Draft boards accelerate inductions to speed draft
Local boards were ordered to boost inductions of fathers and those deferred in industry and agriculture as manpower scales rise. Selective Service Director Lewis B. Hershey urged boards to obtain men from other ages and non fathers while supporting the Army and Navy’s needs.
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Walmington
Lewis B. Herey
Hershey
Eer
D.-Ga
Mit
Selective Service
Army
Navy
Red Cross Drive Urges Wider County Donations
Officials in charge of the Red Cross drive call on every citizen to exceed the $12,000 raised so far as the county nears a $33,000 quota. Roy O Hitt chairman of the social gifts committee appeals for larger contributions from solicitors and citizens. Zollie Doak laments lack of cooperation and urges more liberal donations before the deadline. The drive, hampered by income tax and other demands, has reached roughly half the goal. full details appear on page 2.
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Red Cross
Roy O. Hitt
Zollie Donk
Felmen
Gma
Mirikotors
Upti
Doak
Houston County
Borckie
American Red Cross
Bombers strike targets across Europe and the Russian front
RAF heavy bombers hit southern Germany including Stuttgart and targets in the Balkans while Soviet forces push in southern Russia near the Dnieper. Allied land and sea operations disrupt Cassino as forces advance toward Molnar and Odessa, with significant tank and infantry actions reported on multiple fronts.
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Germany
Bluttgart
Aplal
Zofia
Gaza
Russia
Steay
Molnar
Odeess
Malta
Cassino
Allied Troops Break Into Cassino Amid Heavy Barrage
Allied Fifth Army infantry and tanks pressed into Cassino under a two thunderous artillery barrage but faced stubborn German resistance and debris from yesterday’s air and ground bombardment. German mortars shelled the town while sappers cleared rubble as steady progress was reported from surrounding hills and streets.
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Edward Kennedy
Naplea
Fifth Army
Cassino
WLB Fights Wage Policy Test at CLO Hearing
Washington AP reports the War Labor Board leans to staying offstage as wage policy looms. An AFL CIO split grows over a public hearing proposal to advise Congress on wage stabilization. Tomorrow the board weighs allowing its all male panel to hear CIO United Free Workers on a 17 cent hourly wage rise.
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Washington
War Tabor Board
WLB
Con- Grea
AFL
CIO
Congress
APL
Hme
Senate Committee
WLBE
CIO United Free Workers
State revenue records peak for five months
Franchise and use taxes hit a new peak for the current fiscal year with $19,271,132 collected in the first five months, compared with $19,670,188 the year prior. Dowling noted gains in tobacco and gross receipts taxes while use tax fell, warning of severe cuts ahead due to federal levies and other factors.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Revenue Department
LG. Dowling
Dowling
Berne
Denting
Jerome Tances
North Carolina Delgate Shift in GOP Convention Race
Washington AP reports GOP delegate selection moving from New England to the South as a North Carolina convention meets to back a 25 man slate and a Dewey presidential bid. New York Governor Dewey gains pledged delegates from New Hampshire while nine remain unpledged, Wilkie supporters claim one. State Chairman Delapp says North Carolina Republicans favor Dewey.
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Washington
New England
North Carolina
Pigmas E. Dewey
New York
New Hampshire
Wendell Wilkie
Dewey
Willkie
A. Delapp
Deway
Londoners Honor U S Aid After London Fire Blitz
Londoners praised American troops who helped after a German fire raid, Salvaging furniture and belongings from burning homes. The volunteers, mostly unseen, worked through smoke as residents sheltered in shelters. A 3 year old apartment manager Téne Perrons recalled their swift, thorough aid and departure without seeking recognition.
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London
Mise Tene Perrons
One Voting Machine Planned For Primary
Election officials say one voting machine will be used in the city primary Tuesday at City Mall. The ballot slate is led by FR L Merri, Carts NeQuagm, Mre 4, W Battle and Mrs Vance Ward as the election commission prepares for the unusual single machine vote.
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Commission
Rewline McKinney
Comaniesen
FR. L. Merri
W. Battle
Vance Ward
Service Vote Bill Left To Governors
The service vote bill moves toward the White House with a presidential poll of governors likely to decide. It would blend federal and state ballot plans for servicemen, requiring state ballots at home and a federal option abroad, with governors certifying by July 14 that federal ballots are valid where used.
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Preen
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Ites
Congress
Senate
House
Warren
California
Truk attacked at dawn as war news arrive
Army struck Truk overnight with hits on airfields and ammunition storage on two islands of the Japanese naval base. In Detroit, federal judge sentenced Dr. Fred W. Thomas to 16 years for wartime espionage violations. Justice Department says export associations and manufacturers conspired to restrain Alkana trade within Sherman Act review. New York judge Nathan Perlman warns fascist groups distributing Nagl spi literature to seek a negotiated German peace in the United States.
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Washington
Truk
Sirdrema
Detroit
Dodge
Edward J. Molnet
Fred W. Thomas
Justice Department
Nathan Perlman
New York City
W House
United States
Germany
Privations Revealed From Nazi Camp Inquisitions
Repatriates leaving the Swedish liner Gripsholm recount harsh Nazi interrogations over rations and food shortages. A Polish American woman tells of losing her fiancé in the invasion of Poland and fleeing through the countryside as she disembarked in Jersey City.
