House balks at Luce tax cut amid Ruml plan clash
Washington AP The House rejected Rep Clare Boothe Luces bid to cancel 1942 tax liability up to 25000 and debated publicizing past tax cancellations as it prepared to vote on the Ruml one year proposal. A teller vote failed 153 to 121 with Republicans opposing the move while Ways and Means chair Doughton pressed for disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SY Francis M. Lemay Washington
Clare Boothe Luce
R.conn
Doughton
D-N.c
Rep. Carlson
R.-Kas
Coughton
Treasury
Carlson-Ruml
Negotiations Continue As Coal Mine Stoppage Threat Abates
Leaders from Southern operators and the United Mine Workers union agreed to further talks after a deadlock, with a 30 day extension set retroactive to April 1. Dr. R Meelman of the Conciliation Service said negotiations would resume as the Northern Appalachian and South Appalachian coal regions face widespread contract talks affecting about 450,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appawit
R Meelman
Conciliation Service
Ormorrow
Uthian
UMW
UN i
Steelman
New York
War updates across Europe and Asia outline Allied advances
The report cites heavy damage in the Rom desert area and 4000 prisoners, with American Patton moving toward the coast to intercept. RAF aircraft raid the Ruhr while Americans strike Dutch industries. daylight operations hit multiple targets. Allied efforts in New Guinea continue as forces push on in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Montgomery
Gabes
el Hamma
Ral Patton
Europe
Ae Ala Cross
Ruhr
Netherlands
Talloada
Axis Spy Plot Against America Revealed in Brazil
Brazilian police report to the Tribunal of National Security details an Axis espionage plot involving Capt. Tullio Regis do Nascimento and other Brazilians. It describes attempts to obtain U S access to American war plants and fire control data, plus a Berlin request for funds to cover a U S trip. The case cites an organized Brazil Argentina ink message network and references former German ambassador Kurt Pruefer and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
United States
Tribunal of National Security
U. S
Brazil
Germany
Tullio Regis Do Nascimento
Berlin
Albrecht Gustav Engels
Nascimento
Rio
Argentina
Kurt Pruefer
Aldees
Missing Pilot Club Official Is Safe
ATLANTA SAP reported missing since Saturday Miss Tommin Parish District Governor of Pilot International and assistant clerk in Fulton civil court returned home last night Deputy Commissioner Ma c H Millian said Parish would issue a statement today She arrived home about 7 p m Her car with one tire flat was found a heavy damage outside Unadilla following a highway patrol report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
SAP
Tommin Parish
Plot International
Fulton Civil Court
Ma. c. H. Millian
Tifton
Unadilla
Corp
Ww. B. Royal
Highway Patrol
State Draft Heads Called To Capital For New Conference
Washington AP reports a conference of State Selective Service directors set for next week to discuss potential changes in regulations. News says a new Class may include fathers outside the non deferable group, with calls likely starting in July to meet quotas. War Manpower officials urge caution while states weigh broadening the non deferable list or creating a separate class for fathers to streamline local boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Headquarters
Paul V. McNutt
Armed Services
Slaughter Permits Issued In Houston County
Thirteen slaughter permits were issued yesterday at the county courthouse to slaughterers and dealers in Dothan and Houston County. Regulations require identification of cattle by the slaughter permit and stamping each wholesale cut with the permit number. Rules take effect Thursday to curb black market activity. most local slaughterers have permits, with a few exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Houston
C. M. Ling
Ti Fu
Soviets Inch Toward Smolensk and Nazi Trusts Rise
A Office of War Information report claims Nazi influence tightens its hold on Germany as wartime controls push consolidation. It notes closures of department stores and insurance shifts while smaller firms struggle to survive under merged, state-aligned groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of War Information
OWL
Saul
Uwe Sant
Ier
Nt Fieljal
Danka
Ap Bi
Meir Indimensaie
Insurance Conyanies
Mayenne
Pourica Hong
Watt
Lange Pear
Serene
Red Army Advances Through Harsh Weather Toward Snipe Tenbh
A battered battlefield bulletin reports the Red Army pushing through swampy terrain toward Snipe Tenbh south of Fey while contending with enemy positions in the Urly sector. The detachment repairs and supports counteraction as German defenses hold in nearby villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evdy Gelmora Aiqscuuw
Red Army
Snipe Tenbh
Fey
Cullen
Ciertan
FDR and Davis Lead Talks with Farm Leaders
President Roosevelt and small group farm leaders convene in Washington to discuss parity prices and farm labor issues. Senate Agriculture Committee plans hearings next Tuesday on farmer support measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Washington
Cit
Risevelt Neil Dk
Vins New Fenel
Ciyteria
Anette
Ribet Kaldans
Acre
Barton
Senate
Preacher, family held by gunman after deadly standoff
