Dothan considers long term power and water rate issues
City faces penalties for late water and power payments tied to Alabama Power Co. and PRC orders. A new ordinance targets vagrancy and sets the onus on arrestees to prove employment. County seeks federal reimbursement for Napier Field lead purchases, with discussions involving Senator Lister Hill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
MOC
Alabama Power Co
PRC
City
Sowar
Finty
Dethaaz Custamers
Gly
ASPC
Wader
APSC
Unty Board of Revenue
Napier Field
Lister Hill
Hetp
John Bankhead
Henry B. Mtengell
Board of
Revere
Wren
Evenaor
Soviet Big Guns Smash 100 Nazi Tanks In Donets
London report from Lynn Heinzerling notes Soviet forces halted a major Axis push in the Donets basin as Red artillery and tanks knocked out about 50 more German tanks by day’s end. German aircraft suffered heavy losses, with 24 shot down, amid continued fighting and pushes near Voroshilovgrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Heinzerling
London
Donets
Russia
Orel
Hed
Voroshilovgrad
Moscow
Imore
Farm Leader Urges Higher Excess Tax To Fight Inflation
Alabama Farm Bureau president Walter L. Randolph urged a higher excess tax on the purchasing power of workers with higher incomes to combat inflation. Speaking at a Houston County farmers meeting, he argued price controls won’t curb inflation and that farm policy is being steered by labor unions. He called for a stronger Farm Bureau to push pro farmer legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Randolph
Alabama Farm Bureau
Randolph
Treasury
Houston County
Nations
Farm Bureau
Pre Invasion Blows Hit Kiska In Aleutians
U S Navy reports new Japanese positions hit on Kiska after a two day weather pause. An American B 17 Flying Fortress bombed installations, followed by destroyers and light ships shelling defences near Gertrude Gove and the main camp area about twenty miles northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kiske
Aleutians
Navy
Thomsday
Aiaska
Gertrude Gove
Kiska
Allies Complete Of Record Raids On Reich
Allied air forces conducted a week of persistent daylight raids over German-occupied Europe ending Saturday. U S Eighth Air Force mediums hit Poix Melville Tricqueville and Abbeville in northern France while RAF mediums targeted St Omer Amiena and Lille. Thunderbolt squadrons and escorts flew over the coast as heavy anti aircraft fire rose. two Axis fighters were destroyed and several bombers and fighters were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syrice Yahner Trondon
Germany
Baturdey
Europe
France
U. & Eighth Air Force
Poix
Melville
Tricquevile
Abbeville
RAF
Special Bracket Proposal Split Draft by Age Over 30
Senator Taft urged Draft Director Hershey to separate men over 30 from younger draftees into distinct schedules. He argued a 30 year age divider would likely end induction of older men and push younger men into early service, listing six reasons for the change as Congress eyed overhauls after summer recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell Washington
Congress
Taft
Ohio
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Tafti
Chionf
Neutrals Bar Axis Leaders Plea From Roosevelt
U S diplomats in neutral capitals urged governments to refuse asylum to Axis leaders Mussolini and Hitler and others. State Department released notification naming Stockholm Ankara Madrid Lisbon Bern Vatican Buenos Aires as channels to convey the president's demand. Swiss authorities pledged vigilance while reiterating strict visa rules for refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Mussolini
Hitler
Tajo
State Department
Stockholm
Sweden
Ankara
Turkey
Ma' Arid
Spain
Lisbon
Portugal
Berne
Switzerland
Vatican City
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Department of State
Dublin
Eire
DeGaulle Giraud Map Unification In War Plant Vote
Attorney General Biddle ruled that any union group representing a majority or minority of workers may demand and obtain a strike vote in any war plant under the Smith Connally War Labor Disputes Act. The ruling, revealed by the NLRB, marks the first strike ballot under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Biddle
Smith-Connally
French war chiefs unify under single command for Allied cause
General Charles de Gaulle and Henri Giraud secure a single command for all French forces, prompting calls for immediate Allied recognition as a provisional government. Giraud to lead military affairs. De Gaulle to head a national defense committee as the new French leadership seeks full Allied status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Deluce
Algiers
Charles du Gaulle
Henri Siraud
United States
Girand
de Gaulle
Henri Bonnet
de Gaulle-Giraud
France
Giroud
French Committee For Nations Liberation
AEF Morale High Say War Chief Stimson Declares
Secretary of War Stimson, back from a three week tour of Iceland Great Britain and North Africa, described American troops as sober and determined to win. He met with General Devers and General Eisenhower and noted well equipped trained soldiers ready for action following Sicily Tunis and air campaigns over Europe. Details to follow at a press conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stimson
Iceland
Great Britain
North Africa
Jacob Devers
Dwight
Thousands of U S troops reach England
Thousands of United States troop reinforcements arrived in Britain after an uneventful Atlantic crossing. Canadian troops including parachute units also arrived, part of large dominion force to reach Britain. They were settled in scattered camps across England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Britain
Dominions
England
OPA And WEA Predict Beef Surplus With Less Pork
Washington AP report says beef prices and availability should improve as cattle herds grow and grassfed cattle move to market, while pork supplies may shrink slightly in coming weeks. WFA experts doubt civilian ration increases unless storage capacity limits consumption, with beef gains likely tied to seasonal marketings and movement from western ranges peaking in late fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid
A. Martin Washington
Hovsewife
WPA
Office of Price Administration
OPA
WFA
Weater
Nazis Aided By Delay In Italian Surrender Proclamation
London officials viewed a warning to Italians about a deadly new rain of bombs as a potential turning point in persuading Italy to surrender. War leaders prepared for weekends of possible action if political or military developments emerged. Reports from Rome and neutral nations noted pressure on Premier Badoglio and Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt discussed the Italian situation by transatlantic call. No neutralization proposal had been received by any United Nations as of the night.
