Soldiers accused in Napier Field assault case
A report states soldiers were arrested and held after an alleged assault on a girl en route to Hartford. Major Herman L. Harris and other officers coordinated custody and investigation at Napier Field. The girl and another witness were taken to police custody, with details from Napier Field and city records.
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Napier Field
Napier
Howell School
Burdeshaw Street
Seif Farmer
Herman L. Harris
Napiersary
Fugel
Unevilla
Hetterd
Oolvale
Hartford
Byrnes to Head War Mobilization Board for War Effort
President Roosevelt created a six member War Mobilization Board with wide powers to coordinate military production and civilian economy. James F Byrnes named to lead, becoming central arbiter in interagency disputes and unifying agencies, departments and procurement for war needs. The move aims to keep the nation's war machine and economy running in high speed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
James F. Byrnes
Casra
Amallon
Byrnes
William M. Jeffers
War Patterson
Congress
Nie Conference Halted To Discuss Industrial Troubles
In Noble Alabama a joint meeting by Union, women and Maritime Commission representatives planned for today to discuss industry tensions and potential unrest. At the Pinto Talends shipyard Alabama Dry Dock and Construction, workers reported injuries and rework as white and Black employees clashed over shifts and job status. Company officials urged calm as security troops guarded the yard and disputes continued, with the meeting aimed at defusing the conflict and restoring operations.
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Dunlap
Win
Nurobers
Lap
JM Griser
William T Daly
Union
Charles Hanson
John Bouche
Min Jackson
Negro Inter- Representative
Kenville
Strate
Mobile
World War II Dispatch With Broad Battle Report
The World Today AP wire summarizes fighting across Europe and Africa as Allied and Axis forces clash. Mosquito bombers and fighter actions are noted in the Caucasus and the Mediterranean, with prep for a potential ground assault in New Guinea as Allied operations continue against Japanese defense.
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Associated Press
Europe
RAF
Roney Land
Batllan
Kuben
Caucasus
St Ketch Strait
Moscat
Tenne
Africa
DeGaute
Aardinia
Pantebi
Tombut
Middle
Aust Milne
Buts Aeron
Macarthurs
New Guinea
Bilbo Promises to Filibuster Poll Tax Measure
Senator Theodore Bilbo of Poplarville Mississippi pledged an 18 month one man filibuster against the federal poll tax voting measure. He said he could discuss the bill for a year and a half and would yield time only to allow essential war legislation, arguing the bill violates states rights and unites opposition across several states with poll tax laws. Bilbo framed the effort as defense of the American democratic system.
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Washington
Theodore Gilmore Bilbo
Poplar Ville
Missisippi
Senate
Poplarville
Ast Wesmen
House
Judiciary Committee
Bilbo
Guadalcanal
Attu Island
Alabama
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Arkansas
Texas
Memorial Day events to honor Gen Helmick in Ozark
General Helmick memorial speaker Brig Gen Charles G Helmick, commander of the 26th Division Artillery, will attend Memorial Day services Sunday afternoon at the Court House in Ozark. He will be introduced by Commander Shugges of Dale County Post No 2 American Legion and Auxiliary.
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Charles G Helmick
Sill
Court House
Ozark
G5th Division
Camp
Doughton Sees Federal Sales Tax as Last Resort
Washington AP report notes Chairman Doughton of the Ways and Means Committee, a long-time advocate, says a federal retail sales tax could be used only after other taxes are exhausted. He expects action on a new general tax bill after current pay-as-you-go issues are settled and cites estimates of $300,600,000 more revenue for 1944 if the compromise tax plan passes.
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Francis M Lemay
Washington
Doughton
Tax Framing House
Ways and Means
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Repa Dingell
Mich
Disney
Dokla
Cooper
D-Tenn
Treasury
Dothan Flyer Hurt In Crash Of Plane
Second Lieutenant Tons Clements was hospitalized today with a broken shoulder after an Army plane crashed during takeoff for overseas duty. The pilot suffered a fractured ankle. Clements, on the Army Air Corps 15 months, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Clements of 600 West Main Street. He is a former Miss Mary Hale’s fiancé. Details were limited.
