National Gasoline Rationing Likely Across Nation Soon
Washington reports strong signals that gasoline rationing may expand from 17 eastern states and the District of Columbia to the entire country by July 2. The Petroleum Coordinator cites a Texas to Northeast pipeline as a key solution and notes a new steel order will be sent to the War Production Board.
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Ile
Texas
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War Producion Board
Congressional Cireles
Spee
District of Columbia
Ickes
Pacific
Oregon
Aiken
Vermont
Gontrol
Downey
California
East
Maloney
Connecuicut Democrat
Pepper
Florida
Consreencn
Senate
Fire destroys 260 chickens after early morning blaze
Fire destroyed 209 young chickens and a broader house at 175 Ohio Avenue Northwest. Firemen said the blaze had too much head start before arrival to save the structure or the poultry. Paul Weese reported the property at 12:13 AM.
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Paul Weese
Ohio Avenue
Northwest
False Victory Claims May Drive Jap Admirals To Face-Saving Battles
American military experts warned that Tokyo's hollow victory boasts after Coral Sea may push Japanese admirals toward a dramatic foray on Australia to save face. The report notes Japanese losses at Coral Sea and suggests propaganda may mask a real fear of admitting a defeat, with theories abouthara-kiri and high command anxieties.
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Washington
Tokyo
Australia
Coral Sea
United States
Philippines
City Observes Memorial Day Closures and Weekend Hours
Beadle County and city offices including the courthouse and city hall will close all day May 30 for Memorial Day. Some federal offices close while others like the State AAA stay open. Retailers will close Friday night per regular Saturday hours and run weekend specials Thursday and Friday.
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Beadle County
Huron City Hall
State Aaa
Mrs FDR Warns Of Influenza Epidemic In War Plants
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt warns Buffalo workers that fast growing war industries risk a 1918-19 influenza outbreak unless housing for workers improves. She warned conditions in Washington create risk including overcrowding poor food access and lack of medical care at a Buffalo AFL meeting.
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Buffalo
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Buffalo Federation of Labor
AFL
Roosevelt
Washington, D
German says Japanese claims exaggerated at Coral Sea
Rear Admiral Luetzow, German naval spokesman, told Berlin radio that early Japanese reports on the Coral Sea battle greatly exaggerated Allied losses.
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Berlin
Luetzow
Coral Sea
French Warships Immobilized at Martinique
Washington reports confirm immobilization of French warships at Martinique conducted by French and American naval officials. Ships affected include the carrier Beam and cruisers Emile Bertin and Jeanne d’Arc while talks continue on the broader Caribbeans possessions issue.
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Beam
Emile Bertin
Jeannne D'Arc
Paris
United States
Martinique
Jean Datlan
Plan To Mobilize 13 000 Veterinarians
CHICAGO May 14 41 officials of the American Veterinary Medical Association report plans to mobilize about 13 000 veterinarians for service with the forces and wartime health work at home. Dr J G Hardenbergh said states are surveying veterinary needs to protect vital livestock areas from plagues and ensure protection remains intact.
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Chicago
American Veterinary Medical Association
J. G. Hardenbergh
Association
War Today Warns Vichy Over Martinique Notes
DeWitty MacKenzie reports that the United States presses a showdown with Vichy France over Martinique. Washington signals possible action if Laval’s government does not respond satisfactorily, aiming to disable French Caribbean bases and force surrender of warships.
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Dewity Mackenze
Vichy
Washington
Martinique
Pierre Laval
Electiia
United States
Caribbean
Berlin
Robert
France
Son MacKenzie
Bushfield Defends Civilian Defense after Frost Criticism
Governor Harlan J. Bushfield protested an Omaha official's interview criticizing South Dakota Civilian Defense. He released a letter to regional director Joseph D. Scholtz noting Frost spoke at a May 9 Huron meeting without his invitation and urging direct contact with his office for any criticisms.
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Civilian Defense Council
South Dakota
Congressional Gas Action Held Up
Washington May 14 An objection by Senator Norris halted Senate action on a Downey proposed pledge barring use of rationed gasoline for nonofficial purposes. Democratic Leader Barkley led opposition, denying a newspaper campaign, and pledged not to misuse gasoline cards, while Norris reserved action for later consideration.
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Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Downey
California
Barkley
Kentucky
Congress
Eleven Bodies Remain Entombed In Mine In West Virginia
An official probe into the Christopher Coal Company No. 3 mine explosion was postponed as rescue teams sought 12 of 58 victims. State mines chief N.P. Rhinehart said the inquiry will wait until all bodies are recovered.
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Ubagh
W. Va
Christopher Coal Company
N.P. Rhinehart
State Mines Department
Fighting Roaring Toward Climax In Kerch Sector
Allied and Soviet reports paint a widening battlefield from Leningrad and Novgorod to Kharkov and the Kerch Peninsula. Soviet forces claim gains around Kharkov while denying a decisive German victory in Kerch, as Red Star touts fresh advances and German losses mount across multiple fronts.
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Novgorod
Stareya Russa
Moscow
Crimea
Semeon Timoshenko
Ukraine
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Staraya Russa
Ac Sion
Red Army
Smolensk
Black Sea
Europe
Red Star
Adolf Hitler
Nasi
Tajo
Great Caucasus
Ields
Caucasus
British Fleeing Burma Near Escape Gateway Amid Bitter Resistance
New Delhi report notes remnants of Britain's Burma defenders moving toward India’s Assam border via the Chindwin River escape route, while Chinese troops resist Japanese advances along the Burma Road into Yunnan Province. American bombers strike Japanese air bases in Burma and Indo China, with Flying Tigers hitting Hanoi. at least 25 planes damaged, one American pilot missing.
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Australia
Amboina
MacArthurs
Rabaul
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Ambeina
Arabeina
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Britain
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India
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Indo-China
United States Army
Myitkyina
Lewis Jn Brereton
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Flying Tigers
Hanoi
Indo- China
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