. Bowles broadcast referenced by Ickes as possible further actions await decisions.
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Washington
Middlewest
West Coast
Rocky Mountain
Chester Bowles
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Nation
Ickes
Bowles
Rockies
No. IL
Lena Dowling Pridgen Dies Here in Dothan
Mrs Lena Dowling Pridgen longtime Dothan resident and wife of the late livestock dealer Iste M F Pridgen died last night after a long illness at a local hospital Born in Ozark she moved to Dothan from Headland in 1837 She leaves two children a sister and a grandson Funeral services were held at 4 pm at 407 South St Andrews Street with Rev Norman McLeod officiating Burial followed at Claybank Cemetery Ward Wilson Funeral Home in charge Active pallbearers were Max Jones Glen Akins Fred Money Albert West R M Holman and Francis Pettus Honorary pallbearers were the Foster Street and Ozark Methodist Church boards of stewards
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Lena Dowling Pridgen
Dothan
Iste
M. F. Pridgen
Pridgen
Ozark
Headland
Foster Street Methodist Church
N. Frank Pridgen
Mise Elza Pridgen
Dothan & Sister
Oscar Akins
Columbia
Miss
Frank Pridgen
South St. Andrews Street
Norman McLeod
Fostertreet Methodist Church
Claybank
Ward-Wilson
Pallbenreray
Max Jones
Glen Akina
Fred Moneey
Albert Weat
R. M Holman
Francis Pettus
Ozark Methodist Church
Allied Aircraft Down 48 Japanese Planes In Pacific
Allied air forces reported 48 Japanese planes shot down in the Southwest Pacific, including 23 bombers, with Allied losses under five planes and up to three pilots. MacArthur's communique noted continued air superiority and strategic strikes over Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Bougainville, and nearby targets, including Palikpa Pan, Komiatum, Salamaua, Khalil, and Vile.
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Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Pacific
Solomon Islands
New Guinaa
MacArthur
Palikpa Pan
Borneo
Komiatum
Lae
New Guinea
Salamaua
Khalil
Bougainville
Solomons
Vile
Japan
Bolo
Mons
New Britain
Sankarc
Police Continue Booking Motorists Over Weekend
City police continued their traffic ordinance enforcement program by repusing thirteen violations over the weekend. Nine of these violations were failing to stop at intersections, two were running red lights, one for double parking, and one for making a wrong turn. Three other arrests over the twenty four hour period were for violating the liquor law, disorderly conduct, and petty larceny.
Fathers Better Not Gamble On WMC Draft Regulations
James Marlow and George Zielke report that War Manpower Commission rules require all men of military age to transfer to war related jobs or face Army induction first. Fathers with families may hesitate, but many will comply to keep production up. Congress returns in September.
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T James Marlow
George Zielke Washington
War Manpower Commission
WMC
TV Rock
Congress
Prime Minister and FDR Ready for War Talks
Churchill returns to Quebec for a war strategy conference with President Roosevelt. White House notes say the talks are preliminary social but set to discuss alliance plans. Military chiefs of staff from both nations are on hand for the Quebec gathering with attention to Allied Europe strategy.
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Douglas
Cornell Quebec
Churchill
Quebec
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
White House
Washington
England
Europa
Induction rules shift to occupation over family status
Washington AP reports the War Manpower Commission adopts new draft rules prioritizing occupation for men aged 18 to 38. After October 1 the main question is whether a physically fit man should serve or remain in war production. McNutt said three objectives guide the plan: hold essential workers, transfer workers to war efforts, and supply needed troops without halting production. A list of 140 critical occupations is issued.
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Washington
Army
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Paul V. McNutt
Marketing System To Benefit Truck Farmers Says Poole
Alabama Commissioner Jos N. Poole told the Rotary Club in Dothan that the state marketing system will aid truck farmers, especially smallholders, but warned against broadscale adoption. He noted a $300,000 legislature appropriation to build markets statewide, a year from completion, with experts to assist farmers during rollout.
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Alabama
Explosion at Redstone Arsenal Claims One Life
An explosion on a production line at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville Alabama Saturday night killed a 25 year old New Hope woman and injured seven others. Lt Col Carroll D Hudson said damage was not extensive and an investigation is under way to determine the cause. The dead woman was Mrs Nannie Martin Mefford 25 of New Hope. Injured include Mrs Mildred Smith Hesse 26 of Athens and six others with varying conditions. Names listed: Mrs Loterne Pendergraft 79 Huntsville Mrs Kathleen C Glass 23 Huntsville Edna Shumate 18 Union Grove Thames B Smith 31 Athens Lybbie C Berryhill 19 Anderson and Robbie B Lindsey 23 Rogersville.
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Huntsville
Ala
Redstone
Army
Carroll D. Hudson
Nannie Martin Mefford
New Hope
Mildred Smith Hese
Athens
Lo ‘Tene Pendergraft
Kathleen C Glass
Edna Shumate
Union Grove
Thames
B Smith
Lybbie C
Berryhill
Anderson
Robbie B. Lindsey
Rogersville
Wiregrass Cotton Loan Rates Reported
Cotton loan rates for 15 16 inch middling cotton in Alabama show a spread from 22 to 42 points below mill area levels. Rates vary by distance from the mill as summarized in a letter sent to a recipient referenced in the report.
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Alabama
Carolinas
Mil
Disposal Of GI Goods After War May Become Issue
AP report notes Congress may bar government from selling surplus WWII gear. Discussion centers on disposing of 50 billion in equipment left after the war, with proposals for a joint Senate and House committee to study options and advise on farmer access to jeeps and other surplus at low cost. Senator Hatch predicts Congress will take up the issue after recess.
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Washington
Congress
Alogan
Roosevelt Hince
Budget Bureau
House
Senate
Hatch
D-N.m
Truman War Investigating Committee
Himwalf
Gordon Man Injured In Auto Wagon Crash Near Dothan
Edison Toler of Gordon suffered a minor injury when his car overturned on Campbellton road near the State line. Patrolmen Frank Dunham and Artie Vickery of the Alabama State Highway Patrol at Dothan reported Toler was riding with his brother Clinton B. Tolar, who swerved to avoid a wagon crossing the highway driven by T. D. Lockhart of Houstes County, south of Dothan.
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Edison Toler
Gordon
Campbellton
Frank Dunham
Artie Vickery
Alahama
Dothan
Tolar
Clinton B. Tolar
T. D. Lockhart
Dothan Je Houstes County
Messina Presses Forward As Allied Forces Advance
Allied vanguards close to Messina in North Africa theater, with British Eighth Army moving from Taormina and American Seventh Army advancing toward Milazzo. Axis retreat appears underway as heavy air and land attacks target rail yards and evacuation routes, while Italian and German units brace on the Messina front.
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Efxlman Morey
North Africa
Eighth Army
Tulian
Tha U
Seventh Army
Mituxia
Memina
Taormina
Messina
Stoox
Italy
Massina
Barceliona
Mesiis
jStrategic
Massing
Castignone
Kagal
Memains
Mediterranean
Caps
Borartivento
Strait of Messina
Bapri
Bihari
Rome
Viterbo
Lake Bratcsng
Olivers
Taoresina
Piedimonte
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Kula Gulf
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Poole
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Axis
Milazzo
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