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Tons Clements
Clements
Mary Hale
Hig Jette
Army Air Caps
Mro
West Main Street
Rent Control Faces Complaints in DothanOzark Area
Charles M Cooper, area director, said more than 7000 dwellings were registered and 269 tenants filed petitions for adjustments through April 4. Of landlord petitions, 44 were granted, and 192 of 267 tenant petitions gained adjustments. The office is reviewing rents set after the March 1942 level as the program continues.
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Dothan
Ozark Pefense Ental
Charles M Cooper
Areca
Ainger
Lantorda
Ares Ftice
Eden Says Bombing Axis Will Continue Until Surrender
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden vowed from Portsmouth that Germany and Italy would be bombed to the utter defeat of Nazi and Fascist regimes. He urged Italy to endure bombardment or face further attacks, asserting Britain would press air warfare with all its power while sea actions also proceed. He noted Mussolini asked Hitler to share in bombing London and warned the bombardment would not be yielded to by any party.
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Portsmouth
England
Anthony Eden
Germany
Italy
Eden
Mussolini
Hitler
London
Britain
Warsaw
Te Maz
W-beats
Senate group kills draft curbing bill in committee
Washington AP reports a Senate Military Affairs Committee tabled a proposal to curb draft quotas for select service. The panel, with limited dissent, dropped the bill after debate, noting no clear path for passage and leaving questions about future action. Committeemen Chapman Reynolds and colleagues criticized the bill as impractical.
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Senate
Washington
McNutts
Rominittee
Chapman Reynolds
Mussolini to press Sicily war to end says Morocco radio
London reports Premier Mussolini held secret talks with fascist chief talons and vowed to resist in Sicily and Sardinia to the end. In Oakland a massive warehouse district fire endangered Moore Dry Dock shipyards as fire crews fought the blaze. Allied raids hit Tunisian ports Bizerte and Sousse with landing gear and boats reported on Axis broadcasts. Dies Committee says hearings begin June 7 on Japanese relocation camps and releases without proper surveillance.
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London
Mussolini
Hia
Sicily
Sardinia
Morocco
Ashroddruat
Associated Press
Oakland
Calif
Moore Dry Dock
Werr
Tunisian
Bizerte
Souate
Italy
Pantelleria
Washington
Dies Committee
Diay
Itefield
Mississippi Flood Reaches Record Crest as River Rises
The Mississippi River swelled to a historic high around 424 feet, immobilizing levees and delaying flood responses. Farmers along the river valley report rising waters threatening crops and storage, with crews assessing the damage and authorities coordinating relief efforts.
Figuring 1943 Pay-As-You-Go Taxes Explainer
James Marlow outlines the 1943 PAYG plan with Joe as a stand in. It details wage and salary thresholds for single and married filers and shows tax steps, deductions, and early collection aims. The piece highlights how the plan would collect tax before earnings reach workers.
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James Marlow
George Ziflee Washington
ABC
Joe
U S Troops Push Attu Holdouts In Island Drive
United States forces launched an assault to subdue the remaining Japanese positions on Attu Island. Navy communiques report progress along ridge lines near Chichagof Harbor with ground operations supported by B 25 Mitchells and P 38 Lightning fighters.
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Washington
United States
Attu Island
Jake Carlos
Navy
Realatance Navy
United States Army
Chichagof
Fish Hook Ridge
Chichagof Harbor
Con Unies
Pasks
United Statas
Lake Cortep
Ground and air battles rage in Kuban delta
Moscow AP reports sharp land and air fighting in the Kuban delta. Neither side confirms full German claims of a 150000 Red Army attempt toward Kerch Strait. British and Russian reports describe fighting northeast of Novorossisk with heavy aerial activity and fluctuating front lines.
