FBI Nazs New Yorker For Nazi Espionage
In New York City Ernest Lehmitz a German born U.S. citizen was arrested on espionage charges for gathering German information. Hoover said Lehmitz used many fake names and shipped letters to German intelligence describing New York harbor conditions and troop movements. He lived at 123 Orford Place Tompkinsville Staten Island and was naturalized in 1924.
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Washington
Ernest Fredessek
FBI
United States
Lehmitt
Hoover
United Rates
Hamburg
Gerrany
Orford Place
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
Cuxhaven
Germany
New York City
Lahmuts
Richmond County
Cities Added to Acute Labor Areas by WMC
The War Manpower Commission designated four cities as acute labor areas including Anniston and Gadsden in Alabama, Muskegon in Michigan, and Stockton in California, raising the Group One list to 46. Other changes moved Spartanburg and Knoxville among groups, with Meridian, Baton Rouge, El Paso, Waco, West Palm Beach, and Miami noted as new or shifted classifications as population thresholds were reached.
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Washington
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Anniston
Gadsden
Ala
Muskegon
Mich
Stockton
Calif
Andh Dreaa
Spartanburg
3. C
Knoxville
Tenn
Miami
Fla
Meridian
Milas
Baton Rouge
el Paso
Waco
Tex
Group Three
Palm Beach
Fim
Navy Appropriations Bill Passes Congress
Washington reports the largest naval appropriation measure, about $33.0 billion, directs $27.6 billion in direct funds and $6.0 billion in contracting authority starting July. It includes roughly $3.0 billion for 27,000 planes and ends with the abolishment of the Nations Resources Planning Board on August 31.
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Washington
Prettdeny Fitneyvelt
Naval Approp Station
Hutters Lietory
Presiden
Felizath Independent Offices
Nations Resources Pisnoing Board
General Giraud Plans Washington Visit
General Henri Giraud accepted an invitation from President Roosevelt to visit Washington, via Allied HQ in Algiers, stating he could travel when his duties permit. Eisenhower conveyed the invitation, and Giraud thanked the American government for the gesture.
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Washington
Hen. Giraud
Hoosevelt
White House
Dwight D. Elaen‘Hower
Allied
Algiers
Giraud
United States
North Africa
Eisenhower
All Restrictions Lifted In Detroit Riot Aftermath
DETROIT AP All emergency restrictions in effect since the riot last week were lifted today by Governor Harry F. Kelly and military authorities. Army troops on riot duty will remain in the city as a precautionary measure.
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Detroit
Harry F. Kelly
United States Army
Smokes For Service Men Sought In Dothan
The Chester R. Vickery Post American Legion and the post auxiliary launched a drive in Dothan to raise funds for cigarettes for overseas service members. G N Shoop said 100 glass jars were placed in downtown stores for donations from pennies upward, with 25 raised equaling 1000 packs at five cents each, to be shipped free to men in uniform.
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Chester R. Vickery Post
American Legion
The
Post Aux. Wary Today
Jin Dothan
G. N. Sheopfald
Pergona
Legion
Shoop
Two Men Held Here As ABC Violators
ABC investigators in Dothan say two men were arrested for violating the ABC Act. J. H. Free was taken near Cattonwood by Henry Baker and L. C. Easterwood, and Desco Herring was arrested near Range Street. A gallon of moonshine was seized with Free and a small quantity with Herring as investigators vow to intensify efforts to curb illegal whiskey sales.
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Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Dothan
J. H. Free
Desco
Herring
Free
Cattonwood
Henry Baker
L. C. Pasterwood
ABC
Range Street
Baker
Easterwood
Nquor
ARC
French North Africa Divisions Faces Political Tug Of War
The document outlines how the French forces in North and West Africa are split between General Giraud and General De Gaulle, with Eisenhower steering from Washington. It warns that the two headed Committee of National Liberation erodes unity, endangering supply lines and morale as officers doubt loyalties and propaganda weakens loyalty across the French armies.
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Tame Ia
French
Africa
de Gaulle
Lwid Eisenhower
Washington
de Gaulie
Giraud
North Africa
de Gasle
France
Vichy
West
Thia
Eisenhower
Committee of National Liberation
Chinese Soldier Life and Frontline Marches Described
The report details basic army pay scales from first lieutenant to general, uniform components, and a soldier’s 40 pound pack of rations. It recalls a Yangtze river patrol to avoid Japanese raids, a battalion led by Lt Col Chan and Hae Liang marching 300 miles over rough mountains, and the role of a political officer promoting Kuomintang principles and elementary schooling.
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Yangtze Gorges
Chan & Hae Liang
Kuomintang Party
Nima
Chang
Hie
French West Africa Governor resigns amid French army turmoil
Number 12- continues from Page One with General Boisson, governor of French West Africa and staunch anti German figure who repelled De Gaulle’s attempt to seize Dakar, reportedly forced to resign. Also reported is that General Juin, chief of staff, intends to resign over committee activities.
