Employment to Avert War Slump Warns Senate Panel
A Senate special committee report urges peacetime employment growth to absorb up to 12 million more workers than postwar levels. George (D Ga) states 54 to 86 million jobs are needed to avoid a wartime unemployment peak, estimating the labor force gain and veteran discharges as key factors shaping the recovery.
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Senate
Busifo Ceomry
United Ae
George
D-Ga
Asi Agein
County approves 412.50 for Ashford farm market site
The county voted to purchase two acres near Ashford for a permanent market, approving a 412.50 appropriation and negotiating 825 land cost with Soarce County Producers. Officials disclosed timing and construction plans while noting state machinery may be supplied. officials expect the market to develop into a major county enterprise.
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County of Revenue
Ash
Soviet Red Army offensive drives on Karelian Isthmus
Soviet forces launched a major offensive aimed at Finland, cracking defenses on a 25 mile front above Leningrad. Communique says troops advanced 25 miles and pushed everywhere in high gear, coordinated with Allied France operations from Tehran. They report 82 towns and villages captured and the rail junction Teljotki 27 miles northwest of Dermersd.
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Finland Ou
Red Army
Karelian
Leningrad
High Gar
France
Teheran
Leonid Gevarcy
Sevastopo
Teljotki
Sitme
Dermersd
Pirnish Torn
Miu
Montefiascone
Muar
Lake Bol ' Ville
Fintang
Jananene
Canton-Hankow
Saroy
Burma
Mila
PT Cand Ann Liberators
Palau
Philippines
Textile Amendment Gains House Votes
The Georgian reports that a textile cotton price amendment mirrors a Senate proposal by Sen Bankhead. Debate on extending the Price Control Act continues in the House as supporters claim favorable votes, while opponents warn of a possible presidential veto. Estimated consumer textile costs could rise substantially.
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Sen
Bankhead
D-Alla
Senate
Bouse
Brown
Rores
Allied Troops In France Bag 7000 Prisoners
General Montgomery reported about 7000 prisoners captured in the French battle, with some Japanese troops among them. He said regular Japanese soldiers fought with Axis forces and a few have been captured or fed. In Washington the Navy announced the loss of submarine chaser PC 558 in the Mediterranean on March 9 with next of kin casualties notified.
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France
Bernard L. Montgomery
Montgomery
Washington
Mediterranean
Navy
Department
Refugee aid plan cited in wartime address by President
President Roosevelt outlined steps to relocate about 1000 war refugees to a military camp near Omwego New York for temporary housing. The plan, coordinated by the War Refugees Board, aims to shelter mainly women and children until they can return home after the war. Leaders say the effort offers hope to oppressed Europeans amid Nazi extermination.
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Hitler
Omwego
Roosevelt
War Refuges Board
Secretary of State, Treasury
War
Europe
Eyes Texas Eyes Texas Political Shuffle Amid Party Alignments
Fragmented OCR text shows a tangled scene of Texas political maneuvering. Mentions of election dates, party nominees, committee actions, and regional tensions imply a contested process with factions seeking influence. Specific names and places are unclear due to garbled wording.
Funds Urged For Health Department Vehicle Maintenance
Dr W T Burkett county health officer urged the Board of Revenue to set aside a fund for maintaining health department vehicles. The request followed an Apr approval hike from 4200 to 8400 for more efficient service. state and federal funds cannot cover upkeep. The board did not act, deferring further consideration.
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W T. Burkett
County Board of Revenue
Health Department
Houston
Burkett
Parade Through Downtown by Panther Division War Bond Effort
Hundreds witness the Panther Division parade through the business district with planes overhead and pamphlets dropping. Camp Rucker’s 66th Panther Division marches past Camp Burker Wana natives from Dothan, supported by reconnaissance platoons and an operations band in a prompt procession through the city.
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Panther Division
Stary
Tom Camp Rucker
66Th Panther Dvision
Burker Wana
Dothan
A.tm
Important Highway Junction Near Lake Bolsena Captured
Rome AP reports Fifth Army troops seized Montefinncons, a key road junction near Lake Bolsena, as Rome fronts shift along the western coast. Allied columns advance on both sides of the Tiber near Bagno Regio and Rist east of the river, pushing toward central Tuscany.
