Good Friday Services Scout Roundtable At Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church of the Nativity plans Good Friday observances with three hours of meditations, prayers, and Christ’s words. An early service at 3 pm precedes a 7:30 pm closing prayer and sermon by Rev. Madsos. Girl and Boy Scout groups are invited to attend and participate in the observances and related badge-advancement activities.
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Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Gamerrow
G. Ralps
Madson
Aeen
Jond
Christ
Madsos
Mortis R F Dies. Rites Set at Big Creek Church
Funeral services for Robert F Mortis, 52, of Headland Avenue, who died early today in a Dothan hospital, will be held Saturday at Big Creek Church. He was a Coffea County resident since 1871, a WWII veteran, and longtime Napier Field firefighter. Surviving are his wife and two daughters residing in Alabama, with additional relatives listed in Dothan.
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Robert F. Morrin
Headland Avenue
Dothan
Big Ceesk Church
Umea
Installations Attacked in Daylong Monday Incident
A Monday sequence involved Jim and Ray Epp in a daylong attack on gas installations and related sites. Authorities reported coordinated disruptions across multiple facilities with suspected planning evident. No further arrests immediately disclosed.
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Jim
Ray Epp
Mikhailov aids Red Star as German breakout falters
The report notes Mikhailov directs Red Star forces as German troops suffer about 1,000 dead and 30 tanks in their first breakout attempt from the Kharkiv trap, with a second assault causing heavier losses. Hessian units reportedly seize streets at Tarnopol, many Germans killed, others surrender. Junkers fly many missions toward Nasya while 11 are shot down in 24 hours. Konerg’s Second Ukrainian Army nears Iasi, while Fiyealans claim gains at Kishine, including Tutslenny and 30 other towns after repelling German counterattacks.
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Tutslenny
Alle
Florce Garman
Dewey leads GOP as Willkie eyes future moves
The convention scene shows Dewey with 182 pledged delegates as Bricker lags and Stemsen and MacArthur earn limited support. Speculation swirls on Willkie’s next move, including potential cross party or new liberal alignments, with talks of a shared ticket or a broad “one world” peace strategy. In Omaha, Mrs Wittels proclaims Wendell Willkie’s 100 percent backing for his bid, amid cheering crowds as he withdraws.
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Harold E. Stemsen
Douglas MacArthur
Dewey
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Willkie
Republica
Lbstal
Stassen
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Wilkie
Bult Moore
Omaha
Wendell Witkle Dows
Explosion at Hastings Depot Causes Deaths and Injuries
An explosion damaged the Hastings depot area killing Norris, Fry, Chester Curtis, and Syd Mitchell, with three more killed including Mary Mec Quaid and Vera Conrast. Dozens injured, many civilians. blast shattered windows across about 20 stores and sent debris miles away. Captain Patterson said the cause was unknown and the blast affected Gleavil village nearby.
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Coulmeiog
Pettereon Weld
Norris
Fry
Chester Curtis
Syd Mitchell
Mary Mec-Quaid
Vera Conrast
Laverne Tompkins
Lois Adams
Keith Mathensai
George Armstrong
Mable Wise
Patterton
Allied Air Raids Strike Rail Hubs Amid German Rail Paliw
American bombers and Liberators based in Britain and the Mediterranean hit rail yards in the Berlin Munich area and in Yugoslavia while targeting freight systems. Flights from Italy faced heavy opposition as raids supported Soviet advances about 700 miles east of Plessi. Bomber crews reported several losses but many formations returned with no planes lost. Berlin radio warned civilian traffic may be suspended as Allied rail disruption worsens Germany’s war effort.
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Munich
Romanus
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MediterraDean
Italy
Plessi
Agdin
Bucharest
Budapest
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Par de Calais
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Nis
Yugoslavia
Thunderbolts
Lhtnings
Germany
U. S. Ninth Air Force
France
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Tours
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Chartres
Allied air forces target German logistics in Mediterranean drive
Deputy commander in chief of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces says the Priesto fields in the Laikans are vital for long term German capability. He notes Bucharest freight yards as the world’s best bomber target, clogging with traffic moving from Plosati to the Danube. Despite bad weather, raids hit Colleferro, Terracing, Formis, Frosone, Cassino area, and rail links near Rome. Luftwaffe losses push total enemy planes to 157 from a single raid on Steyr and Avatria, raising hopes Allied air power can neutralize German air strength, turning air into a transport service for bombs.
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Blessor
Plosati
Danube
Italy
Colleferro
Anzio
Terracing
Formis
Fifth Army
Frosnone
Cassino
Canalal
Rome
Fprocula
Cretaina
Messer
Sundig
Steyr
Avatria
Alnglereid
Gan
Ira C. Baker
Willkie Withdraws From Campaign After Neb Campaign
Willkie, amid a Neb campaign finale, announced his decision to quit addressing fellow Americans. He noted delegates pledged and the need for major Midwestern state support for a Republican nomination. Wisconsin primary results were cited as disappointing, with Milwaukee’s Fred Zimmerman denying America First ties.
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Willkie
Mra
Asions
Willeje
New York
Wilkie
Nebraska
Wilide
Wisconsin
Willkie Suld
America First
Milwaukee
Fred FR. Zimmerman
Red Cross Drive Earns Generous Support in Columbia Area
Committee members and contributors thanked for support in a fundraising drive for overseas service. About $17.40 pledged locally, plus a barbecue event organized by the Columbia Lions Club raised well over $250 for the Red Cross. Doak praised Houston County residents for patriotism and readiness to back calls aiding soldiers overseas.
