Wartime deferment debate and farm release plans
The article covers disputes over farm deferments and the shift toward releasing farm workers from wartime controls. It notes figures from officials like Barhey and Roosevelt on production, distribution facilities, and the roles of the Production and Distribution boards in transitioning to postwar arrangements. It mentions Davis and Wickard in relation to policy phases and page references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barhey
Roosevelt
Production Board
Eeond
Davis
Sehicna
Wickard
Open House at USO Center Features Military Leaders
Sunday program at the Completed Center announces appearances by military officials and officers. General F. W. Manley, Camp Blanding veteran and former chief of staff, is listed as a speaker, with Col L Dantel Jr. serving as master of ceremonies. The event marks a wartime dedication with veterans and service personnel in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gyde Coe
Ogra
F. W. Manley
Camp
World War II battle report fragment
Fragmentary World War II dispatches describe Allied countermeasures in Africa and Europe. References mention German forces, Rommel, Rommels, and Japanese positions with advancing American drives, contested Gabes sector, and ongoing tactical shifts amid shifting fronts.
Farm Costs Bill Returned To Committee
Washington reports a bipartisan Senate coalition moved to return the farm costs measure to the Agriculture Committee. The plan would include all farm labor costs in parity price ceilings, while a separate move sought to curb reductions of government benefit payments when calculating parity ceilings. The bill appeared headed for a Presidential veto as it advanced to the White House for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
ATP
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Vichy Diplomats Resign From Spain in Crisis Backlash
Madrid reports say a Laval government crisis looms as 14 Vichy diplomatic and consular officers in Spain resign. Most join Gen Henri Giraud’s North Africa administration, echoing German aims to debilitate a French foreign service amid De La Rocque’s arrest.
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Madrid
Pierre Laval
Vichy
Spain
Henri Giraud
North
Africa
France
Col
Francois de la Rocque
French Social Party
Croix de Feu
Laval
de la Rocque
WAAC Recruiters Plan Rally In Dothan Tonight
WAAC recruiters announce a rally tonight at 8 03 in the Houston Memorial Library Dothan to discuss the WAAC training program. Second Officer Charlotte Toni s and Aux Lou Robinson will address the meeting with Sgt Jack Justice and accept applications from prospective recruits. Approximately 45 000 women are in the WAAC with expansion plans including Ft Des Moines Ft Oglethorpe Ga and Daytona Beach Fla as training centers.
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Dothan
WAAC
Charlotte Tonig
Lou B' Robinson
Houston Memorial Library
Tons
Jack Justice
Waacs
Tonia
Tonis
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Ft. Des Moines
Army Auxiliaty
Ft Oglethorpe
Nazis Report British Action Off Dieppe
German radio via the International Information Bureau said British torpedo boats were attached off Dieppe and one was sunk with others hit. No Allied confirmation available. The broadcast claimed the boats were intercepted while heading to attack German sea convoy routes.
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London
International Information Bureau
Dieppe
France
Colorado Farm Draft Ban Raises Question Of Final Authority
Colorado Governor John Viravian orders halt to induction of men in farming and stock raising raising a question of authority. National Selective Service officials review the directive as local boards continue existing agricultural deferment policies.
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Colorado
Denver
National Setective Service
John C Vir Vian
H. H. Richardson
Selective Service
Grace Boards
Richardson
Vivian
Lewis EB. Hershey
National Selective Service
Draft Board
Washington
Hershey
Allied bombers raid Sicily harbor and targets
Allied bomber force raided Mesemna Sicily Wednesday night hitting harbor facilities and power stations. RAF headquarters said crews returned safely after attacking ferry termini and other targets.
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Sicily
Cairo
Mesemna
Statin
RAF
Thrush
Famed Judge Lindsey Dies In California
Superior Judge Ben B Lindsey, famed for founding and modernizing juvenile court procedures, died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles at age 73. Born November 2, 1889 in Jackson Town, he gained renown in Denver as a juvenile court judge and was widely honored as a writer and lecturer. His widow Henrietta Lindsey survives.
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Los Angeles
Ben B Lindsey Long
California
Good Samaritan Hospital
Tandsey
Henrietta Lindsey
Denver
Colo
Democrats GOP Claim Tax Victory Amid Rum Plan Battle
Congress features sharp exchanges over the Rum plan to skip a year of income tax. Republicans claim momentum for full abatement, while Democrats and committee chairs warn the plan is beaten. Debates hinge on pay-on-you-go proposals and potential leverage for small taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S House
Naughton
DB. N.C
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Knutson
Rt -Minn
N.Y
Congress
U.S. British Men In Occupied France Taken To Germany
In Bern Switzerland AP reports that British and American male residents in the formerly Vichy area of France, totaling about 3,800 including women and children, were arrested and moved to Germany. The United States legation had no confirmation but was notified of the arrests as authorities cited removing alleged troublemakers ahead of possible military actions.
