WLB Upholds Management Right To Discipline Strikers
The War Labor Board ruled management may discipline workers who struck over contract disputes. It cited violation of the contract by a group of striking employees at Borg-Warner/Marskeeer plants and allowed individual reinstatement applications within 15 days, without a mandate to rehire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Labor Board
Mente Sight
Ts Dacpuoe
WLS
Detroit
Pegnal Beard
Whch
Nurge Mackie Products
Daversion
Borg-Warner Corporaes Marskeeer
Gruck
Geneva Principals Named For 44 45 Geneva
Genevea County Schools announced principal selections for the 1944 45 season. Top posts filled include Slocomo B H Wyatt at Malvern and W E Holland at Kins, with other appointees across several towns. Neal resigns from Samson to join the Penneve farm program. vacancies remain in several principalships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Genya
Seeason
J. Colling
Felows
Slocomo
B. H. Wyatt
Fadettis
W. c. Burtleshaw
Malvern
Red Cross Chapter Reports Activities in Houston County
The Houston County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports April activities by 49 volunteers led by Mrs A E Mathis. They logged 788 hours making nine knitted garments for war relief and 20 for armed forces, 120 kit bags, and two large quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
American Red Cross
Apri
Mra
A E. Mathis
A. E. Malone
Purse Aid
Crippled Children’s Caate
Moory Hospital
Frazier Bilig Hospital
Napler Field
Albert Weat
Teachetrsap
Gtoff Gett Bunce Corps
Red Cross
John 8
Edsor
Home Service
Grasshoppers and Giants sermon topic at Southside Mission
May 21 meeting at the school auditorium features Ralph Dykes announcing a growing treasury and plans for a permanent building. Also notes cancer symptoms and urging medical consultation. Brackin Kirkland reunion set for Concord Baptist Church May 21 with Rev. Mark Lower to preach and an afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist Mission
TAS
Grasshoppers and Giants
Ralph Dykes
Treasury
Sean
Caid
Brackin - Kirkland
Concord Baptis Chirch Sundry
Mark Lower
Abbeville
Allied and German Forces Clash in Italian Front Push
Reports say Fifth Army pressure continues as Allied air support targets FiomMon Ancona and surrounding rail and industrial targets. French and British units advance southwest of Montedoglia capturing Cresta Santa Lucia Lefarehs and Castello while German units shield key crossroads and the Liri Rapido confluence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Giorgio Lm
Artuy
Rajoto Otidgenese
Monte le Civita
Westery
Germars
Fifth Army
Sre de Pendent
Suppor
Mediterranean Air Force
FiomMon
Ancona
Orvieta
Pontedera
Portoferra
San Giorgio
Cresta Santa Lucia
Lefarehs
Casale
Annunata
Castel Nuovo
Ausonia
Monte Castello
Monte Fammera
Alphonse Juin
Lroopa
Formin
Itri
Rapido
Liri
Rome
Parachute
Chinese General Talks Strategy in China War Effort
Gen Hsiao predicts Japan will make China the last battlefield of the war if Russia acts in North China. He notes Japan cannot endure a US home-islnd invasion and backs a decisive American Chinese use of forces to break the Burma Ledo blockade and sustain the war in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anise Shu
Wei Li-Lung
Hsiao
Jepani
Frank Dorn
Stilwell
Y-force
China
Japan
United States
Gan Hsiso
Gen Douglas MacArthur reports Allied advances in Pacific theater
General MacArthur said Australian forces advanced about four miles on a large island as Japanese airbase targets near Hansa Bay were bombed. Bunabuns and Cape Croisities areas were reached, with Allied planes dropping 20 tons of bombs on Wakne Island and nearby coastal targets. Heavy bomber strikes continued on Schouten Island and other northwest areas for a seventh straight day, causing extensive fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasa Ona
Douglas MecArthur
Alexishafen
Bunabun
Hansa Bay
Bunabuns
Cape Croisities
Mitchels
Wakne Tsland
MacArthur
Hollandia
Schouten Islanda
Individual Care Highlighted as Keynote in Alabama Health Talks
Dr. B. F. Austin, Alabama State Health Officer, urged nurses to advance venereal disease prevention nationwide after stating health depends on state wellbeing. Wilcox county's survey under a 143 law requiring compulsory blood tests for syphilis was cited as a model for broader use. Miss Theodora Floyd spoke for the Department Children's Bureau.
