Solicitors Urged to Speed Red Cross Fund Canvas
Approximately two thirds of the $30,000 Houston Red Cross drive has been raised with five days left. Three more firms joined the list of 100 percent contributors, bringing total supporters to six. General drive chairman Clyde Lavern urged a whirlwind push to meet the goal, noting funds from the Special Gifts Committee won’t alone raise the total. He praised committees and urged wider participation from Dothan and surrounding communities to ensure a strong 1945 campaign outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
American Red Cross
Clyde Lavern
General Drive
Feeday
Dothan Milling Company
Atlantic Coast Line Freight Office
Wiregrass Gr
Lovern
Dothan
Feneral
Red Cross
Blondie Joins Eagle Comics Today
Blondie becomes part of The Eagle's comics lineup after polls show audience enthusiasm. Read about the Bunstead Dagwood Blondie and the neighbors on page two of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blondie
Eagle Comics
America
Yesberg
The
Eagle
Bunsteads
Dagwood
Alexander
Cookie
Fronts advance across Europe as Allies push toward key targets
The World Today AP report details Western Front gains on Cologne with last escape routes cut and Rhine approaches near Duisburg, Eastern Front trapping 200,000 Germans in Pomerania toward Stettin, Italian Front with US forces advancing west of Bologna Pistoia, British Eighth Army moving through forests near Adrade, Pacific Front notes Marines limited gains and countermeasures, Manila strikes, and Tokyo reporting a fortress raid on the Japanese capital after a heavy Sunday attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cologne
Duisburg
Pomerania
Scat
Stettin
Berlin
Bentveerd
Amerram
Vilages
Bologna - Pistoia
Eighth Army
Manila
Tokyo
Su Pe
Escaped convicts captured after prison break upstate
Two Atmore prison escapees Roy Crawford and Evie Lockhart were arrested in Bug Tussle Alabama near Jasper by Walker County deputies and highway patrolmen led by Inspector C M Thorson. Crawford, a 7 year Tobbery sentence from Cullman, and Lockhart, 25 year murder sentence from Houston County, headed to Cullman jail to be returned to prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Highway Patrol
van B. Gilbert
Roy Crawford
Evie Lockhart
Atmore
Bug Tussle
Jasper
Atmored
Gilbert
Crawford
Cullman County
Tobbery
Lockhart
Houston County
Walker County
Aighway
C. M. Thorson
Birmingham
George Newton
Pike County
Alabama
Florida
Steve Hixch
Henry Lee Dykes
Geneva County
Cottonwood
Brewton
Elbert C. Culbreth
Pansey
B. G. Farmer
Culreth
Culbreth
Cottonwood-Granglerburg
Operators Miners Begin Negotiations For New Contract
In Washington AP reports coal operators and miners opened closed door talks on a new contract amid signs of progress on fringe awards. An informed source says Vinson and the War Labor Board may strip OPA veto over fringe awards while keeping WLB approval power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Economie
Fred M. Vinson
War Labor Board
WLB
Office of Price Administration
Vinson
OPA
Lewis
Tern
Allied push deep into Luzon and capture Stargard
American forces pressed through northern Luzon gaining ground toward the water supply area and clearing Manila's last resistance while Filipino guerrillas report a northern province cleared. In Europe Soviet forces shelled Stettin suburbs as Stargard fell to German defense efforts near the Oder, with spearheads advancing toward Stettin Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SY Fred Hampson
Manila 1
API
Luzon
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Douglas MacArthur
Manila
Philippine Islands
MacArthur
Innis P. Swift
Tura Te No. 2
Chrysler Strike Ends As 25000 Return To Work
Detroit AP reports about 25,000 Chrysler workers to resume production at the Dodge main plant after an eight day strike. War Labor Board and War Undersecretary Paterson helped secure the return to work, while Briggs Manufacturing disputes in Evansville and Detroit continue but may end soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler
Detroit
Eix Chrysler Corporaton
Dodge
War Labor Board
Robert Pouatterson
United Auto Workers, Cio
Evanslie
Ind
Briggs Manufacture Company
Unten
Caw-Cio
Ats
Briggs
Administration fights Williams confirmation amid Senate debate
The administration warned it will oppose any move to force a confirmation vote on Aubrey Williams between debate on manpower legislation. Senator McKellar plans to press the appointment at the first opportunity, while opponents cite polls showing near-certain defeat. Williams rejected withdrawal demands and asserted a firm stance as Senate sentiment split around his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aubrey Williams
Senate
McKellar
D-Tenn
Wpa-Nya
Moses
D-Nd
Hill Alsat
Roosevelt
Williams
Associated Press
Taylor
Fierce Iwo Jima Assault Repulsed With Heavy Losses
U S Marines under Maj Gen Clifton B Cates fought through northern Iwo Jima to push back a Japanese counterattack. Admiral Nimitz announced enemy dead 12264 by Saturday evening with 41 prisoners, mostly Korean laborers. Terrain was densely fortified as Marines pressed a stubborn, hand to hand battle with lines “substantially unchanged” and resistance growing.
