Wiregrass Life Figures In Military And Civic News
In Wiregrass notes, seamen took part in hunt explorer exercises off California aboard USS Baraka with officers from Graceville Dothan and Ozark. Governor Fulsom appointed two Wiregrass residents to a state public service post. Aboard USS Bexar, apprentice Wade West served on Atlantic drill. Kyoto postings and rabies among foxes in Houston and Abbeville counties are reported. Auburn field trip notes include Ceecha Brackin of Dothan. A woman was arrested for concealed liquor. a paroled Negro returned to Tampa area after burglary charge. Firefighters battled two Saturday blazes at local sites.
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California
Ecarrier Baraka
New Incade
John D.ied
USN
John Hartford
W. Suickland
Elas
Daniel B Adklaon
New Brockton
P. Nolen
Haan Mate
Carl Nycabs Sreman
Beh
Dothan
Rotaries
Fulsom
Jaree
Sibyl Pool
Amos ”. Outlaw
Ozark
D. F. Bragg
Elba
BEXAR
Wade
West
Freeman Apprentice
Graceville
Atlantic
Almard
Janeport
Australia faces record expansion across heavy industries
London says Australia’s industry is undergoing the most spectacular expansion in its history. Trade Commissioner J B Todd cites a flood of overseas capital since the war, with 783 firms planning new plants or expanding factories in metal, machinery, cement and conveyance sectors. Four US firms are among the investors.
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London
Australia
J. B. Todd
Austalit
Australi
Thics
United Stes
Todd
Austalla
Alabama Lions oppose national health insurance plan
Alabama Lions at their three day convention in Mobile rejected compulsory national health insurance and backed a state act to protect blind pedestrians. Delegates, about 800 from across the state, also discussed traffic rules for cane users and the need for safe crossings. The gathering included critique of conditions at Ladd Air Force Base in Alaska by former International President Frank W. Birch, who cited overcrowded barracks and neglected equipment. W. T. Tomi Jonas of Montgomery was elected governor of district 34-C.
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Mobile
Alabama
Iftora
Inter Zactione
Peteon
Manila
Ladd Air Force Base
Fairbanks
Alaska
Frank W. Birch
Milwaukee
Wic
Birch
Air Force
Funda
Bireh
W. T. Tomi Jonas
Meatgomery
Baldol- Ing
Pollitt and Kerrigan Rally Spars Amid Devon Uproar
During a chaotic incident at a village hall in Totnes after Pollitt and Kerrigan spoke, security forced an encore and about 1,300 people filled the venue. Pollitt and Kerrigan later headed to Dartmouth as part of a tour across Devon to address British sailors and questions about permission for ships and consent from authorities.
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Father of
Medalle
Pollitt
Pollitttonis
Kerrigan
Totnes
F. Seyd
Pollitt Wuld
Pxkitt
Death on the rails A German American actor Garriis slain
Detectives pursue leads in the case of Garriis an actor from Frankfort on Main born in Wisconsin who was found dead near a siding with no sign of robbery. Witnesses mention a restaurant sighting and a Metropolitan Operation link while investigations consider a possible last minute track event and a missing green car.
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Fack
J. W
Stacles
Terioua Green
Car
Jota Uke
Garevris
Lpr
Jones
Garris
Lotweed
Garrit
Metropolitan
Memphis
MM. Coppenger
Treim
Ate
Abn Warehouss
Frankfort-on-Main
Germany
Wis
United States
Governor Folsom faces a hostile 1940 legislative session
The 1940 session looms with anti Folsom forces seeking to curb his spending and seal his fate. Word spreads of pledged votes against any Senate confirmation and filibuster talk circling the Capitol. Debate centers on mansion funding, poll tax repeal, legislative reapportionment, and a constitutional convention.
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Folsom
Senate
Inc Sibusier
Lee County
Brown
Auburn
Capitol
Densus
Patton
Bostavi St
Supreme Courts
Amethyst rescue saga and burial details amid chaos
British and American crews bury 23 dead at Hung Jao cemetery as Communist forces hold the Amethyst area. An HAF flying boat reportedly overflew the Amethyst but did not land while officials weigh possible rescue or ceasefire actions. Captain Sido ner and 200 crew members expected burial at sea. others wounded sent to Shanghai by train.
