Air Defenses Tightened By Nazis As D Day Nears
London reports Germany hastening to strengthen western defenses on the fourth anniversary of the Nazi drive through the low countries. Maj. Gen. Pelz is named to head west air forces to counter invasion as Allied air superiority grows. Three corps reorganized with separate fighter and bomber units, while RAF and Allied bombing widen targets. Berlin commentators say Germany lives in siege and high tension among Europe’s defenders.
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Low Countries
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Belgium
Netherlands
Hitler
Pelz
Rafis
North Africa
Germany
Kurt Dietmar
Berlin
Niege
Europe
Yank Infantry Ingenuity in Africa Sicily and Italy
Washington reports small unit victories credited to frontline ingenuity of American infantry. Maj. Lynn D. Fargo of Wisconsin recounts improvised repairs and periscope use by gunners in North Africa Sicily and Italy, enabling firing from hidden positions during assault landings.
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Sicily
Italy
Washington, Mey
North Africa
War Department
Fargo
Aura Amas
Lynn D. Fargo
Riponjing
Wis
Case Nally
Anzio
Judge Refuses To Rule On Ward Case
CHICAGO May 10 INB The government faces a disputed authority to seize Montgomery Ward and Co. after a union vote 244 to 1593. Judge Holly postpones ruling on a permanent injunction as Ward resumes operations following government withdrawal and Avery blasts the election. He will decide Friday on dismissing the suit with prejudice.
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Chicago
Montgomery Ward & Co
Willian H. Holly
Tve
Holly
Ward
Department of Commerce
Sewell I. Avery
Ward's
Rabbits to Be First Victims Of Invasion
A German broadcast monitored by the OWT says 209000 rabbits will be killed as Allied invasion meat reserves. The high command ordered rabbits slain when D day arrives due to fears they might trigger naval mines.
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New York
Europe
OWT
Dany
Lions Gather in Corpus Christi for District Conference
About 400 delegates from 64 Lions clubs in the district will meet at the Plana hotel for a two day conference on war activities. Deputy District Governor R E Price of San Antonio will welcome by Mayor A C McCaughan. Driscoll hotel luncheon will be sponsored by the San Antonio Club. Dr T A Baker of San Antonio will take part as zone chairman.
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Lions Clubs
Plana Hotel
R. E. “Bob” Price
San Antonio
A. C. McCaughan
Driscoll
San Antonio Hlub
T. A. Baker
Pipeline in Arabia Seen As U. S. Ace
New York May 10-7 The Saudi Arabia pipeline plan, described by Petroleum Administrator Ickes as a U S government move in an oil supply game, was discussed after Britain sent reps for two weeks of World Oil talks. He warned against overemphasizing the pipeline and stressed broader oil policy and international cooperation under the Atlantic Charter and good neighbor policy.
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New York
Ickes
U. S
Economic Club
Britain
Jol
Apn
Wardens Urge Bond Drive Aid at Fifth War Loan Event
At the Gunter hotel Civision Service corps meeting Wardens Hear Plea For Bond Drive Aid stressed the need for participation. Speaker Wenzell Brown recounted seven months in Stanley prison after Hong Kong fall and urged Americans to contribute.
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Gunter Hotel
Wenzell Brown
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Hong Kong
Gripsholm
America
Judge Shaw Dies At Georgetown
Georgetown May 10 Judge John Shaw 87 longtime justice of the peace for Precinct No 1 died of a heart attack at the local hospital. The funeral was set for Wednesday with interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Survivors include his widow two daughters Martha Jane Shaw Georgetown and Mrs Jack Lomax McAllen one granddaughter Sarah Jane Lomax three brothers Frank Kim Georgetown Charles Galveston four sisters Mrs Frank Thompson Mrs Ed Harrix Mrs Alice Hutchison and Mrs Albert Sherman all of a Drger.
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Tohn Shaw
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Martha Jane Shaw
Jack Lomax
McAllen
Sarah Jane Lomax
Frank
Kim
Charles
Galveston
Frank Thompson
Ed Harrix
Alice Hutchison
Albert Sherman
Genrer
Texas Livestock Market Prices Across Beef Hogs Sheep and Goats
Readout from the Fetmar State Market News showing cattle, hogs, and sheep price ranges at major markets. Listings include hogs 170-190 lb and 200-270 lb classes, feeder cattle, steers and yearlings, cows, bulls, and goats with quoted per hundredweight or per head values. Also notes regional price variations and market conditions as of Tuesday and Wednesday morning reports.
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Fetmar State Market News
Brryire
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Chicaco
Cute Vom
S.allats
Gorpay Chriati
Oalves
Crostet City
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Dodan
el Paan
Gong
Prederickaburg Beiluesse Hauston Gord
Choice
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Hansa City
Laredo
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Dforin Tha
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Itsag
Cal Gand
Chalet
Tox
Stongrtsa
Ween
Texas
Improvised Tactics Highlighted By Fargo In Battle Reports
Fargo recounts soldiers adapting with rifle grenades packed with TNT to blast machine gun nests. The major notes widespread improvisation on the battlefield with some ideas praised for potential general use and future military innovations.
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Fargo
Adeas
Foreman's Association Hails WIB Ruling in Labor Tussle
The Foreman's Association of America hailed a WIB ruling affirming jurisdiction over disputes with Detroit companies as part of a trio of labor victories. A warning noted no action would occur until 13 plants’ strikes end, while meetings will vote on back to work proposals. President Roosevelt's aides described ongoing negotiations and vacations shaping the pace of actions. Local officials emphasized the ruling targets supervisory employees and preserves bargaining unit integrity.
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Detroit
Sy—E
Foreman's Association of America Today
FAA
WLB
Cheivenan
Wiliam H. Davis
Robert H. Keys
Independent Union
Ivo
Washington
Roosevelt
Ford Motor Company
PAA
Keys
Stephen
National Labor Relations
NLRB
Prisoner Denied Eye Donation by Jail Officials
William Albert Horne, 83, awaiting sentence on a burglary conviction, was barred from donating an eye to a blinded serviceman. Chief Jailer Robert Fisher and jail physician Dr Marcus Graham stated no man can voluntarily maim himself and will block the eye removal while Horne remains in custody.
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Los Angeles
William Albert Horne
Robert Fisher
Marcus Graham
Horne
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