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Leif Erickson
U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Guam
U. S
Clifton B. Cates
Nimitz
Iwo
Associated Press
James Lindsley
Nimit
Assurances Sought On Prisoner Labor For Alabama Crop
Congressman George Andrews urged the War Food Administration to confirm how many prisoners of war Alabama farmers can expect for the 1943 harvest season. Alabama Extension Service had projected 8200 prisoners, but only 1800 had been assigned. He noted prior year delays caused harvest issues for peanuts when numbers were not disclosed in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
George Andrews
Alabama
Alabama Agricultural Extension Service
Auburn
War Food Administration
War Department
400 U.S. Heavies Hit Rail Network
Four hundred heavy bombers from Britain attacked the railway network at Chemnitz and refineries at Hamburg, escorted by 600 Mustangs and Thunderbolts. Mosquitoes hit Berlin, another force targeted Essen. No planes were lost.
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Henry B. Famelron
London
Briain
Chemnitz
Hlarburg
Eighth Air Force
Berlin
Essen
Ruhr
Air Ministry
United Nations Bids To Attend World Security Conference
Washington AP reports all UN members except Poland are invited to the San Francisco world security conference, potentially 44 nations. France declines to sponsor though will participate, citing not helping craft Dumbarton Oaks. The Yalta plan details a veto by any of the five great powers in key votes.
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Washington
United Nations
Poland
San Francisco
France
Jyormng
United States
Russia
China
Britain
Roosevelt
Stalin
Churchill
Yalta
Petty Violations Rise in City and County
City and county law officers report a jump in petty violations for the weekend versus the prior two weeks, with 3 petty bookings by police and 12 by county officers among 31 city cases excluding traffic. Public drunkenness tops the list with 21 charges, plus gambling, larceny, and disorderly conduct. Sheriff’s deputies report 12 arrests, most for public drunkenness, plus breaches of peace and other offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publier Drunners
Rinkin
Tay
Iwo Spells Safety For B-29 Limping Home From Tokyo
A B-29 crew returning from a Tokyo raid seeks guidance on navigation and landing. A Bas radio exchange near Guam coordinates bearings and altitude as the bomber asks whether to ditch offshore or attempt a field landing. The report captures radio dialogue and a safe approach to Iwo Jima.
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Iwo
Tokyo
Elmon Waite
Twenty - First Bomber Command
Guam
NAVY
Iwo Jima
James G. Cox
Bas
Ewo
Meriam
Kae
Raid
Cox
Tina
Ina
Iwi
Nominated Vinson to Lead Federal Loan Administration
President Roosevelt named Fred M. Vinson economic stabilization director to head the Federal Loan Administration. Vinson would succeed Jesse Jones, whose separation from the Commerce Department moved loan powers under Henry A. Wallace. Vinson, 55, is a former U.S. representative and circuit judge, noted for Ways and Means work.
