Japanese counter blows feared as New Guinea defense tightens
Allied briefing reports Japanese air bases reinforced at Geelvink Bay and Halmahera as invasion plans loom toward Mindanao. Dutch New Guinea sectors see limited enemy air activity with more than 890 Japanese aircraft feared to be in reserve.
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WEW
Guinea
Geceen
New En
Fffera
Seieadia
New Guinea
Philippines
Netherlands
New Gainea
Geelvink Bay
Wingons
Halmahere Efa
Mindanao
Paedio - Altane
Serting
Mepis
Complete Returns Show Third District Race Outcome
Complete returns from ten counties reveal Communist Georg. W. Andrews of Umb Springs defeating J Hubert Metioth with 14 016 to 10 811 votes in the Third Congressional race. County totals show Andrews leading in Barbour Bullock Coffee Dale Geneva Henry Houston Lee Macon Russell and others while Farmer carries several counties. Statewide figures include Simpson ahead in the State Senate race and Baxter leading Christmas for superintendent of education. full tabulations given for East One with precinct details.
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Barbour
Andrews
Bullock
Coffee
Dale — Andrews
Immer
Geneva
Draws
Henry
Houston
Lee—Andrews III
Macon
Andrews A
Russell—Andrews i
Housa County
Ted A. Simpson
Hill
Dom «Baxter
Tom J. Christmas
East
Vicksburg
Simpson
Palmer
Baxter
Christmas
Tera
World War II Europe Asia theater update from Allied advances
Disjointed World Today report outlines Allied offensives across Europe including Pas de Calais, Budapest rail yards, and Yugoslav fronts, plus Soviet and British support against German probing attacks. It notes Japanese supply disruption in the Pacific, Kohima defense, and ongoing battles in China and India with scattered, partially garbled details.
Simplified Income Tax Bill Moves To Pass House Today
The House Ways and Means Committee backed a sweeping tax reform to simplify statutes for about 50 million people and shipping it to the Senate. The plan reshapes withholding, keeps overall burdens near present levels, and introduces a simplified filing option for up to 30 million wage earners. Tax collectors would compute owed amounts, issuing bills or refunds as needed.
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Francis M. Lemay Washington
Twe House
Senate
House
Ways and
Brown Leading Creel In Alabama Supreme Court Nomination Fight
In Birmingham area results from 1,617 of 2,320 boxes show Justice Joel B. Brown leading Creel for Seat No. 2. Brown 62,546 Creel 60,896 with Jefferson County heavily favoring Creel. Joe Starnes appears set to lose his nomination bid for the Fifth District seat as returns near completion.
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Birmingham
Ala
Joel B. Brown
State Supreme Court
Creel
Todeyin
Teloma
Brown
Creal
Jefferson
Savera
Joe Starnes
Aloca
Admiral Mineichi Koga Killed in Action
New York AP reports Tokyo radio stating Admiral Mineichi Koga commander of the Japanese combined fleet was killed on active duty. The broadcast notes he died at his post in March while directing operations from an airplane at the front, mirroring earlier notices of Yamamoto’s death.
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New York
Tokyo Radio
Mineichi Koga
Inoroto Yamamoto
U. S
Imperial Headquarters
Koga
Tokyo
Yamamoto
Kumao Oodashi
Yoshiada Shimokawa
Ocashi
Frontine
China
Shimokawa
Chunkichi Ochiaf R
Asahikawa
Ward Executive Is Released On Bond
CHICAGO federal rules now bar dismissal of Montgomery Ward Chicago executives without government approval. After seven officials were arrested for removing a placard, the new policy says dismissals since government control began April 26 are void unless federal officials authorize. Paul D. Sowell, assistant mail order operating manager, was arrested and released on bond pending hearing in May.
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Chicago
Montgomery Ward and Company
Charke
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Paul D. Sowell
Edwin K. Walker
U. S
Budapest Bombed by British Planes Aiding Russia
Allied reports say four engine Halifaxes and twin engine Wellingtons based in Italy bombed Budapest last night in support of Russian ground forces. Bombers broke through German night fighters and hit Rakostal yards on the east west rail line from Germany and Vienna toward the Romanian front, causing two big explosions and many fires.
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Avsomatea Press
Europe
Vess
Soman
Italy
Budapest
Noland Norgaard
Naples
Hungary
Rakostal
Germany
Vienna
Goebbels Promises Secret Weapon Use To Repel Invasion
The Senate Liquor Shortage Investigating Committee advanced a proposal to import Cuban alcohol and industrial alcohol from Cuba, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico for consumption. Senator Murdock urged shifting emphasis from quality of industrial alcohol to quality of beverage alcohol entering the country, while Senator Ferguson backed diverting industrial alcohol to aid domestic distillers amid no whisky holiday for months.
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Washington
Cuba
Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Senate
Murdock
Utah
Farguson
War Production Board
WPE
Donald M. Nelson
Page
Allies launch offensive as Chinese forces advance in Burma
Allied troops press the attack along the Indian frontier near Kohima and Imphal with heavy casualties on Japanese forces. Chinese advances reach Inkangahtawng and Mogaung valley stronghold areas, bypassing a prior base and driving toward Manpin. Lt Gen Joseph Stillwell’s units establish a road block two miles from a village as the campaign broadens.
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Imphal Plain
Imphal-Ukhm
Inkangahtawng
Mogaung Valley
Mogaung
Manpin
Kamaing
Joseph W. Stillwell
Renewal Of Price Control With Court Review Of OPA
Washington lawmakers shift to renewing price control with a court review of OPA regulations. GOP leaders abandon anti subsidy stance for a single change while Senate leaders hint at extending price controls to 18 months beyond June.
