Reds Dissolve Third International in War Unity Move
The Comintern announced its dissolution to advance Allied unity against fascism, saying it had outmoded itself and that national working class movements within each country should mobilize for victory. The action, welcomed by some London observers as a smart diplomatic move, ends a 1919 effort to unify communist parties worldwide.
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Yanks Split Attu Japs Allies Blast Italy Again
American troops on Attu split Japanese forces into three pockets as bomber escorts hit Attu village fuel depots and supply centers. Allied Liberator bombers struck Italy Sicily Sardinia targets, destroying airfields and equipment amid heavy weather and ongoing operations across the Mediterranean theater.
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Flood Waters Threaten New Midwest Areas
The Mississippi River floodwaters breach barriers in southern Illinois and eastern Missouri, flooding the Missouri Pacific yards at Dupo and threatening the Gulf Mobile and Ohio line. Coast guard crews rescue civilians as Red Cross reports widespread damage across Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma and surrounding states. More than 100,000 homeless, thousands evacuated, and critical health concerns noted amid continuing river surges and dam breaks. The flood also halts production at Peoria Caterpillar plants and strains water supplies in Arkansas Fort Smith and Illinois communities.
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Fire on Long Island Leaves 12 Families Homeless
Early Saturday at 1 10 a m a fire swept through a two story Long Island frame house owned by Mrs Ruby Dykes and quickly devoured three adjoining houses. The total loss was about 15000 and 12 families were displaced. Firemen arrived to find three houses already alight and fought the blaze with river water, but strong winds fueled rapid spread before dawn. Mrs Dykes said flames began in a bedroom closet as her children clung to life. Her 10 year old son tried to escape with crutches but could not. the cause of the fire was not determined. The story continues on page 3.
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Food Meet Loosens Press Ban at UN Conference
The United Nations Food Conference chaired by Marvin Jones eases press restrictions while blocking visiting congressmen from hotel rooms. Reporters may access the hotel pool and dining room, with sessions continuing publicly. Congressmen Bradley and Smith threaten a investigation and demand access, but Jones maintains executive-session limits.
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AFL Seeks War Labor Board Powers Restored
The American Federation of Labor called for restoration of the War Labor Board's powers and urged Congress to curb the National Labor Relations Board's discretion. President William Green announced nominees to negotiate John L. Lewis's United Mine Workers return, with miners bound by AFL wage terms and a no strike pledge. The AFL council criticized Roosevelt era limits on the War Labor Board as conflicting with prior industry government accords.
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City Aldermen To Make Race Unopposed
Aldermen Rus Senne Karl Goerdel and W R Jennings seek reelection to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and will run unopposed in the June 3 city elections. George Taylor, chair of the City Board of Elections, reported no other candidates filed by midnight Saturday. Incumbents Stone and Goerdel enter their first full four year terms while Jenkins completes the term left by A L Addington who died in February.
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Air Raid Warning Test Scheduled for Sunday
Kingsport to test its air raid warning signals Sunday afternoon from 4 45 to 5 00 pm announced by C K Koffman OCD commander. Signals will include steady alert outage signal fluctuating tone continued alert and all clear siren with street lights and radio announcements. Public urged to avoid telephone use during the test and keep lines open for emergencies while tests aid familiarization with signals.
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Soviets Down 65 Nazi Planes Over Kursk
Soviet air units and anti aircraft crews claimed to down 65 German planes during attacks on Kursk a key supply base threatening Orel eighty miles north. The Moscow bulletin also noted Russian fighters shot down 56 planes Saturday morning and nine more were destroyed by anti aircraft crews.
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Orel
Thut
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Monitor
Eption
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Red Stamp J Extended To June 1 by OPA
The Office of Price Administration extended Red Stamp J to June 1 to prevent a Memorial Day rush. Four new red stamp series totaling 64 points become valid at staggered times through June 30 for meals and purchases. Existing stamps RS GT A expire May 32 and new dates for other stamps follow with May 80 and June 6 and 29 for various letters.
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Office of Price Administration
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Eastern Transportation Faces Gasoline Shortage Fuel Cuts
The Office of Defense Transportation ordered mileage reductions for cabs buses and trucks in the eastern shortage area. The plan cuts vehicle mileage by up to 40 percent to prevent breakdowns of essential motor transportation as gasoline supplies tighten.
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UMW Defeated in Vote at Kingsport Plant
United Mine Workers fell to 366 against and 165 for the union in a Kingsport Mead Corporation election. The ballot, conducted under National Labor Relations Board supervision, ended a months long organizational drive and saw production and maintenance workers reject UMW representation. High command noted Allied forces bombed four Japanese bases in New Guinea and New Britain with a 4500 ton ship sunk near Kaimana.
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National Labor Relations Board
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Nun Australia
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Japan And U S May Stage Second Prisoner Exchange
The State Department announced potential talks for a second prisoner exchange between the United States and Japan. About 3,600 American civilians and an equal number of Japanese civilians could swap via neutral nations, with past and prospective exchanges tied to wartime diplomacy and ongoing negotiations.
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