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Rome
Fifth Amy
Montefinncons
Lake Bolasna
Orbetallo
Tiroles Northwesr Ag
Alieq
Eighth Army
Tiber
Bagno Regio
Rist
Esctor
Avemxang
Ita
Advance Declared Deepest Dent Yet Made in Nazi Line
Allied dispatches report American troops advancing deep into Cherbourg peninsula. Carentan claimed fallen by Germans. U S forces push toward Caen and Bayeux as Montbourou and Carentan junctions tighten. Beachhead expanded with heavy air and ground action across central Normandy.
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Allied Expeditionary Force
Normandy
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Carantan
U. S
Dent
Nettine
BE Lo
Carentan
Caen
Supreme Headquarters Caid
Montebourg
Avenua
Cherbourg
Inter Junction
Berlin
Bt. van
la Hogue
Ballaroy
Cerlay Forest
Bt. Lo
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Bayens
Thly
Thig
Bayeux
Setlalace Yory
Cersy Forest
France
St. Lo
Ste. Mera Fognse
Wes
Troarr
Trac
World Today: Fronts push near Cherbourg and Caen
The report cites Allied and Soviet operations across Europe and Asia. British forces pound east of Caen while Americans advance toward Cherbourg. Red Army launches a major offensive near Leningrad and in the Karelian Isthmus. SinoJapanese maneuvers continue in China and Southeast Asia as Allied air forces support Pacific campaigns.
Treasury Sets Out On Fifth War Loan Drive
The Treasury announced Civilian Day to raise 318 billion dollars in the Fifth War Loan Drive. It aims to secure 6 billion from individual buyers of War Bonds with a June 26 reporting cutoff, then shift to 10 billion from non bank investors. President Roosevelt Morgenthau Gulf State governors and entertainers will join a national radio program from Texarkana to promote the drive.
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Treasury
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Gulf Southwest States
Houi
Texarkana
Texas
Arkaneas
Two Hurt As Autos Collide On Highway
Two people were slightly injured in a late night crash east of the city near the Sanitary Dairy. Mrs. J. C. Hall of Montgomery and James Earl Lambert of Gallion were hurt as their car, driven by J Hall, collided with a second vehicle driven by Oscar Hammond Tolar of Dothan. Lambert and Hall suffered facial and head injuries while Hall’s wife experienced shock. Tolar was charged with driving while intoxicated. Damage to the cars was about 175 dollars. The wreck was investigated by Patrolmen Coan and Hanley.
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Sanitary Dairy
State Highway Patrol
Dothan Seid
J. C. Hall
Montgomery
James Earl Lambert
Gallon
Hall
J. A Coan
Lambert
Oscar Hammond Tolar
Dothan
Tolar
Gaid
Board Votes Full Time Service Office for County
The county Board of Revenue unanimously approved placing the county service officer on a full time basis retroactive to June 1. Sam J Parrish of Ashford, who reported $20,000 in insurance claims filed for soldiers killed in action, will oversee the expanded office which prior had been open two days a week. No travel or office staff is provided, but funds cover incidental expenses such as supplies and equipment. Parrish is a World War I veteran.
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County Board of Revenue
Sam J Parrish
Ashford
Legion
Houston County
Dathan
Parrish
Waning Vichy Authority Reported in South France
London based AP dispatch says Vichy control in southern France is shrinking as French underground disrupts enemy communications. German threats escalate with Marshal von Rundstedt’s decree promising execution for resistors. Resistance leaders in Algiers urge mobilization and aid to Allies. De Gaulle’s London voice reportedly addressed crowds in Bayeux Normandy. Reports note French groups seizing Toujoune Limoge Tarbes while Toulouse remains a strong German stronghold.
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London
Spain
Vichy
France
Nazines
United Nations
Algiers
Charles de Gaulle
Apokcaman
Theratea
Bayeux
Normandy
Market
Fartier
Toujoune
Limoge
Tarbee
Normandy Beach Cemetery Prepared For U S Fallen
AAP dispatch describes a stark Normandy Beachhead cemetery with American and German fallen near a bombed coast. Soldiers and laborers bury both sides in makeshift graves under white covers as a stark reminder of the fierce fighting and high cost of establishing the beachhead.
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Normandy Beach
U. S
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