Weather conditions on Alabama farms favorable
The weekly survey reports favorable farming weather despite drought in some areas. Temperatures ran well above normal, with several days reaching 100 degrees. Scattered, uneven showers occurred but overall moisture supported corn and cotton growth, hay making, and pasture recovery, while peanuts and cane conditions remained satisfactory.
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Montgomery
Ala
U, & Weather Bureau
Severn
Bortham
Tate
Axis raids and Sicily victory reported by Allied communique
Allied dispatch from Rome cites Axis raid on Bisarte harbor and fires of great dimensions. A cruiser near Cape Passero torpedoed, a merchant ship damaged north of Cap Bon, a tanker set afire. Bombing hits in Castovillart Salerno and Naples district. 195 dead, 1,008 injured in Milan raids. 140,000 Axis troops reportedly captured in Sicily. Allied gains include Sicily base and Mediterranean control with Eisenhower eyeing spring offensives and new airfields.
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Oss
Axis Unita
Associated Press
Rome
Bisarte
Tuntele
Cape Passero
Cap Bon
Castovillart
Salerno
Naples
Milan
Aicily
Tu-nisia
Strait of Messina
Blelly
Mediterranean
Axia
Europe
Dwight PD
Eisenhower
Mediterraneen
Number 16 Continued From Pays One
Hobby and Ivey Forrester honorary pallbearers listed Clayton Adams Dr W oH Turner Dr J A Campbell Dr L Hilgen Dr G Grenger Dr H B Burdeshew Alas Watford Oscar Pearson Charles Origgera Johnny Herrison Pat Poyner gr and J Norton Mullins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby
Ivey Forrester
Clayton Adams
W Oh Turner
J. A. Campbell
L. Hilgen
G. Grenger
H. B. Burdeshew
Alas Watford
Oscar Pearson
Charles Origgera
Johnny Herrison
Pat Poyner
J. Norton Mullins
Drafted men return from Fort Benning induction
Draftees Don A. McCray Willie C Grace Robert J Oates Odasser Kirkland and Fleming Tullis of Houston County Selective Service Board No 1 were sent back to Fort Benning Ga today after being inducted there three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don A. McCray
Willie C. Grace
Robert J. Oates
Odasser Kirkland
Fleming Tullis
Negro Regia Tranta
Houston County Selective Service Board
Fort Benning
Army
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Pimples and Sores
Advertises Peterson's Ointment as a fast remedy for pimples eczema and irritated skin. Claims to soothe red blotches and cracked feet and toes with a money back guarantee if one application fails. Sold by druggists.
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Peterson
State Invests Tax Surplus in War Bonds and Savings Notes
Gov. Chauncey Sparks authorized investing 6.25 million dollars of surplus State Income tax funds in Third War Loan Bonds and Savings Notes. $3.28 million buys Savings notes maturing in three years at 7 percent. $3 million in two percent ten year bonds. Expected return about 700 thousand. Funds credited to seven counties by population. Regular ABC Club broadcast moved to Martin Theatre for civilian attendees.
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Montgomery. al
Chauncey Sparks
Ren. C
Parks
Feders
Siste Supreme Court
Cradite
Varisua
Geneve
Henry
Houston
Georgia Townspeople Aid Sumter Peanut Harvest
AMERICUS, Ga. AP reports over 600 Georgia townspeople including bankers, store heads, lawyers, and others boarded trucks at daybreak to help Sumter County farmers harvest a record peanut crop for war needs. Negro workers led the effort, organized by FM. Stanley, as rains cooled the dawn and vines were shaken for curing.
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Americus
Sumter County
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Plawa
FM. Stanley
Negro
Hartford Man Held In Theft Of Truck
Edgar Smith of Hartford is jailed on grand larceny charges tied to the theft and wrecking of O. Adams of Ashford's truck. Chief Deputy J T Caseywald helped arrest after weeks of inquiry, with the truck taken from a Dothan repair lot and later found damaged north of the city. The report closes noting an unrelated line about a one ton airliner ateaka can be cut from a humpback whale.
