Vostal Receipts Showing Increase
A veteran recalls Guadalcanal experiences aboard a troop transport. He describes heat, bombing, and fear as planes attacked for hours while the ship, the USS MacCluley, survived. Asked about killing, he compares it to routine hunting and notes political avenues beyond service. The sergeant plans to leave for Tonga after V Day, likely returning overseas.
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Alea
Will
Wright
Guadalcanal
USS MacCluley
Tain
Tonga
Bombers strike Bangkok and Nagoya amid Pacific air offensives
The War Department reported a substantial force of B-29s from Major General Curtis LeMay's 20th Bomber Command attacked Bangkok's rail center from bases in India. Planes returned safely after heavy demolition loads. Simultaneous raids hit Nagoya from Saipan, while Aleutian bases could host the B-29s for future pincer blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thailand
War Department
Curtis Leray
20Th Bomber Command
India
Bangkok
Singapore
Burma
Indo-China
6Th Bomber Command
Aleutian
AAF
Uimnak Gan
Umnak
Japan
Yonrs |Est
Navy plans massive rocket munitions boost for fortifications
The Navy will spend about 100000000 monthly on rocket ammunition for new firing craft from a New Jersey class battleship. Each craft carries hundreds of missiles. rockets fire in overlapping salvos to eliminate fortifications, mines, and gun positions and to stun defenders.
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Office of War Information
Navy
Greek Civil Conflict Prompts Armistice Talks
Continued fighting and evacuation of Attea by FLAS dominate Greek front line reports. ELAS planned multi‑pronged assaults on central Athens from northwest and southwest, prompting leaders to seek terms. General Jaderas, returning at Premier Papandreou's invitation, met with Papandreou to discuss the crisis. ELAS broadcasts urge Greeks to defend their city.
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Attea
FLAS
aTivatenrmies
ELAS
Orthwest
Tondergs
Nicholas Jaderas
George Papindrom
Papandreou
Atheny Radio
Traffic Tied Up By Titick Mishan
A local disruption caused traffic delays on a throughfare as authorities manage a Titick Mishan related incident. Commuters faced slow speeds and detours while emergency crews secured the area and directed vehicles away from the scene. No injuries were reported at the time of filing.
White Way System Service Disrupted
Ralph J. Goodwin the superintendent announced that a police report showed the White Way light service was disrupted leaving the town in darkness for several hours. The post was uprooted and the system operates on a separate switch not connected to consumer power lines.
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Ralph J. Goodwin
CNET
Miaita
Astee
Vic
Trial testimony details Mrs Moss death and witness statements
Witnesses describe Moss and others at the Frars and Moss homes. Fears and Pecola Bell testify about bruises and the condition of Mrs Moss after her death as the case nears jury reconsideration. The court recessed for lunch with a late afternoon jury decision anticipated.
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Moss
Keener Baxley
Dolly
Mr. Fears
Fears
Injured Firemen Leave Hospital After Gas Car Fire
Two Dothan firefighters, H. A. Cherry and Lester Jenkins, left the hospital after severe burns from a gas car fire and explosion. A. C. Wilkerson remained hospitalized for treatment. Ralph Culpepper and G. Ghiss died from injuries sustained in the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wilkerson
H. A. Cherry
Lester Jenkins
Ralph Culpepper
Sireman
G. Ghiss
Ani
Exchanoites Hear Soldier Experiences
Exchanoites hear a soldier recount his wartime experiences in a condensed report. The witness details daily life, challenges, and moments of resilience from frontline service. The account emphasizes personal courage and the impact of duty on individuals and communities.
Funeral Rites Held For R. F MeKemmie
Funeral services for R F MeKemmie were conducted by Rev. fics with several relatives listed. Survivors include two brothers from Columbia and Georgia, and additional kin in Ashford Perrin Calquitt and Griffin, with numerous named pallbearers and honorary attendees. Ward-Wilson Funeral Home arranged the services.
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Jas
Fics
Ing. Hoes
Columbia
Hernan Fe
Griffin Ga
B. Meadows
Ashford
Rodney
Calquitt
C. Cain
Perrin
Flaire
R. E. Matt
Moery
Robert Meadows
Grady Hughes
Albert Hughes
G. C. Houston
Pat Seahorn
Murace S
BL. Collins
M. H. Bryan
P. A. Cox
G.D. Mitchell
M. L. Oakley
WF. Oakley, Jr. CL
Liams, Jr
Esw. Wilkerson, Sr
W. C. Skipper
W. L. Lee
C. E. Miller
J. E. Brown
D. G. Mulkey
J. L. Zorn
G. W. Gilbert
R. HB. Purcell
C. L. Harris
Karl Oakley
R. W. Elliot
H. H. McClenney
E.B. Fields
T. E. Bryan
E. FE. Wakefield
C. A. McGriff
W. W. Peterson
J. W. Hatcher
Ross Hoden
J. €. Dovalas
Jack Ferguson
J. R. Rodney
A. D. Wilkerson
J. T. Baker
W. I. Weathers
C. B. Crook
A. HL. McEachern
HH. A. Whitten
A. M. Skipper
CC. MW. Grimsiey
A. HH. Green
Earnest Angiin
R. E. Mercier
Walter Mercier
J. B. Davidson
L. Baker
H. H. Montgomery
W. Kirkland
T. L. Killingsworth
W.C. Rivenbark
LW. Armstrong
C. B. Blackwell
B. P. Killingsworth
W. T. Justice
Irby
E. O. Miller
Ivey Chambers
L. FP. Blackwell
Buie
Buck Rollins
Actress Lupe Velez Found Dead in Beverly Hills
Los Angeles coroner’s office reported actress Lupe Velez, 34, was found dead at her Beverly Hills home from an apparent sleeping powder overdose. A note was found beside the body. details released later. Velez was famed for her volatile public persona and recent romance with Harold Raymond.
