County War Bond Drive Aims To Hit Vast Target
Detbaxt county War Finance chair Po yner Jr announced a goal of 182000 in War Bond purchases through yesterday as the drive seeks diversified programing and entertainment to boost appeal. Residents urged to buy at least 25 during the week leading to the game at Memorial Stadium while a Friday gate proceeds fund equipment for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wndarwsy Es Poyner, Jr
Umit
Alabama
Houston County
Ed Wells
D- Unery
Potatoes Price Ceiling Raised in South Alabama
Dr. A. H Collins of the Office of Administration announced increased ceiling prices for WH potatoes in South Alabama, up 20 cents a pound for the month. The changes apply to growers and shippers and may pass to retail buyers, with June minimum diameter and No. 1 grade adjustments noted. details appear on Page 9.
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South Alaye
A. H Collins
Office of
Montgomous
Growere
World War II Front News From Normandy to Rome
War dispatches describe Allied operations across Caen to Villers-Bocage and Cherbourg areas with rapid advances expected within 48 hours. Reports also claim German counterattacks in the far north and efforts to bypass Orbetello while pushing toward Rome. Naval actions show strikes against Marianas defenses and air forces report heavy fighting and enemy reinforcements.
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Waqon
Iash
Caensth
Nex
Villers - Bocaga
Cher Malnsyle
Monte Sra
Vite
Rarlan
Finland
Ke‘anpelen
Raulan
Orbetello
Rome
Natas
Germany
Belgium
Normandy
Navy
Marianas
Aient
Mane ‘ Pe
Etratente
I Vestenet
Allied Armadas Hit Invasion Area In Daylight Air Battle
Allied air forces press invasion work with a large daylight assault over the English Channel toward the invasion area and Berlin radio reports join the Mediterranean Air Force in the air offensive. American bombers attack Hungary from the west while German and Hungarian aircraft clash near Lake Balaton. RAF bombers hit Munich and Caen rail yards as part of the broader effort to disrupt German reinforcements and targets in France.
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Gladwin Hill
Allied Expeditionary Force
English Channel
Berlin
Mediterranean
Germany
Lake Balaton
Budapest
Hungary
U. 8 Government
Tront-Iers
RAF
Italy
Munich
Great Britain
Meridon
Caen
Normandy Battle Front
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Invasion Boosts War Production and Strikes Decline
New York AP reports the invasion energizing war production and reducing wildcat strikes. Steel demand remains high with backlogs steady or growing, as mills face carryovers of plates and sheets estimated 10 to 30 percent. Structural cutbacks and rearrangements are seen as the path to lowering carryovers amid tight supply.
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New York
Sald
WEE Steel Division
Vtetad
Nagacity
Underground French Rising To Help Allies
Reports from Madrid say guerrillas and the underground movement in France are undermining German plans for the Allied invasion. They claim key areas including Tarbes Limoges Angouleme and Perigueux are in revolutionary hands while a strong guerrilla army forms in Limousin and Correze growing with supplies by air. The Germans are avoiding open battle, focusing on sabotage as frontier activity spreads toward the Rhone and Pyrenean foothills.
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Charles
Folte Madrid
France
Franco Spanien
Sach
Atlante Wall
Irun
Maquis
Atl
Tarbes
Pyrenees
Frente
Mediterranean
Limoges
Bordeeux
Angouleme
Perigueux
Lumouain
Millesaches
Vienne
Correze
Portbou
Rail rate parity fight opens before ICC hearings
South and West rail carriers begin a new round of hearings at the Interstate Commerce Commission on freight rate parity with eastern industries. The inquiry centers on standardizing costs across regions and applying a uniform rate basis nationwide. Proceedings are expected to run about ten days with federal and state officials in attendance.
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Norman Walker Washington
Bookesen
South
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Wake
Rall
Bankhead-Brown Bill Is Defeated
Washington AP reports the House defeated the Senate approved Bankhead-Brown cotton textile amendment to the Price Control Extension Bill by 87 to 191. Rep Brown of Georgia warned of clothes rationing in six months if not adopted, while opponents argued it would raise prices and justify a veto. Southern lawmakers backed the amendment, framing it as price control, but the measure failed in the House.
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Washington
House
Brown
D-Ga
Fie
Roosevelt
Spence
D-Ky
Hays
Joope
Tara
Fifth Army Gains Block Route Near Orbetello
Fifth Army units circled the Orbetello strong point northwest of Rome and seized the junction of highways 1 and 74 about four and a half miles beyond the town. Reconnaissance pushed farther north as the Eighth Army moved 60 miles north of Rome. Allied forces also advanced east and west of Lake Bolsena and approached Narnt, seven and a half miles from No. 7 on Port 2.
