AFL Apports 4 Rained Near Labor Federation Clash
John L. Lee, a rival to AFL leaders, dropped by the Federation of Labor doorstep amid a labor faction fight. Observers say his return signals a possible shift toward a new alliance in District 34 politics as the United Mine Workers and allied unions weigh their next moves.
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Federation of Labor
Red Mise Workers
AFL
Pein
Wees
Waa
Tang
Wees Ory
Yue Lewis
Ted
Third Movement
Gicball Onit
UMW
Tata Ming Workershia
Ty Reales Federation of Unions
Tee
Delivering Lion Forms New Ration Book
War ration books begin delivery as postmen collect and forward applications. Registrations for Books One and Two proceed by mail, while Book Three is mailed to eligible households. Post offices set deadlines June 5 and June 10 for single-apartment and multi-dwelling deliveries, with self-addressed forms provided for return.
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Lion
Ywilant
Ted
Offigals
Europe RAF air activity and Berlin battle reports
AP dispatches describe sustained Allied air activity toward Europe, with mentions of Berlin, U-boat base damage, and heavy fighting on Attu and in the Kuban region. The reports claim Allied advances and German repulses, noting destruction of targets and shifting fronts across the theater.
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Associated Press
Europe
Rafee
Wright
Berlin
Fly- Petronas
Alabama Senate considers homestead tax exclusion and state market board
In Montgomery Alabama Senate and House actions show tax relief and commerce moves. Legislation would raise exemptions on homesteads reducing county ad valorem taxes while funds from state income tax could cover remaining state and local tax payments. A state market board bill to oversee farm markets and product classification advances, aligning with Governor Sparks’s marketing plan. Other measures postponed include education funding as essential and Piedmont experiment station setup. The Finance and Taxation Committee blocked a bill capping motion picture taxes at one percent after opposing votes.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Senate
Len Ruben L. Newton
Walker County
Newton
Newtons
House
Walter Gishan
Dallas
Brooks Green
Pise
WV W Garrett
Farmers To Check Own War Crops In June
Rex Pippin the county AAA officer announced farm by farm checks of war crops in Houston County will occur in June. Individual farmers will conduct the surveys with community committeemen assisting, to avoid taking farmers out of the fields. The effort covers peanuts cotton sweet potatoes and vegetables for market and is separate from the AAA plan worksheets. Acrid maps will be used to delineate each farmer’s war crop acreage.
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Houston County
Rex Pippin
AAA
Pippin
Aaid
Roosevelt asks Congress for 72 billion for Army 1943-44
President Roosevelt asks nearly 72.0 billion dollars for the Army in the 1943-44 fiscal year starting July 1, citing aircraft program expansion. White House says pay, clothing, subsistence, and transport budgets rise to fund a much larger force and air transport command. The request includes detailed allocations across departments and a large naval bill awaits House action.
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Army
Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Rayburn
War Department
Amia Ind .Duatsan
Air Trannsport Command
Eastry
Neighborhood Prowler Evades Capture on West Adams Street
Residents in West Adams Street reported a night prowler believed to be armed. Police arrived at Pred Adking’s home but the suspect vanished as residents searched the block. he stood at a window before fleeing.
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West Adams
Adkina
Soviets Repel Kuban Counterattacks With Heavy Losses
Soviet forces repelled fresh German counterattacks in the Kuban valley with heavy losses to the attackers. Russian reports say artillery and air power halted attempts to cross a river in the Azov region as fighting raged along the front from Leningrad to the Caucasus, with German efforts to land on Soviet banks in the Kuban valley ambushed and thwarted.
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Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Kuban
Auhan
Leningrad
Ineverosstskh
Black Sea
Tassan
Iverman
Staa.4 Russa Setor
Lake Te
Niegsth
Berlin
Frerman
Taman Peninsula
Caucasus
Kurks
He Kuhan
Leyum
Doneta River
Nharkov Fishters
Chambersith
Red
Habiles
Trtman
Gas Ration Book Dates Issued and Expiration Policies
County War Price and Rationing Board updates motorists on quarterly gas ration coupons for BH and C books running March 1 to June 1. New books mailed to eligible motorists, with coupons to be surrendered upon receipt. Those who applied since March 1 gain extra usage time, while only March 1 issued coupons expire June 1.
British pledge to fight Japs elates solons
Washington debate over Britain's wartime pledge draws mixed reactions in Congress. Senators question Churchill's explanations on Open Burma Road and India actions, while praising Britain’s commitment to fight Japan alongside the United States until victory.
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Elates Solons
Washington
Prince Mintete
United States
Japan
A Wen Mnute
United Nations
Britain
Chanter Th Ky T
Senate
Jeff
Churchil
Acta
Moremer
Churchill
India
Burma Road
European Visitors Say Nazis May Hold Off Attack On Reds
Turkish reports say Germany may delay a major offensive to keep reserves for a western or southern move. Allies could threaten Balkans defense, while Turkish observers doubt a Balkan invasion would quickly draw Turkey in unless Thrace and the Dardanelles are threatened. evacuations and police sweeps noted in several cities as defense tightens.
