House battles over pay-as-you-go tax plan roils Congress
In Washington the House faced a heated clash over a pay-as-you-go tax proposal with party lines and procedural rules tested. Speaker Rayburn ruled a line-item motion out of order as lawmakers debated modifications sought by Beard and the New York Fed. The chamber adjourned on a controversial day amid accusations of rule violations and sharp exchanges between Republicans and Democrats.
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Engton
Cain
New York
Fedel Dewerve Bank
Wienperty Hines
Gmt Coll
Wasungton
Rayne
DTH
Patwe
D-Tex
City weighs action on stray dogs problem
City Commission considers new rules to curb loose dogs amid growing complaints. Officials plan immediate measures under municipal code and discuss an ordinance requiring vaccination, licensing, and muzzles. A proposed annual registration fee may start January 15, with enforcement to follow.
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dReeagh
LC. Bates
Ommiaden
Far
Inter
World Today and Axis Moves Seen Across Med and Pacific
The World Today reports on German actions near Gibraltar and Sardinia with possible moves toward the Papen continent, while American and French efforts press Tunis and North Africa terms. In the Pacific, raids, air activity, and mobilization trends are noted, with Allied and Japanese actions shaping summer prospects and bombings including Darwin reports.
Ickes Orders Six Day Work Week In Mines
Washington dispatches report a six day work week in mines easing strike tensions while House hearings probe social events at a Washington townhouse. A mysterious A Street resident promised to tell investigators about dinner parties attended by officials, drawing concern from committee members and potential contempt actions if refusals persist. Names linked to Monroe's house include Nelson Knox Hershey Jeffers and McCormack.
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Ickes
Washington
Congressional
House
John Monroe
A Street
Movuroy
Evin Smith
R Street
Mooroe
May
D-Hy
Monroe
Official
Donald M. Nelson
NEA
Eula Smith
H Street
Military Affairs Subcommittee
Army
Navy
Southeast region to get flat price ceilings on 21 foods
Atlanta AP report: OPA price chief Joseph J. Spengler says flat dollar and cent ceilings will cover 21 food categories in the Southeastern region likely by early next week. Surveys in 15 Southern cities include Atlanta, Birmingham, Jacksonville, Nashville, Richmond and Roanoke to set district orders for the specified markets.
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OPA
Joseph J. Spengier
Spengler
Bavanash
Jacksonville
Tampa
Fla
Birmingham
Montgomery
Ala
Jackson
Miss
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
Florida Canal Fund Voted By Sub Group
A Senate appropriations subcommittee approved a 24 million dollar appropriation for a Florida canal and barge canal project. Pro Ponenta had sought 44 million. Chairman Thomas said 20 million was the maximum feasible for the coming fiscal year, as advised by the Army Engineer Center. The full committee meets tomorrow afternoon.
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Washington
Senate
Florida
Thomas
German troops fall back in western Caucasus near Krymskoaya
AP reports Berlin radio notes Nazi forces retreat to new defensive lines just west of Krymskoaya and 2% miles northeast of Novorossish. Roosevelt forwards Senate 63 Army officer nominations including Maj. Gen Simon B Bockner for Army commander in Alanks and Col Robert Wood Johnson to head the Smaller War Plants Corp. En route, Bolivian President Ponaranda arrives U S for Atlantic Charter signing.
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Tellg
Caucasus
Krymskoaya
Novorossish
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Simon B Bockner
Manfordville
Alanks
Robert Wood Johnson
Princeton
N. J
War Plants Corporation of the
War Production Board
Miams Fla
Fnrique Ponaranda
Boliela
United States
Ration Revocation Promised Speeders
A. D. Wilkerson, chairman of the War Price and Rationing Board, said the county will revoke gasoline allocations or ration books for motorists convicted of speeding. He noted about 76 Houston County motorists have been convicted since January 1 and warned those already reported.
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County War Price and Rationing Board
A. D. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Houston County
Oil Fails To Break Coal Labor Deadlock As Ickes Warns
Washington AP reports Furls Administrator Ickes warned that a coal wage stalemate persists between mine owners and operators. He noted miners have returned to work for 15 days while he ordered a six day week and stressed negotiations must be direct between owners and miners with War Labor Board approval. He stated he has no authority to settle the dispute and warned against bypassing the board.
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Furls
Ickes Seid Tocay
Ickes
Wook
War Labor Board
Ickea
Musd
Torm
Stream Of Allied Arms Production Outpacing Axis War Effort
The US Navy says a light American force repelled a Japanese supply expedition west of the Aleutians on March 26, damaging at least two heavy cruisers and one light cruiser with minimal American losses. The action aimed to land supplies for bases at Kiska and Attu, but Japan failed to reinforce them. A Tokyo official touted American and British war production strength, while MacArthur reported heavy Allied losses at Darwin caused by winds rather than combat, noting Japanese raiders were pursued.
