RAF Sets Record For Largest Air Attack On Berlin
London AP reports the RAF dispatched a massive force of heavy bombers in night attacks on Berlin and Ludwigshafen with fighter support. At least 700 bombers, possibly up to 1000, dropped two and four ton bombs. The raid cost the RAF 32 bombers, with high explosives and incendiaries lighting fires in the capital and Ludwigshafen, though cloud cover hindered early assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Stordevant
London
RAF
Germany
Berlin
Ludwigshafen
U. & Flying
Air Ministry
Stockholm
Nimitz says Pacific war ready to wage offensive
AP dispatch reports Admiral Chester W. Nimitz stating U.S. forces are prepared to launch an early offensive in the central Pacific. Outposts were attacked at Jaluit and Tarawa with intensified air and sea operations after Armistice Day remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Harbor
T. H
Gilbert Linda
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific
Staj
Willis
Jaluit
Murae
Gilberts
Democrats And GOP May Pick Chicago For Convention
The Chicago choice is favored by both parties due to central location in the farm belt and past success. Republicans have held 11 of 22 conventions there since 1856 with several winners, while Democrats have met there six of 23 since 1854 with four winners. Both parties plan January meetings to decide dates for the 1944 nominating convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Oliver Wablington
Chicago
Ilinois
Taft
Harding
An van Lava
Lincoln
Grant
Gufeld
Harrison
Theodore Rommel
Herding
Chiego
Cleve
Franklin D. Roosevelt
World War II aerial battles and frontline moves reported
Fragmented World Today dispatch notes heavy bombers over Berlin and German targets with fighter escort. It cites up to 1,000 bombers and 700 involved aircraft, plus Soviet advances toward Korosten and Pripet in Ukraine. Japan tightens hold as Allied and Axis lines shift, with river battles and urban holds amid advancing forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Labvigbaten
Weeters Germany
Raf
White Ras Ta Tall
Gomel
Wast
Boviet
Ety Wixa Korosten
Ukraine
Pripet
Air
Son
Japan
Crnemsto
Moma
Athens
Larios
Willkie Describes Self as Liberal Leader on Southern Tour
Willkie touring the South labeled himself a liberal leader and urged southerners to support him as the 1944 nominating race looms. He spoke in Atlanta with Georgia GOP officials, criticizing party bosses, planning Houston and Dallas stops, and signaling a broader political message for the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Atlanta
Wendell L Willkie
Texas
South
Terminal Station
Georgia
Republican National
Wilson Williams
Bertha M. Field
Marietta
Wiliams
Field
Republican Party
New Orleans
Houston
Dallas
New York
Texeo
Offices of War Information
Supply Of Turkeys Seen As Adequate For Thanksgiving
County agent C. M. Ling said the turkey supply for Thanksgiving is below expected but adequate for trade. He offered tips on selecting birds, noting the best quality have full breasts, are well covered with flesh over thighs and checks, and a layer of fat under the skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Ament C. M. Ling
Army money surplus reshapes wartime production outlook
The Army disclosed a large surplus funds and outlined cuts in ammunition and personnel, with manpower down by over a half million and plans to reconvert war plants to peacetime use. The Snyder grant sparked tax cut calls and new deferment debates as Congress weighs father-draft relief and Selective Service plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frees
Washington
War Department
Budget Bureau
Congress
Snyder
D-Pa
Appropriations
Capitol Hill
May
D.-Ky
House Military Committee
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
House
Senate
Nazis Balk Petain From Issuing New French Constitution
Marshal Petain drafted a new constitution based on democracy but Nazi authorities blocked its promulgation. He renounced Lava as successor and indicated intent to restore the 1875 constitutional framework, while retaining chief of state powers until death. A decree announcing these moves was suppressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Hawkins Bern
Henri Philippe Petain
Piarre Lava
Petain
France
Marshal Petain
Rent Sign-Ups Due December in Coffea County
December 15 marks the deadline for landlords in Coffea County to register under federal rent control starting November 1. Tenants must receive the same services as on the rent freeze date March 1, 1842 or the maximum rent date. Landlords have had registrations checked and copies mailed. tenants who did not receive a copy should contact the Dothan Ozark Area Rent Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffea County
Dothan - Czerk
F. Z. Doak
Sren
Landjord
Dothan-Ozark
St Penny
Dothan
Coffer
American Bombers Hit Aegean Air Bases in Fourth Day of Attacks
Allied reports say American heavy and medium bombers destroyed Elevas airfield at Athens and damaged Larisa air base, with Fortresses and Mitchells striking rail yards and targets along the Greek coast. Antiaircraft fire met the raids as weather allowed patrols and artillery actions on the Italian front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolast Norgaard
Aly Giers
Aegean
Elavais
Athens
Larisaa
Ively
Tivers Gulf
Elevajs
Mitchell
Larlesa
Athans
Salonika
Groaseto
Tersi
Roma
Italy
Krkia
Tera
Neil
Fate Of Subsidies Rest With Public Fate Of Subsidies Rest With Public
Backers of the administration food subsidy plan press for public pressure to win passage as House and Senate debate continues. Critics argue abolition stimulates inflation while stabilization agencies approve a $1,000,000 monthly subsidy to hold bread prices. Rep Patman accuses Republicans of masking aims to secure farmer votes in next year’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Foam
Halleck
R.ind
Wubwicher
Patman
D-Ter
Repub
Hull's Peace Plan Aims to End Old Alliance System
Secretary Hull envisions a world bound by no permanent alliances once rough parity and a general organization of peace loving states take hold. He told Congress that treaties against third parties would fade as nations join a universal body, replacing century old habits with open cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Lewis Washington
Hull
Congress
America
Rusia
Britain
China
Jarga
Tara
Allied Forces Find Genuine Frontier Life in Burma
Allied troops in northern Burma describe frontier life under jungle shadows and riverine camps near Chinese fire. Frank J. Wartin reports rugged bivouacs, improvised shelters, and diverse fighters cooking wild game amid constant patrols and a heavy jungle defense perimeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Frank J. Wartin AU
Bhurma
Zane Grey
Demonstrations for Peace Grow in Bulgaria and Balkans
London AP reports growing peace demonstrations in Bulgaria, with rumors of shifts toward the Allies as Hungary and Romania tensions flare. Yugoslav Partisans and German forces remain active, while Bulgaria’s Shishmanov meets Hungarian leaders in Budapest to discuss peace action amid wartime uncertainty.
