Rubber Tires Ready For Farm Tractors
County officials urge farmers to apply for rubber wheeled tractors under the war mobilization program. Eligible farmers must seek county War Board approval before eligibility certificates from the county War Price and Rationing Board are issued. Criteria include nonadaptable steel wheels or use across multiple farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County War Board
County War Price and Rationing Board
Willames
AD Wilkymeea
Enid
A. Sree
C. M. Ling
Wader
Pr Tem
Ming Dies At Graceville Inobituary Notice
Mrs. B. E. Ming died yesterday afternoon in Graceville after weeks of illness. She moved from Neston about fifty years ago and belonged to the Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be at Bethel Church near Newton tomorrow at 11 am with Rev. How eré Trawizk officiating. Burial in Hathacemetery with Warri-Wilcon in charge. Survived by husband six daughters five sons two sisters three brothers fifteen grandchildren and a great grandchild.
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Graceville
Neston
Bethel Church
Newton
Howeré Trawizk
Blocomb
Hatha
Wari-Wilcon
John M. Cannon
W. T. Ming
Gracevile
E. J. Ming
Eufawe
EC. Ming
McIntyre
Husy Ming
Fenny Ming
Marianas
Ida Ming
Okeechodes
Fla
James Abercrombie
Troy
Eddie Harden
Esleville
Andrew Harden
Deleon Harden
Opp
Buy a Jeep program drives school support in county
The drive to fund jeeps for schools continues with certificates from the Treasury Department to be mailed to participants. Schools taking part include the high school, Young Junior High, Highlands, Bouthelde, Minnie T. Heard, Rose Hill and the North Highland Negro School. The campaign has passed the halfway point as students join volunteers and buyers of War Bonds. Banks in Houston County are backing the effort as civic clubs coordinate nationwide, Ashford reports over 20 000 subscribed of a 881 000 quota, and volunteers push to reach the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Morgenthau
McClintock
High Scheel
Young Junior
Highland
Bouthelde
Minnie T. Heard
Rose Hill
North Highland
Dothan
Houston County
Asis
War Bonda
Government
Lovern Aald
Cochairman Az Flowers
Ashford
Attra
Uncle Sam
Hour County
Hitler
Hirohito
Lovern
Workers Council Meeting Planned for Tomorrow in Houston County
The Houston County Workers Council will convene tomorrow at 1 to 2 p.m at the home demonstration agent office. Mrs C L Colas, county welfare director, will preside. The discussion will cover civic and community welfare topics with Mrs Collies noted as maid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Professional ‘Workers Council
Cearthouss
State to Certify Grades of Potatoes
The Department of Agriculture will certify Grade A and Grade B sweet potato seed and plants with field inspection this summer. Commissioner C. M. Ling and County farm agent urged farmers to use free services, except for a minor tape measure fee. Growers must apply to B. P. Livingston of the Division of Plant Industry, Morgan area, to obtain certification and avoid extra driving. no seed or plants move from quarantined areas due to the sweet potato weevil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agricaters
Nepalog
Asnell
Joe N Poole
C. M. Ling
B. P. Livingston
Department of Agriculture and Industries
Mostgenery
Ling
Ting
Ares
Town War Meeting To Be Held Tomorrow
County courthouse will host a town war meeting at 10 am organized by the Town War Meeting For War Committee. Judge Aron P. Poyner said he was informed by Luther Little of the Association of County Commissioners. Similar meetings statewide, endorsed by Governor Chauncey Sparks, aim to plan postwar benefits for cities with organized committees. The primary goal is to explain the committee functions, inviting civic leaders city representatives farm officials school authorities veterans and others to attend.
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Aron P. Poyper
Luther Little
Associatiion
Chauncey Sparks
Poyner
Roosevelt Rumor Sparks Dothan Train Stop Bets
Reporters and ACL agent KE Griffith dispute whether President Roosevelt rode through Dothan on a Montgomery Jacksonville train. Although officials saw no confirmation, Washington announced Roosevelt possibly spent four to five hours there attracting bets on his presence.
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KE. Z. Griffith
ACL
Day
Washington
Mr. Roosevelt
Dothan
Bhees
Roosevelt Inspecting Military Camps in Southeast Tour
President Roosevelt travels through Alabama Georgia Tennessee and Arkansas visiting Maxwell Field Fort Benning Fort Oglethorpe Camp Forrest Camp Robinson and WAAC centers. He surveys training facilities notes higher morale and value of educational programs while calling for broader inspections and improved war readiness.