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Edgar Smith
Hartford
Connecon
O. Adama
Ashford
J. T. Caseywald
Smith
Rnight
Hin
Atole Adams
Dothan Motor Company
Dothan
WLE
War Manpower Commission
WMC
John J. Lewie
WLBE
Appalachian
Wlbe Offelals
Lewis
Davin
Ae Maintenante
CIO
United Steel Workers
Eisenhower Assesses Sicily Campaign and Allied Coordination
General Eisenhower discusses the Sicilian campaign outlining decisive tank battles near Ge and Messina, the collapse of Italian resistance after German assaults, and the pivotal breakthrough by American and British forces. He praises engineers, notes end runs by amphibious operations, and highlights Allied coordination across land sea and air. The narrative covers American Seventh Army advances to Palermo and the allied push along the north coast, with praise for Marshal Patton and Montgomery and remarks on Moroccan troops and a forthcoming French contribution. The piece ends with a stray technical note on gold conductivity.
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Page Ouse
Elseshower
Troine
Ths
Mt. Etna
Thaly
Hermann Goering
18Th Armored
Axim
Messina
Gee
Alreng
Eisenhower
George C. Marshall
Army
George 8. Patton
Jr. Cleut
Carl A. Spants
Alexander
Bernard L. Montgomery
Andrew Browne Cunningham
Arthur Tedder
Catania
Seventh Army
Palermo
North Africa
Wall
Altlad Headawartere
Wala
Eth Pha
Otadan
Tali
Allied Air Strikes in New Guinea Clash for Supremacy
Allied reconnaissance spotted a large Japanese force near Wewak as dawn raids began. Mitchell medium bombers supported by Lightning fighters struck 950 miles down the New Guinea coast while air forces across the region hammered Japanese bases at Wewak, Kolombangara, and Port Moresby with multi-wave assaults.
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Surength
Douglas MacArthur
Central New Guineas
Mald
Enols C Whitehead
Southwest Pacific
Wewak
Salamaua
New Guinea
Ettac
Northsaat New Guinean
Port Moresby
Qwenatanley Mountains
Wowak
Eaast
Solomons
Jenan
Vile
Kolombangare Tuland
Darwin
Australia
Arce Islands
New Ireland
Mines and siege of Mtsensk amid ruined Ore details
The report describes commandant’s bunker in Mtsensk, a stable HQ, a dugout blown by a mine, and Red Army actions to reach Orel through a devastated townscape. It notes prisoners, a man named Dmitry Dernoyov, and a delay in mines as the city endured bombardment and counterattacks.
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Mtsensk
Aste
Orel
Moscow Street
Oka
Thera
Mheso
Dmitry Dernoyov
Ore
Red Army
Highway Patrolman Enlists in Army From Alabama Force
Patrolman A B McGraw of the Alabama State Highway Patrol has been accepted for duty in the armed forces becoming the first officer from Dothan’s division to join. He passed the physical, will depart September 3 for Fort McPherson reception center, and brings four years of patrol service in the state. A Birmingham native, McGraw recently transferred to Dothan from Andalusia about a year and a half ago.
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A. EB. McGraw
Alabama State Highway Patrol
Dethas
McGraw
Fort McPharmon
Mate Highway Patrol
Dothan
Andalusis
Birmingham
Truck 4000 Gallons Gasoline Lost In Fire
Report from Patrolmen Fresh Dubom and Artie Vickery of the Alshama Tha truck brigade notes a tanker containing 4000 gallons of gasoline burned. No injuries reported and cause undetermined. Driver claimed the truck suddenly blazed up without warning.
Interim Alabama legislature sets study committees and bureau
The 141 member legislature outlines interim committees to study fiscal policy agriculture and industries constitution and procedure highway and aviation development state and local government and welfare. Appointments follow with ex officio presiding officers. A legislative reference bureau will assist, and offices stay open between sessions under a 60 day limit.
