Fortresses Raid Near Rome Tied to War Department Plan
Fragmented report outlines J S fortresses efforts to push a constitutional amendment via War Department approval to attend the legislature. Hardwick may resign as representative to allow a county successor, with 1945 session aimed to enact salary provisions and allow army furloughs. County officials face debate over payroll and staffing amid peanut and crop data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Guy Vent
Hardwick
War Department
Gainture
Tsweil
Houston
Major Items Pushed In Sparks Administration Agenda
MONTGOMERY Ala AP several major items in Gov Chauncey Sparks administrative program moved through the legislative mill this week and others were slated for House and Senate calendars next week for votes A general appropriation bill sits on the House calendar with Rep Charles Norman Bullock administration floor leader saying the House may meet as a committee of the whole to consider education expendituresCompromises were reached between the administration and education leaders on amounts to be taken from the special education trust fund and the State general fund An open hearing before the House and Senate Temperance Committees on a statewide liquor referendum is set for Thursday in the House chamber at 230 pm CWT The hearing featured self styled dry advocates urging a referendum to decide the issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Chauncey Sparks
House
Senate
Rep
Charles Norman
Bullock
Ho Bs
Special Education Trust Fund
State General Fund
Theaa
Jaycees Offer Bonds For Victory Gardens
Jaycees of Dothan announce a program to select the three best victory gardens. Three $25 War Bonds will be awarded by local banks and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. County Agent C Ling will judge. gardens must be grown by individual owners with outside help allowed for ground breaking.
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Morea
Better Victory Gardens
Chamber of Commerce
Richmond McClintock
Jaycees
Dothan
Dothan Bank and Trust Company
First National Bank
C . Ling
McClintock
Inter
Cona-Cola
Dethan
FBI arrests 638 for draft evasion in nationwide sweep
FBI Director J Edger Hoover announced 638 arrests in a sweeping crackdown on draft law violators. The operation ran across 20 cities led by New York with 144 arrests and included San Francisco 91 Detroit 43 Baltimore 34 Los Angeles 50 Birmingham 28 Cincinnati 26 New Orleans 22 and other results. Most charges cited failure to report for physicals induction or respond to questionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Edger Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Justice Department
Eaid
New York City
San Francisco
Detroit
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Birmingham
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Chicago
Boston
Newark
St Louis
Philadelphia
Charlotte
Jackson
Miss
Houston
Tex
Seattle
Cleveland
Miami
Hoover
Sugar allotments for home canning registration confusion
The second registration for sugar allotments for home canning sparks confusion as OPA and county rationing officials confirm a reduced 15 pound limit per applicant from 25 pounds. An amendment will modify stamps, with One valid for ten pounds or more per applicant. Registrations occur at multiple county sites and potential additional locations may be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
County War
Inter
Gordon
Cottonwood
Jeffcoate
Columbia
H. T Hollis
Brannon
Adama
Grangerburg
Cowarts
Ashford and Webb
Japanese Leader Prepares People For Unfavorable News
AP dispatch notes bad weather hampers American push to clear Attu Island positions. Secretaries and high command withhold details while signaling ongoing battle through day five. Japanese leaders reportedly brace for defeat and seek to bolster morale as Allied forces press advance. General Araki quoted on homefront resilience amid setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Hightower
Washington
Attu Island
Aleutians
Knox
High Command
Atte
Axia
Sadao Araki
Atti
GOP In House Sees Swift Vote On Tax Skim
Washington AP dispatch reports House Republicans claim enough support to pass a Senate approved tax bill by Wednesday. The strategy centers on receding from the House position and concurring with the Senate in a move to avoid a conference committee, aiming to enact the Ruml plan with upper chamber concessions. A floor vote on procedures would set up final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Alex 1
Singletos
Washington
Senate
House
Conference Committee
Gasoline ration renewals by mail in wartime
United States officials announce that veterans and motorists may renew A and D coupon books by mail to ease shortages. An Easter deadline shifts dates, with A coupons lasting four months in areas affected by gasoline scarcity. Renewal forms will be mailed to service stations around June 22, then submitted to War Price and Rationing Boards with verification of prior bookings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ap) Veterinty
Prentise M. Brown
OPA
Fasternara
Moncorist
Nla
Bey Of Tunis Sent To Madagascar For Riding Axis
The Bey of Tunis, a 71 year old religious and temporal leader, was reportedly exiled to Madagascar by Gen Henri Graud after aiding the Axis. French investigations note collaboration with Axis powers, with capital punishment for several collaborators by a Tunisian court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey of Tunis
Madagascar
Prisoners Of War Used For Mississippi Flood Control
The United States Army Engineers disclosed Axis POWs aided flood control along the Mississippi in Ste Genevieve district. Prisoners volunteered for sandbagging, saving 1000 acres of farmland. They were paid 60 cents per hour plus regular allowances, wore uniforms, and worked under emergency authority from the Seventh Service Command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Louis
United States Army Engineers
Mississippi River
Ste. Genevieve
Soviet Bombers Pound German Rail Supplies
Soviet air forces attacked German rail depots, destroying trains and supplies bound for central and southern fronts. The raids targeted Gomel and other feeder points, with German losses reported as 39 aircraft shot down or destroyed on the ground. The offensive aims to disrupt rail traffic ahead of a planned three day advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gameta
Moyeow
Rea Wer
Gomel
Inn Trante
Fran Warewa
Smoret
Committee Urges Sea Duty For Navy Men In Offices
AP dispatch from Washington reports a naval affairs committee urging physically fit Navy clerks to move to sea duty, arguing clerical work wastes capable men. The panel notes selective service in other states pressures and cites a Washington enlistment case of a 26 year old with high school education awaiting paperwork before activation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesnington
Swadon Wotuinson
Navy
Washington
Gladioli Show Scheduled Here
A community event featuring gladioli displays is announced with plans for staged arrangements and prizes. The schedule outlines categories from color specimens to blended arrangements and exhibitor participation, urging local attendees to come and view the entries.
