Finns urged to end war with Axis and seek peace terms
A wartime dispatch reports Britain pressing Finland to quit the war with Germany, seek peace, and allow Russian mediation. Moscow signals readiness to receive Paasikivi and discuss terms, while German and Baltic dynamics loom. Finnish stance and Soviet hopes shape upcoming talks as Helsinki weighs Russia's original terms.
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Great Britain
Moscow
Finland
Thi
Fiens
Russia
Pilot Ves Flier’s Life Lies Mission
First Lieutenant Lester Poitevint Jr co pilots and bombs with his crew on fifty combat missions across North Africa and into Rome. He recalls a Greece bombing mission where a 20 mm shell ripped the plane, severing controls and forcing an emergency bailout before returning to base.
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Lester Poitevint
C. L Poitevint
North Blackshear Street
Westenant
North Africa
Rome
Amet
Nitevint
Greece
Wey Beck
Bert
Usctmant Polievint
Revolt claim and fighting near Armando beachhead
The World Today reports Argentina’s government claims a revolt led by Lt Col Duco, a ally of Petre Ramirez, while German forces push toward a beachhead and clash with Allied defenses. Britain signals possible peace terms as Soviet Union weighs in.
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Associated Frees
Eésinho Farrell
Duco
Prea
Petre Ramirez
Rame
Aden
Cet
Britain
Soviet Union
Douging
Admiralty Islands invasion led by MacArthur
Allied Sixth Army executed a bold landing on the Admiralty Islands under General MacArthur. First Cavalry dismounted troops seized Momote airfield as Seventh Fleet destroyers delivered forces through the PimarcK Sea. MacArthur inspected the captured airstrip after ashore. Japanese snipers were killed just before his arrival.
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Allied
Southwest Pacific
Sixth Army
Japan
South Pacific
Admiralty Islands
Douglng MacArthur
First Cavalry Division
Los Negroes Island
Admiralty
Momote
Seventh Fleet
Thomas C. Kincaid
Philadelphia
Pimarck
MacArthur
Kincaid
Campaign Battles Shape Up For May 2 Primary In State
Campaign battles sharpen for Alabama May 2 primary as four of eight congressmen face no opposition while several incumbents draw rivals in other districts. Key races include a bid for Public Service Commission by Gordon Persons and a scramble for the state Supreme Court seat to fill the late Jessica Boul Ga. Senator Lister Hill and Birmingham’s James Mimpson contest a senatorial race, with other incumbents facing challengers across districts.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Congress
Alpo “Home Free
Public Service
Gordon Persons
Commission
Robert T. Simpson, Jr
State Supreme Court
Geasner T. McCorvey
Mobile
Democratic
Dastrict
Pete B. Jarman
John J. Sparkman
Selma
Sam Hobbs
Tom King
Jack Wright
Anniston
Albert Rains
Gadsden
M. L Shaddix
Alabama City
Joe Starnes
Carter Manasco
Jasper
Feventh
J. H. Deapon
Ruben L. Newton
John Newsome
Birmingham
Luther Patrick
L. Allen
Hugh DuBore
Lister “Hill
James A. Mimpson
Ren
John H Bankheed
HL White
Public Service Commission
Appeals Court
Simpson
Supreme
Jessica Virgil Boul Ga
Louisiana Voters Elect Song Writer Davis As Governor
New Orleans AP reports the Democratic runoff solidified Jimmie H. Davis, author of You Are My Sunshine, in a landslide over Lewis L. Morgan and the New Orleans regulars. Unofficial returns show Davis leading Morgan by about 35,000 with large Independent turnout aiding the victory. Davis says the ticket was nominated with him though full results awaited. Morgan allies claim ongoing Huey Long era machine forces contributed to the defeat.
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New Orleans
Jimmie H. Davis
Long Forces
Louman
Lewis L. Morgan
Morgan
Davis
Louisiana
Huey Long
Songster Davis
Ration Token System Gains Mixed but Positive Reception
Dothan grocers welcome the new ration token system in effect this week. Most say it requires a bit more time than the old method, yet groceries center reports smooth operation and growing clerks’ speed as they adjust. Operators see a long term improvement once clerks acclimate to the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Allied air raids pound western Germany and Pas-de-Calais
RAF Mosquito bombers attacked western Germany while the Eighth Air Force conducted daylight missions over Brunswick and Pas-de Calais. The month closed with a record 632 enemy planes destroyed and 245 American heavy bombers lost, as heavy weather hampered RAF operations.
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Brunswick
London
Eighth Air Force
Pas-de-Calais
RAF
Ramirez Follower Tries To Unseat Farrell's Party
In Montevideo Uruguay the Argentine government said it quelled a revolt by Army Colonel Tomas Duco and his Third Infantry Regiment aiming to unseat President Edelmiro Farrell after his assassination. Duco was arrested and troops were returning to base near Buenos Aires after a conference at the War Ministry.
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Associata Press
Montevideo
Uruguay
Edelmiro Farrell
Tomas Duco
Pedro Ramirez
Buenca Aires
Ivitation
Faebrell
Juan Peron
Argentina
Mar
Duco
Buenca Ares
Royal
Farralls
Lomas de Zimora
Buenos Aires
Resdential
Builetins
Molinari
Americans Take No Chances With Japs On Eniwetok
War correspondent William T. L. Worden describes American tactics on Eniwetok Island in February. U.S. troops methodically neutralize Japanese positions, using grenades and deliberate searches of caves and bunkers. They burn food supplies and water tanks to starve the defenders while seeking hidden men in concrete fortifications.
