Ten Year National Housing Plan Urged by Senate Panel
Washington senate housing study committee proposes a Wagner Wagner bill to create a national housing program over ten years. It would consolidate federal housing acts under a National Housing Administration with annual federal contributions to aid cities, redevelop blighted areas, and encourage private development through attractive terms.
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Washington
Senate
Wagner
DNWY
Cotter
Federe
Jucume
Westmecsisi
Howe
National Housing Administration
Preseiton
dDluhiet
Ely
Mrs Alma Ritter Funeral Held In Selma Today
Funeral services were held in Selma today for Mrs Alma Ritter seventy five mother of Rev Clement Ritter former pastor of the First Presbyterian church here She died yesterday morning in a Selma hospital Rev Ritter who came to Dothan 14 years ago from Palmyra Missouri resigned his pastorate April 30 to accept a call to a church in Cynthia Ky
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Selma
Alan Rittter
Clement Ritter
Ms. Ritter
Dothan
Palmyra
Cynthia Anu
August Tire Quotas Not Raised in Houston County
The War Price Rationing Board announced the August tire allotments for Houston County. The county receives 536 passenger car tires, up just 40 from July, with 125 small truck tires, four small size tractor tires, and two large tractor tires nearly unchanged. Applications will be considered next Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon by the rationing board’s line panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
A Million Dollars To Relieve Piles
The ad claims over a million dollars spent annually on remedies for piles and promotes Peter son’s Ointment as a fast relief. It promises soothing, cooling relief from itching and says a money back guarantee if not delighted, with price 35c a box and 600 in tube.
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Peterson
Legion Commander denounces SEC rule affecting war veterans
A veteran group leader criticizes a SEC regulation as harming veterans who competed in athletics. The dispute centers on privileges and eligibility, with references to navy mothers and wartime service affecting current rules. The article notes concerns raised by Horton and Adams and mentions a conference push for change.
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Legion
Nanan
Ted
Australian girl writes from Sydney to Melin family
Excerpts from a letter from an Australian resident to the Melin family in Asc, describing Private J. Melin's service in Australia. The writer notes three years of service, a transfer during the month, and conveys pride in American troops and hope for peace, urging the family not to worry.
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Fo Melin
Ascord
Fave
Australia
J. Mo MeLin
Sydney
Melin
Tray
Mead
Melun
Muse
Australis
Marc Waked
Tam Misa
Vera Turner
Mase
Masches
Bya Lo
Death Toll Rises to Fourteen in Empire State Crash
The B 25 bomber crash into the Empire State Building raises the death toll to fourteen with Joseph C Fountain among the dead. Fountain, 47, a National Catholic Welfare Council staffer, died after suffering burns aiding workers. More than 400 blood donors were sought to help.
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New York
Empire State Building
Roze
Joseph C. Fountain
National Catholic Welfare Council
Fountain G
Berkus
Ration Board Closes Half Day Thursdays
The Houston County War Price and Ration Board will close at 1 pm each Thursday to catch up with accumulated paperwork. Chairman A. U. Wilkerson announced the change while noting staff will still work by year. Saturday practice of closure to continue.
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Houston County War Paice and Rationamy Board
L Pan
A. UO. Wilkerson Cliairman
Althomh
Clusay
Hoon
Area service men to arrive aboard Queen Mary this Thursday
The Associated Press reports that area men from the Wiergrass unit will arrive aboard the Queen Mary on Thursday following overseas service. SSgt. Wilhe L. Watford from Madrid and Sgt. Michael No Parker from Samson are listed among the travelers, along with Sgt. Fauline Watford Gordon and T4 Willis T. Chork Sloconib, Th Hedelph Koutwell.
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Associated Press
Wilhe L. Watford
Madrid
Michael No Parker
Samson
Fauline Wateford
Gordon
Willis T. Chork
Americans Operate Jungle Trains While Supplying China
American railway units operated in India to move war materiel to China, overcoming narrow gauges and worn-out tracks on the Bengal and Assam Railway. Recruited railroad battalions and MacArthur era locomotives boosted tonnage and reduced turnaround, accelerating supply lines via the Stilwell Road to China despite jungle conditions and monsoon floods.