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Los Angeles
Lupe Velez
Beverly Hills
Frank Nance
M Velez
Harold Ramond
Tmsoun Velez
Maried
Johnny
Tarzan
Weismul- Ter
Moumber 13 Reports Allied Progress in Rhine Valley
Allied forces push through northern Alsace toward the Palatinate as Seventh Army moves along the Sauer valley north of Haguenau and approaches Rhens. A London broadcast claims the Eighth Army crossed the Rhine at Seltz and shelling Germany. Montgomery's forces remain largely inactive in other sectors amid a prolonged Western Front lull as the Rhine recedes slightly and dike breaches flood about 39 square miles.
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Sauer
Haguenal
Palatinate
Rhensh Plain
London
Rhine
Seltz
Germany
Montgomery
Molland
Geennny
Wall
Nijmepen
Crippled Child Receives Welfare Aid For Examination
A crippled child in Houston County received assistance from the Public Welfare Department and was sent to Mobile for examination on Wednesday. Acting director Mrs Louise Cooper said the outcome of the hospital visit will determine whether the child remains for treatment or further operations.
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Houston County
Deepartment of Public Welfare
Moubie
Louise Cooper
Ward Funeral Rites Held At Hartford
Funeral services were held in Hartford for Mrs. Molle Wilkersut and Mrs. Erince of Or Gale, along with Mrs. Ola Mall and Texes, with Thee iChupley, Fis. mentioned among attendees.
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Wilkersut
Erince
Author Vereen Bell Dies In Philippines
Lt Vereen McNeill Bell of Sue yreme Court Bell family died in the Philippines according to navy records. Born in Cairo Georgia he attended Marion Institute Alabama and Davidson College where he edited the student magazine. He volunteered for the Navy in 1943 serving as intelligence officer and technical observer on bomber missions aboard Gambier Bay before it was sunk near San Bernardino Strait in a surprise Japanese attack.
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Thomasville
Vereen McNeill Bell
Sue
Yreme
Bell
M Vereen Bell
Navy
Bel
West Coast
Gambier Bay
Pacific
San Bernardino Strait
Cairo
Marion Institute
Marion
Ala
Davidson College
Churchill Answers Greek Policy Row In House Debate
Amid a heated House discussion Churchill defends government policy toward Greece and the Italian monarchy. He rejects Sforza's claims and clarifies his stance on King Vittorio Emanuele and Italy, while Labor members press about monarchy and internal policy.
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Seymour Cocks
Labarite
Churchill
Carlo Sforza
Vittorio Emanuele
Italy
Ivor Thomas
Laborite
Sforza
Badovlca
Beltef
Count Sforza
Chirechill
United States
Berle
T Adolf Berle
Thomas
Storza
Victor Emymond
Ruling On Coconuts Issued Here By OPA
Houston County Price Panel officials announced a ruling on coconuts sold in the shell by merchants in Dothan. The panel said coconuts must be priced by the pound, with Group One and Two stores allowed a two cent per pound markup on net cost and Group Three and Four stores a one and a half cent markup. Merchants violating the rule must adjust pricing immediately.
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Dothan
OPA
Houston County Price Panel
Scarborough Rites To Be Held Friday
Scarborough rites scheduled for Friday in Saf ert rear Ai MA bee' ter, Blue Springs, with Mrs. Jeck Wise listed among attendees in a brief local notice.
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Scarborough
Blue Springs
Jeck Wise
Board Delays Rat Control Plan Amid County Debate
County health officer Dr Burkett urged county patrons to join a rat control program costing about 15000. The board postponed any decision to a special meeting on December, aiming to gauge constituent sentiment before committing.
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Iwoot
Burkett
Residents Back City Program In Dothan Effort
Residents favor the city program already participating and approving a revolving fund of $5.00 to defray initial costs. The squad will be reimbursed by property owners for services in crate denstown buildings. Extermination and elimination of rate in Dothan began weeks ago by local and U S public health personnel. The War Price and Rationing Board later corrected that B4 and C4 coupons remain valid until further notice.
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City of Dothan
Parthcipating
Catrade Denstown
Dothan
U. S
Housios County
Cry
First Aircraft Takeoff From Ship Deck in 1910
An American, Eugene Fly, made the first airplane takeoff from a ship deck in 1910 and achieved the first ship deck landing in ISN, marking a milestone in naval aviation history.
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Eugene Fly
Isn
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