Stilwell Drives In Burma Tank Advance Near Mogaung
Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell reports recapture of about half the Mogaung Valley in Northern Burma. American medium tanks enter action at Inkangahtawng as Chinese spearheads reach toward Manpin, aiming to reach Mogaung before the monsoon. The operation marks renewed Allied momentum two years after the Burma retreat.
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Southeast Asia
Bandy
Ceylon
Burma
Joseph W. Stilwell Hag
Mogaung
Stilwell
Myitkyina
Manpin
Inkangahtawng
Wararup
Joseph W. Stilwell
Hiram Burma
Bowell
Turn
Fo He
Final Rites for Knox Held in Arlington Service
Secretary of the Navy Knox is honored with a full Arlington service as U S Navy and Allied forces pay tribute. Memorials mark his death on Friday after recurring attacks, with a state funeral and traditional pageantry reflecting his long tenure since July 1840.
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Svy Hamilton
W. Faron Kisbington
Frank
Navy
Arlington National
U. S. Navy
Eneow
Admiralty
Ted
Knox
The
Manchester
Dr. Free
Florida primary tests voters in tense Democratic race
Florida holds a key Democratic primary with six central races on the ballot tomorrow. Voters decide nominations for 40 Senate seats, six central committee posts, 18 Democratic delegates to the National Convention, and major state offices. The convention delegation mix includes pledged supporters and unpledged delegates amid a nationwide contest before the Virginia Byrd slate.
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Faul Miller
Cart
Associated Press
Washington
Macksonville
Fla
Tomorw
Florida
Senate
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Virginie
World War II Fronts Report From Europe and Asia
The World News digest notes Allied air superiority over Germany with RAF and U S bombers striking targets in northern France and German logistics hubs while Soviet forces prepare a Berlin push. In the Pacific, American air units engage Japanese forces in Burma and New Guinea as Allied naval and land actions push inland on multiple fronts.
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UALY
Mediterranean
Genoa
Dvorne
Manalone
Trieste
Russia
Berlin
Stalin
Hulao Pass
Hunon Province
Burma
Asiatic Coneat
North
Murma
Pacmvic
Hollandia
Dutch New Guild
Rman
Tslanda
Baul
Handis
Naval Teak
Shet
Toland
Stalin Calls for Simultaneous Allied Red Army Drive
In a May Day message from London, Joseph Stalin urged a coordinated assault by the Red Army and Allied forces on Germany. He said combined blows from east and west are needed to crush Hitlerite Germany, praise for Allied support, and urged Romania Hungary Finland and Bulgaria to act against German control. He warned a wounded German foe remains dangerous and noted Allied troops hinder German forces and provide materials while bombing targets in Germany.
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London
Joseph Stalin
Red Army
Germany
Stalin
Rugslan
Romania
Hungary
Finland
Bulgaria
Stalingrad
Red
Fnr
Italy
Election Returns From The Third District Race Reported By The Eagle
The Eagle reports up to the minute results from the primary election including the Third District congressional race Houston County Superintendent of Education and other county officers. Returns are tabulated by The Eagle with updates via telephone as soon as figures are available.
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Eagle
Associated Press
United States Ator
Houston County
Howston County
Jane
Senate fees plan radio talks to climax race
In Alabama’s tight senatorial race Democratic candidate Ian Lister Hill and rival James A. Simpson prepared statewide radio appeals tonight as voters head to the polls. Each camp pressed for support, with Hill allied to the Roosevelt administration and Simpson a Birmingham lawyer and state senator.
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Senate
Birmingham
Alabama
Ian Lister Hill
Roosevelt
James A. Simpson
James A Simpson Gains Support From Wiregrass Farmers
W A Bill Womack, a leading Houston county farmer, announced support for James A Simpson’s U S Senate bid. He cited Simpson’s farm background and long farming ties, saying Simpson is “the farmer’s friend” and capable of aiding farmers, though not needing to do more than Lister Hill.