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Werder
Washington
Marms Corps
Parris Ldead
Hoc
Calla
Maxwell Field
Alameoar Montgomery
Paba
Craig Fielda
Fort Bsnong
Columbus
Usasky
Ward
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Fort Oglethorpe
Womens Army
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Sth
Joseph T. Robinson
Ark
Little Rock
Weahington
Najtionss
To & Qustion
Roosevelt Thad
WAACS
Fort Benning
Roggewell
Mehlef
WAAC
Oglethorpe
Thevaande
Camp
Mr. Roosevelt
Varlous Placer
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Chauncey Sparks
Alaname
Prentice Cooper
Tanneswas
Homer D Adkinson
Arkansas
Virginia
North Carolina
Farm aid cutoffs stir debate in Congress and Roosevelts tour
The House moved toward blocking a 715 million dollar Agriculture Department appropriation, signaling a shift away from the Farm Security Administration. Tarver warned the agency risks destruction if it defies Congress, while the Senate readiness remains unclear. Across the South, troops and officials monitored Roosevelt’s tour, noting military installations and heightened security as the President praised training gains and living-condition improvements. The narrative links farm policy, wartime economics, and national defense in a tense political climate.
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Washington
House
Malcole C. Tarver
North Georgia Democrat
Farm Security Administration
Agriculture Department
Chateman Tarver
Appropriations
C. B. Baldwin
FSA
Farm
Tarver
Baldwin
Congress
Senate
Treasury limits bonds and seeks new funding sources
Ambiguous OCR text notes the Treasury restricting banks to 5 billion in bonds and aiming to raise 2 billion from other sources. It mentions Morgemibau Besmid and pee-benking sources as potential contributors, with a claim that all available funds will be sought.
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Treasury
Morgemibau
Pee-Benking
Nazis Rally As Hitler Birthday Speech Prompts War Outlook
Goebbels and Goering spoke to Germans marking Hitler's birthday, urging resolve. Goering praised Reich strength, claimed arms cannot be conquered, and warned of a turning point as Allied pressure increases. Diplomatic circles anticipate another offer from Hitler to shore up support.
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Goebbels
Reich Marshal
Goering
Gosbbels
Fitler
Nast
Bralingrad
Africa Corps
Tunisia
Hitler
Fortress of
Europe
Soviet Russia
Tax talks on pay as you go plan split at conference
At a night conference House leaders from both parties pressed for a compromise on the pay as you go taxation plan. Speaker Rayburn urged a bipartisan agreement while Republican Leader Martin cautioned that a breakthrough was not assured. If talks fail, Republicans may seek to force a vote on a modified Rum skip a year plan, which was defeated previously.
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Charman Cansoe
Secretary of Agricuure Witkar
Cannoe
Crisia
Rayburn
D-Tex
Martin
Massachusetts
Martin Ia
Automobile Heist Suffers Murky Justice in War Era Tale
Number 8 wire and compound used to grind automobile valves allowed the 2% men to escape. WAVES, he said, grimly noting the War Department arranged his trip and that WAACS were likely crowing about it.
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War Department
WAACS
Conference meeting details clouded by press access dispute
The Senate debated an upcoming conference agenda as Dean Acheson and others prepared for talks. Senator Aiken urged formal State Department statements on press access while concerns were raised over excluding journalists and Congress members from the Hot Springs session beginning May 18. Fortune of decisions rests with President Roosevelt.
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Benate
Ube
George
Uiere
Dean
Sensior Alken
State Department
Congress
Aiken
Achesce
Foreign Relations and Agriculture Committees
House Foreign Affairs and Farm Groupe
Roosevelt
Adisson
Kimwaif
Rommel Humbled as Allies Attack Sicilian Supply Lanes
reports from Stockholm and London say RAF and American fighters threaten Axis lines in the Sicilian channel while British destroyers and Italian warships maneuver near Tunisia. British bombers strike Sicily again as rumors spread of civilian evacuations and pamphlets urging polite behavior toward invaders amid famine fears.
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Africa
Rommel
Sicilian
RAF
Asis
Stockholm
London
Axia
Tunisia
Bicllian Straits
Speria
Sicily
Italy
Maieland
CBS
France
Federal Communications Comclimajon
Roosevelt Visits Foundation as War News Looms
President Franklin D Roosevelt spends over half an hour with patients at the Little White House reception, delivering a talk to fundraisers and staff. He jokes about keeping his schedule tight, recalls Pearl Harbor timing, and hints he may not return soon, citing the press as portraying it as a visit for public benefit.
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White House
Roosevelt
Foundation
Pearl Harbor
Hull
Washington
Hullalo
Mr. Roosevelt
War alters lives at Warm Springs reform effort halted
A garbled paraphrase describes a president addressing wartime civilian care. He mentions the Warm Springs facility and the need for constructive work to support welfare, alongside plans to resume duties and aid families this year. The text references paralysis, epidemics, and the impact on society, with emphasis on civilian support programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saoataggy
el Bene Steel
Welfare Department Seeks Adoptive Baby Bond
Macon County welfare director seeks two babies for foster care or adoption. Persons with information or who can help are urged to contact the welfare department for assistance and potential placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Well Department
Macn Om County Welfare Director
Mm Cog
The
Welfare Department
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Merine Corps
Parris Leland
Navy
Osntiaesd Frese
Fang
Hitles
Radio Service “Rangers Digest
N Roofing & & Heating Co
Chicago
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Spann-Marchman Bldg
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