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Welnam McGaffin
Moscow AP
Kuban
Kerchstrait
Allies Bombard Sardinia Pantelleria in Italy Island campaign
Allied air forces blasted Villacidro and Decimomannu in Sardinia and attacked Pantelleria, destroying thirteen enemy fighters in air combat. Marauders dropped 4600 fragmentation bursts on Decimomannu while gunfire and escorts claimed additional enemy losses as operations continued to soften coastal defenses. A U.S. Warhawk was reported damaged but landed safely after a forced descent. one American was rescued.
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Noland
Norgaard
North Africa
Villacidro
Decimomannee
Axia Patrifielda
Sardinia
Pantelleria
Derimomanni
Uye
Talsa
Dec
Une Benibere
Brewton Soldier Kills Fiancee and Self on Porch
A Brewton soldier killed his fiancee on her front porch and then shot himself. Coroner reports say Corporal Brita Rowerd of Neeth Breaten killed the woman, then took his own life. The woman had been at Metwenzie AY Arent tg to Thompson Regerk. authorities say the suspect was attempting surrender when the fatal shooting occurred.
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Thompaan
Mira Mary
Cpl
Brita Rowerd
Fort Manon
Mars Firnok
Metwenzie
Thompson Regerk
Househeld
Alalin
Ml Vng
Roosevelt Churchill Conference Signals Final War Phase
Washington AP report says Roosevelt and Churchill concluded a strategy conference marking the likely start of the war’s final phase. They announced “complete agreement” on future plans, with action to unfold and Japan allocation underscored by Churchill. The Allies plan renewed German bombing and invasion in Europe as the conflict progresses.
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John M Hightower
Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
United Nations Ace
Europe
Pacific
Thone Plana Sre
Brivah
Teaonevelt
Ali
Wraffa
Japan
Sop Churchill
Amand Carmany
Binte Ag
Minthry
Polttead
Fhelda
Peraora
Inn
Solons Undecided On Liquor Election
Alabama lawmakers weigh liquor referendum while House and Senate weigh bills. Finance and Taxation committees favor a 10 percent excise tax on wine and haven and measures to raise more than two million dollars for counties and towns. A separate House bill would create fee schedules for circuit court clerks. House debate stretched into a second day before adjournment.
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Montcompry
Alarab Gao Chouncey Boathe Qian
Alabama
House Janet
Senate
Senate Finance and Tan Non Committee
Avalogr Oon
Haven
Dar
Tareday
Sen Will O Walton
Hambera
Elles
Berlin Admits Great Damage Raids Continue
London reports a major RAF raid on Exsen and other targets in the Aluhr with Mosquito attacks on German industries in Jena. Berlin acknowledges considerable damage as British crews also mine enemy ports and bomb Krupp works near Duseldorf. The Essen bombardment is described as one of the heaviest in history with multiple raids and continued daylight operations.
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London
Exeen
Aluhr
Jape
Exsen
Im Great Strangth
Dortmund
Duesseldorf
Berlin
Associated Press
Banen
Fasena
Alte
Krupp Munitiong
Dusasaldor
RAF
Saat Essen
Dieseldorf
France
Jena
Eoiguliye
Carl Istrument
B Riana
Firat
Germany
Belgium
Napier Graduates Get Wings in Cadet Ceremony
Cadets at Napier Field today earned pilot wings and aerial proficiency badges after commencement. Among the graduates, Second Lieutenant John Warren Wilkin was named outstanding and received special recognition for cadet discipline and marksmanship as Colonel James I Daniel presided. Mrs Joyre Wokin attended from Syracuse, praised for being an outstanding cadet in her own right. The ceremony stressed safety, continuous learning, and readiness to serve country and allies in the air war ahead.
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Cade! Clase 47
Napier Pield
John Warren Wilkin
Wilkin
Joyre Wokin
Syracuse
Audenta
Pilota
Jamen I
Daniel Ir
Addrea
Daine
al Tines
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U. S
Attu
Kuban Delta
Kerch
Afsoat
Novorossisk
Red Army
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Solons
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