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HAF
BW. Urquhart
St. George's Day
Shanghai
Hung Jao
London
Sidoner
Geir
Infant Death and Widow Byrd Family of Dothan Names
Funeral notices from Midland City and Dothan report services for infants and Mrs Anna Newell. The Byrd infant funeral lists surviving relatives including G W Clark and others in Chattahoochee and Dothan area. Mrs Newell's services are in Heflin Alabama with two sons and two daughters named and Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
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Euaree Byrd
Dunellon City
Kens
Bastal
Port Bier
Byrd
Zupmer Caralyn Clark
Dothan
Crendparanta
Mics
G. W. Clark
Datham
Mes. Byrd
Chattahoochee
Fie
Midland City
Serviers
Anna
Newell
Heflin
Alabama
Bowtisehaven
Cl Fe Newell
Tuscatoosa
J. 2. Newell
H. By Jacobs
Aubu
Death of Ira Coleman McCoy in Hartford
Ira Coleman McCoy, 13, of Slonomb died in a Hartford hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services set for 3 p m today at New Teamon ewech with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Esler Hatl Mrs Iola Dykes and Miss Lucille McCoy all of Liocomb. four sons Bernice Coleman McCoy Frostproof Fla Jesse Lee McCoy Columbus Ga Shelby Curtis Myrtle Grove Fla and Charles Gaston McCoy Dothan. two sisters Mrs Ida McCoy and Mrs Mandy Glass both of Wewahitchka Fla. two brothers Preston McCoy of Wewahitchka and John McCoy New York.
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Hariford
Ira Coleman McCoy
Slonomb
Hartford
New Teamonewech
Church
Holman
Esler Hatl
Iola Dykes
Lucille McCoy
Liocomb
Bernice Coleman McCoy
Frostproof
Fla
Jesse Lee McCoy
Columbus
Shelby Curtis
Myrtle Grove
Charles Gaston McCoy
Dothan
Misa Ida McCoy
Mandy Glass
We-Wehitchka
Fra
Preston McCoy
Wewanitchka
John McCoy
New York
Controversy Over Stopping Aircraft Carrier US United States
Reports from Charlottesville and Washington recount questions to Navy leaders about halting construction of the carrier USS United States CVA 53. Officials discuss potential costs, flight deck specs, and possible purchase of planes as Congress debates funding for the project amid World War II context.
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Charlottesville
Wiliam F.ballt Haley
Navy
Washington
Cas
United States
Odonton
Charles D. Wheelock
Bureau of Ships
Newport News Shipbuilding Corp
Girl Dies Of Injury In Wreck On Picnic
In Tuscumbia a 19 year-old Martha Louise Lancia Jr died from injuries after a truck overturned at a Sunday School picnic. Several others were hurt with some remaining in hospital, including the dead girl’s sister.
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Tuscumbia
Martha Lovire Lancia
Usher Oyoung
Theas Burt
Martha Louise
O Tuscumbia
Awburm
Golsierene
Woman fires during car journey on lonely road
Mrs Elkins and two men, Shaw and Bir, travel at 7 p m when a tire appears. Elkins steps out, draws a gun, fires, and drives away. A note found on Shaw hints mistrust over a woman named Lindberg and infidelity.
Polish Espionage Links Revealed In U S Hearings
A wartime Polish espionage network case surfaces in a closed committee hearing. Modelski testifies about top secret documents, named officers, and rings spanning Poland, the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The panel plans further evidence on Ignace Zlotowski and associated activities.
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Wood
Modelski
Col. W. Komar
Aiatt
Kocmar
Cpt
Gustaw Alef-Bolowalk
Brian
Mexico
Canada
Zlotewski
Medelski
Zlotowski
Universi
Poland
Louis J. Russell
Inverigalat
Ignace Ziotow
United States
Mir. Ziotow md
Burglary Report On Silver Store Entry
Investigation shows a attempted break in at a silver store with items piled near the door and signs suggesting someone forced entry. Details are unclear due to garbled text. Further inquiry is needed to identify suspect and exact losses.
