Abbeville Scouts Receive Charter Ceremony Details
Abbeville celebrated the Boy Scouts of America chartering with the National Council’s Stout Baxecuure presenting the charter to Troop 159. Scout leaders Mare Low and Prattul Leaders Jean Frank Mcduchan and Horace Maddux spoke on youth aims while Tenderfoot ranks were invested by Scoutmaster Lower. A crowd watched demos by two patrols concluding the event.
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Aggelville
Aneta
Lego
Bebad
Netivua Council
Stout Baxecuure
Fex
Bren Walte- Burtt
Comisade
Scoutiimeer
Mare & Lower
Prattul
Jean Frank Mc¢duchan
Iorace Maddux
Legion
Waoiteharm
Air
Wallace
Ital
Youth of America
Boy Scouts of America
Lower
Maddox
McClellan
Night pursuit ends in fatal shooting of Silas
Police say two unidentified men warned of a knife wielding Negro named Silas who fled toward East Malmn street. Detectives Strickland and Herring cornered him. Strickland fired twice after Silas advanced. Silas collapsed from chest and leg wounds and died in hospital two hours later.
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Wes Herring
Silas
Cranford Street
Ho Ned
East Malmn Street
G. C. Garrett
Herring
Garrett
Strickland
Army Has No Job For Little Flower
WASHINGTON AP Secretary of War Stimson said today that Mayor La Guardia of New York had offered his services to the city during wartime but the Army had no position for the notable figure.
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Washington (Ap
Stimson
la Guardia
New York
Judge Enjoins Landlord At Ozark Depot
Judge C B Keanamer issued an injunction against Dr J B Milla of Oxary from violating gasimum rent regulations. OPA officials charged excessive rent. the order also prevented eviction for failure to pay the excess amount.
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Clers
Laughry
Midde Lnetret
Alabama
C B Keanamer
J. B Milla
Oxary
Milly
OPA
Repte
Daughtry
Teughtry
Alabama Merchants Reelect Officers
Alabama Merchants Association reelected all officers for another term at the annual meeting in Birmingham. Officers include president E. W. Gunn of Alexander City, vice presidents R. C. Bundy of Birmingham and Walter & Lawrence of Montgomery, and secretary-treasurer B. C. Apper of Birmingham. Former Gov. Frank M. Dizon acted as meeting chairman. A resolution urged Alabama food merchants to conserve manpower and equipment.
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Birmingham
Alabama Merchants’ Association
E., W. Gunn
Alexander City
R. C. Bundy
Walter & Lawrence
Montgomery
Frank M. Dizon
Alabama
Bolivia Moves Toward War With Axis Allies
Bolivia joins Brazil in signaling opposition to Germany and Italy after an executive decree. President Penaranda's action prompts Congress to consider a formal declaration of war, with plans for an immediate session and broad regional alignment toward Japan and its associates.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Wns
Chamber of Deputies
Enrique Penaranda
Bia Ecabin Pel Observere
Congress
Tomes Manuel Edo
Brazil
South America
Germany
Italy
Japan
Brasil
Asia
Argentine
Victory Gardening Gains Reported Here
There are more wardens in the state this year than ever before in its history. W A Ruffin of the Alabama Extension Service Auburn said here today it is encouraging to see the number of Victory Gardens springing up in the cities of the state. There are also more good farm gardens this year. Ruffin, with Homer D Fisher of the Extension Service, laid Dothan to study the curb Market program and recommend programs for victory gardens.
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W. A. Ruffin
Alabama Extension Service
Auburn
Ruffin
Homer D. Fisher
Extension Service
Iain Dothan
Victory Gardens
Government Wheat Ordered For Dairies
Dairymen in Houston County report feed shortages and rely on government wheat to ease the crisis. County agent C M Ling says orders are taken at the agent's office. two carloads have arrived and three more will be ordered. Some dairymen have been unable to obtain any feed in days.
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Houston County
C. M. Ling
Ling
War Crisis Echoes From Allied Leaders In North Africa
Amid a global crisis, Eisenhower and Churchill navigate miscommunications over the Tunisia operation. De Gaulle’s ally talks with Crau d while high commissioners weigh next talks. Stimson confirms readiness to assist and keep channels open.
Anti-Forest Fire Advertising Urged in Valdosta
In Valdosta Georgia AP reports that a forest fire prevention campaign urges public awakening to reduce losses and boost attitudes toward forests. Wayne Muller executive secretary warns fires in Southern states could total property damages around 62 million dollars and nine five percent are intentional.
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Valdosta
Ga 'Ap
Barmerta
Wayne G Muller
Une
Su_thern
Senate fights over Farm Bills and price controls continue
Senator Wheeler condemns government subsidies as undemocratic and warns of a farm bailout Club over farmers. Senator Gillette says opponents would promise more if challenged. The Bankhead and Pace bills are returned to committee after a two hour hearing with Wickard present in the background.