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Eniwetok
William TL. Worden
Eniwetok Island
Marshalla
Congress Scores Leaders Who Shy Investigations
Congress asserts its independence from the Administration challenging federal officials to testify before committees. Chairman Dies accuses “Administration pressure” and vows to press on an investigation into the Federal Communications Commission amid Senate concerns.
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Congress
WY Jackson
Elliott Washington
Roosevelt
Dies
D Tex
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Senate House Group Dumps Service Vote On States' Doorsteps
Washington AP Advocate of State ballots for armed services voting blocks federal ballot plan. Compromise bill would allow overseas voters to use a federally distributed ballot for President, Vice President, and Congress if their state certifies an absentee system. Senate conferees expect fast action, amid mixed reactions from lawmakers.
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Washington
Armed Services
United States
House
Senate
Rankin
D-Mims
Green
Congress
Suspension Of Meat Rationing Unlikely
Washington dispatch reports a long road ahead to easing meat rationing. War Food Administration and the United Nations combined food board say civilian needs in the United States and Canada will require coordination and stricter measures before victory. Officials stress higher priority for essential war needs and continued restrictions for civilians.
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Ovid
Martin Washington
Canada
War Food Administration
United Nations Combined Food Board
United States
United Kingdom
United Nations
Radio-Guided Tanks Attack Anzio Beachhead
German forces launched a second major assault near Anzio using secret radio controlled tanks loaded with 1,000 pound charges. Allied artillery battled heavy bombardment from Cattareto to Cliterna as the battle intensified, with reports of a potential third invasion drive aimed at breaking the Allied line.
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Riomard GC
Allied Headquarters
Naples
Anzio
Cattareto
Cliterna
Return Of Local Government Urged By Sen Simpson
Senator James A. Simpson of Birmingham urged a return of local self-government after the war. He warned that bureaus and federal control threaten state autonomy and that Washington seeks to uniform government nationwide. He cited OPA and the Fair Employment Practices Committee as examples of federal influence in Alabama.
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James A Bimson
Birmingham
Aperker Protem
Alabama State Senate
Dothan Exchange Club Americana
Hureaus
Washington
Exchange Club Ua
Himpacon
U. S Senate
Simpson
Alabama
Fair Employment Practices Committee
Simpaon Aald Lo
Tage
Wilkerson Seeks Delegate Post for National Convention
A D Wilkerson of Columbia qualified with Gasaner T McCorvey chairman of the Democratic executive committee as a candidate for delegate to the National Democratic convention. He pledges support for Franklin D Roosevelt for a fourth term if elected. Two from the area and two from the state at large have qualified in the Third District. Page 1.
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Wilkerson
Columbia
Vrhairman
Houston County War Price and Havioning Board
Gasaner T McCorvey
Democratic Executive Committee
Dt Agate
Frankli D Roosevelt
Tay
Russians Drive Deep As Soviet Forces Hit Baltic Gateways
Reports from AP say Red Army units broke into outskirts of Pakov and pushed German lines toward Balt ic gateways. Moscow claimed captures of Pogorelka and Kutuzovo with new bridgeheads on Lake Pelpus shore, while other offensives pressed along the Ingulete River toward Nikolaevic and Morzhey near the Pakov–Polotsk corridor. Confirmation from Moscow and Helsinki routes varied amid heavy fighting across Ukraine and Crimea fronts.
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Tondon
Pakov
Inet
Baltic
Helsinki
Blackholn
Pelpus
Fcroes
Laks Pelpus
Malkove
Polotsk
Warsaw
Mulitova
Novosokoloski
Morzhey
Pakow- Folotsk
Lowna
Moscow
Ukraina
Iron Ory
Krivat Rog
Ingulete
Nikolaevic
Vitebsk Nevel
Pripet Marshes
Kerch
Napier Field launches Red Cross drive with Four Star Revue
Napier Field will open the Red Cross drive with the Four Star Revue at the Field House at 5 p.m. The all Army Air Force revue features Master Sergeant Barry Scahn and other talents from Gibbs Field Gunter Field and Smyrna Tenn. Colonel James Daniel Jr. leads the Napier drive committee, with Major Ray Hawley as chair. Daniel urged generous support as last year's gifts were surpassed.
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Napier Field
Field House
Army Air Force Generala
Maxwell Field
Alabama
Eastern Flying Training Command
Barry Scahn
Bowes
New York
Army
David Rubin
Army Air Field
Smyrna
Tennozasee
Gany
Gunter Field
Joseph A. Lopes
Lopes
Carmen Miranda
James Daniel, Jr
Ray Hawley
Gray 3
Gray
Thomas Driecoll
Joseph Ryle
Neil Ieraeloog
Daniel
Napiar Field
Manly
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Ges
Geman Foreign Office
Cuartera
Fic
Ves Flier
The
Rabaul
Admiralty Isles
U. S. 6Th Army
France
NEA
Pas de Caleyatee
U. S Army
Europe
Ramirez
Farrell
U. S
Sen. Simpson
A. D. Wilkerson
of Rail Center
Napier
Red Cross
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