Dafoe Doctor Fane Quintuplets Doctor Dies in Ontario
Dr Dafoe, famed caregiver of the Donne quintuplets born nine years earlier, died of pneumonia at 60. He had been in poor health since a major operation in 1942 and had resigned his post amid fading influence as the children grew and began to speak. The physician had noted his sense that his usefulness had ended.
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Phy Dafoe
Campbell
North Fas
Bedede
Toronto
Hepburn
World War II Siege and Skirmishes Report
The Associated Press reports heavy bombardment by ships and air power near Tunis and in the Mediterranean theater. Allied leadership signals growing tension as France and Italy endure intensified assaults with supply routes under pressure and counterattacks across several fronts.
British Warships Resume Shelling Of Italian Base Pantelleria Harbor
Allied forces mounted a second Pantelleria bombardment within 48 hours, targeting harbors, barracks, and batteries as US Flying Fortresses joined air assaults on Sicily and Sardinia. The Pantelleria harbor faced heavy shelling with no Allied losses, while Italian defenses and fleet remained largely unable to counterattack.
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Daniel Deluce
North Africa
Pantelleria
United States
Tunisian
Sicily
Sardinia
Commounique
Tokyo Admits Grave Reverse In China Area
The Chinese high command announced a major setback for Japan and reported smashing gains in the big comeback drive. Chinese forces attacked Changyang and recaptured points northeast of Ichang while three towns north of Lihsen fell. Imperial Tokyo tacitly admitted a setback as Chiang Kai-shek’s forces defend Chungking against the Japanese advance.
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Huphe
Yangtze River
Changyang
Ichang
Lihsen
Henan Province
Imperial
Tokyo
Tungting Lake
Military harvest plan faces official approval in Dothan area
Dothan Chamber of Commerce warns that without command approval no harvest program can proceed. Arthur Johnson says volunteers from nearby military posts may be used to ease labor shortages during peanut and sweet potato harvests. Houston County has about 83 000 acres planted to peanuts and faces likely shortfalls without extra help, with the county’s past peanut output ranking high.
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Houston
Arthur Johnson
Dothan
C M Ling
America
Houston County
Senate Votes Down Tariff Amendments
Washington AP reports the Senate completed action on extending the President's reciprocal trade authority for two more years without change. The chamber defeated 4 to 32 a Ma roney amendment requiring Senate ratification, a move seen as disrupting the tariff adjustment program. Administration leaders expect final passage in the form approved by the House, with other restrictive amendments possible.
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Washington
Senate
Maroney
D-Conn
House
U-Boat Sinkings By Allies In May Set New Record
London AP reports Allied convoy escorts sank more enemy submarines in May than any month in the war and that the rate of destruction rose in the last six months. First Lord of the Admiralty AV Alexander told Parliament total submarines sent to the bottom in the past year far exceeded prior war periods. Berlin’s DNB note claimed 65 British and American merchants totalling 380000 tons were sunk on 17 May, a markedly smaller figure than typical German releases.
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Firat
London
Atlantic
A V
Alexander
Admiralty
House of Commons
Germany
DNB
Berlin
Associated Press
British Airliner Reported Shot Down
London AP reports a British passenger airliner on the Lisbon to England route disappeared yesterday. A Lisbon account cites 13 passengers including Lesia Howard and Alfred Cheensall with three women and a child. Spokesman says fate unknown but suspects enemy action amid stormy Bay of Biscay conditions.
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London
Britian Overseas Airways
England
Lisbon
Lesiia Howard
Bay of Biscay
Overseas Airways
Howard
Alfred
Cheensall
M Child
Aho
Spain
American Army Clears Attu Island After Heavy Combat
U S Navy reports more than 1500 Japanese killed with four captured in the first 20 days on Attu during the invasion and mopping up phase. Casualty counts are based on bodies found. enemy remains on the island cannot be precisely estimated.
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Washington
Attu Island
Navy
Istend
Attu
United States Army
Senate preps final action on new tax bill
AP report notes Senate moves to approve compromise tax bill. President Roosevelt expected to sign, shifting taxpayers to pay as you go with July 1 levies or quarterly installments. Tax changes include higher withholding, 12 percent surcharges, and delayed refunds, with many abatements seen as bookkeeping until income falls.
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Jack Bell Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Owen
R -Minn
House
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
LaFollette
French Leaders Meet General in North Africa
A fragment reports a high level meeting between French leaders and General Hern Guald Frenet in North Africa. It notes Allied forces, military command tensions, and aims to rally French troops and compatriots behind the effort. The text is garbled but centers on Franco alliances and wartime leadership.