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Agriculture and Industries
Alabama
Boda
Sparks
George ©. Miller
Sumter
Charles D. Norman
Bullock
L. H. Ellis
Unti
Capitol
Alex Pow
University of Alabamae
Bureau of Public Adminstration
Pow
War Conference Seeks Speed in Quebec Plans
Britain’s Brendan Bracken and U S leaders join Prime Minister and President in Quebec to accelerate war planning. Capt. Gordon Hutchins and Col. Emmett O’Donnell describe themselves as the “pick and shovel men” as officers prepare detailed steps for Europe Africa and the Atlantic.
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Britain
Brendan Bracken
Eden
Roosevelt
Europe
Far East
Tempo
Washington
Africa
Selly
Atlantic
High Command
Gordon Hutchins
Navy
Emmett O'Donnell
Army Air Force
Plek
Soth
Fame
Quebec
Russian War Report Details Soviet Movements Near Smolensk Kharkov
In the Smolensk region Soviet troops push near the city as a new offensive is anticipated. German reinforcements slow Red pincers at Kharkov while Red Spearheads attempt to close a 50 mile escape gap west of the city. Street fighting surges in Kharkov outskirts as officials claim proximity to the city.
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Vichyra- Wa
Bertin
Bely
Smolensk
Kharkov
Xkharkov Ftne
Rumien
Red Army
Allied daylight raids hit German factories and air bases
On the first anniversary of the Eighth Air Force in theater, heavy Fortresses raid Regensburg and Schweinfurt targets, bombing the Messerschmitt and ball bearing plants before returning to North Africa. Simultaneous Allied aircraft hit bases in Harbor France Belgium and Roland, with Thunderbolts and Spitfires shooting down enemy fighters.
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Reur
Weewah
Borum
Germany
Britain
Africa
Eighth Air Force
Regensburg
Munich
Naxi
Secocnd
Jergest Messersmitt
North Africa
Schweinfurt
Frankfurt
U. S
France
Belgium
Rolland
Mediterranean
Istrea le Tube
Salon
Merseille
le Bourget
Parisi
Bryas Sud
Poiz
Six More Messry Dothan Guard Ui Nomination
Lt Lee Pas nominated Monday for a guard detachment command by Col Jonn P. Shanly. The company plans to form detachments. Montgomery continuance sought for Governor and Guard leadership. Headquarters at Hill Ja service detachment. Increased membership expected. two officers to be added.
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Lee Pas
Jonn P. Shanly
Forves
Montgomery
Gutomt
Lee Dd
Hill
Traffic Cases Rise in Downtown Police District
Police headquarters report 23 traffic violations booked over three days including running stop signals and red lights. Seven cases were filed Monday, three Tuesday, and thirteen today. Fines include 3 dollars for stop signs, 3 dollars for red lights, and 1 dollar for double parking. A week into the drive to enforce rules.
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Ile
Dothes ST
Chettom
G Tatum
Worm pest concerns in county under field inspection
Report notes continued discussion on pest impact with limited certainty. Field inspectors Ruffin and DeBach report velvet worm found in southeastern and southwestern parts. widespread across the county as inspections progress. Farmers foresee possible damage if weather turns adverse, but no solid data supports claims. Houston area Farm Advisory Committee cites 85,000 acres planted and about 70,000 acres expected to be harvested.
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Ashford
W. A. Ruffin
Extension Service
I DeBach
U. & Departa of Agriculture
Houston
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Georgia
Dothan Milling Company
Montgomery Highway
John I. Lewis
United Mine Workers
United States Gypsum Co
WLZ
Vinson
Ickea
Ickes
War Industria
New Orleans
Pace Neice Fg
New York
Cotton Opra
Oma
Jury Commission
Aular
Garemas
Messry Dothan Guard
Li Leyco Company
Logan
Hierm
J. L. Harris
Aes . E. Main St
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