Funeral Tomorrow For Dr Cotfer Incomplete OCR
Funeral services for Dr Cotter will be held at the Moodsy church with Rev Job officiating. Surviving relatives include his wife three sons Sergeant William A Cotter James E Conner and others and a daughter Miss Mary Cotter. Also listed are two brothers and three sisters.
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Metpe
Westide
Cotter
Pradecesta
William A Cotter
Nichols Generz
Haapis
Lowise
Sergetes Frees B. Cotter
US Army
Parisfic
James E. Concer
Washington
D.C
Mary Euel Cotter
Ozark
Jeanne Cottey
New Brockton
Dente Cooper
Colry Byrd
Ashford Baptists Schedule Revival
Ashford Baptist Church announces a revival starting Wednesday and running through May 6. Robert C. Perry, pastor, said Rev. Clifton E. Fire of Cuickamauga, Gz., will be guest preacher. Services at 10 pm and 3 pm, first Wednesday evening, with special music directed by Miss Luriene Dobbs. public invited.
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Ashford Baptist Church
Robert C. Perry
Clifton E. Fire
The
Fire Baptist Church
Cuickamauga
Luriene Dobbs
Commission Studies Auditorium Repairs
The City commission reviews needed auditorium repairs including plastering and scenery supports. The panel considers whether to proceed with seat and stage improvements and evaluates the scope and timing of the work for the upcoming season.
Front lines shift east of the Elbe amid Soviet German clashes
Reported updates describe a new front established between Soviet and US forces east of the Elbe. A Russian artillery lieutenant freed from a German camp by Americans sends a greetings message. When asked about aiding in a town, the Russians say the town is held by Germans and promise to fight their way in. The interpreter notes the Russians appear excited yet cautious about speaking with Americans.
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Elbe
Gertien
Sunes
Congress pushes tough response to Nazi atrocities
House members urged swift punishment for Nazi mistreatment of prisoners and backed bills to create a permanent agency to record war crimes. Sen Chandler and Reps Flood Gossett and Brooks called for formal investigations as Elmer Davis said Germans will hear atrocity stories in Allied media as part of reeducation.
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Brooks
D-La
Europe
State Department
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Germany
Davis
Mountain ascent climbers edge toward summit amid combat
In the central sector Sixth Division pushes toward Mount Paceway in the Simbutine region near Mumia as casualties rise after a Sunday clash. The advance brings forces within about 400 feet of the peak while New York cotton futures report mixed trading with May and July contracts quoted.
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Jon
Paceway
Simbutine
Mumia
Infants' Shoes Put On Ration List May Day
May Day rationing begins for infants shoes affecting stages from newborn to toddler. The Office of Price Administration outlines procedures for dealers and consumers with notes on inventory records and post May 7 meltings.
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Thurk
Port Mer
Dune
Amd
UPA
Birth Registration Advised in Houston County
Dr Burkett urged birth registration for babies born in Houston County between January 1 1945 and February 28 1945. He said rural areas show lower registration rates and emphasized that official birth records establish vital facts like age parentage and citizenship for future proof.
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Babla
Houston
W. T. Bure Ketty
County Wealth Department
State Health Department
Burkett
City Tightens Sick Leave Rules For City Workers
City Commission discussed abuse of sick leave by several workers. Department heads Ralph Goodwin and A J Harvard explained long standing practice of one paid sick day per month and promised enforcement of new rules. Commissioner Ayres signaled review of vacation pay and sick leave policies with a focus on long-time employees.
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City Commission
Commission
John D. Ayres
Ralph Goodwin
A.J. Harvard
Coe
Public Health and Safety
Sanitation Department
Ayvies
Goodwin
Warvard
Misconduct Involving Department Of Corrections And Institutions
A report details a $13 241 syrup sale by the department through a member. Russell claimed ignorance of prohibitions and acted in good faith. The examiner noted price disparities in shipments to varied buyers and suggested alternative marketing arrangements. Sparks attributed revenue loss to shipping season delays and cited inconsistent records in recent examiner reports.
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Department of Corrections and Institutions
Russell
Pattiea
Sparks
Army
Chicago
Snles
Stoss
Emma Kenan Dies At Geneva
Geneva obituary notes the death of Mrs Emma Kenan a resident for over thirty years of Geneva, survived by daughters Mrs J P Carver Sr Mrs Lowe Coupen and Miss Rebecca Kenan, with funeral arrangements to be announced and the Rev W B Clemmons to officiate.
