Novorossisk Front Battles Raging Across Kuban Line
Reports from Novorossisk and Kuban describe heavy fighting as German forces push forward amid Red Army counterattacks. Soviet air force engages. German supply efforts briefly advance but stalls. Reports note tank and plane losses in the week ending recently with claims of Red Army ambushes and armored car activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Weert Gilmore
Red Army
Garing
Stalingrad
Geroa Tass
Novoroseisk
Red Air Force
Black Sea
Oirmen Radio
Explosion at Birmingham mine kills ten and injures five
AP report details an explosion at Naval Mine No. 10 of Alabama By-Products Corp about 20 miles from Birmingham. Ten men were killed and five injured. rescue crews recovered the bodies and searched for others trapped about a mile from the surface. Names of the deceased are listed, with managers and supervisors named among the injured and missing.
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Wmengham (Ap
Navel
Alawa Be-Producta Corp
Hare
PE Neal
Eupmy
Treveuly
Sean
Meltet
Gen
Walker Wal Blackzion
Cook
Kemp Femein Dini
Merritt Seat
Mery Bert Beacham
Birmingham
Witte
Witte As Mler
Charles
George FE. Crawford
Ram Ane Olin
World Today Across Peninsula Seals Rearmament Drift
Britain reports a one day across Peninsula to seal efforts as Nazia remains locked in. Axis powers face communications strain while Turkey and Bulgaria are cited for telegraph charges. Reports mention RAF actions and naval raids amid ongoing East conflict and damage assessments at Novorossayk.
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Africa
Peningula
Nazia
Gromba
Peninsula Neck
Army Corpe
Miler
Europe
Turkey
Bulsae
Himmler
RAF
Con- Manes
Bing
Atraf
Abatement Question Key in Tax Payment Debate
Senate debates the size of income tax abatement under the Ruml Carlson bill with Vandenberg urging broad relief and George warning of partisan overreach. The plan would cancel 1942 or 1943 taxes for most, impose 20 percent withholding, and set different House terms. If approved, Senate action would shape final tax collection methods this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell Washington
Senate
Vandenberg
Finance Committee
George
D.-Ga
Knox Lands Army For African Victory
Secretary of the Navy Knox lauded the Allied victory at Tunisia and warned the German air force will try to target Allied shipping via the Mediterranean but cannot stop the Allies as long as Sicily remains under Axis threat. He also congratulated the Army, British navy, and American-British air forces for cutting off enemy supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knoox
Tunisia
Mediterranean
Sicily
Italy
Knox
Paper carrier service struggles in prewar era city
The paper faces a manpower shortage in Dothan with a wire service saying Fagle is having trouble maintaining carrier deliveries. A special complaint line is set up for subscribers to report missed issues, available weekday evenings and until 3 am Sunday for prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Fagle
Fugit Rt
Devers pledges to aid RAF in bombing occupied Europe
General Ja cob L Devers new commander of the LA Army in Europe vows no let up in air attacks. He arrived after replacing Lieut Gen. Andrews killed in Iceland. Devers confirms intensified bombing and outlines staff changes and arrivals in London.
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London
Jacob L. Devers
European
Europe
Devers
Frank M. Andrews
Iceland
Devers Gate
Newamen
Washington
Biilah Isles
Col
Tristram Tupper
Los Angeles
Morrow Krum
Cel E. LL Hogmel
Knoxville
FE. Schumaker
Merchantville
Harry C. Ingles
Idwal Hubert Edywarda
Bombers Attack Jap Bases Start Fires in Solomons
Navy communique reports May 10 attacks by Dauntless SRO dive bombers and Avenger torpedo bombers, escorted by Corsairs and P38 fighters, on Munda and Wangavanna in the central Solomons. Several fires started as aircraft targeted enemy anti-aircraft positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Munda
Wangarange
Ato Mous
South Pacific
Grumman Fafs
New Georgia
Imand
Solomons
Hite
Avenger
Coranir
Vangavanna
City Schools Close 1942-43 Year May 28
City schools all complete the 1942-48 term, Bruce Flurey, city superintendent of education, announced today. Diplomas will be awarded to members of the junior class at the high school Thursday night, May 27. A graduation program was announced for the pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Flurey
Aunior
Aapgeshall
Boswell Seeks Repeal of State Merit System in Alabama
In Montgomery Rep E C Boswell Geneva introduced a measure to abolish Alabama state merit hiring and firing, placing employee appointments under department heads with gubernatorial approval. The bill also aims to lengthen legislative sessions via a constitutional amendment and includes an anti loan shark provision. The article notes broader administration bills and ongoing labor department restructuring debates.
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Montgomery
Fitla
Met
Alabama
E. C. Boswell
Geneva
John Sherrer
Dallas
Sherrer
Highil
Rep
Boswell
Senate
Woo Walton
Chambers
John H Pinson
Tseiper
Department
Department of Industrial Relations
Sparka
Sparka Kaotd
Gerera
Wow Callahan
Industrialiate
Weak Morale And Invasion Facing Hitler
Reports from London and allied dispatches describe weak morale in Germany and pressing invasions as Hungary and Turkey show sympathy for the Axis. In Holland the Dutch Patriots faced executions after a failed general strike attempt amid a state of siege. The German press cites disturbances tied to reinternment orders for former Netherlands army members as prisoners of war.