New Road Bond Bill Headed for State Legislature
A new road bond proposal is being drafted by New York bond attorneys for state lawmakers. The plan outlines a potential 40 million dollar bond issue to fund major road work with 12.5 million for the state highway system and 27.5 million for counties, using federal money to supplement. The governor has not yet announced a final road program, but paving efforts are expected to continue.
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Montgomery
Sessior
New York
W. Howard
Williame
Rendolph C Lurie
Finares Department
Collapse of Nanking as Nationalist retreat begins
A chaotic night in Nanking sees police abandoned stations, looting widespread, and residents describing a mood of relief and fear. By dawn Li Honggen and Premier Ho Ying-chin leave on the last government plane while mobs sweep the presidential offices and garrison HQ. The city edges toward Communist control as underground networks mobilize and refugees flood across the river.
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Li Hangien
Ho Ying
Chin
Tiera
General Polices
Li Tsng-jen
Evan Lalpad
Graco Preservation Corps
Youth Ministry
Si A
Mae
United Press
Li Teungjen
Yangtze River
Pubeng
Awollen
Vegan
Gan Counsol
Orces
China
Chingane Hig
Pe Soot Prancia Co
Children in Britain Plan Lollypop Spree Unrationed Candy
British children celebrate a candy freedom with rationing ending. Savings banks report brisk deposits as confectioners prepare to distribute hundreds of pounds of treats nationwide. One firm sends large quantities to 120 children’s homes. An estimated 17 000 British children had never bought a sweet before.
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Loudon
Dresry
Beitain
Ouaz Fry
Toe 2 Savings Bank
Turmoil as Nationalist troops clash with Communists near Shanghai
Descriptions say Nationalist forces would fight while widespread desertions afflicted Yangtze fronts. Chiang Kai-shek may fly to confer with Li and Ho, with rumors of further retreat toward Canton or Formosa. Communists claim British ships attacked to halt crossings, amid shelling and evacuation efforts near Shanghai.
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Chiang Rai Thete
Bia
Chikow
Chiang
Shanghai
Chin Rey
Amaoy O¢ Canton
Or & ‘Ormosa
Tachang
Comomunist Radio
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America
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Changchow
Wusu
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Seachow
Noenking
Claire L. Chennault
Jeader
Separate Hearings Seen For Four In Bank Robberies
FBI reports four suspects held in custody after raid ties connect robberies at Follansbee and Baltimore. Men faced extradition. two Pittsburg residents named along with a Baltimore link. Bonds set. a woman and another man also implicated in the multi robbery chain.
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Memphis
Tac
FBI
Don Ilustetter
Carl Close
Heenett
Pittsbur
Baltimore
Josep W
Pittskuegh
Wien
Enim
Falbee
Burnett
Dengstove
Poslansbes
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Moran
FRY Wa
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Hostetter
Follansbee Bank
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Miss Lynn
Morza
Union Trust
Federal Savings & la Association
Hoptelie
By-Pass Route Discussion On U S 84 Near Rehobeth
Local officials debated a proposed U S 84 bypass from Rehobeth south to Dill County and linking with Midland City. Talks centered on a centerline with a 10 foot right of way, but commissioners deemed right of way impractical due to potential extensive damage and farm land impact.
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U. S. 84
Rehobeth
Dill County
Midland City
McFarland
Belgium
W. Guy Hardwick
Sioners
Boswell
Buslaenme
Tarmete
White Saithi
Tura
McFarkt
Aerogram
Hardwick
Calhoun
Wood bill debate looms as Taft-Hartley repeal eyed
The House of Representatives plans a closed-door session to press a vote on the Wood bill over Taft Hartley repeal. Indications show Republicans will line up behind the Wood proposal, with Southern Democrats needed to counter opposition. A Senate move is expected after House action, while a separate note mentions a small family shipment and a daisy ham description.
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House of Represtntatives
House
Robers
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