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Boisson
French West Africa
de Gaulle
Dakar
Juln
Military air war brief notes enemy losses and missing units
Number 10 continues with wording about Tomters the Tatter failing aerial bombing attempts. The Ninth Air Force communique claims seven enemy aircraft destroyed and several probably destroyed. Eisenhower’s communique lists coastal air forces down six Axis planes in defense of Allied shipping and two more by naval gunners. Gen Carl A Spaatz’s command reported missing aircraft.
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Tomters
Ninth Air Force Comunique
Fien
Trwight D. Eisenhower
Axia
Carl A. Spaatz
Aerial Formations Reported in Algiers Broadcast
Reuters quotes Arria AM of Madrid stating Wallan Meer departed to Hague to conduct an offensive operation as the war news circulates. The Algiers radio broadcast recited the maneuver, adding to the tense military timetable in Europe.
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Algiers
Reuters
Madrid
Arria AM
Wallan Meer
Hagen
U S Puts Used Tires On Market
The War Price and Halting Board announces emergency tires bought by the government last fall under the emergency purchase plan. They may be sold to motorists with certain certificates, at one dollar each plus repair charges, usable as spares or for limited low-figure purposes, and not fit for recapping. Dealers can order them from suppliers for sale to the public.
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Nem
County War Price
Hetluning Board
Lie Governmient Saat
World War I Started 29 Years Ago Today
On the Sarajevo assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie, triggering World War I. A Serb student Gavrilo Princip fired three shots after a bomb failed to stop the royal visit, leading Austria Hungary to declare war on Serbia and drawing Russia, Germany, France, Britain into global conflict.
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Sarajevo
Axia
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Austria
Sophie
Australia - Hungary
Acchduke
Royal Automobile
Rmis
Gavrilo Princip
Serbia
Russia
Germany
France
Britain
Belgium
Miners Return to Work as Union Wavers on War Aid
About 200000 idle miners nationwide restart efforts while roughly 200000 remain at work in underground pits. In West Virginia District 28, 740 idle miners joined a return to work after unions voted to resume production despite criticism of Roosevelt and new anti strike measures. Leaders urged unity and loyalty to the union to support the war effort.
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UMW
Umiv
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Kentucky
Alabama
Ohio
West Virginia
Virginia
Policy Committee
Winding Gulf
Mick Atello
Atello
William Bluizzard
Distriet 17
Logan
W. Vo
Rank
Roosevelt
Sergeant Francis W. Cook completes Army course at Scott Field
Sergeant Francis W. Cook of the Third Army Air Force Ferrying Command graduated today from the Operators Technical School at Scott Field. A former Rehobeth High School student and Riley Business College attendee, he began training as an Aerial Engineer after enlisting on August 4, 1942 in Roumulus, Mirhh san.
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Francis W. Cook
Aer- In
Third Army Air Force Ferrying Command
Operators Technical School
Scntt Field
Tlingis Set
Cook
Rehobeth High
Schont
Riley Business College
All Nerylon
Elba Woman Dies After Car Hit At Iron City
Mrs Lessie Everett of Elba was struck by a car at the Fuater Crawford streets intersection while crossing. She died in Iron City Ga after being transported to a Dothan hospital. Funeral services will be at Minter Fellows and Forrester chapel Blakely with Rev Buford and Rev Being officiating. Burial in Blakely City cemetery. Survivors include daughter Moy H C Jones of Iron City and three sons Wesley Hatcher Lars Everett Florence Everett. Active pallbearers listed.
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Elba
Lessie Everett
Iron City
Bertie Cauley
Abe Wee
Fuater
Crawford
Eddie Tindall
City Polices Department
Cay
Dothan
Mre
Lassie Everatt
Minter
Fellows
Forrester
Blakely
W. F. Buford
Burie
Biskely City
Buriiying
Moy H. C. Jones
Wesley Hatcher
Lars Everett
Valdosta
Florence Everett
U. S. Army
J. C. Layles
Jessie Layles
Curtis Layles
Asotta Hatcher
Thomas Hatches
Henry Janca
Geneva Sergeant Wing Commission Second Lieutenant Owen
Staff Sergeant Hugh F. Owens son of Mrs. J. Alexander of Geneva was commissioned as second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. He earned a B.S. degree from Alabama Polytechnic Institute in textile engineering in 1939 and joined the textile mill before induction in 1942. He served as chief clerk for his group’s S4 office and was sworn in by Lt General Millard Harmon aboard a South Pacific island USFISPA HQ office.