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James A. Simpson
United States Senate
Bill” Womack
Houston County
Simpson
Womack
Middle Tennessee
Alabama
Jim Simpson
Alabame Farmar
Jim Simpeon
Lister Hill
Counties Montgomery and Jefferson Vote Time Tomorrow
Leaders of both partisan camps issue pre election tallies as voting opens tomorrow in Montgomery and Jefferson counties. The coming hours will reveal early trends and possible shifts in support ahead of polls.
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Montgomery
Jefferson
Tare
Hike in steel products seen
United States Steel Corp chairman Irving S Olds told Hoboken stockholders that the company cannot absorb higher union demands without raising steel prices. The United Steel Workers seek 17 cent hourly wage increases, guaranteed annual pay, vacation with pay, military service benefits, and end geographic wage differentials.
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Hoboken N. J (Ap
United States Steel Corp
United Steel Workers of America
CSO
Irving S Olds
Stee
Armed Services
Farge
Last Minute Bulletins From London and Washington
AP dispatches report German offensives in Yugoslavia held in check, evacuation of Lublin near KievWarsaw rail hubs cited. House Veterans Legislation Committee plans to retain GI Bill rights principles, unemployment benefits disputed by Rankin. Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pagan calls for Governor Guy Tegwell’s resignation in Congress.
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London
Yugosavia
Josip Brox (Tito
Washington
Bargain Tax Rates Receiving Support
Allied airmen strike Schouten Islands and nearby targets in New Guinea as forces push westward from newly captured bases. Gen MacArthur described long range raids on Wewak Hansa Bay and Raum with heavy tonnage. Biak airstrips in the Schouten group were attacked as the Allies press the campaign against Dutch New Guinea.
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Spencer Davis
New Guinea
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Com. Miunique
Schouten Islands
Forong
Wakde
Hollandia
Cast Alea
Wewak
Hansa Bay
New Britain
Fifth Army Air Force
Biak
Schouten
Geelvink Bay
Congress Promises Swift Action On New Tax Measure
Washington AP Senator Maybank supports higher family tax relief urging a base $500 exemption per member to boost births. Ferguson and Downey question impact citing cost of raising children. Downey notes five children and both fear tax cuts may not attract larger families. Turn to No 16 for continuation on Page 2.
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OY C. W. Bavis Washington
Senate
Maybank
D-Sc
Perguaon
Ti -Mich
Downey
D - Calif
Ferguson
Ameriana
New Hill
Arhl
Service Officer Opens Office Here
Sam J Partish named county service officer and opened the office in the courthouse jury room to aid veterans from World War I and II with insurance claims and other service adjustments. The office operates Mondays through Wednesdays from 9 am to 3 pm, welcoming veterans to seek help.
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Sam J Partish
County Board of Revenue
Sen
Parrish
Ware Parrish
Salvage Effort Fails For Nazis
London AP reports German salvage attempts on a ship ashore in the English Channel failed. A Canadian destroyer Athabaskan was sunk by a torpedo during the engagement. RAF and RCAF Typhoon bombers struck, but German trawlers gradually pulled the vessel off the beach amid ineffective salvage efforts.
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London
Finglish
Athabaskan
Torperdo
Information Man Kelly Defines Manpower Figures
Washington AP report describes a lighthearted interview with a government information man nicknamed Kelly who deflected questions about Army Navy manpower statements. The piece emphasizes the agency’s role in shaping manpower data and the skepticism surrounding figures.
Russians Sink Two Transports In Black Sea
London report cites Izvestia claiming Soviet fall on the Russian front will end soon with a new offensive against Germany. Soviet bulletin says front line unchanged, battles near Stanislawow and north of Tael, and Soviet naval units in the Black Sea sunk two German transports leaving Levantopol. Berlin says German counterattacks north of Tael.
