Lidice Massacre Recalled In Survivor’s Account And Memorial
A Czech survivor describes the 1942 Lidice atrocity in which men were executed on a hilltop cemetery and women and children sent to concentration camps. Cremation and destruction left the village in ruin, with the field and schoolyard later marking a grave memorial. The account recalls Heydrich’s killers linked to the village and notes a commemorative plot now preserved.
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Contentraton
Hillede
Jeter
Marina
Shiniberka
Saint Meruna's
Lidice
Anna Siribony
Makotracsy
England
France
Heydrich
Prague
Cormonicans
Alabama Senate debates tax bills and alcohol measures
The Alabama Senate and House considered tax changes and a proposed general tax for state needs. A tax refund plan for farmers was discussed as well as a statewide alcohol tax bill with amendments rejected after floor battles. Religious groups and health officials weighed in while a separate measure would fund mental health sterilization oversight.
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Geauhse
Vincent Kilborn
Mobile
Gx Commission
House
Easy and Means
James E McCurdy
Mark Todo
Jefferson
W. J. Marin Greene
Moletee
Dallas
Dadeon
Destruction of Lidice by German Forces Report
Eyewitnesses describe bombardment and burning of Lidice starting at 7:30 am. German troops used machine guns and pistols, destroying homes and desecrating the town over three days. After the fires, they demolished remaining structures and deported Jewish prisoners to bury the dead. 172 bodies were found in the cemetery. Others were killed in the woods and burned.
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Bam
Lidice
Bombing raid details and Osaka Tokyo air campaign report
The report covers sustained Allied airstrikes on Osaka and Tokyo, including B 29 incendiary raids that devastated industrial zones and housing, with Gen LeMay claiming broad mission success. It notes Osaka’s population and industrial targets, plus Mustangs escorting bombers on long missions.
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Seley
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Luinnigi
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Heath
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Honshu
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LeMay
Japan
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Rad
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Seluct
Submarine Courage Shines In Daring War Patrol
War panel praise follows a dramatic patrol as submarine crews battled surface craft and enemy aircraft near the coast. Lt Endicott Peabody of Harvard led bold actions thwarting a Japanese lugger and surfacing to engage with a 5 inch gun, while the crew endured heavy fire and near misses. The submarine finished the mission with no injuries, meeting a dramatic encounter with downed Japanese planes and wary fishermen.
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Clarence E McDonald
College Park
Gadi
Navy
Endicott Peabody
India
Peabody
Harvard
Sydagise
N.Y. Giedunuang
Schuoners Street
Alain
Battlefront gains and naval losses in Okinawa page闆
Dispatch reports battlefield progress as US forces push southeast toward Chanbuat and near Shur Anese with divisions advancing from Nahe Anainer. Sixth Marine Division links with a column from the east while First Marine Division drives from the city’s west in a broad encirclement. Japanese claims acknowledge air attacks and submarine threats. Allied losses include two ships sunk and 44 damaged with numerous unidentified vessels.
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Divisson
Okhata
Cepling Castle
Adare
Nahe Anainer
Short
First Marine
James N. Bradleys
Shur
Okinawa
Out
Dapan
Imperial
Britain orders Middle East intervention over Lebanon crisis
Britain ordered its troops in the Middle East to intervene amid rising violence in Lebanon and Syria. A note to France warned against aggression as Lebanon mobilized a volunteer army and imposed new taxes for defense. The United States reviewed policy toward the Levant amid reports of French pressure.
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Middle East
O'Brien
Lana WeLe
Jane
Charehick
de Ganily
Barnard Paget
Lebashun
Syra
Beyroudly
Lebanese National Congress
Lesbanon
Syria
Munday
Lebanon
Washington
United States
France
Ging Aldo
Levant
Amerea
Truman pressures Japan with plan to cut army and mobilize relief
President Truman outlined a military strategy to pin down Japanese forces and exhaust their supply lines while reducing the U.S. Army by 8 million to allow greater replacements and non veteran inductions. He asserted Japan’s 4,000,000 troops under arms dwarf Allied forces and warned of heavy mobilization against the Axis.
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Chetes
Steff
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Bloe
Pac.f
S.crory Torre
Key Steel
Es Munahadeng
United States
LU Mabui
Mr. Truman
Japan
Amur
Sem
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United Nations talks and coroner report noted in brief
Minister Eeleo van Kleffens plans Saturday departure for the Netherlands as other senior officials may follow. US delegates report solid concessions yet face stiff opposition on Dumbarton Oaks proposals. A later UN conference may focus on intellectual and cultural cooperation. Coroner reports the death of a Negro woman on Range Street resulted from natural causes with no foul play. Long returning from service, Lt Lowell Long is expected on leave. Lt Tony Holder has 106 missions and many honors. Bronze Star awarded to Sgt Cloudy E. Barne for operations in France June 69 1944. George Francis Train noted as first inventor in MR CIL context.