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Wheeler
D-Mont
Gillette
D-Town
Senate
Fnally
Brown
Agriculture
Wickerd
Smith
D-Sc
Deciaron
Agriculture Committee
Inborna
Prentisa Brown
Aude Wickard
Bankhead
Aly
John Lt. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Maton
Costa
Barkley
Kentucky
Ganator Vandenberg
R-Mich
Barkiey
Vandenberg
Allied 8th Army advances in North Africa drive toward Tunis
The Eighth Army breaches Rommel defenses and pushes north along the coast, adding prisoners and advancing from Gabes after a swift breakout. American infantry continued steady progress in the Maknassy area, while Allied air forces conducted heavy night bombings on Sfax and Tunis routes, with limited losses and one plane missing.
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Ben Puigor
Gatma-Gabrs
Asault
Turele
Sfax Bouse
Hommel
Tunis
Eighth Army
Rommel
Churchill
Djebal Chemsan
EH Guetar
Gabes
Axia
Rommal
Maknassy
Coal Operators, Miners Clash Over Contract Policy
A dispute over extending the present soft coal contract dominates talks as operators seek War Labor Board intervention while miners reject a continued agreement. Leaders urge quick federal action to certify the matter, with Roosevelt told to be informed and hearings planned for extension bills.
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O'Neill
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
United Mina Workers
Southern
War Labor Board
Edward R. Burke
Southern Coal Producers
Enid
War Labor Boards
William Davis
WLB
Burke
John I. Steelman
U. S. Canclation Service
Steelman
Washington
Hovss Administration
Robertson
R-Va
Ways and Means
Chatreman Danshton
Thia
Interior Department
Coal Producera Committee
Plans for crippled children's clinic at Presbyterian Church
Plans for the crippled children's clinic at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow are completed. Mte C L Collins county welfare director resources today. More than 180 crippled children in Hou tam County are expected to attend with officials including Dr W C Hannes orthopedic surgeon from Mobile Miss Mila Heltebeck orthopedic nurse R W Golsby bracemaker from Mobile W C Hanson X ray technician D & Byrne supervisor vocational rehabilitation F H Echvls assistant supervisor of vocational rehabilitation Mims Jenn Dean physiotherapist from Birmingham survey from county health department and county welfare department members.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Mte
C. L. Collins
Houtam County
W. C Hannes
Mobile
Miléa Heltebeck
R W. Golsby
Bracamaker
W. C Hanson
D. & Byrne
F H. Echvls
Mims Jenn¢ Dean
Birmingham
County Health Department
Classification must ease extreme hardship to dependents
The text argues for selective A classification tied to genuine family relationships and children conceived before induction. It proposes three categories including 3-D deferment for married men whose induction would cause extreme hardship to dependents, within dated constraints around September 14, 1942.
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Childres
Aingis
1,510 Specimens Examined At Lab
Officials of the Dothan Branch Laboratory report 1510 specimens examined in March. Of these, 222 tests were positive, 1208 negative and 20 unsatisfactory. Specimens included malaria 5 percent teeth with 2 positive 49 negative and one unsatisfactory venereal diseases 1162 tests with 160 positive 5 negative and 17 unsatisfactory diphtheria 21 tests with none positive 18 negative and two unsatisfactory tuberculosis 14 tests with three positive 10 negative and one unsatisfactory.
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Dothan Branch
Halifax urges Allied unity in London address
In a panel discussion Halifax warns that lasting peace depends on unity among America, Russia, China, and England. He recalls Dunkirk and urges allied solidarity. He and Lady Halifax plan visits to Montgomery and Auburn before returning to Washington.
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France
Dunkirk
Lady Halifax
Montgomery
Washington
Auburn
Tuskegee
Elvte Club
America
Russia
China
England
Halifax
Sariier
Missing aircrew traced after ranch rescue attempt
A ground party moves toward a ranch 50 miles northwest of Chal lis as two airmen are located in a cabin. Footprints indicate another crew member may be nearby. Five crew members called ranger station and were flown out. A Utah base search plane that vanished Monday afternoon remains unaccounted.
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Challis
Chal Ue
Alr
Ranger Station
Inter
Utah
Reeves Heads Boy Scout Council in Southeast Alabama
Rev Reeves, elected president of the Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council at the Iba Houstes Hotel meeting, succeeds James J Jaxon. New officers include Jaxon as vice president, W D Thomason Clark as vice president, L J Thomas treasurer, Jimmy Wilton council representative, and W M Brount commissioner. Harley E Erb urged wider scouting support for war effort, noting its value to service members and Army Navy appeals. A new Scout induction and tenderfoot ceremony were held in Dothan with Tex Benner directing.
