Flood Threat Expands as Mississippi Rivers Rise Near Cairo
The report describes extensive area flooding with levee breaches and evacuation of many families along the Mississippi. It notes the Wolf River collapse extending five miles, threatening towns in Union County and nearby Cairo. About 6,000 acres are reported under floodwaters.
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Wolxeee
Anaes
Union Coun' Pa
Offizia
Deena Maid
Alexander
Ohio
Cairo
Tax talks again fail as group nears House vote
A joint conference failed to bridge tax differences trimming to be voted through the Senate plan. Negotiators aimed to meet again to push a pay as you go tax package, with House and Senate conferees exploring a compromise. Senator Masay warned of urgent action, while Treasury notes signaled a needed $45,000 for the year. Byrd and other lawmakers expressed guarded hope for progress.
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Deneratie
Siempia
Republic
Senate
Jd-Masay
Mormai
Treasury Beto
Kepathan
Hilt Pasard
Ind House
Sellers Byrd
D-Va
Ronn
World War II front brief from a late edition
Fragmentary report details air battles and land operations across multiple theaters. Mentions bombers, reconnaissance, and Allied efforts to land approaches near Ehy with several aircraft losses and troop movements.
Train Wreck in New Jersey Kills 14, Wounds 89
A Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train carrying nearly 1300 homebound from Atlantic City to New York derailed on a curve near Delair New Jersey. Fourteen died and at least 89 were hurt as workers cleared the right of way at dawn. Nine badly mangled bodies were being identified in Camden area hospitals.
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Delair
N. J
Atlantic City
New York
New Jersey
Camden
Delali
Bird Railroad
H Bohr
H. N. Becker
Strike Protests Hit Akron Goodyear Plant Picket Line
Protesters join a war production stoppage at Akron rubber plants, with several thousand gathered outside Goodyear’s main gates as CIO workers from Goodyear, Goodrich, and Firestone block entry for the 2 pm shift. Company policemen quell clashes amid reports of mixed gate passage.
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Akron, C
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
CIO
Akron
Goodyear
Goodyear Company
Tee
Goodrich
Firestone
Alabama considers liquor referendum and war fund plans
Alabama lawmakers weigh Gov Sparka proposals including a war emergency fund targeting about 2 million dollars yearly and a State Labor Department. A liquor referendum redefines wet-dry status with hearings set in House and Senate Temperance Committees. Emergency finance corporation and postwar employment projects also on the agenda amid expected battles over temperance measures.
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Montgomery
Ala
Chauncey Sparka
Alabama
Senate
House
Starea
Spatka
Labor Department
Labor Committees
Five Hurt In Two Highway Accidents Near Here
Two crashes on the same highway near Madrid Alabama left five people injured. In the first, Sergeant K L Thomas his wife and child plus another driver suffered minor cuts and shock after both cars veered toward the center line. The Barfields escaped injury. In the second, Camp Rucker soldiers Private Harold Krause and Private John Zimmerman were injured in an accident reported around 130 Sunday morning.
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Dothan
Madrid
Alabama
Thomas
Oglethorpe
Jehild
A. E. McGraw
Sallie
Camp Rucker
Harold L. Krause
John F. Zimmerman
Hull Welcomes Dissolution of Communist International
Secretary of State Hull issued the first U.S. government reaction to Moscow's move to dissolve the Communist International. He called the action welcome and said it should promote trust among the United Nations and aid wartime and postwar cooperation. Hull declined to discuss U.S. influence on Moscow's decision.
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Washington
Mul
Eaid
Moscow
Communist International
Alles
Hull
United States
United Nations
De Gaulle and Giraud Plan Parley in Algiers Meeting
Gen Charles De Gaulle plans to meet Gen Henri Giraud in Algiers for talks likely next week. The discussions aim to unite French forces outside metropolitan France against the Axis with De Gaulle accepting the invitation, and the leaders agreeing to place military forces under Allied command while sovereignty remains French.
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Algiers
Charles de Gaulle
Ait
Henri Giraud
France
Axis
de Gaulle
Giraud
Tondon
de Gaille
de Gande
Stamps Designated For Canning Sugar
The Office of Price Administration designated stamps No. 15 and 16 in War Ration Book One for home canning sugar. The county War Price and Rationing Board said the stamps are valued at five pounds each.
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Office of Price Administration
County
Bomb Raid In Ruhr Destroys Dortmund In Night Barrage
London AP reports the RAF dropped over 2000 tons of bombs on Dortmund and targeted Ruhr valley targets. Four and two ton bombs plus thousands of incendiaries sparked vast blazes. German losses include 38 British bombers. Observers call the strike highly successful amid Ruhr industrial shifting.
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Edward D. Bal
London
RAF
Dortmund
Ruhr
Germany
Duisberg
Essen
Tura
Axis Planes Bagged Off Italy Campaign To Soften Invasion Route
Allied air forces in North Africa and the Mediterranean intensified attacks, claiming at least 307 Axis aircraft destroyed over the weekend as Pantelleria and nearby targets were hit. The drive aims to disrupt Axis facilities and shipping to blunt invasion routes toward Europe and Italy.
