Wahoma Vote Centered On Congressional Trends
In Wisconsin and New York, Republicans back Dewey while Roosevelts fate remains uncertain as delegates trend toward party leaders. A 90th district Democratic delegation was being chosen, with at large delegates to be picked at a state convention. Teague and Withee led Wisconson camp in Republican presidential discussions.
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Canibe
New York
Democrati
Ti Milwaukes
Wendell Withee
Wisconsin
Red Cross fund drive in Dothan shows progress toward goal
Reported efforts by Dothan business leaders and professionals pledge to raise the county Red Cross fund quota. Officials say about 25 men expect to give at least 150 each, with a total near 5000 needed. A county-wide push resumes as organizers aim to finish by Friday midnight.
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Marly
Red Crowe
Dothan
Dothan Wen
World Today Brief on Eastern Front Lines
The report describes Soviet positions along the Prut river facing Romanian and allied forces with a stronghold near Bucow and Dasseter river indicating ongoing military activity along the front.
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Prut River
Rumania
Basserer
Gmrnewits
Cornand
Tala
Allied Artillery Smashes Cassino Attack In World War II
Allied forces pound the Cassino area as big guns shell two hotel strongpoints held by Nazi forces. German patrols clash along the front near Terelle and Cisterna. Shelling quiets in some sectors while patrol actions continue around Garigliano and Orsogna.
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Naples
Cassino
Tide
Ness
Terelle
Casino
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Rome
Cisterna
Carroceto
Garigiano
Fifth Army
Orsogne
Eighth Army
Tollo
Arielle
Furn
Twenty two die in New Amsterdam Hotel fire
Incendiary origin reported after a blaze in the New Amsterdam Hotel in the San Francisco industrial district kills 22 and injures about 30. Fire Marshal Frank Spelly led the response as arson squad notes multiple fires the same night. One hotel operator remained missing as flames swept through the three story building.
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Frank Spelly
New Amsterdam
Market Street
Mamie Pulosky
Kelly
Knije
J. Glover
Glover
Bett Cartier
Betes
Betes Oof Ag
Deferment Policy Question Prompts McNutt Inquiry
A House group presses McNutt to explain deferment policy amid war manpower concerns. The report cites calls for potential job control of about 2,000,000 men and the inter agency deferment plan.
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House Group
McNutt
Rationing Control Seen As Necessary Two Years After War
Washington AP Secretary of War Stimson urged continuation of price controls beyond the war to aid postwar peace time production and employment. Before the Senate Banking Committee he listed two aims: protect soldiers and dependents living standards by preserving purchasing power and prevent price hikes in huge war outlays. He noted government buyers have secured more equipment than planned due to stable prices.
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Washington
Stimson
Senate Banking Committee
France
Annual TriStala Fat Stock Show Draws Big Entry
The eighth annual stock show draws H Club members and FFA youths from Whagrange and north Florida to Ramsey's Livestock Company for a Thursday morning event. The Dethan Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Extension aim to encourage better livestock raising in the Wiregrass while judges select best cattle and prize awards will be given.
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H Club
FFA
Whagrange
North Florida
Ramsey's Livestock Company
Dethan Chamber of Commeres
Alabama
Mervisa
Richard Fastery
Mosquito Bombers Hit Ruhr and French Airfields in RAF Raids
RAF Mosquito bombers struck the Ruhr valley destroying key German industry sites while another wave of 750 to 1,000 heavy bombers hit nine French airfields and Tours freight yards. The raids followed yesterday’s attacks on Chartres, Chateaudun, Reims and Dijon as part of a sustained campaign against industrial targets.
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Ruhr
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Ensen
Air Ministry
Sidal
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Gat- Tan
France
Tours
Simcet
Invasion Jitters Begin For Nazis Invasion Jitters Begin For Nazis
Six girls and two boys testified at a special hearing alleging that Eugene Baughman, a former Dothan High School student now in the U S Navy, led a plan to hurl bricks through school windows. The court held action in abeyance, referring two underage girls to juvenile authorities, while noting only Baughman and a fourteen year old girl were actually involved.
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Dothan High School
Eugene Baughman
U.S. Navy
Bicke
J. L. Vaughn
Bxughman
T. E. Buntin
Recorder’s
Baughman
T G. Vaughn
Feints and false rumors mark invasion jitters
Washington AP reports Churchill warned of a wave of deception as Allied planners brace for the greatest amphibious assault in history. The piece says both sides will use feints, forged reports, and misinformation to mislead enemy forces, aiming to disrupt communications, seize reserves, and confuse German rear areas.
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Joan Mightover Washington
High Command
English Channel
Europe
Banks to Offer Cheaper Money Orders After War Rise
George Zixlee Washington reports that many banks may underprice postal money orders by about 3 to 3 percent as postal rates rise a month after the war. Postmaster General warned against general increases but experts expect costs to fall for other postal services. The general impression is banks will cut the number of money orders sold by the post office.
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Gemara
Textile workers urge wage boost to halt exodus
Emil Rieve of the Textile Workers Union of America told the National War Labor Board in Atlanta that substandard living costs drive workers from the cotton rayon industry. He urged a minimum wage below 60 cents an hour, a universal raise of at least 10 cents, guaranteed daily pay, third-shift differentials, and paid vacations, warning six Atlantic Charter goals hinge on worker relief.
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Emil Rieve
Textile Workers Union of America
National Labor War Board
National Labor War
National War Labor Board
WLB
Solomon Barkin
New York City
Soldier and Sailor Guilty in Theft Case
Ri J Hant and Josaph King of the United States Army and Navy were found guilty yesterday by a circuit court jury on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property and each sentenced to three years in prison by Judge D C Halaten. The trial also acquitted Harold Kraue of grand larceny relating to an automobile theft. The morning session covered two other cases, including James Barnes Negro charged with rape and Mandy May Daniel Negro charged with murder in the first degree, with Barnes later hearing a manslaughter verdict and the defendant Hale receiving a prison term after a jury recommendation.
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Houston
Deinter
James Barnes Negro
Mardy May Daniele
Barnes
Mandy Mas Tansele
Deveonpe
Japanese Pressing Determined Attack On Indian Border
Japanese forces push through Bomra Hills inside India near Ushrul as Mountbatten reports. Allied forces in Burma clash with Japanese near Imphal Tiddim area while Chinese troops in Mogaung valley drive toward Japanese positions. Allied bombers hit Kamaing areas and bridges along the Manipus river implement decisive air strikes.
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Bomra Hilla
Ushrul
Imphal
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Tiddim-Imphal
Burman
Pate - Tamu
Am Imphal
Burma
Hkawngtenyang
Mogaung Valley
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Hkawngianyang
Joseph W &Tlwell
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Bhadweup
Arakan Front
Mayuranke
Maungdaw
Buthedaung
Hpaungels
Manipus
North Burm
Boost In Gas Rations Forecast For 'B' Cards
Washington AP reports that the Office of Price Administration plans a substantial boost in gasoline rationing for holders of Class B fuel cards across the Eastern seaboard. The move follows a winter drive against black market operators that drained up to 2.5 million gallons daily. Col Bryan Houston OFA said action would raise the R allowance to a maximum equivalent of three miles per gallon.
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Seaboard
OPA
Bryan Houston
Aeid
Russians Press Toward Czernowitz and Bucovina Front
London dispatches report Soviet forces under Marshal Zhukov and Konev driving toward Czernowitz and Bucovina. Nikolaev and other key ports on the Black Sea are under combat as German and Romanian positions collapse. crossings at the Prut River threaten retreat routes as Red Army advances widen.
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Rumania
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Taal
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Russia
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