Blackout Test Reveals Lighting Failures In Alabama
Reported last night Jed Blackout and Geneva participation in a 2 pat Mackout test showed satisfactory gear ratios but failed lighting in 2 places with Gulag outages at private homes and five houses. Officials noted inadequate signaling and a 20 minute fire whistle miss, urging improved system and citizen aid during adverse conditions.
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Geneva
Pat Mackout
Millgears
Dsteme
Polics Ang Anxwars
Tne
World Today Report on Planned Talent Count and Mediter Approach
The World Today notes planning for a talent count amid wartime aims. It mentions predictions about Pearl Harbor and potential actions to clear Japanese positions. The report references Pantelleria Sardinia and movement of Axis ships in the Mediterranean with broader signals of push toward major Northern fronts.
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Prat Federation Representas
Ottober
Pantelleria
Sardinia
Kuban
Reorganization of Dothan Guard Company Ordered
Lieut. Col. John P. Shealy reported that Dothan Company No. 69 of the Alabama State Guard will be reorganized or disbanded for failing to maintain minimum strength and attendance. Col. Shealy urged civic and organizational support as reorganizational efforts begin, noting past indifference and employer cooperation gaps. If reorganization fails, military property will be called in and members mustered out.
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John P. Shealy
Alabama State Guard
Alabama State Military Department
Dothan
State Guard
Shsaly
Robert Joerg, Jr
Joerg
Co. Shealy
Stata
Col Shealy
Col
Shealy
Drijla
Mobile
Stalin Sends Sealed Letter To Roosevelt
In Moscow Joseph E Davies announced receipt of a written sealed reply from Premier Stalin to the secret letter Roosevelt sent last week. Davies said he did not know the contents and delegated to the United States commander in chief. He conferred again with Stalin at the Kremlin in the presence of Vyacheslav Molotov as Ivvestia published a front page photo of the three men. Observers noted smiles and a sense of satisfaction but no details were given.
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Moscow
Joseph E. Davies
Stalin
Roosevelt
Kremlin
United States
Davies
Vyaches
Negro Workers Urged To Return To Shipyard Jobs
In Mobile Alabama a walkout by white workers receded as a substantial number of Negro employees returned to the Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company yard. The War Manpower Commission and local authorities kept guards on duty while officials urged calm and urged more Negro workers to resume posts. Two men were fined for disobeying orders to keep moving.
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Mobile
Ala
Sher.Kenff
Alabama State Guards Uion
John Bouche
Industral Union of Marine Shipbuilders
CSO
Pinter
Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Company
Burton Morley
War Manpower Commission
WMC
U & Employment Service
Mobilte
Pater
D. R. Dunlap
Dudley McFayden
Burton R. Morley
War Manpower Comrovision
Nejgroes
Hitler awards posthumous Knight’s Cross to Yamamoto
Berlin radio reported Adolf Hitler awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords posthumously to Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. The Telegram to Emperor Hirohito cited Yamamoto's merit in commanding the fleet before his death in April during the Pacific war.
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Presa
DNB
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Tsuroku Yamamoto
Japan
Hitler
Hirohito
Yamemoto
Tokyo
Yamamoto
Rubber Strikers Heed FDR Ultimatum Return To Jobs
Conferees finalize tax abatement plan for pay as you go system. Aimed at relief for small taxpayers, the plan offers 100 percent year tax abatement for those owing $50 or less and 75 percent for higher brackets. A $50 credit applies up to $66 67 in liability.
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Fancis M. Lemay
Washington
Senate
Horse Conferere
Joint Committee
House
Germans abandon Kuban bridgehead amid Soviet push
German forces retreated from a stretch of the Kuban bridgehead as Soviet offensives surged. Reports from Moscow and Berlin described intensified fighting with claims of German counterattacks repelling Russian assaults, while air battles over Novorossisk yielded mixed losses.
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London
APY Reuter
Geman
Berlin
Ama
Sieldink
Kuban
Vovorossisk
Temryuk
Azov Sea
High Command Given Warning Of Jap Attack
Washington Congressman Dickstein cites testimony predicting Japan would seek a separate peace with China and strike the United States that summer. Kilson K Haan, Washington representative of the Korean National Front Federation and Sino Korean Peoples league, provided the prior advance warning.
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Annelatnd
Washington
Japan
China
United States
Hugh Command
Dickstein
D-Ny
House Immigration Committee
Pearl Harbor
Kilson K Haan
Korean National Front Federation
Sino-Korean Peoples’ League
Evacuated Farm Families Return To Flooded Homes
Two thousand one hundred eighty four AEF casualties and flood evacuees resume recovery as thousands remain in shelters across southern Illinois eastern Missouri and the Mississippi River towns. The floodwaters receded in some areas but dangerous rivers still posed risks and disruption continued for food production.
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Associated Press
aix-State
Midwest
Trinoly
Missour
Missisinpp
Alinme Tivera
Army reports Tunisia casualties and Axis losses
Secretary Stimson reported American casualties in North Africa from November 8 to May 15 totaling 2,184 killed, 9,437 wounded, and 6,937 missing or prisoners. He noted Axis losses of about 30,000 killed, 26,600 prisoners, and vast materiel, while Allied forces push to move prisoners and secure Mediterranean convoys. The North African air forces pound targets in Italy and Sicily, and British bombers strengthen Allied air power as convoys move more securely from Gibraltar.
