Navy Chief Knox Sees Allied Initiative After Pearl Harbor
In remarks recalling the Pearl Harbor attack, Navy Secretary Frank Knox argues that Allied initiative in Europe and the Pacific should shift to a decisive, proactive stance. He stresses building a stronger Navy and Army and believes strategic strikes in the Atlantic and Pacific are crucial to victory.
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Tokyo
South Pacific
North Besta
Chine
Pele
Hig
Iam
Imation
Ux Saya
Berlin
Pearl Harbor
Joe Eert
Atlantic Theater
Knox
Farmers to Expand Acreage for Vegetable Oils in Houston County
A county agent stated that expanding pantt production in Houston County aims to boost vegetable oil output and reduce labor hours. The plan compares peanut and cotton yields, noting potential gains in oil meal as a high protein feed and new uses for peanut meal in foods and other products.
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Houston
Yfng
Coty
Ling
World Today reports Allied counter actions amid island bombardment
The report describes Allied air and naval activity near a volatile island cluster, with ships and cruisers supporting Greek theater movements. It notes damage to targets in the Aegean and Bryansk region, and references a retaliatory air raid by Axis forces amid warnings from President Roosevelt.
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Nla
Red Night Fliers Protecting Vital Munitions Center
Congressional opposition to farm subsidy payments moves from committee rooms to the Senate floor. Senator Byrd warns costs could reach 5 billion dollars annually and favor a regimentation of farmers and processors. Senator Taft proposes broad new limits on subsidies unless authorized by Congress.
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Washington
Senate
Byrd
D-Va
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Seven Nazi Planes Downed At Gorki In Night Raid
Moscow reports Red Army pilots defended the Gorki munitions center during a five night raid. Seven German bombers were shot down and Ingá was damaged. London broadcasts claimed Molotov factory near Gorki was destroyed and long range Russian airfields northwest of Bryansk were struck.
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Moscow
Gork
London
Molototv
Bryansk
WPB Boosts Wool Supply To Avert Clothing Rationing
Washington AP WPB doubles civilian wool allotment to fabrics and ends blend rules with rayon and substitutes. Officials see little risk of rationing this year as rayon and cotton use tightens and wool stockpile rises to about 1.8 billion pounds.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
WPBE
Australia
Grocers Warned On Detached Coupons
Retail grocers in Dothan and Houston County were reminded by the County War Price and Rationing Board not to accept loose ration coupons. The board urged clerks and customers to remove only the exact amount and avoid leftovers, and to reject expired coupons.
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Dothan
Houston County
County War Price and Rationing Board
OPA
Capacity Output At Republic Mines In Alabama Ordered
Washington AP Secretary Ickes, Solid Fuels Administrator, ordered Republic Steel Corporation to operate its Alabama mines at full capacity on a six day week until coal stocks reach 60 days. He cited a dangerous drop from 54 to 49 days stock and blamed strikes and stoppages for delaying stockpile buildup. He demanded a prompt report from C M White of Cleveland.
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Icker
Republic Steel Corporation
Alabama
C. M. White
Cleveland
Ickes
Republic
Birmingham
White
Republic i
Byrnes Refutes White House Hopes for Vice Presidency
Washington AP James F Byrnes War Mobilization Director says he has no ambition for Vice President and would not seek nomination under any circumstances He plans meetings with congressional committees to discuss war effort improvements Bernard M Baruch will advise without pay or title and assist in studies of government policies and programs
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Washington
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Truman War Investigating Committee
Senate
House
Capitol Hill
Bernard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Baruch
Burnay
New Argentine Regime Signals Ties With Neighbors
Buenos Aires reports say President Pedro Ramirez pledges closer cooperation with American republics, promising foreign relations guided by acts and words. The cabinet declares martial law after the coup that toppled Ramon Castillo, with observers forecasting a possible break with the Axis.
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Buenos Aires
Argenting
Pedro Remirez
Ramon S. Castillo
Dispatches
Montevideo
Axis
Ramirez
Last Minute BULLETINS Washington and beyond
AP dispatches report rapid House action extending the three cent postal rate on first class mail until July 1 1945. Revenue from the extra cent is estimated at 10 million dollars annually. Also Major General Francis B Wilby announces a 1200 cadet class entering July 1 for a streamlined three year course at West Point. In Alabama authorities seek the slayer of Joe Alford Jr shot to death from ambush along a road. Delaware County juveniles gain court jurisdiction in the Roosevelt case involving the fatal shooting of playmate A Lewis Hutchinson Jr.