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Italy
Allied
North Africa
Mediterranean
Europe
Japan
Flieré
French Africa
Malta
Mandte
Attecas Gap
Pye
Pantellenia Fein
Cap Hon Peninsula
Gon Eisenhower
Saint Theet Jan Savoia Markett-Zohar
Alia Thern
al Dened OM
Jaliine Avis
Wily
Florida Cigarette Tax Law Passes Legislature
Florida lawmakers approve a three cent per pack cigarette tax to raise about 3.5 million dollars annually for old age pensions and county aid. Governor Spessard Holland expected to sign quickly. law takes effect July 1 and runs two years under emergency provisions. Text notes potential court challenges and shifts fiscal oversight to the State Beverage Department director.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Spessard Wolland
Fr P. Martin
Hillaborough
Senate
State Beverage Department
Anti-Poll Tax Issue Returns With Defeat In House Seen
WARRINGTON AP The House opened for a vote tomorrow on anti-poll tax legislation by discharging the Rules Committee. Rep Cox warned the bill could win Negro support and provoke political backlash as seven Southern states oppose poll tax per se. The proposal would outlaw poll taxes in federal elections, amid charges of communist influence and criticism of the presidency and First Lady.
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William F. Arrogast Warrington
Rules Committee
Rep. Cox
D Ga
Wireginia
Arkansas
Giengia
Sigba Caroling
Minsasippi
Alabama
Texas
Pol Tamer
Colmer Tf Mina
CMW
John Lewin
Far] Browder
Communist Party
United
Warren
Jana
Representativen Bender
R-Obbie
Baldwin
Differences At Food Conference On Postwar Control
United Nations Food Conference enters its second week with broad agreement on postwar needs but sharp disputes over how to shape economic policy and state enterprise. Delegates from Bolivia Norway China Netherlands France and Liberia discuss political authority versus private enterprise while U.S. and Soviet positions remain hard to reconcile.
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OVMA
Martin Hot Springs
United Nations Food Conference
Athenee
Janey
McDowell Funeral Planned For Today
Alix McDowell AP reports funeral arrangements for Charles Ro McDowell 72 former lieutenant in Alabama politics. Funeral service scheduled at First Presbyterian Church in Hada Maine at 4 pm. McDowell held state senate seat and gubernatorial candidate in 1426. He served as lieutenant governor candidate and as Alabama party trustee.
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Buvfalta
Alix
Charles Ro McDowell
Fry
Ofyer
Shiree Democratie
Isatiantal
Menber
Sue
Ile
Werner
Vinna Omar Ber
Benderon
Aeansan
Alahana Paiyter Tage
Toes
Waka Aber
Tin
Germans Expect Huge Red Attack To Recover Orel
Moscow date line reports heavy Soviet action near Kurak by Kursk with German units dispersed by artillery fire. Soviet communique notes increased enemy activity north of Novorossysk and in the Kohan region as Berlin sources warn of a major assault on Orel from Kursk.
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Orel
Kursk
Nazal
Noth
Novouromsick
Ab Lisichanak
Ooneta
Dda
Astery Aefou
Seths
Arek Pinot
Hessian Aureragl
Meinfonesiente
Weetar
Ratan
Sevak
Leoingrad
Soldiers Granted Citizenship Papers in Federal Court
Thirty service members were reported to have received naturalization certificates in a federal court proceeding. Judge Kenpamer presided as multiple defendants faced criminal charges and were ordered to report for further proceedings. Trial dates and calendar details were postponed, with additional hearings scheduled after the current spurt of cases.
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Napier Seth
Staten
Kenpamer
Five of Six Jap Planes Downed by Americans
United States fighters claimed victory over Attu as Navy reports detail air action against Japanese twin engine bombers. Five of sixteen bombers were shot down in attacks over Attu, with one US fighter missing and others rescued. Navy notes the bomber raid was likely repelled before striking American ground forces.
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Washington
United Riotem Army
Attu Island
Army Lightning
Attu
United States
Anno
Navy
Paramushiro
Kiske
Recreation Center Contract Awarded
Army Engineers announced a contract for constructing an all purpose recreation building in Houston County. Col. Donwel Guilatt of the U S Army Corps of Engineers said the award was in excess of $20,000. Bates and officials discussed a retention center for Negro soldiers but were not advised whether the contract covered the city project or location and purpose.
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Houston County
Army Regeneers
Cry
Duban
Wee
Col
Donwel Guilatt
City County Nab 22 During Weekend
City and county law enforcemen reported a total of 22 ar reate during the weekend. County officers apprehended 17 event for drunken none and thre for ane atiay at Gordon late Satur day. City polices arreated threes per cona fr drunkeanges, two women for disordarly conduct and loiterin, and 4 Negro for assault and bat tery. City officers also booked 4 Negro on charges of disorders anduct and abetting prostitution. Deputy Sheriff J. T. Casey ' the affray at Gordon involved Ne t19en who were fighting Nanny wAs meriously injured he sab.
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Furare
Gordon
J. T. Casey
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