Escape Prospects for Rommel in North Africa Analyzed
Mackenzie argues Allied lines threaten large scale Axis withdrawal from Africa. Eisenhower signals decisive action, noting traps and potential air evacuation for some troops. Reports say Axis prepared to evacuate Rommel with small craft and shipping moves, while Allied bombing targets Cagliari and Sardinia bases.
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Amreica
Eisenhower
Tunisia
Rommel
Africa
Harold Alexander
Eisenhouwer
Rommile
von Arnim
Tunis
Bizerte
Europe
Axis
London
Italy
Sicily
London Daily Mail
Madrid
Genoa
Spezia
Sardinia
Cagliari
Market Report from St Louis Livestock and Grain News
Market data shows hogs at 6,600 with mixed weights up to 15 cents. Cattle and calves scarce with steady to lower bids. vealers rose about 30 cents. Grain notes Chicago futures slumped on Roosevelt policy. cotton and stocks reacted with wide swings and late recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Dept
Chicago
Roosevelt
New York
Axis Evacuations Threatened by Allied Pursuit Across Tunisia
The report describes attackers sinking three Axis merchant ships in the Sicilian narrows and spreading fires to others, signaling severe depletion of the evacuation fleet. It forecasts a harsh response for any large troop withdrawals from Tunisia, with Eisenhower hoping the Axis attempt evacuation will backfire. Verbal emphasis on looming air, land, and naval pressure from Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scilian Narrows
Tunisia
Tunis
Sicily
Bizerte
Cagliari
Sardinia
Eisenhower
Hitler
FDR Inflation Policy Shapes Wage Rules and Mines
The article details war labor wage rulings and the little steel formula limiter. It covers how regional boards reexamine orders, the role of inequalities in grants, and Byrnes reserved authority. It notes miners’ raises and portal to portal wage disputes as Lewis presses for underground travel pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Steel
War Labor Boards
WLE
Byrnes
Lewis
New York
Movie Actress June Knight Fights Divorce
Little Reek April 9. Cameron a wealthy oilman will learn next week whether he can continue with his Arkansas divorce suit against June Knight. Chancellor Dodge would not rule until next Tuesday on Miss Knight's motion to quash and Cameron's demurrer. Knight absent. Cameron charged her with rude behavior and intoxication. He claims she seeks a share of his property with her mother’s help and hid a divorcee motive. Knight, born Margaret Rose Volliette, filed February 6. Cameron moved from Evansville, Indiana to Arkansas in 1942 and is listed in Houston, with hotel and club ties. Knight’s counsel includes former Gov. James V. Allred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Reek
Arthur Arden Cameron
Arkansas
Forever Movie
June Kanfe
Frank H. Dodge
Hie
Miss Knight
Cameron
Ac Tress
Carmeron
Margaret Rose Vollikette
Emark
Camron
Evansville
Ind
James V, Alfred
Texas
Houston
Tex
Allred
Phiza Hotel
Beverly Hills
Calif
Governor trims life term for Reid in McGuire murder case
In Little Rock on April 9 Governor Adkins commuted Howard Reid's 25 year life term to 21 years with parole eligibility after a Garland circuit court verdict for first degree murder in the Will McGuire slaying during an attempted robbery. Reid had been on furlough since February 1942 and works at a Little Rock hotel. A clemency panel included Sheriff Marion Anderson, Judge Earl Witt, Prosecutor Curtis Ridgway, John Reaves, Fred Roe buck, and Tom Hughey Jr. Altheimer also received a pardon after a 1923 Jefferson County sentence for a 1931 killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Adkins
Howard Reid
Hot Springs
Reid
Garland
Will McGuire
McGuire
Marion Anderson
Earl Witt
Curtis Ridgway
John Reaves
Boys’ Industrial School
Fred G. Roebuck
Asbury Methodist Church
Tom Hughey, Jr
Altheimer
Cora Hughey
Jefferson County
Black Market Blame Placed on OPA Office
Washington April 8 Rep Patman D Tex says bootleggers ran the black market during prohibition and blames OPA price control policy. He, as chair of the House Small Business Committee, opened an investigation and warns of chaos if controls are not enforced. He cites sanitation risks and depopulation of legitimate packers forced out by OPA rules while gangsters move in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ment
Pullman
D-Tex
Pulman
House
Small Dusiness Committee
Patman
Bluvek
OPA
Spring Hill Woman Dies Here Today
Mrs Thurman W Ridling 31 of Spring Hill died at a local hospital Friday morning after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Calhoun of Spring Hill and widow of Thurman Ridling with a daughter Rebecca Ann. Surviving are two sisters Ruth Emma Calhoun and Mae Smith and three brothers Robert Charles and Wesley Calhoun. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Thurman W. Ridling
Spring Hill
Milfred Calhoun
Ridling
Rebecca Ann
Ruth Emma Calhoun
Mae Smith
Oakland
Calif
Robert
Charles Calhoun
Wesley C Calhoun
Nome
Alaska
Mrs Stuckey of Near Hope Dies at Rocky Mound
Winnie Stuckey 56 longtime Hempstead resident died at her Rocky Mound home after months of illness. Funeral at Rocky Mound Baptist Church at 2 30 p m Saturday with Rev D O Silvey officiating. Survived by husband SM Stuckey a daughter Mrs A L Daly of Longview Texas two sons Herbert of Fupe and Albert in the armed service.
