Yanks and French push tax bill toward Senate vote
The House approved a pay as you go measure to wipe out the 1942 income tax liabilities for most taxpayers and replace them with a 20 percent withholding. The plan, authored by Robertson and Forand, would reduce tax obligations for many earners and alter withholding rules, with final returns due March 15 and estimated payments for the year. The Senate was set to act swiftly as lawmakers outlined key changes and exemptions for wage earners, farmers, and different filing timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rami Olan
Senate
Charman Gvorpe
W-Gall
Senay Posanes
House
Robertson D-Vad
Forand D. RD
Perenne
Armed Services
Farmora
One Killed Three Hurt In Knox Trolley Bus Mishap
A Knoxville trolley bus overturned on a southern city street injuring several passengers. One man was killed and three others hospitalized. Names and exact causes remained unclear in the fragmented report.
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Knox
Knoxsille
Toa
Mires Re
Mons
Ong
Knoxville
Vinie i
Tawiie Taylor Jullis
Nesville
Uth
Yyst
Dewey
General Andrews and Bishop Leonard Die in Plane Crash
General Frank B. Andrews commander of all American troops in the European theater and Methodist Bishop Adna Wight Leonard of Washington were killed in a crash over Tre land during an inspection tour with other high ranking U. S. Army and Navy officials aboard. Andrews, born in Nashville in 1884, had risen from cavalry to aviation and led a major recon unit adapted to reconnaissance in flight. Leonard, a senior Methodist leader in Washington, was traveling with the party on a mission requested by President Roosevelt. the War Department confirmed his death while noting one survivor was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tendon
Frank Bf. Andrews
Adna Wight Leonard
Washington
Treland
Army of Nalals
Andrews
Teeland
Nashville
Tenn
Signal Corps
Ater
Bishop Lenard
War Department Washington
Wsson
A. W. Leonard, Jr
Pittsburgh
War Department
Menry
Bishop Leonard
U. S Army
Aynang
Leonard
Great Britain
Nort- Pro
Ireland
North Africa
Middle East
Iceland
Clea Leonard
Methodist Church
Ing
Roosevelt
Moscow
Iovorsk
Kuban
Jast Nrare
Black Sea
Soth
Novorossisk
Ix Krymskaya
Berlin
Gertmans
Kuban Dela
Krymskaya
Cermana
Kreimstaya
United States
Tran
Thorartion
Noriain Genr
Gillespie’ Sykes
Army
Willian V. Andrews
Air Force
Dg. D. Andrews, Jr
W. B. Greene Company
J. Roy Pyle
Pyle
Ground fighting mounts in Kuban near Iovorsk
The fighting intensifies northeast of Iovorsk as Red thrusts press toward Krymskaya and Novorossisk region amid heavy air battles in the Kuban. Germans report withdrawals, while Russians claim advances near Krymskaya with U S supply lines aiding long-range efforts.
Boy Suffers Broken Arm In School Accident
A student sustains a fractured left arm in a school mishap when a toy swing collapsed during play. The injured boy, Tedward Melkay, son of Mr and Mrs McKay, was treated and reported in stable condition. a teacher or staff member assisted at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat -Ole Doh
Tedward Melkay
Ma and Co
Robert Mckay
Robert 12
Leenparks Toner
Ayn
Ak Sohnel
U S Fliers Raid Hainan In Greatest East Base Strike
Liberator bombers from the United States attacked Haiphong and nearby facilities in a bold first combat mission. Under Major Everett Halston and the Moscow Idaho pilot Beebe, the raid targeted ships, barracks, and ammunition dumps along the coast and river facilities, igniting fires and destroying hangars and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Hainan
Idaho
Henry H Arnald
Asconomy Hirpart
Samah Alhe
Nan
Une
China
Prote Ly Bourke
Parracks
Hay
Praval
Everett Halston
Laconti
Rec River
RAF Stages First Major Raid On City Of Dortmund
The RAF conducted its first major night raid on Dortmund dropping about 1,500 tons of bombs. Losses included 30 bombers, with German claims of damage and downed aircraft, while Allied officials touted heavier production and sustained bombing of Ruhr targets.
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RAF
City of
Dortmund
London
Germany
Ruhr
Essen
RAI
Air Ministry
Cologne
Gologne
RAF Appleso
Europe
Aghi
Ruh
Westha Raf
Antweer
United States Flying Fortress
Barbers Head
Berlin
Associated Press
England
Comimunique
Paris Claims Convoy On Move
A La Linea Spain report cited by Associated Press says a large Allied convoy sailed from Gibraltar. It alleged 20 transports with landing barges and armored vehicles followed by other ships as it moved toward an unspecified target.
