American bombers pound Nazi airbases in France and Germany
American heavy bombers continued raids into western Germany for a third straight day, targeting rail yards and airfields with Los Angeles and Liberator aircraft. RAF bombers joined in, striking Lyon and Laon as Allied air forces set a new monthly high with 19 attacks in March.
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Gladwin Hill
London
Germany
United States
Communsque
Aeight Browg
France
Februaary
RAF Heavies
Lyon
Laon
Paris
Farm Work or Military Exemption Faces Wartime Policy
AP report outlines wartime labor policy by Max Hall Warrington. Civilians aged 18 to 25, needed for war production, face selection based on fitness. Government agencies implement order, with 10 to 40 percent likely to fail physical standards and be given 4 F or reassigned to essential jobs.
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Max Hall Warrington
Otkarnara
Thera
Red Cross May Force Longer War Drive Period
Doak cites slow Red Cross fund drive with $20,000 raised of $33,000 quota. He warns that theatres and citizens hesitate, risking delayed aid as war needs plasma, food, clothing and other supplies. He urges stronger contributions to reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Zolie Doak
Weky
C. Hill
Tfis
Bombers Hit German Rail Yards In Night Raid
Allied heavy bombers attacked Matera and airfields at Sethe Fraocy in continuous warfare. RAF night flyers dropped explosives on enemy positions and rail yards, aiming to disrupt transportation and supply lines.
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Hrese
Matera
Germany
Sethe Fraocy
Werle
Haa
Lyea
Police Quiz Students In School Vandalism
Police questioned about ten to twelve Dothan High School students over recent vandalism. Police Chief J E Craughon said clues point to the likely perpetrators, with two students already talked to and the inquiry ongoing. Earlier incidents include a pistol bullet through a plate glass door and bricks buried through doors and windows at the school office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan High School
J. E. Craughon
Hha Gold
Eddie Kelley
Odell Hobby
Kelley
Draughon
T. J G. Veughn
Captured Jap Sub Arrives in Dothan With Escort
A two man Japanese submarine, part of a nationwide Bundles for America relief tour, arrives in Dothan escorted by two Alabama Highway Patrol cars. Alvin Mount of the Chester R. Vickery Post 12 American Legion sponsors the event. Boy Scouts provide guides and security as spectators purchase tickets at the site.
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Alabama
Dothan
Westerstrest
Mein
Alvin Mount
Chester R. Vickery Post 12
American Legion
Said | Rede
Bundies For America Relief Society
Mi Ge
FDR Urges Asia Europe Open Frontiers for Refugees
President Roosevelt told a press radio conference that free nations in Asia and Europe should temporarily open frontiers to refugees marked for death by Axis forces. He also reaffirmed U S pledge for Philippine independence and denounced those without policy while stressing Allied resolve to punish perpetrators of savagery.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Roosevelt
America
Europe
Asia
Philippines
United Nations
Bitler
Balkans
GOP Freshmen Hull Swap Views On Foreign Policy
Washington AP report on 24 Republican first term House members who met with Secretary Hull seeking a public stance on war aims, with focus on Poland and Finland as keys to peace. Members pressed for clarity on official objectives and Russia's interpretation, naming O Kanski and Judd among others in a wide ranging inquiry.
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Hull
Washington
House
America
Poland
Finland
Thisorning
Rep
O’konski
Wis
O'Konski
Hitler
Maine
LaFollette
Indians
J. Laroy Johnson
Poulson
California
Miller
Nebraska
Ellsworth
Oregon
Jeffrey
Ohio
Compton and McWilliams
Connecticut
Barrett
Wyoming
Auchinclns
Towe
New Jersey
Stanley, Taylor and Kearney
New York
Merrow
New Hampshire
Goodwin
Massachusetts
Boren and Holmes
Ellison
Maryland
Turkey On Alert As Nazis Bolster Black Sea Coasts
Turkish adviser's report says German reinforcements rushed to Romanian and Bulgarian Black Sea coasts as Nazi troops seize control of Black Sea ports. Istanbul dispatch notes full German command in regional cities and on the Danube aiding preparation for conflicts with Russian advance.
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Turkey
Black Sea
London
Pomaibie
el] Auromania
Hitler
Europe
Istanbul
Nazl
Germany
Danube
Tara
Martin Favored For GOP Permanent Convention Chair
House Minority Leader Martin of Massachusetts was reported as a leading candidate for the permanent chairman role at the Republican national convention. An April Chicago meetings will set the temporary chairman and nominating details. A keynoter choice remains unsettled with potential presidential candidates weighing in.
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Jack Bell Washington
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Harrison E. Spangler
Chicago
Philadelphia
Examiners Land Probate Accounts
A report by assistant examiners of accounts for Alabama shows no recommendations for the probate office's operation for the year ending Sept 30 1943. It notes over $100 000 collected, full accounting, and praises the probate judge and staff for efficient handling with no amount due.
