Senate battle over tax abatement bill heats up
Washington AP report on the House approving a pay as you go plan to forgive 75 percent of 1942 income tax liabilities for about 33 million people. The Robertson Forand bill would wipe out 1942 taxes for all but 10 percent, with a 20 percent wage withholding starting July 1. Senate Finance Committee chair George scheduled session tomorrow to consider the measure.
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Francs M. Lemay Washington
House
Senate
George
Senate Finance Committee
Washington
Alabama
Boykin
Grant
Jarman
Newsome
Sparkman
Starnes
Florida
Cannon
Hendricks
Green
Peterson
Sikes
Price
Manasco
Hobbs
Steagall
Robertson
D-Va
Forand
D-R. 1
Bombers Drop Heavy Load on Dortmund in RAF Raid
AP report notes the largest four engined bombers used in a raid on Dortmund and the Ruhr valley. The Air Ministry described the attack as costly, with three aircraft lost. Despite heavier bombs, the overall tonnage per raid this year remains about half of last year, as RAF operations continue against Germany.
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Germany
Ruhr Valley
RAF
Air Ministry
Temney
Coogee
Dortmund
Driving rationing plan aims to curb pleasure travel
AP reports a new campaign by the Price Administrator to limit pleasure driving as gasoline supplies tighten. Brown says the drive targets nonessential trips, with OPA investigators interviewing motorists and requiring explanations for unusual travel. Police will assist, and drivers may lose A or B ration privileges if found in violation.
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Brown
OPA
World War II Frontline Movements Near North Africa
Fragmentary World War II report notes Allied and Axis forces advancing around Tunisian and Mediterranean fronts. Mentions British First Army operations near Bizerte Mateur Tebourba and Perryville areas, RAF activity, and several disrupted supply points as Libyan and French lines shift amid ongoing fighting.
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Mediterranean St Terme
Bizerte
Mateur
Perryville
Key Tebourba
First Army
RAF
Niles
Krymakeya
Noworcassk Cau
U. S. Approves Funds to Run City Recreation Center
Federal Works Agency approved 7666 dollars for operating expenses and maintenance of the Du than Recreation Center at Foster and Burdeshaw, funding a 12 month period likely through June 30. City officials said the grant may be prorated and furniture already shipped signals imminent opening.
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Duthan
Foster and Burdeshaw
Federal Works Agency
Washington
I. P Scarborough
Scarborough
Laster Hl
Henry B. Steagall
Commission
J. C. Bates
Miles A. Miller
FWA
Atlanta
Service Men's Center
McNair Returns to Washington After Wounding
Lieut Gen. Lesley J. McNair, wounded in Tu la in April, arrived at Bolling Field by plane and was taken to Walter Reed Hospital. Also, 25 miners are trapped after an explosion at Eima Coal and Coke in Lafollette, injuring J. J. Bonney and two others. A Missouri State Guard mobile force is deployed to Scott County by Gov. Deneen to aid labor unrest.
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Washington
Lesley J. McNair
Army
Tuala
McNair
Bolling Field
Walter Reed Hospital
Jefferson City
Missceri State Guard
Scott County
Forrest C. Deneel
Miners Return to Work After Truce Announcement
United Mine Workers president Jonn L Lewis declares a truce in the wage dispute and miners will resume work Tuesday for a 1 May period while negotiations continue, expressing willingness to cooperate with the Government.
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NEA Telephoto
Jonn L Lewis
United Mine Workers
New York
Neither Side Ready To Budge In Coal Wage Dispute
Washington war production centers keep coal mines running as the wartime wage dispute between the administration and the United Mine Workers continues. Both sides show no sign of concessions, with mines operating six days a week and no end in sight amid ongoing jurisdictional clashes led by UMW leader John L Lewis.
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Kenneth II
Dingn
Washington
del Tie and Eatry
Uncle Sam
Administration
United Mine Workers
UMW
John
Lewis
Parties In R Street House Not Orgies Testimony
Witness Monroe Kaplan later John Porter Monroe testifies before the House Military Committee denying orgies at his Washington parties. He says the gatherings were for the “best and most intelligent people” and not related to war brokerage. He identifies 2101 R Street as his business and residence, with Mrs. Eula Smith employed in his work.
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Washington
Joan P. Mun
Ace
R Street
House Military Committee
Munroe
Monroe
Smith
William Hartin
Newark
M. J
Symith
Harris
Mayby
Beeproe
Monroe Kaplan
John Porter Monroe
Iepal
Jacksonville
Fla
Fraternity Initiate Wounded By Mistake
Harold Tilman of Croveland was wounded by a mistaken shooter who had mistaken him for a convict from the month’s prison escape while he was being initiated in Statesboro Georgia. He was found in a car by the owner after a ride and shot with a small gauge shotgun. he is recovering in a hospital.
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Statesboro
Harold Tilman
Croveland
Dean A. Henderson
Georgia State Teachers College
L. B. Mallard
Committees Sort Legislative Bills
The report from London and Sofia notes widespread disruption as authorities search for assassins of former police chief Col. Athanas Panteff. Described measures include food restrictions for the general populace and blocked communications. In Alabama, Governor Sparks tells lawmakers he opposes new tax bills, urging funds from surplus and education trusts be used prudently to maintain services. He calls for a statewide referendum on a future tax measure.