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Emma Kenan
Geneva
Egbty
Georre Lorary
Geneva Prespyignan
Churen Amd
Baslingst
SEE
Sue Gaddeco
Geneve
J. P. Carver
Lowe Coupmen
Rebecrs Kenen
Clemmons
Keateng Burnet
Negro Arrested On Forgery Charge
Woodrow Sutton, a Negro from Dothan, was arrested yesterday by Police Lieutenant E J Strickland and Detective Wes Herring on a forgery charge and released to the sheriff. The arresting officers said Sutton cashed a $70 check on his brother Willie Sutton.
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Woodrow Sutton
E. J. Strickland
Wes Herring
Sutton
Willie Sutton
Jewish Scholar Dr Marcus to Speak in Dothan
Dr Jacob R Marcus renowned Jewish history scholar spoke on a Blue network program last Sunday about The Contribution of the Jew to American Life He will lecture at the Dothan Recreation Center Monday at 8 pm on An Old People in a New Land The Romance of the American Jew A question period will follow Admission to the event sponsored by the Abraham Mordecai Lodge of Bnai B'rith is free
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Jacob R. Marcus
Dothan
Blue Network
Marcus
The
Secure
Abraham Mordecai
War era vehicle plates details at Kilby prison
The commissioner noted most steel and 400000 plate sets are ready for print. The War Production Board priorities cover the rest. Dr Dowling explained that the 146 stamping number at Kilby prison matches prior years as fewer cars but more buses and trucks exist. Earlier in the war Alabama issued wind shield slickers with last year’s plates, then one metal plate and the slicker.
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War Production Board
Kilby
Dowling
Alabama
Allied Drive in Italian Front Advances Near Po Valley
War bulletin notes Eighth Army tanks through German lines in the Po valley as Fifth Army units push toward Bologna and La Spezia on a broadening front with light resistance. A German counterattack was repulsed, 300 British rifles captured.
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Ferrara
Eighth Army
Fifth Army
Bologna
Ligurian
la Spezia
Postwar plan aims to convert war plants to private use
Senator O'Mahoney, chair of the Senate Postwar Policy Subcommittee on Industrial Reorganization and the Military War Contracts Subcommittee, says a broad peacetime industrial program is needed. He notes both subcommittees will jointly plan how to transfer war plants from government to private operation to ensure postwar prosperity.
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O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Senate
Senate votes to bar under twenty in combat without training
The chamber approved 66 to 8 a proposal by Senator O'Daniel to bar assignment of men under 20 to combat without a full year's training. A separate plan by Johnson, Stewart, Revercomb, and Wilson would forbid selectees under 18 from combat unless they had at least six months training, to be decided today.
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Chamber
O'Daniel
D-Tex
Johnsony
D-Colal
Stewart
Revercomb
R-Wval
Wilson
R- Town
Raussia
Roosevelt
Russia
Arrest Record Shows Lee Held on Coupon Possession
An arrest report notes Lee faced a preliminary hearing after a complaint by A. D. Wilkerson, chairman of the Hourdan County War Price and Rationing Board, with bond set at 500 dollars. Lee said a wrecked automobile left him with a bus ticket to return home, amid broader criticisms of policy aims.
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Lee
A. D. Wilkerson
Hourdan
D Day Bombardier Home On Leave Hero Airman
Lieut. Goodwin, son of Mr and Mrs K J Goodwin of 904 North Appletree Street, is a Marauder bombardier who flew 85 missions over France Belgium and Germany. On furlough after D Day he recalled missions dropping bombs on bridges depots and ammunition dumps including a critical Seine crossing. A 1937 Dothan High School graduate, he trained on the west coast as a navigator and went overseas in March last year.
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Jobo
Outen
Esghip Ar Forte
Ares
France
Beigeern
Gerrupry
Laeut
Govdain
K. J. Gooow
Goodwin
Elara
Ammunmon
Seine River
Dothan
Medal of Honor Proposed For FDR
The House Judiciary Committee approved legislation authorizing President Truman to award posthumously the Congressional Medal of Honor to the late Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Truman
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Conference power plays shape postwar Poland policy
The Big Three press for control of the conference agenda to push the Dumbar ton Oaks security plan while smaller nations seek a voice. Molotov Eden and Stettinius prepare for final steering committee talks in San Francisco with 4 30 p m Pacific War Time openings. Van Kleffens of the Netherlands and Bidault of France demand veto changes and argue France’s role among the big powers.