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Aleu ‘Don Islands
Navy
United States
Atroyers
Aleutians
Kiska
Attu
Associatedt
Attenton
Tokyo
Kisanosuke
Yamada
America
Britain
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Arafure Sea
Darwin
French Leader Protests Break With Martinique
Admiral Georges Rotert, Martinique commissioner, protests the U S break in relations attributed to the Vichy regime. He relayed to the Associated Press that Secretary of State Hull called the Vichy regime integral to Nazi control and that Caribbean French islands remain free from Axis domination.
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York
Georges Rotert
Martinique
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Hie Witiintork
Vichy Kavernment
Poera
Hubertavid
State Department
U. S
Robert
Associated Press
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Corde Til
Syrter
Caribbean
Axia
Germany
Hull
Synthetic Rubber Program Aided Gas, Jeffers Says
Rubber Director Jeffers told the Truman Committee that the synthetic rubber program has advanced aviation gasoline production and overall war effort. He defended efforts against charges of interfering with fuel supplies, praising Baruch’s committee findings and asserting no motive beyond victory guiding policy.
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Washington (Ap
Patterson
Senata Truman Committee
Palleracn
Washington
Planta
Nazis Expect Allied Attack Before African Drive Ends
AP dispatch from London reports Vichy radio and Reuters broadcasts saying Allied movements around Gioran ter and in Algerian waters hint at a large invasion. German commentators warn of possible immediate landings on Sicily or Sardinia as stepping stones to Europe, with Allied high command keeping reserves in case of a rapid assault.
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Laodedig Sertorlua
Powibe
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Fifth Army
Helme
Eld
Reserva
Practical View Of State Problems Sought By Sparks
Governor Chauncey Sparks opened the Alabama legislative session outlining a practical wartime approach to state problems. He urged practical solutions and warned that postwar issues must be addressed, while lawmakers filed measures on liquor advertising ban, tax shifts, and school property insurance.
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Alabama
J. A. Carnles
Tthe
Senate
John White
Parry
Roosevelt
Memaage
Comptuiness
Tuskexne Inailtis
Schoo
Ala
Chauncey Aoarke
Sparks
U S Forces Hold Russell Islands in Solomons
American forces expanded their Solomons foothold by occupying the Russell Islands northwest of Guadalcanal. The operation followed earlier moves into the Elba and Fuasel Island groups, signaling a second advance in two weeks as naval officials withheld comment.
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Washington
Aolumean Islands
Russell Islands
Cundatcanal
Navy
Hansell Group
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Virg Harbor
Rekaza Bay
Reputiane
Gilbert Island
Runsell Island
Themaelvan
Solomone
Salde
First Quarter War Production Lagging As March Sets Peak
ANCHORAGE A P report shows wartime output surged in March with aircraft reaching 6 200 planes and four engined bombers hitting high rates. Naval and cargo ship construction set a record, with the 45 600 ton battle hull near completion at Iowa, while total quarter output lagged behind the level required for 1942 plans. Navy Secretary Koos noted a peak period of production and that many Jaeger war munitions would enter active service soon.
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Warshl
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Towa
Koos
Tod
Navy
Postal Receipts Rise Again in April Totals
Postmaster Malone reported rising postal receipts for April with a total in excess of the prior month. He noted April receipts surpassed March and March marked the greatest increase in the office’s history, highlighting strong money orders and war bond activity during the late World War II campaign.
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Malate
Mra
Malone
Nazi Red Battle for Kuban Delta Rages Full Tilt
The Kuban delta and surrounding front endure intense combat as Nazi and Soviet forces clash across rail lines and airfields. Soviet pilots reported air battles west of Kraanedar with German planes downed and losses among their own. ground positions near Novorossiysk hold under fortifications while other sectors see heavy reporting of attacks on communications and air bases.
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MOSW
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Novorossisk
Black Sea
Sea of Axoy
Moisant
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Hothade
Kraanedar
Tnerea
Wenv
Fcumvian Air Force
London
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Mnene
Alain
Suverarinten
Aste Ratan
Laningrad
Ketan
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Fermang
Recreation Center To Open This Month
Announcement notes the opening of the Pothan Merron ton Center at toeter and Hardy ann atreety im expected. It mentions Scarbornagh and Clark paying today and promises sufficient equipment within the next week or few days before a formal opening.
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Pothan Merronton Center
Toeter
Hardyann Atreety
Tne
Po Scarbornagh
Ety Clark
Fen Jaya
Fall Of Mateur Opens AEF Route Near Tunis Front
American forces push toward Mateur and Ferryville as Allied guns fire on Tunis airfields. Units advance northeast of Mateur across the Tine river while British positions jog toward Medjerka valley. Intense shelling, river crossings, and mounting pressure threaten Axis defenses along the Bizerte sector.
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Fesryville
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Take Ahke
Jakea
Bizertee
Lakez
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Alvend
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Miles
Medyeay
Medjere Dae
Oruat
Hille
Matis
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Lee Feder
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Travision
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Fee Gailey
Ene Cave
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