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Washington (Ap
North Africa
Stimson
Axi
Tunisia
Axia Wlan
North Africae
Campa
Axia
Meily
Sardinia
Pantelleria
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
London Papers Highlight Italian Jitters
London front pages push rumors of Italian collapse amid weak factual support. Propagandista broadcasts from Rome radio report declining Prime Minister Churchill's invitation for Italy to Turn to No. 10.
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London
Rome
Churchill
Italy
Puzzle As You Go Plan Dominates New Tax Bill Outline
Washington AP reports the forthcoming tax plan from congressional conferees promises higher taxes for the average taxpayer, added complexity in forms, and targeted credits. It notes larger withholding, a six percent war tax, and adjustments that may raise real take-home for many despite claims of simplification.
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Marlow
George Zielke Washington
Liquor Referendum See Senate House Panels Debate
A heated joint session of the Temperance Committees in Montgomery weighs a proposed liquor ballot. Hearings set for 23 p m precede a possible report or recommendation. A new Senate bill by Gerald Bradford would force unions to file constitutional and financial reports with the Secretary of State and require a majority strike vote.
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Montgomery
Alu
House
Senate
Temperance Groupe
Ita
Astase Myaterne
Audy
Chainey Sparka
Labor Department
Gerald Pradford
Grove Hall
Intone
Secretary of State
Last Minute Bullets War Conference Ends in Agreement
AP reports President Roosevelt said the Allied war conference has ended with complete agreement on future operations. Dutch-Netherlands agency notes over 140 killed in Naglaw unrest as martial law spreads. Washington directs a 40 percent cut in rationing for commercial driving in shortage areas with immediate taxicab mileage reductions by 2 percent.
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Washington
Moosevelt
Loston
Aneta
Netherlands
Tod
Holland
Gronnd
NOT Today
CLO Unionists Return to Akron Plants After Strike
Unionists walk back to work at three Akron rubber plants including Goodyear Firestone and Goodrich, meeting a June 16 deadline. About half the Firestone workforce reported by mid morning, with Goodyear reporting around 2000 workers at shift start. Goodrich resumed slowly after a morning meeting where production was authorized to restart.
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CLO
Akron
Akron GO Capcio
Aetia
BOR Gaedrichi
Goodyear Tire & Runner Co
Firestone Tire & Hubber Cu
Firestone
Aman
Goodyear
General Tirm d& Rubber Co
Goodrich
U S Air Forces Continue Blasts At Base Of Italy
Allied air forces bombarded northern Italy and Sicily targets as heavy raids struck Comiso Pantelleria and Villadrarg air fields. Mitchell Marauder and Lightning fighters supported ground attacks, with several enemy aircraft destroyed.
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U. S
Italy
Villadrarg Air Field
Golfa Aranc
58 Seniors To Get Diplomas Tonight
Fifty eight members of the Berjor Clans of Pathan High Senan will receive diplomas at the graduation exercises at the High Acconnt A torhum tonight. Miss Madga Forrenter will give the valedictory address while Wine Alice Calhoun will serve an ae Datorian. Vaughan pincipat oat present diplomat ta merhera ont the clang. Tnesided in the prograen ae Bua! O turaa 2 P Culvern Vision Tornnon and Gene Ramage. A vin ha sola 8) be presented by Dairy feet Brookins. Graduation exercises alll clear with the saging of the Alma Slater. The Tantor Mieles of Young Tantor High School heb graduation, exercimen at the Junior High muds torium at Jon today when d pina and awards were presented. 115 members of the clan AU City arhaela will clone Lamogy row when report caede will be fae tributed among at atudente with the exception of tote bn toe bea &radiation cla classem.
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Pathan High Senan
Righ Accont
Boo'rluck
Misa
Madga Forrenter
Alice Calhoun
Vaughan Pincipat
Ta Merhera
Culvern
Gene Ramage
Dairy Feet
Brookins
Alma Slater
Tantor Mieles
Tantor High
Jon
AU City
Arhaela
Americans Gain Hold On Ridge Held By Japs
United States forces on Attu Island gain foothold on high ground south of Chichagol Harbor after hard fighting. Navy and Army report heavy enemy losses and steady progress despite snow and fog, with air support from Liberator bombers and Mustang fighters.
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Bashington
Americar Forum
Bomhers
Figniera
Navy Department
North Boeine
Casa United States Naval
Chichagof
Kista
Chicha
United States Army
Chichagol
Lake Corien
Army Liberator
Chichagot
Lake Nicholv
Chichagol Harbor
Lake Corles
Nicholas
Chichagof Harbor
Tea
Attu
Ielly
Navy
Stimson
Astrate
Simple Last Rites Planned For Ford
Detroit AP reports Edsel Ford, head of Ford Motor Company, will be buried tomorrow with funeral services at Christ Church Chapel. Officials and the Ford family continue to receive messages of sympathy as automechanical illness, aggravated by indigent fever, caused his death yesterday morning.
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Detroit
Edsel Ford
Toomorrow
Merci Motor Company
Christ Church
Ford Motor Company
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