No Action In Sight On Salary Curb Law
Washington AP reports the House Appropriations and Ways committees moved toward approving a salary limit at Pearl Harbor levels for top officials. President Roosevelt’s call for a super tax on wartime income faced opposition. Despite debate, committee chairman Disney and Rep. Doughton signaled the issue may be revisited, while a tentative approval kept salaries near Pearl Harbor figures.
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Washington
Lwus
Lazea Vole Doughton
Pearl Harbor
Mc Granery
D-ca
Disney JD Okla
Coughton
Congress
House Committee
Chiang remarks on democracy and American soldiers
Mme Chiang hails America as the incubator of democratic principles and lauds American soldiers for devotion to duty despite distant postings. She notes the nation’s soul endures adversity and success, citing her trip to America and the soldiers’ endurance as evidence of enduring democratic spirit.
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Ameria
Mme
Chiang
America
Unclear farm labor help plan for harvest season
A fragmented report notes officials discussing relief for soldiers from farm duties as needed to ensure workers for this year's lima harvest and to support planting of crops amid higher goat prices, with emphasis on farm sensors and the planning season being tight.
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tLe Jia
Csala
Guidte
Sefueal
Ayre Jia
Iorcea
Farcon
Agricultura
D « Lessie Committee
Solchers
Bang
Lima
Japanese advance halted as China resists Japanese blockades
A contined Freas page notes Chinese forces block Japanese moves with a wartime stance. The analyst says Kwangtchwan’s welfare is tied to stopping Japanese expansion into China and warns Tokyo aims to reduce Kwangtwan to French Indo China status. Three invader bases around Canton are described as overstretched, with Sunksal Samahal and Sunwai cited as northern, western, and southern fronts.
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Esman
Kwangchowaan
China
Bealties
Kwangchowwan
Navy reports seven more enemy ships sunk or crippled
Destined from Page One item notes seven additional enemy ships added to the tally six wrecked or damaged and one possibly sunk. Navy figures count 18 ships sunk or crippled by American undersea forces, marking continued success against sea supply lines and enemy shipping.
Registration at white and black schools in Alabama confusion continues
Number 9 continues on Frees Page One detailing segregated registration times for Negroes and whites across multiple Alabama locations. It cites locations such as North Highland Montana Street Beuthens Tuskegee Street and South Alice Street schools with distinct windows 9am to 3pm for notified registrants and 1pm to 6pm for others. The coordinator warns no registration outside notified times and directs school officials to inform parents.
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Young Junior High
North Highland
Montana Street
Beuthens
Alabama
Tuskeegee
Street
South Alice ‘Street
Coordinator of Information
Service Ethos Crosses Racial Lines In Army Faith
Statement expresses that diverse men in the United States Army shared devotion to common principles. It asserts no suspicion or rivalry among soldiers of many national origins and argues that unity of purpose dissolves racial differences. The speaker highlights belief in equality through shared duty and faith.
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United States Army
Defenders Promise Mighty Barrier of Fire Against Invasions
The report describes a defensive strategy using heavy anti-aircraft fire and barrage balloons to thwart enemy aircraft. It claims a curtain of exploding shells will deter dives and torpedo attacks, with smoke and deadly devices within air defenses.
Trial details reveal alleged assault at tourist camp
Testimony describes a woman awakened by a man through a screen door who entered with a second door unlocked. She ordered him out, he grabbed her throat and threatened violence. Welch, accused of the attack, denied meetings, while detectives noted his arrest at a cabin. The trial, likely to run long, includes multiple witnesses and related acquittals. Infantile paralysis germs are said to enter via nasal passages.
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J. N. Mullins
Mire
Berrington
Welch
Calhoun
Welsh
Hio
Allied forces face varied Tunisian front as Rommel advances
In a complex North African picture, German forces push toward the Algerian border and threaten Sbeitla while Montgomery’s 8th Army moves near the Mareth Line. Reports note heavy Allied air activity and some American reverses in central Tunisia, with Stimson stressing casualties are expected in large campaigns and that Allied operations will continue toward the offensive.
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Leman
Hilack
Tnst Rommely
Toro
Cairo
Communiqus
Eighth Army
Bernard L. Montgomery
Maretha Line
Medening
St Foum Tatascuine
Fald Pasa
Cunlua Sunday
Feriana
Hanserine
Hommel
Gir Barnard L. Montgomery
Medenine
Foum Tataioulne
London
Montgomery
Foumvatahoune
Alled
Rommel
Rommael
Nyhling Bard
Ferlana
Sidi Bouzid
Faid Pass
Sbeltla
Kasserine
12Th Air Force
Sardinia
Algiers
Washington
Stimson
Tunisia
Sth
Tripolitania
First Army
Tuhlala
Wis
Cehal Unis
Lier
Cunisian
Bernud Montgomery
8Th Army
Mareth Line
Hanisia
Foster
Grumman War Effort Highlighted In Navy Plans
Wartime notes praise Grumman aircraft and their crews in sustaining Pacific battles. Avenger torpedo planes and fighters are cited for key actions from Pearl Harbor to Midway and the Solomons, with women workers and nurseries aiding production. Secretary Stimson cites casualties and Russia’s Kharkov advances, while warning Germany remains capable of defense.
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Gusdul
Renal
Abrspa Mae
U.S
Finch Gun Laws
Grumman
Pearl Harbor
Betties
Coral Sea
Midway
Solomons
Philippnes
Tunisia
Russia
Kharkov
Russina
Stimson
Dnieper
Germany
Axis
Scrap drive totals reach county collections in Alabama history
In a report on the scrap metal drive, Alabama groups led by Abe Sigero and the Associated Industries of Alabama claim the drive exceeded targets. The weighty totals include 304,780,155 pounds from the industrial salvage committee, 36,568,000 from the Auto Graveyard Section, 23,036,457 from the Special Projects division, 7,120,159 from TVA salvage, and 220,830,253 pounds for 67 county committees.
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Echouls
Abesigero
Associated Industries of
Alabama
Alabama Am CiBen
Alabama League of Municipalties
Alabama Federation of Womena Clute
Stee Pta
Kia
Aisbema
Qtate
Braig
Associated Industries of Alabama
Warren Whitney
ALA
E. E. Michaels
WPB
Howard Black
Special Projects
WFB
TVA
Allied war effort praised by MacKenzie amid push toward victory
MacKenzie extols Allied fighting power and United Nations resolve, noting American and British supply lines, and the urgency of crushing Hitler's army on the battlefield. He emphasizes spade work, the Persian Gulf to Russia alliance, and the anticipated second front as pivotal to ending Nazi power.
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United States
Great Britain
United Nations
MacKenzie
Chile
Persian Gulf
Russia
Hitler
Theatra
Alles
United Nations At Odds Over Japanese Surrender Dispose
A fragment notes tension within the United Nations about how to handle Japan's surrender and postwar disposition. The text hints at debates among allied powers on occupation and formal terms after Japan's defeat.
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