Food Subsidy Launched By OPA
Washington reports that the Office of Price Administration will start a food subsidy plan to cut butter prices by five cents per pound through subsidy payments. The move, part of wartime price stabilization, aims to extend to meat and coffee with similar subsidies, despite congressional criticism and debates over federal funding and economic controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vyreux Cotter
Washington
INS
Congress
Office of Price Administration
Lye Opatwala
Office of War Mobilization
Ati
Unig
Congressional
Berd Ud.-Ve
OPA
Roisbucker Nigat
Con
Ie Opa
Pledging Home for Lean Dickison Pays Tax Shortage
Dickison, tax assessor collector in Bexar County, paid off an $18,981.87 shortage discovered in his office. W J Rosin, head bookkeeper, was indicted for misapplication of public funds. he is bondable on $10,000. Dickison raised nearly $20,900 by signing personal checks, cashing his own bonds, and pledging his home and life insurance to cover the deficit. The county planned a formal demand but delayed as payment arrangements were made.
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Dickison
Bexar County
Rosin
Mherby
Hank of Commerce
WOME
Dickigon
San Antonio
United States Bureau of Internal Revenue
Daybrek
Cour
Alsad
Dicklson
Hind
Yaiks Smash Jap Atta Defense Line on Attu Island
US forces smashed the last Japanese defense on Attu Island after capturing Fish Hook Ridge and advancing in rugged snowy terrain. Navy communique says Japanese positions were entrenched above the cloud line, with remaining strong points near Shichagol harbor and Chichagof area as American troops push outward.
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Washington
Atta Island
Navy Department
United States Army
Fish-Hook
Ampi Tean
Attu
Shichagol Harbor
Navy
Navy Deseribad
Jatrang Potub
Chiepagar
Valley Holz Hny Pass
Chicha
Larhar
Kilebnikef
Gneenemy
Ndfe
Lake Gorles
Islaad
Vital Mhook
Oie
Chichagof Harbor
Isomy
Strang
Alt ¢Llinge
Bake Cortes
Ghichagel Harbor
Aly
Memda
Munda
Dire
Ameren
Chichagat Harbor
Allied Bomber Downs 2 Jap Planes Over New Guinea
Allied heavy bomber fights Jap interceptors over Timor and New Guinea bay yesterday, shooting down two enemy planes. A second bomber raid targets a 500 ton transport, scoring two hits on the bow before smoke trails form. Operations span Timor to northeast Britain and Lae areas. casualties and weather data noted in ongoing war updates.
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United Nations Headquarters
Australia
Tansa Bay
New Guinea
MacArthur
Saame
Alycraft
Timor
Britain
Invasion Talk Widens as Allies Prepare Air Might
London reports advance warnings of an Allied invasion in Europe. Churchill and Roosevelt discussed plans after Washington talks. Marshal Harris warned that American air power would descend on Germany when the day arrives, with Britain ready to join.
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London
Europe
Britain
Amarica
Aly
Marshl Shr
Ari T. ‘Harris
Heh Wycombe
Eireles
Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill Atong
Yugoslav Forces Defeat Axis Troops
London dispatch reports Yugoslav forces halting a major Axis push in the upper Brita valley as General Broja Mikhailovitel leads operations. In Austin, guardsmen may be excused from the full poll tax, with the state guard to pay only one dollar of the one dollar and twenty five cent tax for drill period eligibility.
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London
Heday
Broja Mikhailovitel
Brita
Austin
Gerald Mam Ibag
Grocery Bill Rises 2.3 Percent Amid Food Prices Surge
Labor department figures show food costs climbed sharply between mid March and mid April, with the national average up about 3 percent for four weeks. Fresh produce and meat costs rose unevenly across cities, with carrots and onions up sharply and pork and beef showing smaller gains. Overall, food spending increased relative to January 1941, while nonfood living costs barely changed.
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Betty Grawam
Blatt
Washington
INS
Labor Department
Aw Run-Iway
Labor
Porklato
Miss Perkins
Misa Perkins
Uattal
Minneapolis
Jacksonville
Charleston
Norfolk
Wichita
Miss Parkins
Knoxville
Memphis
St. Paul
Byrnes Takes Oath of Office
James F. Byrnes, age today, took the oath of office as director of the new war mobilization agency. The oath was administered by Justice Richard S. Whaley at the White House. Vinson previously took oath as his successor, heading the office amid wartime mobilization efforts.
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Washington, Maay
James F. Byres
New War Mobilization Agency
Richard S. Whaley
Federal Court of Claims
White House
Fred M. Vinson
Kentucky
Nity Hon
Slapitzielda
Byrnes
We Tee
Europe War Bombing Drive Aims to Crush Germany
The piece argues that massive air raids began a year ago with the Cologne 600 plane night attack and notes escalating use of hazardous devices. It outlines aims to cripple German war production, demoralize civilians, and force capitulation, citing observers and Allied leaders.
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Kk. A. F
Germany
Cologne
Clark Lee
Artin Marrs
Iaa G. Saker
U Boat Bases and Rail City Blasted by Allied Bombers
British and American air forces launched a large three pronged raid on French U boat bases at Saint Nazaire, La Pallice, and Rennes near the coast, along with Caen and Maupertus airfields. Fighter opposition damaged several bombers, with heavy losses reported, in a daylong pre invasion assault described as the largest American force yet used in Europe.
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Lowell Bennett
Hi So NtAil
London
FNS
United States Air Force
St. Nazaire
la Pallice
Rennes
Westogh
France
Hank
Europe
United States Army Air Force
Lye Bul Telin
St. Neative
Renne
Af la Palio
Yeas
St. Nazarer
West
Ghterg
United States
A. B. Aritigh
Rat
Rennefort St. Nazaire
la Palien
Pintt Liberati
Henry la Rochelle
Lery
Biscay
Caen
Maupertus
Takreoff
Manny
Immortalizing Gertie of Bizerte Song Writes History
Allied dispatch from North Africa reports the song Gertie from Bizerte, long a doughboy myth, is now sung in words and music by soldiers. Paul Reif provided lyrics for The Taste of Capri and other tunes. Russell arranged fox trot notes, promising the tune will become popular in war-time performances.
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Clinaun Green
Forth
Aprica
Insi
Gertie
Bigerte
Ngs
North Africa
Seally
Tovay
Yin Bon Alley
Paul Reif
America
Capri
Russell
Walt
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