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Russell
Azia
Pietro Badogne
Churchill
Foosevelt
Tura
Badoglio
Italy
Bourriot
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Africa
Rome
Yadio
United States
Mussolini
Germany
Htaliang
Wwe
Rea
Pietro Badoglio
Benito Mussolini
Pbombera
Roma
Fay
London
Washington
Practica di Mar
Grattagliie
Taranto
Sicy
Cummer
Gulta
Evea
Ahera
Sicilian
Meestas Strait
Levens
Warrettima
Melly
United Mathews
Gir Bernard L. Montgomery
Catanis
Mr. Etna
George & Patton, Jr
Ture
Senator George Warns Caution on Social Security Expansion
Vienna Ge a AP Senator Walter F. George chairman of the Senate Finance Committee praised Roosevelt six point plan to aid returning service men but warned Congress will move cautiously on expanding Social Security. He said existing programs rehabilitate veterans and that any expansion must not rely on capital levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romfey Wheeler
Vienna
Walter F. George
D.-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Congress
George
United States
Hamburg Shambles After Week of Allied Raids
Swedish eyewitnesses report Hamburg as a ruined inferno after a week of air raids. City blocks collapsed, thousands killed or injured, railways gutted, telephones down, and harbors wrecked as three submarines under construction were destroyed at Blohm and Voss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Shanke
Stockholm
Sweden
Germany
Hamburg
Alldur
Aftontidning
Altoona
Blohm and Vous
Lomboarda
Alster
Elbe
Deutsche Work
Blohm and Voss
Denmark
Denlah
Nazis In Italy Blocking Peace In Rome Indicated
Rome reports strong signs that peace aims are blocked by Nazi forces in Italy. The Vatican and Rome exchange notes say negotiations involve Italy and the Allies, with demands including the overthrow of Fascia and removal of German troops. A formal government statement was expected within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Thomas F. Nawkins
Bern
Switzerland
Pietro Badoglio
Axia
Basler Nachrichten
Atter Celal Ttalian
Vatican Walle
Ytely
Fasciam
Pome
Strategy Of War Cuts Army Expense And Hike's Navy's
President Roosevelt outlined a sweeping wartime budget shift reducing Army estimates by about six billion dollars and diverting funds to the Navy. He said the total war bill for the year remains near one hundred billion, with caution about price and wage pressures and renewed calls for higher taxes or savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kovacio Warrington
Praatdant Rooeevelt
JT. Roosevelt
Iron
America
Congress
War Department
Navy
Pressradio
Defense Plant Corporation
Defensa Rup
Piles Corporation
Metala Reserve
Cadets to Appear On USO Radio Quiz
Six Nepler Field Cadets join an equal number from Marianna Army Airbase on the USO sponsored Grab Bag quiz “Dothan to the Soldier.” The event at the USO Center on South Foster runs from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friends are urged to donate gifts as the program expands to include WAC members and cadets for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nepler
Marianna Army Airbase
USO
Men In Rome Blamed For Slowing Sicily Occupation
Allied North Africa radio warns Italians of a looming air offensive and states that attacks will be on Rome. It blames the Badoglio government for delaying action and urges Italians to avoid military targets. Reports say Eisenhower may not be in talks, while bombings near Rome and Sicily advance Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Sicily
SY Selman Moe
North Africa
Utalisa
Italy
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City Commission
Lelfare
Chauncey Sparks
Hous County
Vizainl
Aef
U. S
WEA
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