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N. Y
Francis B. Wilby
United State Military Academy
Brewton
Ala
Eecambia County
Joe Alford
F. H. Oxson
Alford
Wa Road
Media
Delaware County Juvenile Court
William Donner Roosevelt
Roonevelt
A. Lewis Hutchinson
Federal Auto Stamps Go On Sale Tomorrow
Assistant Postmaster John Bell said new Federal auto use tax stamps will be sold tomorrow at the Dothan post office and Napier Field post office. Stamps cost five dollars each and must be displayed on the windshield after June 30.
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Dothan
Napier Field
John Bell
Hell
U S Forces Prep to Pay in Kind in War Gas Threat
President Roosevelt warned of potential enemy use of poison gas and pledged full retaliation against munitions centers and ports. The Chemical Warfare Service reported protective devices exist as forces ready to move Europe via Poland. Major General Porter noted the United States has developed its own poison gas production.
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Cornell Washington
Europe
Polaon
Chemical Warfare Service
Roosevelt
Asis
Emy
Axia
Asia
United Nations
United States
United States Army
William N. Porter
Legislature delays action on labor control measures
In Montgomery the Alabama House advanced emergency war powers to mobilize state and local agencies and seize private property for the war effort. A $50,000 appropriation funds civilian bridge guards, while a one percent sales tax hike for pensions was carried over for reconsideration. The measure aims to provide monthly old-age pensions and relocate state government if invasion occurs.
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Alabamea House
Fiov Chauncey Sparks
Critheal
Mobile
George Stone, Jr
Privale
Federa
Stone
H. N. Segreat
Macon
Maid
Khep
Hunter Gelson
Elmore
Elreult
Gelson
Farmers Urged To Market Timber During Lay By Time
Joseph Kircher regional forester of the U S Forest Service urged Southern farmers to use lay by periods this summer to cut and market timber on their lands to help meet a wartime lumber shortage. He said timber cutting yields profit, aids war material plants, and keeps woodlands healthy for future income.
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Tap
Joseph Kircher
U. S. Forest Service
Page
Congress Awaits FDR Tax Schedule and Mine Talks Stall
Washington AP report notes a fresh chance of mine labor accord as the War Labor Board orders a public hearing on coal mine issues. J L Lewis and operators show tentative movement while talks split among Northern and Southern groups, with looming national policy implications and a turn to further proceedings on the dispute.
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Washington
War Labor Board
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Minera
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South
WLB
HAIW
Jona. L. Lewis
Lewin
Charles O'Neill
O'Neill
Aqplarhian
Operatora
United Mine Wartheen
Tanway
Heavier Excises Likely On Liquor Tobacco First
Washington AP reports Congress is prepared to draft a new tax bill after the pay as you go income tax act. Senator Waller F. George says the President indicated higher excise levies on cigarettes tobacco and whiskey may follow. He notes Britain already imposes similar levies and inflation remains a concern.
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Washington
Congress
Stoommver
Waller F. George D-Gad
Senate Finance Committee
Effret
England
Treasury
Ronsevelt
George
Waran
Tomorrow Deadline For Ration Books
Applicants for War Ration Bank must submit their applications by tomorrow or wait until summer before the OPA will accept new applications. Three ration books will be mailed from the State mailing center at Birmingham for far delivery on July 24, with coupons issued later as replacements.
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Lautil Inter
OPA
Birmingham
County Seeks Bids on Gasoline Engine for Road Shops
The Tinard of Revenue will hold an extra session to accept bids on a gasoline engine for the county road and bridge department machine shop. Judge Saxon P. Poyner says the engine will be used at the Cottonwood Road project, where electric power is currently unavailable. When power arrives, the engine will be reassigned to other road and bridge tasks.
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County Road and Bridge Department
Saxon P. Poyner
Poyner
Toad
Cottonwood Road
Road and Bridge Department
Pantelleria Island bombardment reported by Allied and Axis forces
Allied and Axis dispatches describe heavy bombardment of Pantelleria as British and American air forces press a siege. Reports claim no confirmed landing, with bombardments or shelling continuing and calls for surrender amid ongoing Mediterranean operations.
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British Press Association
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Mediterranean
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de Mande
Axis
Ca Ture Lampedung
Pantellaria
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