Communists Seek End to Chinese Civil War and Peace
A Communist peace delegation leader Gen Chou En Lai sent to Chongqing to attend talks on ending the Chinese civil war and launching peaceful reconstruction. Both sides reported limited progress while Chiang Kai-shek praised US friendship in a radio address. In Batavia, Indonesians clashed with 80 dead, and Japan’s Diet dissolved after approving farm reform and labor union measures.
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McVay says zigzag not needed for visibility
In Washington AP report Captain Charles B. McVay testified at a court hearing today that he did not order the Indianapolis to maintain a zigzag course the night it was lost. He said visibility conditions made such maneuvers unnecessary.
Wiregrass REA Gets Approval Co-Op Loan
The Rural Electrification Administration approved a loan of $50 000 to the Wiregrass Electric Cooperative. Senators John Bankhead and Sister Hi and Rep. George Andrews announced the aid jointly. Funds will be used to construct new lines and extend service in Hartford.
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Three Negroes Held In Georgia Death
SULIA Ga AP Three Negroes were in custody today in the investigation of the death of Past Master J L Davenport 70 who was knocked unconscious and set ablaze in Missroe Saturday Police Chief W L Maddox of Lumpkin said a Negro told officers he answered calls for help from the store and that a Negro shielding his head with a bushel basket ran from the scene as he approached A rob bery theory was abandoned after postal inspectors from Albany found post office recepts and personal funds of the victim amounting to 400 on the opened safe A blood stained ax handle taken from the store was found a short distance from the building and has been sent to Washington to be checked for fingerprints
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J. L Davenport
Wol Maddox
Lumpkin
W. D. White
States Patrol
Albany
Vtaim
Washington
Exview Faces Burglary Charge After Jail Theft
Eighteen year old Exview Morris, once a trusty with access rights in Houston County jail, admitted leaving the facility last Saturday and stealing a pencils, stapling machine, and staples from the county agent C. M. Ling's offices. He now faces a second degree burglary count as his trusted status ends.
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Silas Melntyra Rites Set Wednesday
Funeral services for Silas Melntyra thirty one of Pansey route two who died in a Dothan Hospital will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at Pleasant Hill Church with burial in the church cemetery. He was a native of Pansey and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife Mary Nell McIntyra two daughters Glenda and Imma Gene his mother Mrs Lela McIntyra Pansey route one two sisters Mrs A G Culbreth Pansey and Mrs E M Culbreth Gordon route over two brothers D D and Paul McIntyra of Marianna
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Pansey
Dothan
Pleasant Hill Church
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Wilkerson
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
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Glenda
Imma Gene
Lela Mc
Bond drive in Houston County misses quota still
Monday E bond sales totaled 4,237.50 pushing county sales to 274,167.00. Officials urged residents to buy bonds at Christmas to reach the 377,000 quota, noting more than 100,000 remains and that Houston County has not yet met its goal.
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Peanut shellers warned against illegal markups
The Office of Price Administration cautioned peanut shellers not to add markups on bulk shipments to processors. Flat ceiling prices are set for shelled peanuts F.O.B. the shellers plant in carload lots: 14 1/2 cents per pound for white Spanish and 14 cents for runners and others. Irby A. Jones, district director for Montgomery, announced. Sales to processors must meet the ceilings per variety.
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Weeks Dies in Montgomery Funeral Held for James G Weeks
James G Weeks fifty two died at Veterans Hospital Montgomery funeral services were held at Ebenezer cemetery with Holman Funeral Home in charge Survivors include wife Flore Weeks two sons James R Weeks Ozark and Sam Weeks three daughters Genell Weeks Murial Weeks and Joyce Weeks Ozark father J T Weeks Sr four sisters Georgia Andrews Nade Andrews Addie Helsm a half sister Jewel Bright five half brothers Atlee Weeks Sam Weeks J T Weeks Jr K Weeks and Robert Weeks Ozark
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Veterans Hospital
Montgomery
Ebenezer Cemetery
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James R. Weeks
Ozark
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Genell Weeks
Murial Weeks
Joyce Weeks
J. T. Weeks
Georgia Andrews
Nade Andrews
Addie Helsm
Jewel Bright
Atlee Weeks
Jr. K. Weeks
Robert Weeks
Escape convict charged with seven car thefts
An escaped Georgia convict was arrested in Montgomery Alabama and charged with stealing seven automobiles in Alabama and Georgia. Henry Lee Stephens, 27, of Newnan Ga, pleaded guilty to two Montgomery cars one Columbus Ga car and four Atlants cars and was held on 33 000 bond for the grand jury.
