Outstanding Cadet Chosen At Napier Field Graduation
Napier Field holds open graduation ceremonies for the class of SE lodey cadets with Wilkin as outstanding cadet. James L. Dacia Jr., commanding officer, invites guests from Dothan Syracuse and Phoenix to witness the 8:30 am aerial review and 10:30 am ceremonies. Silver wings will be awarded and Cadet Wilkin will address attendees at the post headquarters in front of the flag staff. An information desk will guide visitors to Cadet Recreation Building for assistance.
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Las Vegans
New Mexico
Army Start Bites
Texas
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Aatab- Habid Fm
War Labor Board strikes and rubber plants shift back
The War Labor Board reduced eight cents to three and ordered walkouts to cease by noon May 27 1943. President Roosevelt warned of action to protect war production and urged workers to return to General Tire Goodyear Firestone and Goodyear plants. Union leaders supported government steps while production resumed on the night shift at General Tire & Rubber.
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Goodyear
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Roosevelt
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War Labor Board
Army
Navy
Tal Red
Sherman H Dalrymple
United States
Dalrymple
Washington
WLE
WLBE
Jstike
General Tire & Rubber Co
Firestone
Gondrich
URW
WLB
Emmett Harper
Summer Course For Band Slated
A summer course in band instruction will be offered for band students and beginners. Instructor How ell Hampton announced the start date of June 21 and noted that instruments are still available. Interested participants should contact Mr Hampton. The Houston County tenant purchase committee met to appraise land for purchase by FSA clients in the county. Farm Security funds will be used for the purchases, according to Morris M Borland, county FSA supervisor.
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Howell Hampton
Hampton
Houston County
FSA
Morris M. Borland
Farm Security
Borland
Italy on the verge of invasion panic sparks wage strikes
Number 10 continues from Fare One as the Daily Telegraph reports Italy’s arms factories come under focus and workers in Italy strike after orders to return to work. Financial circles warn that sensational developments loom, and Italian labor unrest grows amid military tension.
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Daily Telegraph
Italy
Ultimatum to Mussolini Reported by Broadcasts
Reports from a week ago claimed Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt issued an ultimatum to Premier Mussolini demanding Italy quit. The deadline was said to be May 17 and broadcasts noted the public was not easily intimidated. The Brassey news agency and Teuters wires cited the Menietes transmission.
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Italy
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Rolnk
Teuters
Brassey News Agency
Dothan Sergeant Lands In England
Relatives of Tech Sergeant Albert Selita of Dothan report his arrival in England as part of overseas deployment. The Selita family notes support from brothers and local connections while awaiting official updates on his unit and mission.
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England
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FT Sabba
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Alery
Lee Va
Berzeant
Labor Row and State Bills Highlight War Era Session
The column outlines labor measures restricting union activity, outlawing work permits, and limiting political funding. It notes Senate passage of major administration bills including a $19.8 million education fund, an $8–9 million general fund, and a $40,000 civilian defense budget, plus a 10 percent wine and liquor sales tax. Also listed are education constitutional amendment efforts and military law changes, with House actions on building code notices, bond investments, and memorial funding, framed by wartime governance priorities.
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Jefferson
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Defense Council Act
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Smyer
Gorgas Memorial
University of Alabama
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Randolph
Locke
Perry
Alabama
Tness
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Marie Bankhead Owen
State Department of Archives and History
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War Manpower Commission action noted at Mobile port
In Mobile, officials led by Howard Martena report that disturbances at Alabama Drydock & Shipbuilding Co. are being handled by the War Manpower Commission to ease a smooth return of workers to shipbuilding. Requests for referrals to other localities are being processed under stabilization plans, with no major exodus expected from Mobile and the regional office kept informed.
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Frank Canstangm
WMA
Mobile
Redent
Alabama
Drydick & Shiphadding Company
Cis
WMC
Mobic
Howard Martena
Compromise time in Washington stirs tense newsprint output
Fragmented OCR notes from a 1930s policy debate reference a tense compromise on a bill shaped by leaders including Joseph W. Marsa Jr and figures like George and Martin. It notes potential presidential inaction and a threat of veto while alludes to U.S. dominance in global newsprint production.
U S Bombers Set One Day Record In Europe Raids
Eighth Air Force crews pushed their day record in May raids on Emden and Wilhelmshaven destroying 16 targets. By May's end total enemy ships destroyed reached 297, with 49 bombers lost overall. Observers note the higher losses mirror heavier operations as US raids exceed earlier marks. Samuel Foy Williams Jr. of DoTap was inducted at Fort McClellan and awaits aviation cadet training.
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Kiel
Antwerp
Counsa
France
Velen
Holland
Europe
Mounin
United States
Oige
Samuel Foy Willams, Jr
Dotap
Army
Fort McCellan
Houston County Selective Service Board
War and political reporting mix from a mid-20th century dispatch
The report blends German military claims near Velie Lug and Staraya Finsea with Soviet counteractions south of Btarsys, noting German withdrawals and a heavy Len ingrad front toll. A separate brief mentions the 1875 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and Georgia’s frequent governors in a single year.
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Red Army
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Louisville
Georgia
Warning of Japanese attack plans surfaces in hearings
Haan testified before the committee that Premier Tojo disclosed in a Tokyo party last month that Rear Admiral Katsutaro Miyazaki would lead an invading naval force and General Ebuntroku Hate would command a landing expedition. Gen Jor Minami reportedly told Japan’s privy council that attack could occur between June and October 1943.
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Tojo
Tokyo
Katsutaro Miyasaki
Ebuntroku Hate
Bean
Jor Minami
Privy Council
Japan
Miyazaki
Imperial Navy
Hate
Kwantung
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