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Dumbarton Oaks
Jecause
Poland
White House
San Francisco
Molotov
Eden
Stettinius
Eelco van Kleffens
Netherlands
George Bidault
France
van Kleffens
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stelin
Yalta
Bidault
Snyder Approved as Federal Loan Administrator Nominee
The Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved today the nomination of John W Snyder, a St Louis banker, to be Federal Loan Administrator. He faces confirmation and will oversee federal loan programs.
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Snyder
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
John W Snyder
St Louis
Ownership Of Still Charged To Negro In Dothan Case
U S Commissioner J W Deugniry said to charge that a still near Clapton was seized by Federal agents for possessing an unregistered still. Arrested by agents RB Philtips and Lake Burdick of the Alcohol Tax Unit, bond set at 800 dollars. A second still reportedly owned by Wilson was noted but no arrest made. Stills described as oodrem type with about M-gellow capacity.
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Dale
Clapton
U.S. Commssoper
J. W. Deugniry
Phtlips
Lake Burdick
Dothan Wilson
Wilson
Woman Injured When Hit By Auto on East Main Street
Mrs E Boland of South East Street was struck by a car while walking with a companion on the East Main Street 400 block. Corporal William Rasmonssen of Camp Rucker drove the auto turning into a driveway. Mrs Boland suffered a bruised shoulder and minor abrasions. she was taken to the hospital by ambulance attendant Fred Johnson.
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E. Boland
South East
Sireet
East Main Street
Ewell Jones
Police Department
Boland
William Rasmonssen
Camp Ruckers
Fred Johnson
Jones
Allied armies close on Munich and Czech border in swift push
American Third and Seventh Armies along with French First tighten grip across southern Germany as 1,015,000 more Germans surrender in April. Berlin's fall signals German disintegration while Antwerp to Prague advances seal off pockets near Pilsen and Regensburg and push toward Berchtesgaden.
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Cruciae
Eisenhower
Bremen
Hamburg
Harbur
Danube
Regensburg
Valhala
Munich
Ulm
Black Forest
Aretria
Augsburg
Hitler
Seventh
Upper Danube
Berlin
Maas
Utrecht
Grebbe
Holland
Cham
Third Army
1Th
Pilsen-Prague
Alps
Pilsen
Prague
Chemnitz
Saxon
Edward D. Ball
Schwansdorff
Beratzhausen
City
Noth
Michidorf
Devers
Fransfer
Berchtesgaden
Brenner Pass
Italy
Roosevelt Portrayed Avoiding Spotlight During Hyde Park Sojourn
The narrative recalls President Roosevelt slipping from reporters and Secret Service in a desire for privacy between fourth term talk and quiet rides. He evades pursuit in a blue car with hand controls and drives to secluded Maryland mountains, while aides and Gus Gennerich recall his sharp wit and book catalogue rituals.
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Continand
Roosevelt
Bering
Hyde Park
Squire
White House
Maryland
Secret Service
Mr. Roosevelt
Fis
Gus Gennerich
Gus
Washington
Navy Recruiters Win Promotions
Navy recruiters promote several petty officers and sailors to higher ranks, including a first class seaman and a petty officer, amid a promotion ceremony. The Gran staff coordinates the selections, and Macdonald oversees the promotions. Ted Hemulton is named to a chief petty officer role.
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Navy
Quetlenn
Macdonald
Ice
Ted Hemulton Wee Brorwend
Tom Seaman Firs
Clase
Yeoman
Bond Fixed In Negro Slaying Case
Judge Saxon P. Lewis set a five thousand dollar bond in the first degree murder case involving the shooting of a Negro man named Flowers. The proceedings included testimony about a prior hunting party and a discussion of alleged motives, with officers describing observed behavior and possible influences on the defendant.
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Saxon P
Lewis
Flowers
Chesit Pot
Keener Baxley
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Dothart
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Quaker Oats Company
Quaker
Sorrells Milling Company
Dothan Milling Co
Montgomery Highway
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