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Lynn Heinzerling
Rome
Fifth Army
Orbetello
Timilea
Corstal
Germany
Eighth Army
Lake Bolsena
Narnt
Bricker Supporters Claim First Ballot Will Net 250 Votes
Bricker backers predict 250 to 300 votes on the first ballot at the Republican nominating convention. They claim 170 pledged and 124 definite for Bricker, while Dewey sits around 285 with 213 probable supporters. House results shift GOP strength, Rolla McMillen’s unopposed win gives Republicans 212 members. Democrats hold 276 with four minor party members, leaving them exactly half after vacancies.
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Jacs Bell
Associated Frogs
Goy John W. Bricker
Ohio
Directiow
Brickertor
Thomas E Dewey
New York
Dewey
Bricker
Ohlen
House
Rolla C. McMillen
Repubicans
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
Ralph Gates
Indiana
Thase
Dewey Hackers
Glenn Taylor
Idaho
Gigolos Placed In War Jobs By Manpower Board Says
Washington AP reports the War Manpower Commission lists gigolos as possible workers in wartime roles. The agency suggests positions from recreation directors to welfare aides in industry and even roles like policemen, fortune tellers, or bathhouse attendants as part of a broader job family.
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Ames Marlow
George Stelhe Washingon
War Manpower Commission
WMC
WHC
Russians Advance On Finnish Front
Moscow dispatches report the Red Army pushing along the Viipuri highway within miles of the port as heavy forest terrain slows movement. Pravda cites battles near Mugatamiaki and captures of multiple crossings, while Red Star notes Finnish ambushes and 40 weapon types in play on the Karelian Isthmus.
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Moscow
Russien Lance
Viipuri
Red Army
Pravda
Mugatamiaki
Puri
Lanin- Srad
Karelian
Red Star
Pravde
Tole
Fanon
Stekiyanmaya
Kejrola
Ronsuksula
Vehmainen
Tifranmieki
Barentsava
Romania
Reg Star
Churchill warns Commons on De Gaulle policy debate
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that a debate on relations with Gen. Charles De Gaulle would bring great dangers and should be postponed until negotiations between De Gaulle's National Committee and Britain and the United States are completed. He noted government prudence and urged avoiding premature discussion while highlighting ongoing Franco Anglo-American talks.
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London
Churchill
House of Commons
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Committee of National Lberation
Britain
United States
Seiq
Italy
Extraord
Normandy
Raaponsa
de Gaulla
Desiad
Atrengly Egeinat
Navy Sinks 16 Ships in Pacific Action Near Guam
Navy announces sinkings of 18 Japanese ships and 141 planes in a three day carrier strike near Guam and Marianas bases. Adm Nimitz reports operations from Saturday through Monday targeting Guam Balpan Tinian and Rota with several ships and vessels damaged in the South Philippines approaches.
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Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Tokyo
Easault
Marianas
U. S
Adm
Chester W Nimitz
Guam
Balpan
Tinian
Rote
Nimitz
Doulas MacArthur
Philippines
Japan
Marignas
Vasuela
MacArthur
President Approves Pearl Harbor Court Martial Trial
President Roosevelt approved legislation to start a Pearl Harbor court martial before the lieutenant general’s term, despite War and Navy secretaries’ opposition. Secretary Early said the move comes after the June deadline expired, with the president hoping investigators won’t hinder war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretaries of War and Navy
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Lier T
Stephen Early
Congram
Stimson
Secretary of Navy
Forrestal
Market Not Affected By New Icing Ruling
The ICC ruling limiting icing to three fourths capacity will not disrupt Tomato shipments from Ashford Market Co. Farm agent M Ung said tomatoes are mainly moved by truck to nearby markets and require no refrigeration. Only one car of tomatoes has shipped, with truckers paying current prices, and buyers continue to purchase as needed.
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Interstate Commeree Commission
Ashford Warmers’ Market Co
M. Ung
Tha
Lsazt
Becauen
Sime
Ashford
Allied forces push Caen flank as German armor bolsters
Allied command reports four German armored divisions hurled into the Caen sector with heavy fighting at Mentebourg and Troarn as American and British units press along the Cherbourg peninsula. Berlin notes Allied armor south of Caumont and a widening front from Caen to Troarn amid continued bombardment and local gains.
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Wee Gallagher
Allied Expeditionary Force
Caen
Mentebourg
Troarm
Normandy
Atrugnille
Caumont
Milan
Brittan
U. & Fourth Division
Montebourg
Cherbourg
Rodney
Rausilien
Troarn
Seran
Rlles
Caan
Eas
Germany
Troam
Waidh
Blatery
Liberstora
Ilyang
France
Carmtan
Cher
Boure
Berlin
Carentan
Doughborn
Batte
Flaman
Air Barnard L. Montgomery
Erwin Rommel
Berneard L. Montgomery
Bayeux
Villers - Boc
Casn
Cason Iteets
Sata
Villers-Bocege
Male
Villers - Bocege
Moe
Amaticans
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NEA Telephoto
Signal Corps
Ifmnar
Fay
The
Eighth
Eternal City
Commons
Pacific
Kimmel
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