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London
Germany
Europe
Bulgaria
Rumania
Hungary
Minoritita
Yugoslavia
Partiven
Josip Broz
Titostil
Riadio France
Algiers
M. Shishmanov
Budapest
Shishmanov
Hitler
Beer Truck Upsets on West Main Street
A heavily laden beer truck overturned on West Main Street early today, spilling beer over the street after crashing into Dr J A Campbell’s automobile at Main and Park Avenue. Occupants of the truck escaped injury. The truck driven by Thomas Hlue of Dothan swerved across the street when front wheels locked, striking Campbell’s machine and throwing it onto a residence lawn. Police report by Patrolman Henry Adking notes witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
J. A. Campbell
Main and
Park Avenue
Pollee
J. E. Craughon
Thomas Hlue
Dothan
Campbell
Henry Adking
Park Avenue and
Main
Confederate Colors Proposed For Army
A proposed bill by Senator Tyding would allow Confederate colors to be carried by U.S. Army regiments. The measure cites the 167th Alabama Infantry lineage and lists several historic Confederate units associated with the color tradition. The idea would place the Confederate colors alongside regimental colors in battle standards.
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Washington
South
Grant
Senator Tyding
D.-Md
167Th Infantry
Alabama
4Th
Alabama Infantry
Magnotie Cadets
Canebreake Rifle Guarda
Cehabe River Rifles
Alabama Zoueves
Harden Light Infantry
Montgomery True Blues
Nazis Claim Three More Islands Taken In Mediterranean
German forces claimed occupation of three Aegean isles Ikaria Lipsos and Patmos in a continued eastern Mediterranean advance. Berlin said a garrison on Tha ria held and Germans seized prisoners and arms while Lipaca and Patmos also fell to light naval forces. Allied reports had not previously claimed these island occupations.
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Londom
Aegean
Ikaria
Lipsos
Patmos
Wea
Leroa
Mediterranean
Berlin
Tharia
Samos
Nialaow
Arma
Lipaca
Lelea
Leros
Castelrosso
Dodecanese
Ykarla
Icarus
Winge
Waa
Milk subsidy payments available to dairy producers
Dairy farmers rural or urban may receive subsidy payments under the dairy feed program if they sold up to 20 gallons of whole milk 20 pounds of sour cream or 25 pounds of butter. Culbreth chairman of the county AAA committee stated October applications must be filed this month for eligibility. November and December payments will be issued in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse A. Culbreth
AAA
Youth Ride Collision Injures Rider in City
A youth sustained minor injuries when a motor bike collided with a truck at the corner of Edgewood Drive and Boulevard in BP Poyner CT. Police records indicate the bike was severely damaged and the rider, Poyner Jr., was slightly hurt after the impact, with the incident documented yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poyner
Poyner, Jr
Iony
Edgewood Drive
Boulevard
Russian, Soviet advance nears old Polish border amid rail hub gains
Soviet forces pushed toward Poland from newly captured Korosten and Rechitsa in western Ukraine and Gomel area. Premier Stalin hailed Korosten and Rechitsa captures as major blows, opening rail corridors toward Gomel and threatening German withdrawal from the Belarus front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry GC
Cassidy
Moscow
Old Poland
Korosten
Rechitsa
Ukraine
Gomel
Rechuma
Red Star
Korostishev
First Ukraine
Constantin Ro- Komovaky
Tkrainy
White Russia
Gomely
Price cut on eggs and weekly price adjustments
AP reports a three cent per dozen rollback on egg prices and weekly adjustments until 57 cents per dozen is reached. Montgomery price executive Baskin Wright cites immediate impact as the policy takes effect. Allied Headquarters in Algiers notes German divisions in Italy and southern Italy may strain manpower to hold fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alan
FE. Baskin Wright
OFA
Allied Headquarters
Algiers
Italy
Zin
Fla
Hitler
Delivery complaints fail after ninth on Sunday
A customer notes that delivery is unavailable after 9 o clock on Sunday morning. The call center reports they cannot receive the bagis after that time and daily complaints arrive until after 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Wa
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Constantix Baheesevaky
Rechites
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