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AY Frank Jorrien
Ankara
Turkey
Feurops
Simmer
Ader
Balkana
Eeastern
Europe
Thrace
Dardanelles
Africa
Berlin
Rome
Balkans
Black Sea
Everal
Budapest
Elementa
Food Conference Delegates Discuss Woes Amid Luxury
AP reports delegates at a postwar food conference gather in luxury at The Homestead in Hot Springs Virginia. Amid refined surroundings and high meals, critics note the stark contrast with hunger abroad as discussions on easing shortages continue. A state liquor board permit allows importing about 2400 pints of liquor for the event.
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James Marlow
George Zielke
Virginia State Liquor Control Board
State Department
Air Blows May Ripen Europe For Occupation
Washington reports that Allied leaders warn that air bombardment alone may not end Europe’s aggression. Churchill’s speech signals intensified plans for invasion, with observers noting the need to apply all possible pressure to force Germany and Italy toward collapse.
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Europe
William Faif
Washington
ABC
Axia
Ainvasion
Narchils
Churchill
Germany
Italy
Amin
Last Minute BULLETINS From The Associated Press
The Karlin radio claims 72 ships at Gibraltar including British aircraft carriers Argus and Formidable and battleships Neons and King George. No Allied confirmation. In Washington, Major Ben Lear's motion to temporary rank of General is debated in Senate, with Senator Clark Moors declaring him unfit. Also, Guffey Coal Act extension to August 1 passes Senate unanimously and heads to the White House.
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Karlin
Cardens Argus
Formidable
Neon
Gibraltar
Associated Press
Washington
Ben Lear
Senate
Clark Mo
Rape Slaying Suspect Shoots Self in Nashville Release
A rape slaying suspect in Nashville shot himself as officers closed in, after earlier abducting a cafe operator and commandeering a car. Lieutenant George Seynn reported a deadly attack tied to Norma Faye Scagin, with investigators seeking more details on the suspect’s bond status and the ensuing manhunt.
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Nashville
Peetiee Ward
Tex
Gegiwe
eSrie den Talla
Eve Fan
Mra
Norma Faye Scagin
Wasa
Serra Ant
Daytime Raiders and Night Bombers Clash Over Berlin
Allied air operations focus on Berlin with a third Heils capital attack in a week as U S heavy bombers strike German shipyards and munitions sites. British raid reports remain ambiguous while Berlin acknowledges fast, targeted sorties.
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Hoyas
Herlin
HAF Ralon
Heveh
Amerian
Germany
Surmerine
Kirk
Flene
de Britiss
Alr
Bayina
Eta
London
Berlin
Allies Destroy 73 Planes In Fights Over Mediterranean
Allied headlines report a major air victory over the Mediterranean, with 73 German and Axis planes claimed downed and many more destroyed on the ground. Fighter squadrons and bombers targeted bases in Sardinia and Sicily, while American aircraft inflicted heavy losses at Milag and other fields. The text notes large-scale enemy air activity reemerging after the Tunisian collapse.
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Mediterranean
Nolant Norlaarr
North Africa
Honitera
Tunisia
Sardola
Sicily
Coffedal Goarcey
Amg
Spey Eed
Axia
Milo Air Field
Neee Trapart Selly
Villaridro
Camtarts
Bea
Sardinia
Anca
Blackout Drill Slated for Wiregrass Region
A test blackout drill is planned across Wiregrass and adjacent Florida areas. The exercise, directed by state defense authorities, will affect multiple counties including Mone, Baldwin, and Geneva with notices issued by regional headquarters in Atlanta.
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South Aubama
Adja Ent
Florida
Paterson
Reational
Atlante
Mornan
Penantola
Ain
Hema
Hema Counties To Be Affected Are Mone Baldwin Coneruh
Hers
Houmon Coffees
Geneva
Facam Hie
Monroe
Washington Clarke
Dale Cox Agtor
Mareno, Choctay and
Wilrax Coyntea
Americans Take Enemy Airfield on Attu in Aleutians
American forces completed the encirclement of Japanese remnants on Attu after capturing the partially completed airfield in Holly Bay area. Secretary Stimson and Maj Gen Eugene Landrum described the operation as planned and executed with heavy air and naval support, with landings at Holly Bay and Massacre Bay and troops commanded by Col Frank I. Colin Jr.
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Washington
Apy Ameran
Atty Tmand
Aleutians
Kteb Tget
Attu
United States
Japanese Resistance Navy
North Paritie
Holte Bay
U 8
Pos Neaatsin
Holtz Bay
South Pacific
Guadalcanal
Teland
Russell Islands
Darange
Stimson
Eugene Sf Landrum
Stimaon
Holly Bay
Massacre Ray
Ifoliz Bay
Frank I. Colin Jr
Tsimyon
Estelettas
Pay-As-You-Go Tax Bill Stalemate Deepens in Congress
In Washington AP reports Chairman George of the Senate Finance Committee warns of abandoning pay as you go tax legislation unless Senate and House conferees meet within three days. Republican Leader Mann opposes a modified compromise, while talks shift to a reduced wage tax plan amid a broader stalemate over tax collection and timing.
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Washington
George 'D-Ga
Benate Finance Committee
Benate House
Martin Mann
House
Bennor Danaher
Senate
Houde
Thera
George
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