Roosevelt urged to sign soldiers vote bill amid governors' views
Washington reports say President Roosevelt will sign the soldiers voting bill if he accepts governors' advice after telephone polls. Byrd Bridges and others pressed for easier absentee voting for servicemen, with many states already adjusting statutes to fit federal plans. The issue risks Irish and international reactions and political fallout for Democrats in key states.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Harry F. Byrd
Virand
Bridges
New
Commonwealth
White House
House
Senate
Uni
Pontius Pilate
Capitol Hill
Short Haul Air Travel Deemed Unsound By CAB Agents
The nation's airlines tell the CAB that examiners Madden and Beitel erred in proposing limits on short haul routes. They warn such actions would harm transportation efficiency, waste public funds, and burden subsidy, while peacetime prospects would resemble prewar conditions with traffic fears fading. They predict faster surface travel and growth of private air carriage postwar.
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James J. Strebig
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
W J. Madden
Albert E. Beitel
Hudson River Tide Reaches Albany 150 Miles Inland
The article notes Atlantic tides affect the Hudson river up to Albany New York, about 150 miles inland, highlighting the inland reach of coastal tides.
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Hudson River
Albany
N.Y
Invasion Era Miami Aims To Be World Gambling Capital
Miami postwar plans detail a New York Jersey City Chicago and Detroit group taking control of Miami and Miami Beach to create the world’s leading gambling hub. Assessments show high profits but heavy payments to operators and political figures with “stiffs” safeguarding equipment during raids. Local editors condemn the gambling surge amid wartime stigma.
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Henry C. Nicholas
Central Press
Miami
Fla
Reno
New York
Jersey City
Chicago
Detroit
Miami Beach
America
FBI
Simpler Tax Plan Flayed By Nebraskan
Rep Curtis of Nebraska objected to a provision granting all taxpayers a 10 percent deduction against withholding income, arguing it unfairly rewards noncontributors. The plan aims to simplify tax law and reduce annual filing burdens for about 30 million taxpayers, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Curtis
R-Neb
House Republican Committee On Taxes
Ways and Means
South Wales Miners to be Addressed on Strike Reach
Between 8 000 and 10 000 South Wales miners still on strike will be addressed tomorrow by union leaders and members of parliament in an effort to get them back in the pits. The coal fields are rapidly recovering from the walkout of 100 000 men about ten days ago and production is expected to rise next week.
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London
South Wales
Penetro Nose Drops for nasal relief
Relieve nasal stuffiness with Penetro Nose Drops. Use only as directed to clear blockages and restore airflow during a head cold.
Hill and Bankhead Oppose McKellar TVA Amendments
Senators Hill and Bankhead of Alabama oppose McKellar amendments to the TVA funding bill. They warn abolishing the revolving fund and diverting revenues would cut TVA output and halt Watts Bar Unit 4, risking war production power needs.
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Washington
Hill
Bankhead
Alabama
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
McKellard
D-Tenn
Treasury
McKellar
Watts Bar
Tennessee
War Production Board
Kiphuth Loses Reserve After Ford's Record
Yale coach Bob Kiphuth celebrated as Alan Ford set a new world 100 yard freestyle record in Yale pool. Ford clocked 0 49 7 seconds while Kiphuth embraced the swimmer after the performance. Ford previously lowered the mark to 0 50 1, cementing his status as the fastest dash man in swimming history.
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Lou Black
New Haven
Conn
Bob Kiphuth
Yale
Alan Ford
Kiphuth
Ford
Balboo
Canal Zone
Alan
Hayworth visits here during weekend with family
Cpl. William Avery Hayworth Jr., of the Third Marine Air Wing at Cherry Point, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hayworth at 1308 East Green Street. Red Cross call urged to give more in "44.
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Hayworth
William Avery Hayworth, Jr
Third Marine Air Wing
Cherry Point
W. A. Hayworth
East Green Street
Cleopatra Drinks Pearl in Wine Tale Sparks Curiosity
A legendary tale describes Cleopatra dropping a pearl into wine and drinking it. The passage then shifts to a modern ad for Uden Tablets claiming relief from stomach pains, indigestion, gas, heartburn, and related conditions. Purchasers can claim a double money back offer via Mann's and Dru Stores.
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Cleopatra
Mann's
Dru
Pucheu Executed for Treason in Algiers
Pierre Pucheu former Vichy interior minister was executed by firing squad in Algiers for treason and collaboration with Germany after a special French military court convicted him. The five judges found malfeasance in office and collaboration while clearing conspiracy to overthrow the Third Republic.
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Algiers
Pierre Pucheu
Vichy
Pucheu
Henri Giraud
Leon Verin
Public Auction Sale of High Point Property Announcement
City of High Point will offer at public auction on April 3, 1944 a parcel in High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina. Terms require cash or 10 percent down with balance over 60 months. City reserves right to reject bids. Arnold J. Koonce mayor signs the notice March 18 1944.
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City of
High Point
N. C
High Point Township
Guilford County
North Carolina
Woodland Dr
Sunset Dr
Artiyn Hills
Ardyn Hills
Sheraton Hills
Arnold J. Koonce
Park Street
Southern Railroad
Park St
R. R
Doctor approves Marie Curie film review
A London pamphlet reviews the Paris Academy of Sciences July 18, 1898 note on Becquerel and Curie experiments, praising Mme Curie and highlighting radium discoveries. It discusses the film Mme Curie as artful science, its accuracy, and Becquerel's role, with brief medical Q and A on arthritis gold shots.
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Marie Curie
Mme. Curie
London
Academy of Sciences of Paris
P. Curie
Mme. S. Curie
M. Becquerel
Farefield
Perrin
Pierre Curie
Curies
Becquerel
Henri Becquerel
Henri Becquere
Court hearing quotes on innocence and political coup
Puchell said condemning him to death would spike a civil war and stated the court is a political coup, not a court of justice, as heard in the session.
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Puchell
Court of Justice
Sale of Land in High Point Proposed for April 3 1944
Notice of land sale at High Point City Hall details highest bidder terms 10 percent down and balance over sixty months. Property described as blocks 4 5 and 6 Mrs Etta Wood Plat Guilford County with start at Park Street and railroad tract. City reserves right to reject bids.
Lenten Reducing Diet by Dr Clendening
Tuesday plan outlines a 450 calorie daily menu for Lent with meals including orange juice, whole wheat toast, coffee, tomato stuffed with celery and oil based mayonnaise, rye bread, tea, stuffed eggplant, a bran muffin, custard, and coffee. The regimen specifies no cream or sugar in beverages and strict portion guidance.
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Clendening
City of High Point public sale notice for parcels 155 156
Notice by Arnold J Koon Mayor and Council of High Point Greensboro Guilford County North Carolina. On April 3 at 10 a m the city will sell at public auction land described as lots 155 and 156 in Westview Plaza and other plots. A 10 percent minimum bid is required with balance over several months. The city reserves the right to reject any bids. The description covers blocks and references in book 7 page and book 3 page 150 of the Guilford County Register of Deeds.
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Guilford North Carolina
View
High
High Point
M. C
Tate
Westview Plaz
Office of Register of Deeds of County
N. C
Arnold J. K Mayer
Sounel
Midh Poin
Fened
Eale
W. C
A. B Tate
Register of Deeds
Guilfordty
Arnold J. Koo
City of
Prospect Street
High Point Cuenta
Arnold J
Guilford Co North Carolina
D. O. Burns
Guilford Co
Arnold J. Koon
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