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Jersey City
N. J
Aft
Gripsholm
Poland
Maria
Tomczac
John
Agnes Tomczac
Landing Boat Weathers Jap Attack Returns To Service
The L T 340 fought off a nine Jap plane raid during the Guadalcanal campaign sustaining casualties but surviving to return to service. The vessel, en route to Kekum Wach to land troops and vehicles, faced three 40 pound bomb runs and strafing. One forward gun crew member was killed and an officer with three enlisted men were wounded. Nine soldiers aboard were killed as the craft shot down a plane.
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Washington
L&t
Navy
Har
Guadalcanal
Jone
Kekum
Wach
Guadaicanal
Atasing
Little Vesee
Absanfen
Tora Te Nu
United States and Britain Urge Finland to Break Nazi Pact
The United States and Britain directly appeal to the Finnish people to end their Nazi partnership. A White House statement follows Britain’s demand that Finland accept Soviet armistice terms, warning that continued alliance with Germany risks disaster and suffering for Finland. The message signals potential end to Moscow Helsinki peace talks if Finland stays aligned with Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Nazi Germany
White House
Sritain
Soviet Russia
Rus
Lim
Rama
U S Bombers Follow Up RAF Raid On Germany
Allied air power intensifies as U S heavy bombers strike southern Germany in a rapid follow up to an RAF raid. German reports acknowledge widespread snow and cloud hindering fighter opposition, with fierce air battles over eastern France and western Germany.
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U. S
Germany
Gladwin Hill London
RAF
Stuttgart
Munich
U. S Strategic Air Force
France
Wanterm
House Group Probes Profits By Labor Hirers
The House Military Committee investigates labor hirers who place workers with war contractors. Estimates show profits up to 260 percent and at least 25 cases under review nationwide. One firm with Chicago and New York operations reportedly earned about 4.24 million in 1943 from men sent to war plants. Further details to follow.
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House Group
Washington
Pny
House
H. Ralph Burton
Burton
Chicago
New York
Sempany
Ita
Churchill Defends Atlantic Charter
London AP reports Prime Minister Churchill replies to criticism of the Atlantic Charter in Parliament. He challenges the opposition and defends the charter, saying it was broadly welcomed. Labour’s Rhys Davies pressed for a debate amid claims some principles were being abandoned.
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London
Churchil
Non Commons
Rhys John Davies
Churchill
Anthony Eden
Elliott Roosevelt Wife Seeks Divorce In Fort Worth
Ruth Googins Roosevelt filed suit in district court seeking divorce custody of three children and half of community property from Col Eliott Roosevelt second son of the President The petition cites antenna harsh and tyrannical conduct and notes Roosevelt is with the Army Air Forces in Europe The case arises from a separation after their marriage in 1940 as reported in Fort Worth Texas.
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Fort Worth
Tan
Eliott Roosevelt
Ruth Googins
Roosevelt
District Court
Army
Forreg
Furnpean Theater
Strategic Purposes Of Italian Campaign Made Says Stimson
Secretary of War Stimson defended Allied aims in Italy amid criticism of slow progress. He listed five strategic objectives including opening the Mediterranean, knocking Italy out, removing bases in southern Italy, gaining Adriatic control, and aiding the Soviet winter campaign by pinning German divisions. He noted weather hindered Cassino operations and cited Burma and Pacific theater updates.
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Washington
Timnon
Italy
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Ward
Bumaon
Burma
India
China
Southwest Pacific
Blurarck Sea
Majority Of Houston Motorists Get Codes
Houston County motorists will soon receive Do than's new traffic code. Over 5,000 copies were printed for distribution with 3,000 pamphlets mailed. City residents get first access, while about 7,090 registered motorists exist countywide and only 6,000 distribution points are available. Approximately 700 books remain and mailing will continue next week.
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Houston County
Dothan
Scarborough
Wajd
Usama
Soviets Storm Bug River Press Advance Near Romania
London AP report says Red Army captured Vapnyarka and cut the Odessa to Zhmerinka rail line, expanding across the Bug River area. Moscow announced a rapid tank and infantry assault reaching toward the Romanian border, with Nikolaev and Odessa under pressure as German positions collapse along the southern front.
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London
Red Army
Vapnyarka
Lnow-Odease
Marshal Bralin
Bessarabian
Ciay
Moscow
Black San
Odessa
Zhmerinka
Ukraine
Bug
Lower
Rusia
Jermana
Ukealre
Nikolaev
Snigersven
Khuzson
Uman
Ivan & Konev
Deleater
Bessarabia
Gillagee Jno
Konav
Nemirov
Vinnites
Gatveron
Umur
Olgopol
Tarnopol
Snizerevke
Nikoleav
Russleteeles
Beresnegovatoye
Snikarevka
Ingul
Inguiety
Xkopany
Watcr
Nove Ukreinya
Proskurov
Ternopol
Hingsa
Amithera
Central Fronte
Choating
Neustralien
Uland
Rumania
Eddy GJ
Russia
Ivan 3
Konev
Humania
Moscowa
Ruealm
Sishadeeya
Dheera-Lovrow
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NEA
U. S. Navy
Entti
Saipan
Tinian
Marianas
Acme
GOP
U.S
Britain
Helsinki
Elliott Roosevelt
Stimson
Houston
Bug River
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