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Alabama
Anld
Hig Office
U S Recognition on France hinges on British move
Washington weighs whether to recognize the French National Committee as France’s sole government. The United States faces a potential British clash, with a likely compromise to allow Eisenhower to liaise with the French committee while keeping separate diplomatic tracks.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
French National Committee
France
Dwight D. Eicenhower
Vichy
State Department
Allied Military Government
AMG
Roosevelt
Barcnuss
Eisenhower
Charles de Gaulle
Provisional Government
Congressman Dies To Air Tiff With Walter Winchell
Washington report notes a heated on air feud between radio commentator Walter Winchell and several Congress members including Marlin Die, John Rankin, and more. The discussion involves alleged misstatements and investigations into American activities, with calls for scrutiny and equal time.
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Walter Winchell
Matementa
Winchell
Marlin
John Rankin
Cire Hoffmes
Hee
Thirgea
Congress
German Supply Lines In North Italy Battered
Allied headquarters report intensified attacks across northern Italy. Allied air strikes hit Padua and Florence railroad targets while Marauders struck Camp 4 Morte freight yard near Florence. RAF and Kittyhawks supported assaults against Cassino approaches as New Zealand troops press strongpoints with armor and heavy artillery.
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Nuland Xukgaard
Naples
Italy
Floresca
Padua
Cassini
Americas
Morte
Florence
Stoke Tees
Venice
Fontasnere
Falconare Marittim
Ancona
Cassino
New Zealand
Tern
Bricker predicts Republican victory energizing US war effort
Ohio Governor John Bricker, a Republican presidential hopeful, spoke in Birmingham and urged a November GOP win would invigorate the war effort. He praised wartime production, urged anti strike measures, and criticized secrecy in foreign conferences while avoiding a forecast of Alabama delegation support. Bricker planned to visit Little Rock after Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Ala
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Alabama
Bricker
Ican
Birminghame
Little Rock
Ark
State Chief Confers With Health Group
State health officials met in Lampoctars to discuss quarantine and sanitation matters. Dr F A Cimre led sanitary divisions with Dr W T Burdett assisting as health officer. Attendees included RB BE Collier and W P Crawford with Dr WB Elmer contributing to the planning session.
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Cimre
Sante Health
Twin Japanese Drives Menace Base In India
British forces report hard fighting in Manipur valley as Japanese columns push toward Imphal from the south and east. Advices list major thrusts from Tiddim area in northern Burma, with significant enemy losses and a radar of British casualties.
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India
Gharlea Grumich
NEW Delht
Levin Mounbalieon
al Med
Imphal
Manipur
Tiddim
Aigit
Baving
Burma
Chind- Win
Thaungdul
Milan
Tamu
Pale
Kebaw
Lene
4Th Army
Chin Hilla
Tonsan
Alabama Stabbing Incident Probed
Springfield police aided by Alabama authorities in investigating a claim by Avia U Voss of Hillsboro Ann that he stabbed a man on January 11 near Claydente Springs Ala The victim was not identified and police could not confirm if the incident occurred Voss said he hid in cane brakes 28 miles from home before heading north and authorities in Moulton Ala were asked to verify the report.
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Springfield
Mase
Alabama
Claydente Springs
Ala
William
Lonergan
Avia U, Voss
Hillsboro
Ann
Vons
Voun
Moulton
API Signs Voyles As Football Coach
Auburn announces the signing of Dan Voyles from William and Mary as head football coach and director of physical education. The six year contract terms were not disclosed and Voyles is expected to assume duties after completing current commitments.
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API
Voyles
Auburn
Ala
Dent L. N. Duncan
Alabama Polytechnic Instituts
Dan M. Voylag
William and Mary
Department of Physical Education
Mamisy Veyies
Willamsburg
Dumras
Williamaburg
William
Mery
Weyke
Jack Meagher
Russian Push Into Carpathian Foothills for Romania Rail Link
Russian Second Ukrainian Army advances through the Carpathian foothills toward the Prut river boundary with Romania. Advanced units push to seize the north south railway corridor near Czernowitz and block Romanian defenses at key rail and highway hubs. Front reports say German command struggles to hold the line as Soviet columns move swiftly through northeast Bukovina toward the Prut.
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Moscow
Carpathleg Mountains
Iven
Ronev
Second
Prut Rivar
Rumania
Rumanis
Kosova Mobile Scrces
Red Army
Czernowits
Carpathiana
Morilay Podolwki
Churchill Reviews US Paratroopers at British Camp
Prime Minister Churchill visited American airborne troops in England with Eisenhower Bradley and Brereton, praising their training and promising they will soon land in Europe. He spoke of courage, unity, and defeating tyranny while inspecting paratroopers and equipment and sharing encouragement with the soldiers.
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London
Churchill
Naxorcuplad
Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Omar
N. Bradley
United Kingdom
Tawia H. Brereton
U. S. Ninth Air Force
Fingliah
Winal-Obing
Amarian Greghbay
Laddie Valok
Corvatand
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Ibadfal
Indus
Qel
FDR
Lee T. Crowley
Tad Lowell Mellett
Amentiva
NEA
Bessarabia
Ite
Hungary
Nicholas Horthy
Caasal
GOP
U.S
James Marlow
Oeorge Zielee
Prut River
Carpathian
Roger Green
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