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London
Axis
Adio
Sofia
Athanas Panteff
Berlin
Associated Press
Balkan
London Daily Mail
Gayling
Jin Sofia
Boris
Montgomery
Ala
Chaugeey Sparks
Biennarke
Se Plates
Ser Plus
Crac
Smeann
Tenaneoa
Athens
Senate
Vernon St. John
Two From Wiregrass Wounded In Africa
The War Department released a casualty list naming ten from the area wounded in action in North Africa. Private Andrew L. Bowden of Enterprise and Technician Fifth Grade Coleman M. Leonard of Kinaton were listed among 473 U. S. soldiers wounded in action. Next of kin have been notified. Bowden’s next of kin is his father, and Leonard’s is his mother.
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The
War Department Mide
North Africa
Andrew L. Bowden
Enterprise
Coleman M. Leonard
Kin Aton
United States
Bowden
Lsted
Andrew M. Bowden
Leonard
Mia
L. Leonard
Kinaton
Comrades In New Guinea Bury Eight Crash Victims
A delayed AP report from May 1 details the burial of eight crash victims in New Guinea. Maj. Edward Larner, famed Roswell and San Francisco aviator, died in the B-25 Billy Mitchell crash while leading his squadron on every mission. The list of crew includes Lt. John Clare, Staff Sgt. Vernon Moore, and others. the force conducted an ongoing search-and-recover operation with details published on Page 2 after two days.
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New Guinea
Marlin Spencer
Edward Larner
Henry H. Arnold
Billy Mitchel
Handsome
Avlytman
Roswell
San Francisco
Enort
Uliver Sielling
Dees
Rredesek Kramainger
WITS
Fatran
Faeut
John J
Clare
Cr Tengo
Feetry
Revere
Maan
Rer
Manuellan
Basson
Wef
Tare
General Andrews and Bishop Leonard Die in Iceland Crash
Lieutenant General Frank M. Andrews and Methodist Bishop Adna Wright Leonard were killed when an Allied plane crashed in Iceland during an inspection tour with U S troops in the European theater. Officials said details were incomplete but confirmed the bishop’s presence and reported the aircraft went down in a remote area along the northern air ferry route. Leonard’s death was confirmed by the War Department after his son in Pittsburgh was informed.
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Frese Lnwon
Frank M. Andrews
Teeland
Atlantic
Leonard
War Department
Washington
A.W. Leonard, Jr
Pittsburgh
Nazis Acknowledge Forced Withdrawal Near Novorossisk
Soviet and German forces clash north of Novorossisk as Red Army artillery pound the area amid heavy air battles. German losses are cited at over 125 planes in recent days, with reports of German retreat to new lines near Krynsay, while Soviet communiques confirm moves and counterattacks along the Kuban Delta region.
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Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Novorossisk
Muban
Nazla
Black Sea
SU 16
Emat
Nevaronyisk
Red Army
Biarh
Sea of Azov
Kuban
Vailwiy
Noveruasiak
Athar
Novoroaish
Wrinaska
Mols
Merlin
Kuhandetta
Kreinskayen
Nroadcaara
Moniter
Thera
Krynaaeyea
Negro Soldier Held In Attack On Another Negros
A U S Army camp near Houston reports a serious assault on a Black soldier by another Black serviceman late last night. Sheriff’s deputies identified the suspect as John Brackin and say he dragged the victim, later found wounded about 100 yards from the scene. Witnesses named include Carles Agnew Lee Gip, Downes Carter, and Pete Anke. The investigation continues as authorities detail clothing changes and the victim’s Army effects.
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John KR
Brackin
Hesdee
Johnsen
Jahkson
Winnesaen
Carles Agnew
Lee Gipp
Tiowne Carter
Peo Anke
Td Brackin
Johnean
Praine
17 German Tanks Caught In Trap Laid By British
Allied advances in North Africa push toward Mateur and Tebourba with American, French, and British forces driving toward Tunisian targets. German counterattacks falter as 12 tanks destroyed in a British trap. the push includes near Bizerte and Zaghouan while Allied forces pressure Tebourba and Medjez-El-Rab areas.
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AEF
SY Edward Kennedy
North Africa
Am Rang
Evor
Hbberte
Duaing
Mateur
Ferryville
Ferryvilee
Lake Bizerte
Artilary
Bizerte
Dijebel Cheniti
Lake Achkel
Nava
Mateaur
Tia
Djebre Makna
Tine
Aix
Vabourha
Tunis
Faura
Ware
Medjerde
Tebourbs
Medjez-Fl-Rab
Brislah
Dwight D. Fuenhower
Land fighting to clear Aleutians say army experts
Washington dispatch reports army experts say Americans must land under fire with rifles bayonets and grenades to clear the Aleutians. Allied actions in the Pacific included Liberator daylight attacks on Habs Dutch New Guinea and other targets, with Japanese air opposition noted but limited.
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Australia
Habs
Dutch New Guinea
Baleis
Tuscanlea
Lairwin
Eight Dogs Die of Poisoning in Neighbourhood
Eight dogs were found dead from poisoning in the neighborhood around Catlega and ta fayetin etreeta. Ownership was unclear, but City Detective Wee Herring’s dog belonged to a nearby owner. authorities planned action to curb menace, including dog catcher duties and new incentive to maintain food and arrangements.
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Catlega
Tafayetin Etreeta Sf
Wee Herring
Curae
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Essen
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Noorthern
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Zaghouan
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Tunfela
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Enfidaville
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Mabel Chenity
Mei
Tibourne
Tusis
CBS
Milan
Tebourta
Merdjes-E-Bay
Xald
Atlt
Hizette
Tunse
Zaxhousn
Axia
Birrah Fuet
Fis
Medjez-El-Rat
Armas
Ture
Neidep
API
Nai
Kialla
North Head
Navy
Anid
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Diadalcanal
Carcind
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Solo
Hightower Washington
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Terjican
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