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Winnie Stuckey
Hempstead
Rocky Mound
Rocky Mound Baptist Church
D. O. Silvey
SM. Stuckey
EL. Daly
Longview
Texas
Herbert
Fupe
Albert Stuckey
The
Armed Service
Flashes of Life Revels in Odd Local Tales From Evansville
A quirky AP roundup from Evansville Indiana recounts a 90 year old recluse known as Peter the Hermit who fled the infirmary to the banks of Pigeon Creek with two dogs and a snake, surviving on fish sold for bread. A Rocky Mount NC item reports a police ledger uncannily found via a scratching hen revealing liquor stashed at a suspect’s home. A Stillwell OK sheriff tracks a burglar by a single clue. Miami Florida reports Adi Dunaway seeking a divorce after a boat life with her husband. Davenport Iowa notes rats preferring strong meat over poisoned bait in city bids. Chicago IL highlights Mrs. J R Smith crafting Uncle Sam hat-shaped cups for a teachers' event, canceled amid defense transport concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Evanaville
Ind
Vaiderburgh
Peter the Hermit
Pigeon Creek
Miami
Fla
Adi Dunaway
George Dunaway
Everglades City
Davenport
Scott County Price and Sutioning Board
Chicago
OPA
J. R. Smith
Makling
Uncle Sam
Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers
Office of Defenseransportation
Church News from Pine at Second to Main Streets Today
Church notices list multiple congregations with service times, leaders, and upcoming events. First Methodist features Laymen's Day, vesper service, youth hour, and choir practice. First Pentecostal promotes revival with Dougla. First Baptist details Sunday School and evening services. First Presbyterian notes Sunday School, morning worship, and a congregational meeting. Unity Baptist outlines Sunday School, preaching, and midweek study. Garrett Memorial Baptist lists Sunday School and evening services with BT C and teachers' sessions.
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Church News
First Methodist Church
Pine
Robert B. Moore
Homer M. Adkins
Hl, Broneh
Stechareds
0. A. Graves
John J. Vesey
Grbssor
Robert TB. Moore
First Pentecostal Church
4Th and Ferguson Streets
W. P. Graves
Lacie Rowe
Dougla
First Baptist Church
Third
Main Streets
W. R. Hamilton
U:401
Baptist Training Union
Messayve
Wilh
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas Brewster
Unity Baptist Church
J. T. Glimore
Sundy
Dadies Auxiiry
al Jim Warren
Abe
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church
N. Ferguson St. D
Congress Delivers Mixed Actions Amid Bills and Probes
Senate resumes consideration of a pay raise bill while an Agriculture subcommittee opens an investigation into price spread from producer to consumer. Clyde Ellis of National Thival Electrical Cooperative testifies on a technology mobilization bill before the Banking Committee. House debates antiracketeering legislation as committee members report on bleak meat market conditions amid low density population notes and unusual weather remarks.
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Associated Senate
Agriculture
Clyde Ellis
National Thivallevtrical Cooperative
Associated
Banking
House
Sryutl
Chester Davis
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Tower of Babel
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Near Hope
U.S
Hidden Treaure
Rocky Mount
N. C
Stilwell
Okla
Luke Worley
Axe
Cillie Burkes
Billie Burke
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Tour Gas Company
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Roy
Arkansas Louisiana Gas CO
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