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Mittee
Hill
Columbia
Columbia Lion's Club
Lions Club
Red Cross
Houston County
Egg market sees price drop despite high production
The text notes a weak consumer demand and falling prices to farmers while egg production in January February reached record levels, continuing a high output trend from last year. The industry seeks a boost to the rolling egg custom and a stronger market despite abundant supply.
Short-form income tax guidance for streamline act incentives
The piece explains alternate long-form worksheets for high incomes and how the short form estimates taxes. It notes potential higher payments if streamline legislation passes, and urges prudent estimates with quarterly amendments by June 5. It outlines penalties protections and mentions armed services exemptions.
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Congress
Armed Services
Lewis Spense Dies On Newton Route
Obituary notice for Lewis Spense who died on the Newton route after a lengthy illness. Survived by two sons, Leyd Spense and Earnest Spense, and several daughters and relatives. Funeral services pending with Johnson-Wilkerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Newton
Lewis Spenea
Erty Mace
Butte
Elt
Ilew. Sd
Arthur Spense
Newton Rowte
Leyd Spense
Eufesa
Earnest Tomae
United States Army
Saad Fieyd
Evenly Val
Dothan
Johnson-Wilkerson
Fanes
New Police Autos Arrive For Dothan Patrol Duty
Two new VH satmobiles purchased by the City of Dothan and allocated to the Police Department are due in Dothan today from Atlanta, Georgia. Stored by the War Department in Isota, Georgia, the vehicles were released for law enforcement use. Chief J F Draughon said Desk Sergeant Eddie Kelley and Detectives Wee Herring and E J Strickland will drive the cars from Atlanta.
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Dothan
Police Department
Isota
War Department
Poliee
J. F. Draughon
Wee Herring
J. Strickland
Atlanta
Byrd Farley Ticket Seen For Democrats
Senator Bailey proposed a Byrd Farley ticket as a Democratic alternative. He doubted Roosevelt would seek a fourth term, while Gillette expected Iowa delegates to back renomination and to name him as a delegate. Farley declined to comment on politics. Hull was named as a preferred nominee by Gillette but he would not campaign.
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Roosevelt
Bailey
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Byrd
Dva
Jamea A Farley
Democratic Nations
Farley
Atlanta
Anawer
Wendell Willkie
Gillette
Iowa
Cordell Hull
Voting Machines Set For Primary
Factory voting machine representatives are in Dothan to prepare for the May 2 Primary. Judge Saxin P. Poyner explained the machines will require voters to select the correct number of state and district delegates to the National Democratic Convention. if a voter selects fewer, the ballot remains blank.
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Dothan
Saxin P. Poyner
Poyner
Five Are Accepted For Navy Training
Navy Recruiting Office in Dothan announced the names of three boys from Georgia and the Wiregrass who have been inducted. C J Wilkerson of Columbus Georgia Allston Corse Semmes of Ozark Joseph Carlton Jemmerson of Eufaula were enlisted. Two Wiregrass women Janette Galloway and Johnny Corrine Owens were accepted for Waves duty and will depart for boat training at Hunter Col. Yaga. Hunters added more than 200 million pounds of unrationed wild meat to the nation’s food supply in 1948.
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M. F. Ford
Navy
Dothan
Georgia
C. J. Wilkerson
Columbus
Allston
Bombing Theory At Cassino Examined By Eaker
General Ira Eaker discussed Cassino bombing results and lessons. He said some bombs missed, others were due to mechanical failure or misidentification, and overall accuracy scarcely altered the battle. He argued heavy bombers should target rear strategic aims over close support where possible.
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Sarebee
Casaime
Baker
Eaker
WACs Break Easter Allied Headquarters It Aly
The Allied headquarters at Italy during Easter faced a bottleneck as American soldiers’ orders for sew ers to be delivered to sisters and best crip back homes on Easley morales were delayed. Lt. Comdr HM Daggett of Goldsboro NC restructured the operation by bringing in 24 WAC sparetime typists who handled 19200 orders in a week, easing the bottleneck.
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Allied Headquarters
Italy
Tee
Post Exchange
Siethers
Easley Morales
Flames Consume Block as Blaze Destroys Six Buildings
A blaze at the People’s Perniture Company on Lower Breadway engulfed most of a block within an hour. Firemen suffered minor burns and scalds while battling the flames. two buildings remained standing as others burned.
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People's Perniture Company
Lower Breadwey
Cols
Burns
Warhington and Murray Discuss National Economic Growth
A cut and garbled AP wire item cites West and South figures debating expansion of industry and investment in underdeveloped regions. It mentions providing opportunities for servicemen through land and industry development and calls for programs to prevent stagnation.
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Warhington
Youngs
Benatar Murray
Murrey
2,000 TCI Workers Involved in Strike
In Surmingham AP reports about 2,500 Tan nesses Coal iron and Railroad Co. workers at Wylam who did not report for the night shift. A company spokesman said the walkout followed the suspension of a Negro employee for extensive absences, triggering the strike at the mine.
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Surmingham (Ap
Tannesses Coal, Irom and Railroad Co
Wylam
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