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Bern
Switzerland
France
Germany
United States
Legation
Elementa
North Africa
Negro Shoplifting Ring Broken Here
City detectives yesterday busted a Negro shoplifting ring involving four men and two women. Chief of Police M T Turns led the operation and detectives Wes Herring and FJ Strickland arrested a woman who implicated three others plus a bartender from a firm. A quantity of merchandise stolen from several states was found in their possession. Defendants named were Jose Mae Shipman Carrie Mae Williams Pete Jenkins and Jessie DeLoarch.
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Yeaterday
Fair Persons
Wes Herring
FJ Strickhand
Sixth Grade Pupil Questions World War Clarifications
Washington AP notes Betty McIllican, a sixth grader in Rockville Maryland, asks about how the world began, changed, and is now. The Washington Post replies only on how the world is now, labeling it terrible, urging study and informed discussion among students.
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Washington
Betty Muliican
Rockville
Newanpapers
Post
Tha O Capitan
Mithe
Nat
Lull In Pacific Forecasts Signals U S Offensive
Washington dispatch reports informed quarters expect powerful new blows against Japan in the Solomon and Ateuttah Islands sector. Offensives aim to win strategic passages, weaken Japan's sea power, and hasten repair and construction of ships while delaying enemy recovery.
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John M. Hightower Wasilington
Solomon
Ateuttah Islands
United States
Japan
Hhe
South Pacific
John Lewis clashes with Senate probes in fiery hearing
Washington AP reports a testy Senate War Investigating Committee hearing with John Lewis trading sharp words over demagoguery and access to substantiation. The UMW leader accused the panel of stalling and pressed for a fair opportunity to present evidence, while lawmakers pressed him on loyalty and truth amid tense remarks and interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
Senate
Washington
John le
Talla
United Mine Workers
Senate War Investigating Committee
Brewster
R-Me
Hall
Conittee
Cale Man ‘Truman
Weber
New Point Values Scheduled Sunday for Consumer Goods
Reported changes set for Sunday will alter point values on items such as fruits and larger products. Critics say current values are too high while some stores face supply challenges and potential price reductions on shelves.
German Resistance Grows Hallows Front Struggle Report
Soviet forces press on a western front sector while halting to consolidate elsewhere as German units face renewed action. On the Donets front Russians report bitter fighting with large German formations and advances near Kharkov. The Telgorod area sees recapture of two settlements and intensified actions across the eastern shore crossings, with heavy artillery and infantry clashes.
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Western Front
Eddy Gih
MORE
Moscow
Red Army
Amolenak
Doneta River
Germany
Telgorod
London Reviel Radio Monitor
Rua Wisn
Chuguey
Allied Warplanes Pound Jap Bases Far Apart
Allied air forces bomb Japanese bases 1,700 miles apart as Douglas Mac Arthur’s troops press inland. An Australian harbor strike hit targets near Ambon and Kendari with heavy damage. The communique notes ships and aircraft targeted, no interception of Japanese planes, and reports smoke and fires ashore as bombs struck ground and port facilities.
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Australia
Rmitea
Oeland
Douglas Marc Arthur
Bowhera
Ambulna
Ates Arion
War Bulletin
pMtahaal
New Prithiniat
Raval
Harting
Ra Dist
Ae Tv
Nation
Last Minute Bullets Dispatch War News Flash
Bulletin summaries report on Yang river shipping guards to Ichang and British navy aims to strip Germany of supply lines. Army says 2000 tons of mail to American soldiers overseas were lost in recent sinking events. Most mail originated across the United States and targeted Britain Iceland North Africa Egypt and India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amercan Eokiers
United Nations
Great Briton
Iceland
North Africa
Egypt
India
Patton’s Men Hold Firm South Of Gafsa
American units under General Patton repelled a German infantry assault near Djebel Herda two miles southeast of Cufes and maintained footholds on the northern slopes. Allied forces reported continued air superiority and mounting pressure against Mareth Line defenses as Rommel’s counterattacks waned.
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Patton
Gafsa
Lisut
George 5. Patton, Jr
Djebel Herda
Cufes
el Guetaria
Meady
Nity
Bou Haomian
Jtmelt
Uillea
Galda
el Elainme
Axgir
Gabea
Algiers
Eighth Army
el Hamme
Africa Corp
Brith
New York
CHS
Kinteyton
Gaheo Plain
Hommels Censtal
Axzia
Urimta Range
Maiknagay
Stond Station
Ftiae Ettallivbed
Central
Nithera
Allleg
First Army
Adedjez - Ft - Bab
Ane Neunerd
Axia Commmuniques
Rome
Vernon
Vern
Battist
Poth
Axta Air Scrce
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Mareth Line
Center
Col L Dantel, Jr
Feer
Napier Field
Presa
Gabes
Orridor
Rommel
Molensk
Guo
Alty
Basse
Guinea
NEA
Buna
New Guinea
Lindsey
Doughton
U.S
Soviets
Smolensk
Pacific
Britta Radi
Mtakhalm
Urdey
Allira
Europe
Britain
Daniel
Deluce
R Bernard Montgomery
Mareth
Erwin Rommél
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