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Harry Grayson Nea
Chabua
Assam Valley
India
Collaguus Polula
Iisa
Vincelayas
Tibet
Ameritran
Sulwell Road
America
China
United States
Canada
Russia
Chins Jand
Burma
Indis
Calcutta
Assam
Bengal and
James Legon
Los Angeles
Wilmington
Calif
Ground Australis
Rratrrouders Railway
MacArthur
Brg
Pail Yount
Ben. Baleid
Amin Kuon
Brahmanputra
Nepal
Vilekeown
Ameren
Ledu
Chabuk Amencan
Stilwell Road
Fragmentary Military Assignment Snippet
Fragmentary OCR lists names and addresses including Cletus Vann 105 Grimes Street Enterprise and James A Nowell Ashford, with battle street references. Pte Joe P Hall Ashford and Private ALA Fouth appear amid scattered location cues like North Alice Street Dothan and 208 West Troy Street Dothyn.
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Grimes Street
Enterprise
Cletus Vann
Alice Street
Dothan
James A. Nowell
Ashford
Joe P. Hall
ALA
Fouth
Ariion Rowe
Bset
Gotan
Simmons
Troy Street
Dothyn
Munitions Terminal for World War Two in Jersey City
The New York Port of Embarkation announced a secret pier in Jersey City as the major munitions shipping point for World War Two. It loaded 2,696,811 tons of bombs and ammunition ranging from six-ton boosters to small arms, with Col John A. Schiess touting a record shipment while keeping the area safe.
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New York
New York Port
John A. Schiess
Cave Point
Cres
Thia Place
Japan raid expands bombardment reach include Mito Hachioji and Niigata
Air Forces report details bombing of four Japanese cities Mito Hachioji Niigata and nearby targets with combined population around 240000. They are key transport centers with rail yards and industrial labor supply. Allied commanders announce intensified B29 operations and shifted focus to preinvasion devastation.
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Dustries
Mito
Tokyo
Mia
Hachioji i
Imperial Palace
Mount Fuji
I. Nagaukeizbout
Japan Sea
Niigata
Army Strategic Air Forces
Pacific
Spagtz
Iger
Citig E. T.eMay
20Th Air Force
Spaare
Mie
Touhy ‘Hose
Morrie Landsberg
Guam
Ceat
Japan
Adm
Halsey
St Ddys
Ninute
Associated Press
Wie
Far East
Okinawa
Gen. MacArthur
Radio Tokyo
Valsey
Danating
Barney McGiley
U. S. Army
Strategic Air Force
Congressman Sparks Help for Alabama Prisoner Davis
Rep Sparkman takes up the case of Army private Desmond L. Davis of Alabama who received a 35 year hard labor sentence for willful disobedience. A board reduced it to 20 years with suspended dishonorable discharge and his wife and child face hardship while Davis is overseas after Anzio and southern France. Sparkman will seek review by theater authorities and contact Gen Ike Eisenhower, then Gen Ed Betts for aid.
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Virginia van der Veer
Washington
Desmond L. Davis
Anderson
Ala
Ft Davis
Davis
Rep. Sparkman
Army
Pvt
Anzio
France
Sparkman
Ike Eisenhower
Ed Betts
Huntsville
State Cotton Crop Said Satisfactory
Alabama's cotton crop is in satisfactory condition overall though boll weevils infest areas with recent heavy rain. E. O. Emigh notes moderate weevil activity in the middle and southern sections due to frequent showers, but bolls are opening and the crop remains satisfactory.
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Montgomery
Alabama
U. 5
E. O. Emigh
Negro Jailed on Liquor Count in Dothan
Booker T. Long, a Negro from Dothan, pleaded guilty to possessing two gallons of Vegal whiskey. He was held in default of a 900 dollar bond after arrest by Alcoholic Tex Unit agents. U.S. Commissioner A W Waughiy cited the plea as part of the internal revenue act violation.
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Booker T. Long
Tex
U.S
A. W. Waughiy
Long
R. B. Phillips
Lake Burdich
Wind
12 Gauge Shotgun Sales Restricted For Civilian Use
Washington AP reports the War Production Board will restrict 12 gauge shotguns and calibers while allowing limited sale of 16 gauge shotguns for predatory animal control. Dealers must limit 12 gauge sales to approved farmers and researchers, with law enforcement maintaining special cartridge revolver restrictions.
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Washington
Aps
Aligmalierms
Eactp
Cvilians
Todey
War Production Board
Goren
Legion Post Discontinues Square Dances at Legion Ball
The Chester R. Vickery post of the American Legion ends its money making square dances. The house committee, newly appointed, voted last night to discontinue the weekly dancer. Commander Masion O’Neal announced the action.