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Raverend
Gam Reeves
Southeast Alabama
Boy Scout Council
Iba
Jaxon
W. D. ‘Thomason
Clark
L. J. Thomas
Dothan
Oetsonal Council
Jimmy Wilton
W. M.brount
Harley E. Erb
Memphis, Tenn
Erb
Ron
Army
Navy
Scout
Tex" Benner
Police Warn Downtown Illegal Parking Crackdown
Chief M. Tatum announced a zero tolerance for overtime parking in the downtown zones. Patrol cars issued warning tickets today and will begin tagging vehicles starting tomorrow with fines against owners. He also ordered officers to book charges against motorists who double park.
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M. Tatum
Tatum
Couple Rescued After Boat Strikes Limb on River
Mr and Mrs Wallace D Malone narrowly escaped drowning when their craft hit a hanging limb over a swift Choctahatchee river. They clung to the limb as the boat drifted downstream until Pitt Walden of Daleville and his six sons rescued them from the riverbank.
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Wallace D. Malone
Choctawhatchee River
Malone
Firat National Bank
Pitt Walden
Daleville
Date Set To Turn In Ration Stamps
Retailers not carrying a ration banking account or unable to buy coffee on Stamp No 25 in War Ration Book One or processed foods on Blue Stamps A B and C may turn in stamps by April 10 announced by A D Wilkerson chairman of the board Merchants with less than 2500 dollars monthly business would contact the board before stamp expiry and institutions unable to open ration bank accounts should also contact regarding food certificates issued err.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Wilkerson
Sparks Urges Support Of Bond Campaign
Governor Sparks calls Alabamians to back a $13 billion war loan drive starting April 32, praising youth sacrifices and freedom. Attendees included Homer D. Lane and J. C. Lewin at a DoThan cattle sale. Virginia announced plans for A1 speed trap devices using mirror and wooden components.
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Montgomery
Chancey Sparks
Homer D. Lae
District RR
Troy
J. C. Lewin
FSA
Brewton
Dothan
Morris M. Borland
County RR
Virginia
Eden Voices On Future US Britain Talks For Peace
Foreign Secretary Eden described general, exploratory talks with the United States and other governments as a start aimed at closer coordination in politics and military strategy. He defended maintaining relations with Vichy to keep a window on Europe, enabling agents to aid Allied advances in North Africa.
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United Nations
North Africa
U. S
Vichy
Europe
Solomons Combat Update Totals 948 Japanese Planes Destroyed
Navy communiques report continued heavy air battles near Guadalcanal on April 6 7 with United States aircraft reclaiming air superiority. Bombers fighters and patrol planes fought Japanese units damaging installations sinking a four engined flying boat and destroying numerous enemy planes while sustaining light losses to U S forces.
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United States
Guardalcanal
Catalina
Vila
Kabul
Arca
Chotseful Talents
Santa Isabel Island
Torce
Dauntless
Avenger
Fightera
Vile
Camp Ares
Rekats Bay
Santa Senbel Island
War Savings drive quests county leaders in wartime effort
Cantioned Foxe Ong and Walter Gaim rector led Houston County War Savings efforts proposing special citizen activities to boost war bond sales. Marc Ray Clement urged county chairs to contact leaders and reach quotas starting April 12 with Az Flowers and county chairman Lavesa sharing duties.
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Ibs
Walter B
Gaim
Ib Alabamas Vietg
Tim
Marc Ray Clement
War Savings Salt
Houston County
Sapelo
Az Flowers
Vetory Fund Committee
Lavesa
War agencies approve plan for trial in aircraft plants
The text notes Wilson seeks a trial in select aircraft industry spots with clearance from War Labor Board and Office of Economic Stabilization, agencies believed to have acquiesced. The proposal aims to extend the approach to other aircraft plants and war industry at large.
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Ghet
War Labor Board
Office of Economic Stabiizination
Wilson
Fielf Unicceasful
Russians harry toward Smolensk in renewed push
The front reports show Red Army patrols pressuring toward Smolensk while overrunning German lines near Rostov and Izyum. Pravda notes stiff battles near the Dnieper region with several villages reportedly retaken or captured in recent days.
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Smolensk
Kahates
Rostov
Red Army
Dissin
Pravda
Communist Party
W Per
Delte
Japanese muster likely from Guadalcanal area force
Report notes possible Japanese formation from the Port Munda region or near the island chain northwest of Guadalcanal. Observers estimate forces may have moved from Tulagi and nearby airfields toward western solomons bases as Allied patrols tighten coastal defenses.
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Abbeville
Roblee
Brownbill
Baxter
Brownbilt Shoe Store
N. Fonter Street
Ozark
National Committee
Eisenhower
Algiers
Churchil
Elmenhower
DeGautln
Tunteia
George Catfour
DeGaulles
Al @lers
Craud
Crippled Children’s Clinic Plans
Dent Will Dex
Ian
Tae
Rev Reeves
Sparks
Southside, Granite CO. , Granite. and
MARB
Post
Old A&p Building
Dothan Milling Company
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