In Lexington a farmer preacher and his wife and four children were besieged by police and guardsmen as gunfire followed a fatal exchange with farmer Andrew Pierson. One man died, a fourth child survived, and authorities surrounded the scene to prevent further attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Texington
Fayette
Kent Ceks
Ravetta County
Patontel J
McCont
Fames
Oriehea
Ponti Hopkins
Fon Mhanty
Tusmnet
Din
Andrew G Pierson
Lemington Cantencing
Allied vanguards reach Glabes as Rommel retreats north
Prime Minister Churchill announced Allied forces crossed Glabes tonight pursuing Marshal Sommet’s fleeing Tunisian army. He warned the Tunisian task remains hard, noting progress by Montgomery’s turning movement. News by Chairman Chamberlain reported 20 miles west of Gabes as a key flank breakthrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winston Churchill
Marshal Sommet
Tunisia
Charebil
Coroamons
Montgomery
French Unification Plan Outlined by Giraud and Catroux
Algiers reports conferences between General Giraud and General Catroux outlining a unification program for French forces now arrayed. The plan envisions placing Catroux at command of the new French military and potentially reshaping leadership, with De Gaulle’s stance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giraud, Catroux
Algiers
APY Ag
Geo
Hone Giraud
Georges Catrout
Agia
Rene Sender
Winure Catipaut
AL Era Hateweil
Wrece
Catraux
Eben
Aled
Janie
Commodities Taken From Relief Rolls
Commodities issued to needy residents of Hingslon County under a public relief program are detailed. Since the program began, monthly distributions have ranged from 240 to 470 dollars in value, with items supplied through WRA projects and agricultural support efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hingslon
Vubie Welloes
Pallies
Matton Catal
Agric
Department of Publhe Weitere
Fund Wath
Mra
Coline
RAF Hits Berlin For Second Time In Three Nights
British air forces attacked Berlin for the second time in three nights, losing 21 bombers with 12 others missing from the Ruhr sweep. The Nazi capital endured heavy damage in the sixth raid of the war while Bochum, a major industrial center, was also struck. Preliminary reports indicate the raid was successful as crews returned from the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAF
Berlin
London
Ruhr Valley
Air Ministry
Hritlan Fuere
Ruhr
Ning Tomers
Bochum
Rohr
Ennen
Alo
MacArthur Planes Blast Enemy Bases Ringing Australia
Allied air forces bombed Japanese bases and shipping around New Guinea New Britain and Australia with strikes on Madang Manukao and other ports while RAF forces attacked targets in Burma and Arakan Peninsula Japan suffered losses as Allied bombers pressed coastal raids and airfield damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Australia
Rew Delhe
Che Mayu
Burma
Homer
Katha
Anper Irrawaddy
Costa Barabro
Japapege
Heho
Ingo
Aiapernad
Bay Line Seeks Authority to Issue Notes for Rail Upgrades
Warhington AP The Atlanta and St Andrews Bay Railway Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 30.6 million dollars in 14 per cent notes to Citineg and Southern National Bank of Atlanta. Proceeds would fund 90 pound rail on the main line from Dothan Alabama to Panama City Florida to handle a 100 percent rise in traffic due to exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
Aylanta & Ht. Andrews Bay Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lavoa
Prolmin Aury
Citieeng & Southern National Bank of Atlanta
Dothan
Ala
Panama City
Fin
Tte
Gabes El Hamma Fall As NZ Troops Pursue Nazi Rearguard
Allied forces close in on Rommel’s last retreat after the fall of Gabes and El Hamma. New Zealand units spearhead the pursuit along the Gabes coast while American infantry and armor tighten the trap between the sea and the salt lake. Heavy fighting, German losses, and captured prisoners reported as operations push north toward Ajax and Boumaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabes
el Hamma
New Zealand
Daniel OF Luce
North Africa
Beilah Eighth Army
George G. Patton, Jr
Maging African Corps
Gabe
E! Hamma
Opposita
Sea
Salt Lakea
Bernard Cyr Wreyberg
Erwin Rommel
Ajax
Britta
New York
Federal Communications Commission
Rommel
el Diem
Stax
Mite
Mareth Toine
Ger Patton
Laa
el Guetor
Catan
Mga
Maknatey
Fondout
Ward Halonen
Amin
Andereon
PeRuie
Bounee
Blaatel Komibel
Gudref
Cabes
Ture
Acco Jog says mismanage scandal will shock nation
Washington AP report says the Senate heard Rep Alk en allege seven acts of mismanagement and collusion by the Maritige Commission. He warned the coming scandal could be the most revolting in national expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maritige Commission
Ranator Alken
H-Vt
Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Axis
Adlock
Appalachian
America
Rayburn
Felng
Roosevelt
The
Redz
Bly
Smolanek
Garman
Donets House
Japaja New Guinea
Pilot Club
NEA
Firat Piouiren
von Ameriiein Alvancem
Fl Goottar
Maknissy Io
Yureaa
Peat
Amie
Cappied Lalans
Ettuettar
Smolensk
Apo
Anand
Firth
Churchill
Africa
Avaticalia
APY
Gangral
Dougina MacArthur
Pune
New Uines
New Firitain
Avatralia
Kal Jalands
Langgoer
Whbankaleo
Wedeer
Ray Coat
Ore Hay
Bay Line
Coantiine Bodey
Chungking
Kwantung
Hisngsa F Provines
Asld Ta & Com
Clarendon
Tau
Pennsylvania Raiioad
Northern
Fransyreaks
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!