De Gaulle Gains Point As Peyrouton Resigns
In Algiers Gen Hens Giraud named Vice Admiral Emile Museher deputy in chief to maintain order during a period of upheaval as France forms a new governing body. Marc Peyrouton sent a double resignations to De Gaulle and Giraud in response to De Gaulle’s calls for a housecleaning.
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Peyrouton
Giraud
Edward Kennedy
Algiers
Hens Giraud
Emile Museher
Algiere
Marce Peyrouton
Charles de Gaulle
Pont Am
Algeria
Te Gaulle
Bruselier
Figntin
Iater
Tura
In Memoriam Major William A Ingram and War Production Briefs
Major William A. Ingram of the Navy Busingram died at his home. Washington reports War Production Board chair Nelson warns US steel output will fall late this week without coal flow, risking paralysis of wartime production. Grant’s name linked to future Tuberty Ships program. agriculture committee discusses government cotton holdings and price limits.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
United States
Grerl Plantain
Sulon
Grant
Todas
Bibb Graves
Soncernor
Alabama
Liquor Price Hike Bill Awaits Approval
Liquor and wine price increases by 1 percent await House action after Senate amended the bill. Officials say the rise would fund welfare and county needs, with projected annual revenue around 2.9 million dollars. The measure faces opposition from the Administration and includes a tax adjustment debate.
Pay-As-You-Go Tax Requires Extra Reports For Some
Washington AP report outlines pay as you go income tax rules requiring an extra Form 1044 estimation for certain married individuals. Those with wages over 3500 but with deductions may fall into the 2000 bracket, triggering a preliminary tax estimate on Form 1044 and adjustments via March and June payroll installments.
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James Marlow
George Zielke Washington
W& Wwe
Elidreny
Government maps drive on gasoline controls in East
Government officials announce a new top policy cutting rationed gasoline from three to 212 gallons daily in the arid East, with coupons to follow for fixed texts and travel, as dealers prepare for the change amid a broader national fuel shortage. The plan aims to curb counterfeiting and ensure limited supply reaches consumers, while the impact on travelers, transport, and commerce prompts widespread concern.
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ODT
Posse Athemipta
Pasuen
Perary
Ian T
Ivan Cote
Yisek
Tae
New Capare
Canned Milk Rationing Adds New Limits
The government announces rationing shifts affecting canned milk meat and fat. The plan sets point values per pound with a 12 PM start today and details infant portions and eligibility.
New Demand Arises For Laws To Curb Wartime Strikes
Washington AP reports ongoing push to curb wartime labor unrest. Senator Gore argues anti strike measures needed against government operated plants and urges a 30 day cooling off period with a secret ballot. Administration opposes broad provisions shielding workers while War Labor Board to review raises and conditions. Lewis defends hardline stance and warns against undermining democracy.
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Jutin le Lewis
Gore
Dean
Regiala
Amita-Connally
Planta
Doue Miliary Committee
Ue War Labor Board
Harting
Tran
Allen
Lin
Warpater Board of Cinged Mbop
Giurebald
Aniesa
Lewis
Food Conference Aims to Form World Agricultural Authority
A 44 nation food conference nearing conclusion plans a commission to draft a charter for a permanent world agricultural authority. Paul Appleby of the United States is mentioned as a likely member. the body would start work in Washington, aiming to guide postwar farming, production, and distribution toward abundance and freedom from want. The declaration emphasizes winning the war first and then freeing millions from tyranny and hunger through global cooperation.
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Paul Hi Appleby Baeng
Pere Wo Id Nate
Wwoaahington
World Agricul Re
Elias
United Nationa
Mililona
Coal mine talks stall as War Labor Board steps in
The National War Labor Board moved to end strikes in the anthracite sector after word that miners and operators would return to joint sessions in Washington. Secretary Ickes warned of production cuts if talks fail, noting government control of the mines and a possible five to seven day supply impact for consumers.
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Voey
Thomas Keoneds
New York
Norrow
National War Labor Board
Oa Gent
War Lata
Whch
Alther
Bolt
Trims
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RO Burke
Southers
Charlen O'Neilehaire
Tulnt Fonferries
Fitza van Horn
Portal
Sora
WLE
Vmordera Pendent Jatin
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Ha Haa
Iekem
Lewia
Lewie
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Ateet
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