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Montgomery
B. F. Austin
Alabami Nurses’ Association
Austin
Wilcox County
Theodora Floyd
Tabor
Allied Casualties Less Than Expected In Italian Campaign
Allied casualties in the new offensive in Italy were described as less than expected by a staff member at Allied headquarters in Italy. The Fifth Army faced terrain and supply delays, hindering rapid advances, while French empire troops fought alongside the drive and were praised for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
Naples
Italy
Harold Alexanders Griff
Aled
Alliedawniven
Fifth Army
Plans to file attacks on poll tax laws widen in south
Mose A. Plunkett, chairman of the Southern Electoral Reform League, said plans to challenge poll tax laws in seven other Southern states follow the Senate defeat of the Anti-Poll Tax Bill. He aims actions in Congress courts and state legislatures as two Virginia cases move forward. Dorothy Bentley Jones sues for voting rights over a 1945 poll tax, while Henry Sanders seeks ballot placement for Congress in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Mose A. Plunkett
Southern Electorial Reform League
Senate
Washington
Plunkett
Congress
Virginia
Wague
US & District Cour
Dorothy Bentley Jones
Invasion Battle News Forecast After Pause
May 10 night raids over Germany as Allied bombardment cools after intensive prep for invasion. Luftwaffe loss estimated at six planes. British raids reduced near 50 hours. German broadcasts claim heavy damage on Portsmouth and coastal targets while warning of post invasion fighting and penalties for arms surrender by May 20.
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Germany
Jaeria
Luftwaffe
Fagland
Portsmouth
Paris
Berlin
Atlantic Wall
Gemany
Philippe Henroit
Infantry Pullback and Artillery Hold Mountain Positions
Report continues from Page One describing weeks of combat as infantry retreat and artillery fight from mountain emplacements. Two Nazi gunners, brought in by Hobson, claim infantrymen are under heavy fire and face dire conditions while defenders adapt to a rugged front.
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Hobson
Absentee ballot requests show race in post box routing
Records at the probate office indicate applications for absentee ballots were made, with requests that ballots be sent to post office boxes in certain areas. Black voters appear among those requesting mailing to specific boxes, suggesting targeted routing in the election process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cation Sand
Chinese forces press southward drive in Burma and Manin area
Chinese and allied units push down the Mogaing valley west of the river and east of it reducing Japanese pockets near Waroni. Lt Gen Stilwell's forces move toward the Myitkyina base with Burmese levies making progress from the north as three prongs drive southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Hill
Joseph W Stilwell
Mogaing
Waroni
Con
Stowett
Mannin
Waronrt
Kamaing Janganese
Kamaing Janganese Noth Purnia
Behin AM
Myitkyina
Truck Applications Filed in Geneva County Education Briefing
Geneva County Board of Education and the State Department of Education reviewed 91 percent new truck applications today. Private owners Pallum Milvern Trayte Peacock Hartford Albert Dillard Black T. G. Lace Genesa A. P Jones Chancellor Nilson Simmons Hocodn are among filers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva County Board of Education
State Department of Education
Ceding
Followin
WOK
Pallum Milvern
Trayte Peacock
Hartford
Albert Dillard
Black
T. G. Lace
Genesa
P Jones
Nilson Simmons
Hocodn
Dothan to Host FSA Gathering
Dothan will host a county FSA meeting with District Three officials announcing the event. JC Lems and Edith Woodley will supervise the gathering with duties in Troy and surrounding towns, guiding the three dozen counties participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
FSA
Aotwu
Dieteuwt Fsa
Jobit
Houston
Cunty
JC Lems
Mass Edith Woodley
Jones Burleson
Ire
Troy
Cigar Prices Rise Under OPA Rule Based On November Fees
The article notes that to offset higher revenue tax and material costs OPA allowed cigar makers to raise November prices by 29 percent. A nickel cigar could sell for 6 cents, a 5 cent cigar for a nickel and more, as producers shifted to higher priced catalog. Manufacturers also could label new types of cigars and charge higher prices if proven truthful. OPA plans to encourage cheaper cigars and reduce share of 5 cent or less sales from prewar levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
War correspondents to cover Allied forces in broad reach
Field reporters will accompany troops in battle dress with full packs, unarmed and identified only by war correspondent insignia. News will be issued twice daily by Gen Dwight D Eisenhower's communiques, plus special developments through Nash and AP, with reporters assigned to American British Canadian and Allied forces across land sea and air.
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Dwight D. Fisenhowers
DL A
Anatkempt
United States
Empire
Britain
Shaef
Torrely Instrumentel
Time Press
Vart Este Ene Pahad
Bunnelle
Associated Press
London
Association of American Correspondants
Numbhoap 99 Rears Aids From Burma Front
Dispatches from the Burma front describe Chinese and American forces moving to trap Japanese positions near Tengchung and Pingka while reconstructing the Burma road to connect with the Ledo road. The five day offensive proceeds with higher Chinese casualties than Japanese. The rest of the article notes a local commission meeting with no official business aside from bill payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moshu
Tengchung
Pingka
Lungling
China
Yurmsa
Posiliang
Joseph WW. Stilwell
Trdia
Myitkyana
Hissoo
Burma Road
Ledo Road
Antenle Warld
Font
Tatangtz
Chine
Atten
Pouting Seaston
Rawlings
Heroic Crewmen Die To Save Their Pals
The bodies of heroic airmen who perished in a Liberator crash are believed to be trapped with the wreckage in marsh near the English coast. Pilot Lt James Munsty and co pilot Lt Robert O Crail were among five men killed. five survived after their bomber Gee Gee Serand was struck by German fire during an attack 15 miles off England. The crew attempted a land rescue maneuver at great speed to allow men to bail out over land, risking the mission and their lives. The incident ranks with epic air force tales from World War II.