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Chester R. Vickery
American Legion Today
Legion
House
Masion O'Neal
Two Negro Women Die in Birmingham Accident
In Birmingham two 22 year old African American women Bernice Belle and Corine Alexander employed as chicken cleaners for Marshall Durbin and Company were electrocuted at work. Coroner Joe Hilderbrand ruled death accidental after one touched a heated vat wire and grasped the other, both dying.
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Birmingham
Marshall, Durbin and Company
Joe Hilderbrand
Bernice Belle
Corine Alexander
Hildebrand
Maritime losses and wartime cargo torpedoes amid 1942 shocks
Fragmented WWII report notes ships torpedoed near Florida and Carolina coasts in 1942 including the Lapaz and Esparta. Gulf America sighted near Jacksonville Beach. Ciltraira crew losses near Frying Pan Shoals. George Ade towed to Norfolk for salvage. New York Cotton closing data hinted with price swings. Early Western merchants face gold and silver trade as risk persists.
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Florida
Jacksonville Beach
Fla
Jacksonville
Carolina
Frying Pan Shoals
George Ade
Southport
Cape Fear
Norfolk
Get Rid of Debt Worries With Monthly Repayment Loan
A loan offer promises to eliminate debts and emergency expenses with one small monthly payment. Lenders advertise available amounts from $50 upward repayable in convenient monthly installments out of income.
Feller Shut Out As Pirates Win In Ten
Bob Feller, once with Cleveland, faced the Pittsburgh Pirates and was defeated 3 to 0 in ten innings. The Pirates tallied all three runs as Feller allowed multiple hits and struck out none. Al Cuccurtis held the Sailors to a handful of hits in the lengthy contest.
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Great Lakes
Bob Belies
Cleveland
Aidan Fireball Sar
Great Laker
Pittsburgh Pirates
Fel
Corpus Christi Newsmen Court Hearing Resumes
A resumption hearing is scheduled in Corpus Christi for three local newsmen. The case concerns alleged improper conduct related to reporting activities. Court details and dates are to be announced by the AP.
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Corpus Christi
Texas AP
Secontemp
Bowman faces allegations amid tense editor talks
A fragmented report describes Joe D. Bowman amid attorney discussions and publisher editor tensions at the Caller Times. Names such as Conway Moret and Tom Mulveny appear in garbled text, with unclear chronology and disputed claims lingering over a three day period.
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Joe D. Bowman
Conway
Bob Moret
Tom Mulveny
Caller Times
Fee Bowman
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Mrs
Alma Ritter
Foster
G. I
Wet Department
Ralph B. Boyd
Judge Advocate General's Office
Aida Hentia
Pena Buewesa
Ruta
Muan
Jéenjoy Black Sud
Headland
C. E. Blakey
Foster, Dothan
Uncle Sam
USAAF
NEA
Army Air Force
Shell
Jersey City
James O. Guldry
13Th Aaf
Pearl Harbor
William P. Blandy
Vawly
Pacific Fleet
Ocuinery and Petroyers
Santa Fe
New Orleans
Dothan Savings and Loan CO
Dothan's Bank
Forrester Geptio
Savage Disposal
Gov. Health Depts
Forrester Vault CO
Tia Dolbas
Als
Bob Feller
Pirates
Ontempt Yell
Jersey
W. E. Stembridge
Newton
J. W. Redmond
Gracevile
Old Sandera
Kinsey
J. L. McArdis
Doshanan
Cottonwood
H.C. Jonas
Ledford Toler
Pawsey
Ale
Robert Surnham
My Feem
L. D. Jordan
Geneva
D. M Ricks
Graceville
Call
T. E. Cherry
Bc 154
Big Star
Newberry's
Knight's Grocery
Bertha L. Whitten
Weland City
RFD
Houston Coin
Mafone
Greenweed Road
J. T. Howard
Gorda
Jay
W. L. Barnette
Shorterville
Alaim
Red Cedar
R. H. Sellers
Arizon
W. C. Barnew
Snall
Cedar Creek
Charlie Moody
RFD 2
Fletcher Whitaker
Slocomb
J. J. May
D. H. May
Bijocomb
Fletcher Brackin
Bonifay
Pla
M. A
Causey
Webb
Harold Paramore
Midland City
Pear Megnolia Church
Johnaga
Brown
Adveville
L. L. Ethridge
Abbeville
Farrow
Poland
Ben May
Pat
Dothan City
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