Roosevelt reshapes BEW amid clash over strategic stockpiling
President Roosevelt orders major reorganization of the Board of Economic Warfare and related agencies. Crowley takes BEW duties. Wallace and Jones clash over policy while RFC, War Production Board, and other offices shift under Byrnes OWMS control. Perkins moved to Crowley staff as tensions flare during wartime policy battles.
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Wallace
Jones
BEW
Reconstruction Finance Corp
RFC
Roosevelt
Crowley
Func
Board of Economic Warfare
OEW
United Sites
Biynes
Office of War Mobilization
Racervelt
Crowles J
Eighin
PEW Relief
North Africa
State Department
Hall Morgenthau
Samson
Biddle Hoox
Wickerd
Donald M .Nelson
War Production ‘Board
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Edward R. Stellaius, Jr
Janse
Stimson
Knox
Nelson
Byrnes
OWM
Harry L. Hopkins
Fred M. Vincent
Perkins
Texas Bag
Washington
Bald Jones
RAF
U. S. Commercial Corporation
Rubber Development Corporation
Petroleum Reserve Corporation
Export-Import Bank
Milo Perkins
Ateff
Texas
White House
James F. Byrnes
Rate complaints linger as Marianna hears gas price figures
Mavity testified that Southern Liquid Gas has reduced rates voluntarily since 1992 and that competition does not set rates. Marianna residents argued Dothan company charges 20 to 74 percent more than Modern Gas. Marianna bills show decitherm based pricing with tiered charges and a 12 cent first-20 pounds rate.
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Mavity
Southern Liquid Gas Company
Marianna
Dothan
Modern Gas Company
Marianna Company
Allied Breakthroughs in Sicily and Naples Bombardment Rise
Allied forces report capturing numerous Axis-held towns in the Americas sector and advancing along the central highway. In the air war, Naples and Messina suffer heavy destruction as Liberators and Halifaxes blast docks, airfields, and rail facilities. ships are torpedoed off Sardinia as the campaign expands.
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Caltagirope
Vit
Wipl Canicatul
Agrigento
Vittoria
Comiso
Biscarl
Sicily
Naples
Messing
Palermo
Paterno
Middle East
United States
Foxgia
Jean
Messina
Sardinian
Soviet Deep Counteroffensive Breaks German Push Near Ore
Reports from Moscow detail a Russian counterattack north and east of Ore, with 28 miles gained and 110 towns recaptured. The offensives hit Belgorod and Orel sectors, routing several German divisions as Soviet lines advanced toward the Ore Bryansk railway and Belgorod area.
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Ural andRukalnichi
Berlin
Belgorod
Ore
Nouth
Moscow
Ore-Bryansk
Red Army
Orel
Orel Gector
Geome
Hitler
Russia
Bertin
Italian Beach Defenses and German Counterattack at Gela
A wartime report describes Italian coastal fortifications at Gela with guns, mines, and pillboxes and details a German tank counterattack supported by air raids. American defenders, including 105 mm guns, repelled the assault, destroying several German tanks while fighter cover protected the beach during the invasion.
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Trallam
Libya
Gela
Munda air base threat grows in Solomons drive
General MacArthur reports American and Australian forces push toward Munda air base on New Georgia as Nassau Bay landings cut Japanese communications. In Mubo strongpoints at Observation Hill and Green Hill fall after heavy bombing. US destroyer Gwin sunk in the Kula Gulf actions, ninth loss for US forces in the theater.
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Munda
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Mubo
Pacific
Nessau Bay
New Gainea
Salamaua
Bitot
Mubo'a
New Guinea
Observation Hill
Green Hill
Pimple
MacArthur
Nassau Hay
Australiana
Burgap Creek
Green Hills
Observation
Solomons
Munde
New Georgia
United States
Jungter Atfil
Kula
Gulf
Gwin
Uboat Submarine Surrenders After Desperate Dive
The damaged U-boat submerged but resurfaced at a steep angle, then sank again out of control. Crewmembers exited the conning tower and surrendered 13 minutes after first sighting. An Avangar pilot witnessed the encounter as a destroyer moved to the scene. Prisoners totaled 21 enlisted men and two officers.
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Surrander
Avangar
U. & Anort
Cora
Italy and Axis betrayal bared by United Nations message
The United Nations leaders issue a stark broadcast to Italy condemning Mussolini and the Fascist regime. They accuse Italy of aiding Germany and risking conquest, urging Italians to recognize the betrayal and fight to end the war’s toll. They stress Allied forces drive the war into Italian territory and warn of dire consequences for Fascist leaders.
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Tay
Italy
Nomi Icedera
Mupsellai
Hitler
United States
Great Britain
Germany
England
Hunsis
United Nations
Naxi
Garmony
America
el Alamain
Cape Bon
Rescue Drama After U Boat Sinks Amid Convoy Rescue
An Avenger pilot reported the submarine captain’s hat after a sinking that occurred during a rescue. Radio evaluation confirmed the claim. The escort carrier dispersed the wolf pack and no submarine came within 18 miles of the convoy.
Prisoners Released and New Law Changes Amid Bombing
A page one report notes prisoners released to wardens under a new order, while a revised law adjusts deductions for good behavior and abolishes indeterminate sentences. The bomber campaign continues with few enemy aircraft seen and officials apologize for delays.
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Biste
Aix
Ruseell
Esewmes
Hout
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