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Satuday
Netherlands
Gill
United States
Russia
Britain
China
United Nations
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Range Street
Cora Pitts
Long
Lowell G. Long
LA Lone
Lena Street
England
France
Germany
Ninth Air Force
Liewt
Tony Holder
Eulisnog
Air Corps
Wolains Field
Chandler
Ango
Cloudy EO Barne
H C Uorne
Dotham Roule Two
Noarmands
Yorne
Czechostov Akia
Defeated: Amall Succession Bill in Georgia House
A fragmented report states the Amall Succession Bill failed in the Georgia House after debate over exemptions and tax provisions. The piece notes passage of a related measure by the Senate and a pending conference, with adjournment anticipated after a session deadline.
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Ais
Mary
Senate
Paulber
Capul
Senate Cutatiitius Computiee
Mrs Susan Key Last Rites Held
Ozark mourns Mrs Susan Eien Key 70 who died Wednesday. Last rites were held at her residence Thursday afternoon with burial in West View cemetery. Services conducted by Reverend L Daniels. Survived by daughter Miss Ethel Bryan Ozark a brother D B Lewis Montgomery and several nieces and nephews.
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Susan Eien Key
L. Daniels Offhure Burnal
West View
Holinga Furera
Ethel Bryan
D. B. Lewis
Montgomery
1945 Boys State Opens Tonight in Montgomery
The 1945 Alabama Boys State opens in Montgomery with Gay Chauncey Sparks delivering the address. Attendance is limited to 50 due to wartime travel restrictions, and youths from Alabama communities form State, county, and city governments during the program at Hurt Military School. Boys participate in actual governing roles for one day.
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Montgomery
Alabama
British motorists return to highways after wartime ban
London reports British motorists resuming road use as gasoline rations rise for A and B card holders. June increases grant about three gallons weekly for A cards and up to 650 miles monthly for B cards. Trade groups estimate 250000 to 350000 more vehicles may hit roads, though pre-war cars face higher costs and compulsory insurance.
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London
Wunslington
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Chinese and Japanese positions in South China and Honan
Allied and Japanese forces clash across a wide front with Chinese units besieging an air base in Chihkiang and recapturing key highway junctions near Yunyuing and Yungmine. Fighting continues as Chinese shelling targets Hsihsigkow while Japanese advances threaten Shensi Province amid a disrupted Yuigning area.
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Ward
Chihkiang
Chukawpu
Shaoyang
Yongsuing Nanning
Sugar rations restructured amid wartime shortages
The OPA adjusted canning sugar allotments for 1944 amid rising demand and wartime controls. Immediate cuts followed higher lend-lease and military needs, reducing household ration to five pounds per person every four months. An earlier plan of 20 pounds per person was trimmed to 15, with some applicants receiving as little as 2 pounds. Local boards struggled to meet demand and ration coupons ran short, though OPA pledged to assist those with prior canning and preserving records.
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Wiinary
Lend Jesse
OPA
Jones
Bowen Funeral Rites Set Amid Confusion and Misspellings
Bowen Funeral will be held at the graveyard at 5 pm amid unclear text. The list of pallbearers includes numerous names such as Yon, Todd, Jones, and others. A stray line references naval battleships of the New Jen class and a possible firepower note, likely unrelated.
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Bgahew
J Tracker
Stephenson
Thomas Born
Deane Ear Henner
Sturges
Kermit
EQ Jato
HT. Adams
Gere
Pn Ceton
V.C. Lokew
Sr Ap
Sy Kenson
JN Muilas
Quiet your baby heat rash relief for fretful infants
A damaged OCR fragment describes a home care remedy for hot weather baby discomfort. It mentions soothing a fretful infant, a rash or chafe, and a diaper rash product used after a skin change. It reads as an old time product blurb with vague costs and usage hints.
Retonga Featured As Stomachic Vitamin B-1 Aid
Grateful users praise Retonga for relief from fatigue, muscle soreness, and insomnia. A Birmingham, Alabama reader recounts improved sleep and energy after taking Retonga, claiming it outperforms every other medicine and noting its vitamin B-1 deficiency remedy. Available at Cash Drug Store.
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34Th Ave
North
Birmingham
Ala
Mason
Cash Drug Store
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