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Fred Mi Vinson
Roosevelt
Lowe
Jesse Jones
Jones
Commerce
Congress
Loan wReneres
Commerce Department
Wasiington
Fred M Vitson
Wax
Mounsevelt
Taian
Vinson
Jeff Jones
Car Merce Department
Henry A Wallace
Senate
Wallace
Secretary of Commerce
Federal Loan Administration
Kentucky
United States Carguit Court
Columbis
Wilson
James FL Byrnes
White House
Vilson
Roucxevelt
Tease Jones
House of Representatives
Hete
Casrman
Huse Ways and Means
Vandenberg Accepts FDR No Strings Seat At Conference
Washington AP report says Senator Vandenberg of Michigan will serve as a delegate to the World Security Conference in San Francisco after accepting President Roosevelt's invitation. The decision follows talks with the President and reflects a wish to pursue a practical system of collective security and peace. The White House faced Senate actions on treaties and possible держ— with Truman weighing discussions with senators on international security and treaty support.
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Washington
Vandenberg JR
Roosevelt
Word Security Conference
San Francisco
Michigan
Ayescharge
Cacdid
Palatinc
Thiscetehaune
Vendeenberk
Vandenberg
Roogevel
White House
Truman
Senate
International Securiy
Radeevel
Paty Reserves Views On Education Report
Ravenond Paty president of the University of Alabama speaks on the education report. Channery Sparks urges early board action as state colleges align with recommendations. The university backs the study while awaiting full report release. led by President Rudger Searcy of Huntingdon College.
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Paty
Tudcalbosa
Ala
Ravenond & Paty
Channery Sparks
Finn
Aerate Board
Edaci
Pirie
Per Hunett Searcy
Huntingdon College of Montgomery
Justice Department Calls for World Airlines Competition
The Justice Department urged competition in international air transport and rejected single carrier operation. A 105 page report by Attorney General Biddle recommended a policy of controlled competition, international understanding on governmental aid, and analysis by a national body to guide carrier operations and traffic management. It noted possible government operation if private carriers lack profit opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
International Aitr Transportation
Carr Stern
Steamsaniprompanies
Gwnang
Phot Ad Voternanaasal
Java
Amorea
Ten Superfortresses Raid Jap Capital
Ten B29s raid Tokyo with heavy force, dropping incendiaries and bombs, causing light fire damage but no major destruction. One aircraft ditched near sea, crew rescued. weather hampered visual approach, with clouds over target area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-First Bomber Command
Thanas
Tokyo
Tates
Tanks, Infantry Force Main Assault On Cologne Front
Allied columns pressed into Cologne as First Army armor and infantry closed within a mile of the Gothic cathedral. Ninth Army pushed toward Wesel, Sittard and Orsoy, while Third Army advanced north of the Rhine toward Coblenz. Reports described heavy smoke, continuous artillery and widespread German withdrawals within the Wesel pocket as allies widened river crossings and near-total German resistance persisted along the lower Rhine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
First Army
Cologne
Germany
Tanke
Rueloberg
Lintfort
Wesel
Ninth Army
Rhine
Third Army
Middle Rhine
Coblenz
Maurice Rose
Limita
Brockelerouend
Lilous
Don Whitehead
Homberg
Tineburg
Wiliam H. Simpson
Canadiana
Seventh Army
Siegfried Line
Saar Capittal
Saarbruecken
Berlin
Hamburg
Munich
Third Armored
Hohenzollern
Sthine
Coulogne
Duisburg
Aviada
Supreme Headquarters
Jessa
Fusxkirchen
Ertt
Armerican Third Army
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Netherlang Vearey
Juelich
Auedera
Hobbel
Eldort
Eberg A Zu
Eevelee
Stargard
Soviets
Richard Kalischke
Biarshal
Stein Bay
Stettin Bay
Baltic
Kolberg
Korsjin
Koeslin
Schiawe
Mar
Army
FDR
Stabilizer
Vandenburg
Justice Department
World Airlines
Jap Capital
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