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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
2
Obituary notes the death of Thomas F Roberts at his residence. The piece lists associates and mentions his employment with the United States telephone and telegraph company, reflecting a standard early 20th century notice with names of family or colleagues and a formal funeral context. The readable text preserves the event and affiliations despite garbled OCR.
Funeral services for John War Ten Adkinson will be held tomorrow at Concord Church with Rev Jeff Stimton officiating. Burial in the church cemetery will follow, Headland Mortuary in charge. Surviving are his wife, a son, a daughter, his parents, four brothers and other relatives.
E H Saunders longtime Slocomb area resident dies on his Slocomb route. Survivors include several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Interment at Malvern city cemetery with Ward-Wilson Funeral Home in charge. Bearers listed. Postwar travel demand noted as buses resume to high levels.
In Montomiey near Foley a truck driver from Pole died when his vehicle collided with a passenger train at a crossing early today. Police Chief Clyde Fie ard said no person aboard the train was injured and an investigation continues.
In LaGrange area a notice lists three sisters: Mrs Linnie Watson of Dothan, Mrs Glaiys Tece of Neville Route Two, and Mrs Pansey Howell of Cowetta.
The district office of OPA and Luninegery advises Howe County War Price and Ration Board that joint value on dried raisins with stems removed. Local rationing board has notified dealers of the change.
Mo Cooper director of the defense rents area for bia die ct said today that despite the passed deadline Coffee County landlords can still register if a legitimate excuse is filed with the registration. Cooper noted about 25 percent of landleases in Coffee County未 registered and where it was impossible to register before the deadline they will still accept registrations.
Arthur A aimpper, ux Colombia, storekeeper in the Supply Department at Naval Air Operational Training Command in Jacksonville, has been advanced to forekeeper second. Announcement came today from the Public Relations Office of the US Navy. He's attached to the Naval Air Operational Training Command on the Jacksonville station.
Berlin reports describe a night raid with over 15,000 tons of high explosives and incendiaries dropped on central areas including government offices and factories. Allied losses were heavy but fighters claim 16 Nazi planes downed as bombers return from raids into northwestern Germany. Local notices from Atlanta to Birmingham note train disruptions and wartime traffic impacts amid continuing strikes and maintenance concerns.
Georgia appeals judge found dead in his bed after neighbors reported no response from his apartment. The late jurist, a long time Atlanta resident and Harvard Law alumnus, was connected to prominent local families and Confederate era lineage.
Judge Baxer P. Poyner announced the county has received two state checks for the Welfare Department. One check covers the monthly salem tax totaling 1358.20 dollars and another covers ABC taxes for November totaling 218.78 dollars.
The report notes Bragg's husband at work when the tragedy struck as Mrs Bragg checked a neighbor’s home and returned to a blazing scene. Two other fire deaths in Alabama followed the cold spell, including Mrs Howard Lamons, 23, who died after her clothing caught fire from an open fireplace, and Lela Mas Smith, 18, who perished after re-entering her Fulton Springs home to save a typewriter.
A fragmentary page notes a proposed high altitude oxygen aid for flyers and a future luxury airliner service between New York and San Francisco at about ten hours and lower costs than train travel. It also mentions pasture weed control by fertilizers and mowing, and South America receiving about twice the rainfall of other continents.
Senate approved a measure to curb non operating treks and boost workers but the House may delay until January. A service vote on preserving state control of absentee voting by uniformed personnel likely to pass in the House amid a staff administration clash. Budgeting moves hold potential for a lightning strike any time as debate centers on a large question. The note also remarks on the Chinese language having few words with many meanings.
Jewish soldiers at Camp Rucker volunteer for Christmas duties to let Christian troops observe the holiday. Chaplain Sem M Autver supports the plan, aligning with War Department policy to allow holidays across faiths. This marks a second year of the courtesy, previously seen at Camp Breckenridge.
In northern Italy heavy bombing and ground actions continue as Italian militia join Allied efforts. Allied forces press along the San Pietro road to Rome while German defenses stiffen on the Atlantic flank. Heavy skirmishes around Padua Dogna and Filograve. New Zealand and Canadian units repel counterattacks on the Orsogna-Otona corridor.
Fragmentary World War II bulletin notes Soviet counter moves west of Kiev and in Mogilev region with multiple offensives under way. It cites German claims of heavy fighting along Teterev and Radomyshl areas, with Russian forces reportedly breaking back German efforts near key supply routes and rail centers.
The readable bits mention air activity and a fire associated event. No clear names or locations are provided to anchor entities.
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