Allied Strategy Shifts After Washington Conference
A fragmentary account discusses Allied discussion of shifting from a holding war against Japan to an offensive, noting Churchill Roosevelt Eden warnings to Italy and Axis reactions. It highlights Washington conference signals of decisive shifts, increased Allied striking power, and plans not disclosed but aimed at reducing Axis strength.
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Bac
Anthony Eden
Britain
Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
Japan
United Nations
Hitler
Fronts unify and still no clear decisive move in WW II
Reports indicate a broad Allied push against Japan in the India Burma area with monsoon timing delaying major offensives while efforts to reclaim the Aleutians continue. The Russian front shows localized actions and Hitler may rethink eastern strategy as U boats show increasing losses and Allied shipping tolls rise.
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Japan
India-Burma
China
Hupeh
Sulums
Washington
United States
Attuska
Kiska
Pacific
Great Circle
Tokyo
Solomons
Guadalcanal
Russia
Germany
Stockholm
Hitler
Churchill
Buena
Europes
London
Four Area Soldiers Are War Casualties
War Department lists four area soldiers as wounded or missing in action in North Africa. From Alabama are Private James Q Whitehead missing in action and Private Joseph E Jernigan wounded in action. From Florida are Sergeant Calvin M Hannah missing in action and Private Hardin Davidson wounded in action.
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Alabama
Florida
War Department
James Q Whitehead
Rena H Whitehead
Newville
Joseph E Jernigan
Alma L Jernigan
Eufaula
Calvin M Hannah
John A Hannah
Milton
Fla
Hardin Davidson
Edith S Davidson
Bruce Ave
DeFuniak Springs
Sing Scheduled At State Line Class Choir Convention
The State Line Class choir convention will hold its annual session at Union Hill Church four miles south of Slocomb on Sunday June 6. Jamea E Boyett, co chairman, announced yesterday that managers are invited to bring books and attend. The item notes the church location and date and calls for attendance.
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Union Hill Church
Slocomb
Jamea E Boyett
AP Mngers
Two Camp Rucker Soldiers Hurt In Adams Street Knife Fight
A Friday midnight cut and assault incident on Adams Street near the Houston Hotel left two Camp Rucker soldiers, Staff Sergeant William D. Campa and Sergeant Walter G. Atkinson, and a civilian injured. Elmer Perry, operator of a lunch stand, was jailed on charges of assault with a weapon after allegedly striking Perry’s wife with a bottle. all victims were treated at a Dothan hospital and released to military authorities. Deputies T. R. Knight and J. T. Carey conducted the investigation.
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Camp Rucker
Adams
Standwich
Houston
Elmer Perry
T. R. Knight
Knight
William D. Campa
Walter G Atkinson
Rucker
Dothan Hospital
Ferry
Perry
J. T. Carey
Merchants Invited To Tell Grievances In Alabama
BEC Apperson calls Dothan and Alabama merchants to file grievances with the Independent Retail Merchants Association about OPA food industry margins. Hearing set for June 7 in Washington to review price fixing impact on small business.
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Alabama
OPA
Bec Apperson
Independent Retail Merchants Association
Senate
Small Business Committee
Apperson
Association
Lyrle
Birmingham
House Committee
Rationing stamps and rates update in wartime notices
The column lists stamp expirations for twelve designations and values from five pounds to one pound, with dates through May or June and notes on red and blue stamps. It covers Surrendering of Points extensions for retailers, banking deposit allowances, and a note on hollow steel propellers reducing aluminum use per airplane propeller.
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Banc
OPA
Banka
OPA Offers Help to Ration Book Applicants
The article explains OPA and the War Price and Ration Board will assist applicants at information centers in rural and urban areas. It notes the need to complete applications before deadlines and describes procedures for posting, posting times, and the role of home demonstrator agents in Houston Cory Titer Wa. It emphasizes passing centers and safe driving, urging motorists not to exceed 30 mph or crowd, while maintaining proper distance.
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Jw & Board
Ibe Af A
Mose Fear Mallette
Houston
Cory
Ratsi
Velco
Ozark Club Plans Public Dances and Events
Ozark announces a schedule of dances and activities for service members and families. The City sponsored club will host dances Wednesday and Friday nights, with free admission for service members and modest fees for civilians. an auditorium may be reserved for company events on Fridays.
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Ozark
Réid Trom
Ivaan
Dante
Satur
Tna
City of Ozarks
Mra Whatley
School Dental Survey Is Made Across County Schools
A county health department conducted a school dental survey at Highland, Minnis, Southride, and Rose Hill schools. Of 964 students at Highland, 172 had defective teeth and 75 defects were corrected. at Minnis 81 defects corrected. at Southride 74 corrected. at Rose Hill 48 corrected. Se with 195 defective at Southride and 199 at Rose Hill. Officials note some students could not have defects corrected yet but expect to do so.
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County Health Department
Higtuand
Rose Hill
Suney
Taschery, Officals Uaid
Incomplete Student Name Reinstated After Error
A pupil’s name was wrongfully added to a class list after a pupil’s wardent error. A teacher corrected the defects and removed the name from the list once fixed.
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Schoo Ae
Uh Pupfi
Lst
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