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Fhanklin
Okla
University of Oklahoma
Robert O. Crail
U. & Airforce
Severgy Liberators
Qosst
Hiad
Jury Selected In Sedition Trial In Washington
A jury of ten men and two women was sworn to try 29 defendants accused of plotting a Nazi style government. The defense used its final challenge to strike Ralph Egan, replaced by Anthony Falcone. Lawrence Dennis seeks to dismiss co-defendants as unsound and unable to defend themselves. Ernst Elmhurst sues his attorney and two prosecutors for 100000, alleging an unholy alliance to exchange trial information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enery
Ralph Egan
Commerce Department
Anthony Falcone
Italy
Egan
Lawrence Dennis
New York
Prescott Dennett
Edward James Smythe
Lois de Lafayette Washbur
Chicago
Tacoma
Wash
Ernest F. Elmhurst
Police Warned On Sunday Holiday Parking Rules
City officials in Dothan clarified parking penalties under Section 29 of the municipal traffic code. Police have been cautioned against issuing tickets for parking in restricted zones on Sundays and legal holidays as stores may vary in observing holidays. A code revision was suggested to clarify the regulation and reduce confusion.
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J. L. Vaughn
Dothan
Meeting Attendees Listed for Houston Geneva and Coffee Counties
A roster of expected attendees for the Houston Geneva and Coffee Counties meeting includes Sim Thomas L I Dean IT Eu faula J L Barnes R C Joiner Ozark Sam E Sawyer J F Brunson Etna J Alex Huey B B Henderson Enterprise Robert S Ward Geneva Albert Hughes Hartford W Wandham O L Bland Abbeville M W Espy D G Solomon Headland B P Paoyner Jr Albert Logue F A Flowers Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Geneva
Coffee
Sim Thomas
L. I. Dean
Eufaula
J. L. Barnes
R. C. Joiner
Ozark
Sam E. Sawyer
J. F. Brunson
Etna
J. Alex Huey
B. B. Henderson
Enterprise
Robert S. Ward
Albert Hughes
Hartford
W. . Wandham
O. L. Bland
Max Brand Killed In Action Amid War Turmoil
Allied dispatch reports veteran writer Max Brand, famed for frontier and Western fiction under the pen name Abe, killed in action amid the wartime chaos. The correspondent notes Brand’s recent five published works and his influence on pulp fiction while detailing the chaotic frontline events near a field hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
PLES
Praag
Pes Magazine
Ang Badey
Abe
Garizhiany
Todsy
EA Feurt
Faust
Services Held For J. H. Gare
Funeral services for Hershall Gerrilt were held yesterday afternoon at the Temnes Rent Church with Rev. Marshall officiating. Survivors include Mr. James Harris, Mrs. Midland City, and Miss Coltian Gurst.
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Hershall
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs McDonald At City Cemetery
Funeral rites for Mrs McDonald were held at City Cemetery today with Rev B Chunn officiating and Johnson-Ker son Funeral Home arranging. She died yesterday at home and is survived by her husband Joan MW and several nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse McDonald
Sdaty
Bar
B Chunn
Johnson Ker
Joan MW
Private James Dupree Receives Purple Heart
Private James Clarence Dooty, son of Mrs. C. E. Lawiy of Cotedale, Fla, awarded the Purple Heart for wounds in action during the lands campaign. The War Department had earlier informed his mother he was listed as missing March 3, with improvements noted afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clarence Dooty
C. BE. Lawiy
Cotedale
Fla
Wer Department
Chinese General warns heavy weapons needed to halt invaders
In an interview in Washington Gen Shang Chen, chief of China's military, says Beijing cannot be knocked out of the war. He argues for bomber planes, tanks, artillery, and other equipment to sustain Burma and confront Japan, noting shortages and morale issues that threaten victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
China
United States
Japan
Shang Chen
Chungling
Washington
Burma
Fewer Farm Horses Decline for 29th Year in 1943-44
The article notes a long-term drop in the number of horses on farms, marking the 29th consecutive year of decline from 1935 through early 1944. It cites figures showing reductions from 3,704,000 in 1935 to about 9.3 million head by 1944, highlighting continuing agricultural changes during wartime.
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New York
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Red Cross Chapter
NEA
Palau
Navy
Carolines
Pacific
Cpl
Charles Nowicki
Toledo, O
U.S
Sardinia
Henry Sannders
Ashland
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Congressinga
Auzuar
House of Representatives
Watsowv
Randi Wacon
Robin
Roy J. Mack
Mack
Commission
New Orleans
Max Brand
Adgg
J. H. Gare
Mrs. McDonald
James Dupree
Brooke Flight
Liberal
England
Jesse Eugene
Brooks
Woodland Drive
Dothes
I Bardler
Riverside Military Academy
Universty Dama
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