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London
Izxvestia
Land Front
Stanislawow
Carpathian
Tael
Black Bay
Levantopol
Berlin
Allied bombers blast Genoa and Milan again
Allied air forces struck Genoa for the third straight night, hammering the Mien railyards and northern Italy targets. The blasts hit Livorno, Monfalcone, and Trieste area ports, with Milan plane works and Brescia targets also hit. 12 enemy planes were destroyed and several Allied aircraft failed to return.
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KY Edward Kennedy
Naples
Fap
Aled
Genoa
Mien
Ialy
Italy
Alao
Neal Conal
Liverny
Leghorn
Monfalcone
Adriatic
Trieste
Milan
Bresno
Bareac
Castelmaguiers
Alessandre
Reggio Emira
Florence
Mixta
Contempt Charges Halt Sedition Case
Contempt actions interrupted a sedition trial as defense counsel faced contempt. Judge Edward C. Eicher aborted the proceeding to reassemble the jury panel before midnight, with Laughlin and St George cited for contempt in separate hearings amid tense courtroom exchanges.
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Washington
Nereranry
Edward C Eicher
Eicher
aKkaln
James A Laughlin
Fisher
Laughlin
Maxmillan St George
Chicago
St George
Tara
Germans Fail In Attempt To Jam U S Broadcast
London AP brief reports the U S broadcasting station ABSIE launched in Britain to urge European underground workers to stay ready for a signal to rise with Allied forces from the West and South. Robert E Sherwood described Allied strategy with East and West thrusts.
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U. S
London
Britain
Joncopter
Europe
Robert E Sherwood
Office of War Information
ABSIE
Read
Ness
Libarstion
Gherwoot
Radin
Ebenpowern
Waat
Sir Henry Maitland) Wilson
China Admits Pass To Honan Gateway Taken By Japanese
CHUNGKING AP Chinese yield reports admitted today the fall of Hulno Pass, a strategic gateway to Honan. Eight days of battle left the pass in Japanese hands, with heavy air attacks around Haychang and Chenghien as Japanese forces push toward Loyang and the Yin River region.
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China
Honan
Chungking
Hulno Pasa
Anstant
Atesp
Thre
Aldeast
Yellow River
Sunghal
Chineas
Loyang
Chenghaien
Mihslen
Elden
traiWene
Haychang
Chengh
Chenghslon
Mississippi River Flood Recedes After Record Highs
The Mississippi River crested at levels around 4199 feet above datum, then fell to 347 feet and stabilized for hours before rising slightly overnight. Rain later added flooding in the Slonded area, with the exact impact still unclear as officials monitor conditions and draft Page 2 updates.
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St Toulo
Bunday
Bombers Hit Continent In Heavy Raid
Allied air forces struck targets in northern France Belgium and western Germany during a large offensive day. Fifteen heavy bombers and escort planes raided rail yards and fortifications while U S heavy bombers faced uncertain weather over the Channel and some crews returned with partial drops. No German fighters were sighted by one group as the raid continued into evening with claims of successful bombings and damaged targets.
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London
Nazi Installationa
France
Belpum
Footiag
Bel France
Welxium
Rathyny
Mustang
Thunder- Hola
Namur
Haire Beserve
Belgium
Maintenon
Mien Northweat
Paria
Hamsarurg
Atngls
Fortras
Harry Shirey
Hiwood City
Invasion Date Decided Years Ago By Meteorologists
London report states May projections show invasion timing set long ago by meteorologists and allied planners. A vast armada and airborne forces were plotted with precise schedules for shipping, landing craft, and transport to ensure disruption of enemy communications. High level wartime coordination at Teheran and beyond fixed the timetable despite uncertainty.
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Edward D. Krall
London
Seronda Recorda
Yah
Beily
Dungenege
Gutea
Scilly
Dungenens
Gahar
Ernest Bevin
One Man Parade Halted In Moscow
Moscow AP report details a lone demonstrator halting a May Day parade in Red Square. A journalist in uniform recalls the prewar scale of marches as authorities briefly considered action while the scene unfolded.
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Moscow
Edny Gilmore
Red Square
Tiwan Anamond
Ersat Square
War Correspondents
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