Novel Smudge Pot Smoke Screen Fails To Hide Nazi Base
Gladwin Hill reports from London that Allied heavy bombers attacked the Emden naval base in Germany using a novel smoke screen of sludge pots. The defense failed to obscure the target, as flames and incendiaries swept the area, revealing the fortification to the bomber fleet. Lieutenant Martin Sanford of Hakomo described the smoke as ineffective, noting bombers dumped their payloads despite the clouds.
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Gladwin Hill
London
Germany
Emden
Hinthorett
Closter
Lieut
Martin Sanford
Hakomo
Mr Five
Tornado Injures 200 at Fort Riley Cavalry Center
A tornado struck the Fort Riley cavalry replacement center Saturday injuring about 200, with five seriously hurt. The storm damaged 4 frame buildings worth about 17,000 dollars, toppled furniture and gear, and caused extensive wreckage across the area. Army officials estimate total costs near 260,000 dollars including wrecking losses and emergency response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riny
Vice
Cavalry Replacement Center
Tablen
Parracke
Arlea
Army Offleiale
Japan Launches Massive Air Raid on New Guinea
Reports say over 100 Japanese aircraft bombed Allied positions near Buna and Wau, including 40 dive bombers, in dawn raids aimed at cutting off Australian and American troops. Ground fighting and aerial assaults continued as Allied defenses repelled some attacks while countering others near Salamo and Muto.
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Australia
Pale Donsinew
Sassie
Bobdaub
Alles Ino
Muto
Salamo
France
Wau
Saamati
Eltter Pont
Furtta
Lae
Guarinia Forers
Roldubd
Cameron
Buna
Allied Bombers Based In Africa Soften Up Italy
Allied air forces in North Africa press the Mediterranean campaign toward Rome as heavy bombers strike Crystavecchia and Olbia, with raids extending to Sardinia and Sardinian ports. Tedder praises air power and vows to keep thrashing the enemy as Doolittle’s group targets near Rome.
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Allied
Africa
Italy
Edward Kennedy
North Africa
Mussonia
Mediterranean
Arthur William Tedder
United Nations
Rome
James H Doolittle
Crystavecchia
Sardinia
Civitavecchia
Olbla
Industria
Alghero
Porto Torres
Factorien
Calasetta
Porto Tonle Romano
Abbasante
Cagiari
Comiso
Bmeacina
Selly Ard
Gallipell
Alao Cama
Pantelleris Theattle
Cap Ron
Axix
Aiclian Straits
Ralde
Presa
Palermo
Sletly
Hagaari
Berlin
Raftle
Palerma
Clo Group Urges Pay Hike For UMW
The CIO Executive Board urged equitable wage adjustments for the United Mine Workers and condemned actions by John J. Lewin. The board stated the CIO must oppose attempts to undermine wartime labor policy and reject personal or political vendettas against U S leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Davidson Cleveland
Clo
United Mine Workers
John J. Lewin
United States
CIO
John S. Jowie
Ony
CTO Teadera
Oman
Agencien
Mrs Logue Heads Salvage Committee
Mrs Logue of Dothan has been appointed chairman of the Houman County salvage committee succeeding Mrs McCreary who moved from Dohan. Mrs Fran Mellette Home Demonstration Agent will continue as apparent chairman. The committee will meet Tuesday at 3 pm at the county courthouse to plan waaste collection and implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mus WB Logue
Dothas
Houman
RP. McCreary
Dohan
Fran Mellette
Waate Tata
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Uae
Houston County
Noredores
Peart
Nap
Sradea
Sam
Garry Nears
Attu
North Pacific Battle Area
Aleutian Islands
Ules
Tokyo
Kiska
Evera
Amchitka
Pacific Ocean
Attu-Amchitka-Adak
Japan
Kuriles
Dutch Harbor
U. S
Victory Gardens
FBI
Giraud
Rey
Tunisia
Nouth
Ane
Wition
Axis
Hig Falure
Roosevelt
Hin Land
Alphonse Juin
Mey
Tanrnine
Temperoned
Teader
Trev
Franco Feaders
Tuntgia
Tun
Ahedentia
Wier
Miniatey
Toretian
Admral
Tee Prinonetice Rentiater General Marte
Avroad
Mtr
Seonee
Seventh Service Command
Omaha
Laurance B Feagnev
Tara
White
Russia
Chernate Jurden Crib
Gordie
Kypistopel Arm Mary
Moe Bote Barge
vIann
Gianio Ton
Fort Riley
New Guinea
Mediterranean Sea
Clo Group
Mrs. Logue
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