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London
Paria Radio Draams
la Linea
Spain
Gibraltar
Conv
Associated Press
Coal Truce Extension Predicted in Wartime Mine Talks
Washington reports speculates a 15 day coal truce may be extended indefinitely with Harold L. Ickes running government mines. Wage and jurisdiction disputes persist between the administration and the United Mine Workers as war production continues. Sources say no party wants to end coal supply, while talks focus on six day weeks and wage adjustments to cover time and a half.
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Washington
Harold L. Ickes
Uncle Sam
United Mine Workers
Urey
UMW Preai
Gort
John J. Lewis
Roosevelt
War Super Board
Lewis
Ickes
UMW
Nene
OPA Restricts Shoe Hold Requests to Stamps in Shortage
The OPA ruled shoe dealers may not hold shoes beyond June 15 without advance shoe ration stamps. Chairman Chons along said the action prevents hoarding that could drain stock and deprive the public of fitting shoes. reports indicated some sought multi year supplies. Nearby, Cairo welcomed released fliers from Turkey and reports of US raids on Tongxing targets.
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OPA
Chonshaln
Wingsport Vale
U S Troops Close to Bizerte and Tebourba Fronts
Allied forces push toward Bizerte and Ferryville within artillery range as American and French units advance from Mater and Mateur. They report gains of five to ten miles, repelled counterattacks, and air and naval actions near Cap Bon, Enfidaville, Zaghouan, and Tebourba with tanks destroyed and prisoners taken.
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Nari Er Mea
Mediterranean
Bizerte
Naval Base
Mateur
Ferryville
Mater
Lake Biverte
Biverte
Djesel Cheniti
Lake Achiel
Djebel Makna
Tine
Laken Eddekhila
Tebourba
Tehourba
Tunis
Avet
Medierce
Olac
Medjez-El-Bab
Tunisia
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
Zaghouan
Zaghounnn Enfidaville
Djekel
Medjez-El-Bah
Cap Bon Penisula
Naples
Eisenhower
F-Bah
Pont Duaha
API Hy
Ser Allied
British Broadcasting Corp
Takrouna
Nset
Typhoid Record Improves in Sullivan County 1942
Sullivan County posted the highest typhoid rate in Tennessee in 1942, then improved in 1943 with no cases reported in the county and only two statewide. Health officer Dr J Williams cited contaminated springs at Howard Hill as the cause, and praised immunization and educational efforts. The state report showed lower malaria and typhoid deaths, with Sullivan County also among counties with high syphilis rates. See HIGH POINT, page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eien Crawford
Sullivan County
Tennessee
J. .&. Williams
Williams
Howard Hill
Sullivan Waunly Offiers
New Dow
Man
Lis
W. C. Williams
High Point
Investigation Starts In Huge Munitions Blast Elkton Md
Rescue workers probed the charred ruins of five Triumph Explosives Inc buildings near Elkton Maryland seeking motive as officials investigated a blast that killed 15 and injured at least 54. Fire damaged three more structures and shattered windows in nearby homes as ambulances and emergency crews responded.
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Elkton
Teriumph Fixplosives, Inc
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Atale
Mystery Man Of R Street Testifies At War Committee
Monroe testified before the Military Committee describing his Washington parties as for the best and most intelligent people. He claimed guests were never drunken and he denied inviting homes, noting his residence and business at 2101 R street. Mrs. Eula Smith assisted him, and Monroe sought adjournment to prepare witnesses.
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Mystery Man of
R Street
P. Mon
Joe
Redise
Ro Street
Mouse Military Committee
Monres
Questinng
Monroe
Parlies
Washington
Sureel Wes
Eula Smith
Lazy
D-Ky
Monroe Tod
Monroe Raplan
John Porter Monroe
Editveral
Jacksonville
Fla
Mayre
Royelty
Winvendos
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Bishop Adna W
Tennard
Licut, Gen
Frank Andrews
Australia
Baba
Dutch New Guinea
Benidest Americay
Hombleys
Ain Mores
Pituiit Talayrel
Liberator
Beth Hannan
Haiphors Venters
Nignab
Japa
Rombat
Liveratora
Tall Slim Cal Bugene Berbe
Paris
Fliers EN
Cairo
Turkey
U.S
Taka Radio
Tare
Tongxing
Bela
Jein
Vrata Tunis
Poet
Iake
Achkel
Aoukoz
Skrouna
Loke
Chacuat
Isicault
el Metline
Tylus
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