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Washington
Membare
G.O.F
Twce
Senate Banking Committee
Wll
Wagner
D-Ny
State education agency eyed to aid war wrecks
AP reports the State Department plans an international education agency to help rebuild schooling in war-torn areas and encourage free exchange of ideas. Rep. Fulbright led the Allied Ministers conference delegation and the head of the agency would require prestige and broad support for success. The plan awaits details and a London conference outcome.
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James Marlow
George Zyrlwe
Washington
State Department
Congress
Neona
Ruealan
Atherk
London
Allied Ministers of Education
Rep
Fulbright
D-Ark
University of Arkenses
Jamency Taust
Americans Claim Weapon Superiority In War of Nerves
London AP reports American officials claim new battlefield equipment rivals German defenses and Hitler’s propagandists allege hidden preparations behind the Western wall. Brig. Gen. Henry Seyler asserts U.S. improvements in arms. Goebbels writes of numerous defense weapons as Berlin broadcasts reach readers.
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London
Hitler
European West Wall
Thoes
Henry Seyler
U. & Army
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Dag Reich
Berlin
Weasutss
Waeapork
Appropriation Made For Production Of Sensational Rocket
Clair Johnson reports that the armed forces have developed a rocket gun in high demand. A House Naval Affairs Committee recommends an 85 million dollar appropriation for ordnance manufacture with 35 million for refinement and production. Navy officials cite new propellant techniques and expanded facilities. details remain confidential.
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Clair Johnson Washington
Revy
House Naval Affairs Committee
Navy
War Department
Naval
Vinson
D-Ga
House
Navy Department
George F Hosney, Jr
Naval Burrau
Huntsville Matron Slain By Intruder
In Huntsville a 40 year old matron, Mrs Louis Fleming, was killed during a dawn break in at her home. Two other women were wounded as intruder fought them with furniture and a poker. The attacker fled as bloodhounds were brought from Chattanooga to aid the hunt. Vivian Fleming, daughter, awakened during the attack. The Fleming home is near Annisville on the Whiter River.
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Huntsville
Ann
Thier
Louis Fleming
Chattanooga
Himes Laughlin
Vivian Fleming
Mra Vance ‘Thornton
Mrs. Fleming
Fleming
Three Milena
Annisville
LF Bill Meets With Disfavor Before Senate
In Washington a bill to force a million jobs faced strong opposition in the Senate Military Committee. Senator Kilgore said the measure lacks support and warned any draft of labor without a draft of industry would disrupt production. Senator Johnson also voiced opposition.
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Kilgare
Johnson
Cole
Probing Attacks Of Nazis Stopped By Soviet Defenses
London AP reports German probing attacks southeast of Stanislawow and south of Tiraspol were repulsed for a second day as a lull spread along the eastern front. Soviet officials said about 80 Germans were killed and 12 tanks destroyed. additional German losses were cited near Tiraspol on the Dniester.
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London
Stanisawow
Tiraspol
Moscow
Stanislawow
Poland
Odea
Dnastr
Sevastopol
Lonnes
Romanie
Traffic Violations Lead Other Cases
City police report covering April 4 to May 4 shows 585 traffic cases, 634 total arrests, and 132 public drunkenness arrests. Other cited offenses include disorderly conduct 64, assault and battery 16, vagrancy six, larceny four, and liquor law violations.
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Casera
J. EO _Draughon
Clyde John. Coe
Endless Line Of Yank Planes Pound France
American air units bombed German military installations in the Pas de Calais area before breakfast, part of the Allies invasion push. Four engine bombers crossed the Channel under predominantly Thunderbolt escorts, with many fighters supporting rail targets at Valenciennes and Somain. Despite heavy Allied air activity, German air defenses remained limited and Nazi resistance was not strong. A separate Middle East communiqué cited attacks on German shipping and Crete airfields, with some damage to Maleme and Monemvrist. Further daylight raids targeted the continent, while U S bombers and British Mosquitoes pursued western Germany, as seaside warnings sounded in Southeast England.
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London
Par-De - Calais
France
Lmne
Tals
Budapest
Engliah Channel
Britain
U. 8. Air Force
Valenciennes
Somain
Flab
Middle East
Crete
Aegean Islands
Groep
Monemvists
Maleme
Crate
U. S
Germany
England
Chairman Wells To Face Grand Jury Over Absentee Ballots
After Tuesday's primary in Houston county a writ and subpoenas demand Chairman W Wells of the astra tive committee bring the absentee ballot box and all records to the May grand jury session. Probate Judge Bax on P Poyner also must produce records on issuance of absentee ballots for the May 2 primary. Officials say the subpoenas arose from charges of irregularities in requests for and issuance of absentee ballots and the alleged casting of ballots in dead persons names. Wells had custody of the absentee box Thursday afternoon after complaints, a move described as the first time in years that he asserted such authority.
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Houston County
W. Wells
Byubpoens
Baxon P. Poyner
Treord
Tasuanca
Aubpoenaea
Faple
Hagie
Wells
Two Dead and Dozens Hurt in Te miami Trail Crash
A late yesterday Te miami trail wreck left one canal smoker fisherman dead and another critically injured while 24 bus passengers received minor injuries. Across the nation, a leukemia victim and family stories surfaced amid wartime government actions and labor unrest in Springfield.
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Miami
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Stanmanow
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ASEA
India
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Changhaton
Ming
Paipingmon
CIFIC
Creel For Justice
Robert H. Pendlebury
Royal Australian Naval Reserve
Joy R Bogue
Sioux City
Lowe
Aitape
Australian New Guinea
Ward
Russia
Goebbels
Neighbor Isles
Imphal
Southeast India
Kandy
Ceylon
Sar
Grand Jury
Rahway
N. C
South Pacific
Roosevelt
Springfield, OW
Stout
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