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Hugh F. Owens
J. 3. Alexander
Geneva
Army Air Corps
Publc
Usfispa
Owen
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Millard F. Harmon
South Pacific Area
Ssgt
Rabies Inoculation Rules for Dogs Named in County
Rabies inspector Dr. HK Belmar announced Alabama Dog Control Act requirements in Houston County. Dogs running at large must be inoculated and wear a certificate and tag. untagged dogs faced impoundment after September 1 with seven days for owner retrieval. Deputies Dr. F B Whitfield Dr A B Gisaendannec and Dr C A Poitevant named to perform inoculations at a cost of seventy five cents this year.
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HK. Belmar
Houston County
F. B. Whitfield
A. BR. Gisaendannec
C. A. Poitevant
Jorge
Belmar
State To Take Over Airport Highway
Houston County will transfer the only county maintained paved road leading to the Municipal Airport to the Alabama State Highway Department for maintenance after recommended improvements. Judge Saxon P. Poyner announced that state engineers inspected the highway and will send their work plan to county road supervisor Fred L Mullins. The Board of Revenue sought state maintenance due to inadequate county personnel and machinery to handle the entire road system and keep the highway in proper condition.
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Houston County
Enterprise -Montgomery
Alabama State Highway Department
Saxon P. Poyner
County Board of Revenue
State Road Department
Poyner
Fred
Air Ministry reports heavy air raid losses at sea
Number 6- continued from Tage One describes a B00-ton ship beached as one pilot and a 60-ton vessel sink within ten minutes. A second wave of planes saw another 600-ton ship vanish, with two more ships found later. One vessel, after multiple hits, fired smoke and seemed abandoned. Mosquito raids targeted two railway yards and R-boats off Cherbourg faced machinegun fire.
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Air Ministry
Tuga
Amoke
Cherbourg
Two Gunter Field Men Die In Crash
In Kingsport Tennessee a Gunter Field trainer crash killed two airmen. Warrant Officer James A Cepko died after the wreck and First Lieutenant Joseph W Madden the pilot died earlier. Madden was son of Judge Joseph Warren Madden former NLRB chairman and now a U S Claims Court judge in Washington. Both men were survived by their widows.
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Gunter Field
Montgomery
Ale
Kingsport
Tenn
James A Cepko
Jerome Cepko
Pittsburgh
Joseph W. Madden
Lieutenant Madden
Joseph Warren Madden
National Labor Relations Board
U. S Court of Claims
Washington, D. C
Farmers Favor Flexible Price Ceilings in Congress Debate
The article reports Senator George arguing that price ceilings should not be rigid and can be adjusted to real conditions to align farmer income with industrial workers. He says farmers are tired of restrictive policies and that current rules reflect scarcity. It notes ongoing efforts to unify differing versions on subsidies and a Senate amendment moving subsidy power from OPA to war food administrator Cheater Davis, with possible veto risk but potential for compromise.
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Congress
George
Senate
O'Mahoney
D.-Wyo
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Cheater Davis
Ickes Warns of Uncertain Coal Production Outlook
Interior Secretary Ickes told the congressional committee that government operation of coal mines may be brief but no authority exists to force miners back to work. He noted April 1 production was 23,000,000 tons below schedule and described a chaotic situation as operators hesitate on capital outlays while labor and management seek a conservative plan to maximize output.
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Ickes
Government of Labor
Night raid notes disruption over German targets
Reported that bombs caused a death toll but no evidence of British bombers over Germany that night. It marks the first lull after seven consecutive nightly attacks on the Ruhr and western Germany, with no strikes on war plants in Germany proper.
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Germany
Ruhr
RAF
War Plant
Gas Truck Upset Blocks Traffic on Camp Highway
A heavily loaded gasoline truck overturned on the Camp Highway near Panama City early this morning, spilling a large quantity of fuel across the road. Sergeant H. B. Moody said no injuries were reported, but hours were needed to right the vehicle. The accident occurred about 5 am.
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Panama City
Camp ‘Bellion
H. B. Moody
Moody
Government considers boosts in military dependent allowances
The War Department faces testimony on proposed increases to dependency payments for enlisted personnel dependents. Lodge bills would raise blanket 15 percent government contributions, totaling about 393 million annually. Stimson cites costs and fairness, suggesting targeted increases rather than blanket rise. Johnson foresees a modest rise with little opposition.
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Iddinsop
Armed Services
ML. G. White
War Department
Senator Lodge
R-Mase
Johnson
D-Coro
Stimson
Gold
Selective Service
Lodge Bis
Army
Congress
Session muddled with bills and commissions in early year
The day’s proceedings centered on a proposal to form a board to study the constitution, a gubernatorial plan to expand interim work to aviation and radiation, and talk of appointing a 11 member commission to study the constitution within 30 days of the next session.
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E. C. Bosell
Italian War Talk Amid Allied Pressures and Defiance
A fragmented report describes Italian leaders in Rome defending Mussolini era policies while warning that Allied landings could occur on the Italian mainland. Soviet and German perspectives surface as calls for a second front grow and Allied strategy unsettles Italian public discourse.
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