War Front Reports Mixed German Setbacks and Soviet Gains
Disjointed reports describe Nazi defenses weakening in parts of Germany while Soviet forces drive near the Taman Peninsula. The Midnight Commission notes intense air activity as Russian troops destroy enemy targets and disrupt rail and road communications along rear lines.
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Wermest
Brates
Gaeat Bose
Sas Ruvein
Red Army
Mindnight
Gala de Rusmana
Fra
Rugsaianavacka
Ration value changes for juices and canned goods
The article lists updated ration points for fruit and vegetable juices and canned goods under OPA rules. Key changes include pineapple juice points spiking from 13 to 47 in No 212 size cans, grape juice dropping for pint and quart, citrus juices trimming, tomato products and vegetable juices adjusting, and some items being freed from the ration list. New values apply to Blue Coupons in Ration Book No 2 through end of May.
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OPA
Lemon Juice Recipe for Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An inexpensive lemon juice remedy claims to ease rheumatic pain within 48 hours. Mix Ru-Ex Compound with water and lemon juice, use a week supply, and return the empty package if no relief. sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Dothan Drug and other stores promote the product.
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Dothan Drug and Drug
Processed Foods Points Change Effective May
This condensed OPA chart shows May point values for canned goods and processed foods. It notes drops for most categories including berries, grapefruit, juices, frozen goods and soups, with pineapple and tomato paste rising. Effective May 2, blue stamps G H and J may be used for these products.
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Fam
Ies
Lethai
Allies Strive Near Tunis Front in WWII Battles
Allied forces press mixed gains along the Tunisian front as American troops hold key heights near Mateur and Djebel Anntra while air and naval strikes sink ships off Cap Bon. British and French units press counterattacks against German forces with heavy fighting continuing across multiple sectors.
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Mateur
Toca
Thane
Migot
Aleady
Atelle
Vial Ane
Tunis
Duterta
Awia
Bush First Army
Medjex
Eighth Army
iThe Berlin Radio
New York
Associated Press
Britten Eighth Army
Cap Bon
Tunisia
London
Mediterranean
Djebel Bou Aoukas
Eam
Djebel Hazamat
Gareman
von Arcifa Bas
Brush
Jurgen von Arnum
James H. Doolittle
Cap Bor
Desert Air Force
Messina
Bernard L. Montgomery
New Meat Stamp Values Take Effect Sunday
New red stamp values on meat go into effect Sunday. Most items rise by one point per pound for round steak and center pork chops while other steaks and roasts stay the same. One point per pound reductions apply to liver brains tongues and most other variety meats.
Icarus Sinks U-boat After Bold Depth Charge Attack
The Icarus engaged a U‑boat off shore after depth charges forced it upward. The submarine’s conning tower exploded as German crew fled, the Icarus destroyed the vessel, rescued four survivors, and brought them to port as prisoners of war. Navy Crogs awarded to commander for Distinguished service.
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Navy
New Radio System Sends Instant Readout From Experimental Plane
A radio operated mechanism transmits instantly from an experimental airplane to ground laboratories a complete portrait of the aircraft and shutters, characteristics, performances and reactions too quick for the pilot to observe or record.
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Tg2ay
War Chest praised as efficient war fundraising tool
Number 15 explains that appeals for money during war are best channeled through the War Chest. It argues the Chest eliminates duplication and confusion, ensures full shares for each agency, and operates on a model similar to the United Charities Chest, a fact that persuaded Dothan to adopt it.
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Lothan
United Charities Cuest
Dothan
Houston County motorists warned over ration speed limit
Houston County board warns motorists who receive gasoline rations that speeding beyond 35 miles per hour risks cutting their rations. About 75 motorists have been reported for speeding, prompting the board to threaten ration cuts and possible penalties to enforce the 35 mph limit as part of wartime conservation efforts.
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Houston
Houston County Board
Motorsata
Prohibition Fails To Clear In Alabama Voting Totals
Vote tabulation shows 1 221 for continuation of the square store system and BIL for prohibition. Brenton Flomaton and Almere Escatona vote clearly for the azyros. A plan to implement the ohnre yutr dar ayatem for salesmen diin been started. Hotels in Alabama and north Florida feature blackboards with undegested information in lobbies.
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Brewton
Flomaton
Almere
Escatona
Alabama
Florida
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