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Ala
Georgia
Alabama
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Roj Abbaucchio, Jr
FBI
Henriy Lee Stephens
Newnan
U. S
Wallace M. Sloane
Columbus
Rotarians Quiz Club on ABCs of Rotary
Dothan Rotary Club members at a luncheon met to quiz on the ABCs of Rotary conducted by program chairman E B McDaniel. Guests W K Holt Joe Wight Eustace Bishop and Luther Gatise attended. It was summarized that the club's annual white elephant sale will feature at next week's meeting with proceeds aiding crippled children.
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Joe Wight
Eustace Bishop
Luther Gatise
Man Arrested On Gaming Count
A man identified as J. T. McMack ji of Duthan was arrested on a charge of operating a game of chance. Police said a punch board setup at the establishment on Foster Street violated city ordinances. Officers reported the man offered money for cheaper punches, and punch boards were found on display during the arrest. County agents praised for wartime farm support by Dr. L. N. Duncan of Auburn.
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McMuthin
Novik Foster Street
Pulee
Eddi Kelly
Geneva Man Named In Liquor Charge
A complaint was filed against Fred Hall of Geneva County by Alcoholic Tax Unit Investigator R. B. Phillips for violation of Internal Revenue Code sections. Hall waived preliminary hearing and posted 300 dollar bond after a raid found a 60 gallon distillery on Hall’s farm eight miles southwest of Dothan with three 30 gallon fermenters and mash.
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Geneva County
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R. B. Philips
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Federal Grand Jury
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Auto Fumes Poison Caused Two Deaths
A coroner ruled carbon monoxide poisoning caused two deaths near Montgomery Alabama. MM Sellers, 31, a recently discharged veteran, and ITazel Ward, 25, Montgomery, were found in a parked automobile south of town with parking lights on and the heater running after engine had stalled. The coroner noted the car’s engine may have run briefly before being shut off, producing lethal fumes.
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Martin Chain Buys Fain Theatre Group
LEESBURG FL A P reports the sale of the Fain chain of theaters for about 250000 to the Martin Theaters of Columbus GA. Theaters at Leesburg Green Cove Springs Williston High Springs Dunnellon Inverness and Wildwood are included with Fain retaining Apopka Clermont houses. The Martin chain operates 85 theaters across Georgia Alabama and North Florida.
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Fain
Martin Theaters
Columbus
Counties Must Be Able To Justify Road Fund Pleas
Alabama counties were warned to justify requests for farm to market road funds as Gov. Chauncey Sparks noted warrants pledging gasoline revenues. He warned against excessive debt terms and stated the state will scrutinize county applications while pursuing a large road development program.
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Alabama
Chauncey Sparks
United States
Churchill Planning United States Tour
London reports Whinston Churchill intends a three month lecture tour in the United States soon after Christmas. The wartime prime minister would take a holiday soon, with lectures offering insider views of the war and talks with President Roosevelt. Anthony Eden is noted as Conservative leader during the absence.
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Mrs. McNeal Rites Held This Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. A H McNeal of 208 East Adams Street who died yesterday after a long illness were held this afternoon at her residence with Rev. Mozart of Panama City and Rev. William Bush of Troy officiating. Burial in Hartford City Cemetery. Surviving are husband Roy Marsh McNeal, her mother Mrs J C Green of Westville, a brother Harvey Green, and two sisters Mrs Ruby Brunson and Miss Lucile Green, all of Westville. Active pallbearers: S D McNeal, E C McNeal, Reese McNeal, Ray McNeal, A M Hicks, Floyd Brunson.
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Troy
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Westville
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Lucile Green
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A. M. Hicks
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Mrs McCall Dies in Columbia After Long Illness
Mrs. M. M. McCall eighty eight of Columbia died at her daughter’s home Mrs. H. P. Alford after a long illness. Funeral services will be held in Brewton with Ward-Wilson in charge. She lived in Columbia three years and belonged to the reorganized Latter Day Saints. Surviving are three sons E. N. and J. S. McCall both of Brewton and others.
Floral designs and flowers for all occasions
Special notice announces a broad selection of blooms including mums and gardenias for all occasions. Customers can choose exact flowers, see them arranged and packaged, then shipped via Waterman Air Lines, offering a novel way to send a token of tenderness.
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Waterman Air Lines
Missing Prince of Norway Faces Harsh Winter Fate
Winter blankets Finnmark as Norway wrestles with isolation and food shortages. Evacuations from Finland and Russia mix with drifted mines, ruined towns, and stubborn residents hoping to endure a brutal Arctic winter. Plans hinge on spring thaw to reveal whether Norwegians and refugees survive.
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