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London
Lands
Siece
Holland
Arthur Seveedinquart
Storkhorn
Svenska Daghlwiel
Netherlands Army
Anetn
Bre wins in Germany task after recovery report
AP dispatches from London say Marshal Bre win Hommel Axia Africa Corps commander has been in Germany since March 11 and will receive a new task after completing recovery. Charleston reports an earthquake at a carbide plant in South Charleston kills two and injures at least 14. Bridgetown notes Reuters claim Barbadian battalion detachments have embarked for Donnica in relation to Martinique tensions.
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London
Brewin Hommel
Axia Africa Corps
Germany
Hish
Berlin
Charleston
W. Va
South Charleston
Bridgetown
Barbados
Reuters
Garth Bean
Dondnica
Martinique
Farm finds gold wealth on old Valey farm sale
A tenant farmer near Fortette unearthed a tin box containing $2,540 in gold coins while plowing an old field with a worn out plow. He handed it to a local judge who advised placing half the wealth with Mrs Fillen Blsant, another farmer, and plans were made to buy land. The incident sparked talk of the gold standard and future farming dreams as the community debated its origin and value.
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Geneva
Neemie
Fillen
Acre By Acre Bomb Pattern Developed In Allied Victory
Broward Kennedy analyzes Allied air and ground strategy in North Africa showing how combined arms and persistent pressure overwhelmed German forces. The series explains patterns used against the Luftwaffe and the invasion of Crete, highlighting sustained Allied superiority in victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broward Kennedy
North Africa
Aritain
Crete
British Armor Forces Complete Breakthrough On Peninsula
Allied advances on the Tunisian peninsula push to Hammamet and Cap Bon as German and Italian forces near Cap Bon face mounting pressure. British forces cross the base of the peninsula, seize Saltran, Grombal, and Menzel Bowalta, while reports from Algiers and London note large enemy concentrations and likely surrender in pockets. The impending capitulation follows heavy fire and disrupted German supply lines, with armored columns advancing rapidly along both sides of the peninsula.
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William B. Kisg
North Africa
Geccan
Cap Bon
Brithan
Acre
Owdice
Algiere
Zachousa
Alan
Geivann
Enfidavill
Britah
Algiers
London
Renioante
Grrian 10Th Armored Divigior
Hervish
Armee
Pilate
Betchem
Japs Claim Gains Against British On Burma Front
Japanese forces reportedly advanced within 12 miles of the India Burma frontier threatening invasion, with Tokyo claiming “mopping up” actions near the border. British dispatches acknowledged no major Allied retreat, noting artillery and air actions on Maung Wan Buthedoung road. Allied alerts said air attacks and bombardment continued as Japan pressed along the front.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Archibald P. Wasell
India- Burma
India
Marshal Wavell
Alyab
Tokyo Radio
Setbeck
Maung Wan Buthedoung
Toe
Ittner Partie War Developmente Wav
14Th
Au Bores Jdanes
Eeven Lecomuiliver
Kiam Faut Tives Busta
Ran Daar Nf
Waeepenoer
Panwne
Neenpaad
Indu
Melonimi
Marth Dispatenes
Laecorteliten
Ooton
Tie Baal Ponth
Javanere
Southwater
Pacific
Dewhve
Truck Plunge Kills Civillian and Soldier in Alabama
In MOBILE Alabama two men died when their truck plunged through a bridge near Atkins, Alabama. The driver was Tennan Flbert Patterson of Hodgenville Kentucky and the passenger Willits Howell Markinson of Mt. Peas Fin. Water-soaked papers on the soldier’s body hindered identification. officials said the injured or deceased could not be clearly named from the wreck.
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Mobile
Kentucky
Krenke
Bert Patterson
Willits Howell Markinson
Sergeant Barret
Ain
Mirkinson
Mt. Peesen
Fin
Hitler's Africa Corps Surrenders Near Cap Bon
The report details a collapse of German forces in Tunisia with mass surrenders to the British Fleet Army near Cap Bon. German officers describe dire conditions as Sherman tanks breach lines and force a retreat toward the Mediterranean. The scene portrays a rout rivaling Dunkirk as Allied forces press to encircle remaining pockets.
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NEA Telephoto
Agi
North
Africa
Mediterranean
Ares
Cap Hon
Burglary At School Teacher's Room Reported
A thief entered a teacher's room and ransacked it stealing a purse. The intruder cut a window to gain entry, then fled into the street with the purse and a wristwatch. Police investigated but did not locate the burglar.
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W. Od
Mina Birvatetis
Alexander
Tim
Wonton
Allied Planes Renew Day Raids On Europe
Allied air forces renewed daytime raids across Europe with formations crossing the Channel from the southwest. Bomber waves struck towns including Chimoro and surrounding areas, damaging buildings and causing casualties while returning to base as enemy fighters engaged RAF patrols over the coast.
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Europe
Taindion
Hembéera
Arrose
Mamlogne
RAF Mualange
Enat Anglia
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Inemingham
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Lorraine
U. S. Army Signal Corps
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Hitler
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APS Ag
Hungary
Fadette
Hraash
Amercan
Fweeneh Forvcea
Adolf Hitles
Alice
William R Kings
Egyp
Ieee
Ctreon
Axis
Allied Air Aid
Euen
Arisport
Walsala
Burma
Africa Corps
BY Daniel Deluge
Grombalia
Adolf Hitler
Cap Bon Peninoule
Geman Divisiane
Acout Cours
Acen
Dunkerque
Hibera Aftiran
Carpa
Ciombala
Aix
Solimanalay
Kaur Fiert van Sinoert
Riese
Aden
Artnet
CVO
Maatmarek
Thie
Nina Tilleg
Tuninda
Bette
Kra
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