Virginia Counties Escape Gasoline Rationing Pinch
Virginia counties are spared from gasoline rationing as ten counties near Bristol may be exempted pending a tentative revision. Eastern seaboard zones begin May 15 with non essential use limited to three gallons weekly, while designated Tennessee counties face restrictions for motorists from rationed states.
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Nashville
Bristol
Tennessee
OPA
East Tennessee
Virginia
OFA
Atlanta
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Seaboard
Eastern Seaboard
Leon Henderson
Lytle Brown
CFA
Brown
Pennsylvania
New York
Mary- Jane
Florida
Westirginia
Blend
Smyth
Bristoll Russel
Tazewell
Buchanan
Dickinson
Wise
Scott and Lee
Graduation Pictures In Today's Times
Page references announce graduation pictures for Dobyns Bennett and Sullivan High School seniors in today’s Kingsport Times. Includes names, commencement details, and future coverage for neighboring counties and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobyns-Bennett Hichoul and
Sullivan High School
Kingsport + Times
Sullivan
Scott County
Times
Gradtuation
Hawking County
Wse County
Russians Charge Nazis Use Gas on Crimea Front
Soviet news agencies report German troops used poison gas on the Crimean front on May 7, with Krasnador sources describing mines filled with gas. Moscow considers the incident possibly experimental while noting prior documents about German gas preparations.
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Crimea
Moscow
Tass
Crimean
Communist Party
Prayds
Krasnador
Northern Caucasus
S. A. Lozovsky
Tromt
Sud
Lake
Ladoga
Russia
Leningrad
Price Controls Take Effect Sunday at Midnight
Government price ceilings go into effect across virtually all U S manufacturers and wholesalers. Each firm becomes a licensed entity and must sell goods at prices set by the Office of Price Administration. The March ceiling, highest price charged this month, will cap costs for most consumer goods and affect about 1 900 000 retail outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Office of Price Administration
America
Japs Face Startling Reversal Over Burma Battle
Chinese communique reports a dramatic shift as a 90 mile forced march cuts Japanese retreat, recapturing Maymyo and forcing Japanese to abandon Lashio and Mandalay plans. Chinese and allied forces press south and southeast toward Lashio and Mandalay while repelling Japanese air offensives in Yunnan.
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Chungking
China
Thich
Burma
Maymyo Ang
Leshia
Mandalay
Taunggyi
Yunnan Province
Yunnan
Lashio-Mandalay
Commounique
Maymya
Lashio
Chefang
Dire Straits
Indo-China
Yun- Inan
Kunming
Kiangsi
Fubian
Hupeh
Hankow
Questionnaires Mailed To Civilians For Draft Information
Washington Selective Service announces questionnaires to obtain civilian skills from 1940 and 1942 draft registrants not yet inducted. Mailings begin by May 27, replacing earlier forms to secure more complete information. A revised questionnaire has already been sent to most registrants who filed on February 16.
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Washington
Selective Service
Gill
Armed Services
Dien
British Bombers Attack Rostock and Baltic Targets
Allied air raids hit Rostock area as heavy British bombers strike Warnemunde and nearby targets from low altitudes, destroying an aircraft plant and setting fires. RAF daylight raids reach Hezebrouk and Bruges while German fighters clash with Hurricanes and Spitfires, with significant losses on both sides.
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London
Rostock
Baltic
Air Ministry
Warnemuende
Hearby Rostock
Britain
Hezebrouk
France
Bruges
Belgium
Bevan
Calais
High Command
Warne
Germany
Guarantees Sought On Martinique French Possessions
The State Department announced that officials sought assurances from Admiral Georges Robert that Martinique and other French possessions in the Caribbean would not aid the Axis. US representatives Hoover and Rober proposed that the French flag remain over Caribbean holdings with Robert as high commissioner, while maintaining French sovereignty. Questions linger about authority and potential Vichy approval. In Altadena, Walter Tompkins, 32, author of western novels, estimates 5,000,000 words of fiction published. He writes under nine others.
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Washington
State Department
Martinique
United States
Department
John H. Hoover
Caribbean Sea Front
Samuel Rober
Georges Robert
Hoover
Robert
Atlantic
France
Pierre Level
Laval
Axia
Vichy
Altadena
Calif
Walter Tompkins
Baron Von Spiegel Linked to Gulf U Boat Attacks
Survivors aboard sunken ships in the Gulf report a German submarine commander once seen as Germany's chivalrous U boat captain, Baron Von Spiegel, now suspected of directing new Gulf submarines. He formerly served as consul general for the Gulf coast and expressed anti US sentiment before Paris fell.
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Baron von Spiegel
New Orleans
Sub Pack
Gulf
Gulf of Mexico
Haron Edgar von Spiegel
Germany
von Spiegel
Paris
United States
Hero von
Church Hill Man Hurt In Accident
William Sandridge aged 38 of Church Hill was admitted to Holston Valley Community hospital last night with a fracture of the right shoulder after being struck by a train. His condition was listed as fairly good by hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William &. Sandridge
Church Hill
Holston Valley Community Hospital
Sandridge
MacArthur Tells Of Smashing U S Successes
General MacArthur announced the Coral Sea battle victory with relatively light Allied losses. Allied forces repulsed the Japanese advance, while warnings of further fighting and uncertain Japanese withdrawals persisted as Curtin and U S naval officials assessed the outcome and its impact on Australia, New Guinea, and supply lines.
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Allied Headquarters
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Coral Sea
MacArthur
Kands
United Nations
John Curtin
United States Army
New Britain
Mikado
Japan
Navy Department
Washington
Teporta
U. S
Navy
United States
Malaya
Dutch East Indies
New Caledonia
New Guinea
Curtin
Tokyo
Callas
London Admiralty
Saratoga
Warspite
Canberra
Imperial Headquarters
Capital Visions Early Offensive In Pacific Area
Washington officials and legislators discuss a possible early Pacific offensive after the Coral Sea battle. Senators Lucas George Bailey and Hatch praise the victory and call for more men, materials, and decisive action as officials note jubilant but guarded comments from high officials.
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Washington
Coral Sea
George
D-Ga
Bailey
D-Nc
United States
Jsind
Hatch
D- NM
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Loudon
McMinn
Marion
Monroe
Polk
Scott
Sequatchie
Bradley
Campbell
Carter
Borne
Cocke
Grainger
Greene
Hamblen
Hamilton
Hancock
Haw- By Vin
Jefferson
Johnson
Sevier
Unicoi
North Carolina
Georgia
Daniel Trigg Sargeant
Fred Ott
Lcott County
Richmond
Nina Vinginia
Kingsport
Arthur Byrd
Martinque
Baron, Edgar Vor Spiegel
Ates McDaniel
Capital Visions
Pacific
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