Plans Formulated For Typhus Fight In Houston County
A joint plan by the Texas Board of Commissioners and U S Public Health Service outlines typhus control for Houston County. The program, pending two senatorial appointments, includes rat proofing new and old buildings, extermination in urban and rural areas, water and sanitary surveys, and public health follow ups to reduce rats to a minimum. Dr W T Burkett said the effort aims to protect homes and businesses and will continue until the rat population is reduced.
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W. T. Burkett
Civie Beats
Houston County
Hepa
Sizre Merit Board
Housta County
Burkett
R. Eskey
H.C. Bagick
U. S. Public Health Service
B. Collier
Firearms charge leads to arrest in city limits
Police records show a man named Marck Thorp, described as a Negro, was taken into custody yesterday by city detectives and charged with disorderly conduct and discharging firearms in the city limits. Three suspects, including Thompson, were arrested by detectives Wester-Fing and E J Strickland and Thompson was released after posting a cash bond of $37.
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Marck Thorp
Ben
Wester- Fing
E. J. Strickland
Thompson
New Postal Notes On Sale Here At Local Office
Reymond Lo Allen, post office official, announces new postal notes and stamps for small money exchanges. Notes come in denominations from 1 to 10 dollars with limited stamps for odd amounts, and must be paid at post offices with proper ID within two calendar months. Notes not used are refundable via the Third Assistant Postmaster General.
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Reymond Lo Allen
Posisl Savings and Bund
Peter
Cumer
Many Said Killed in Mexico Wreck
AP reports a passenger train collision near San Juan Del Rin in Queretaro region. Initial estimates range up to 190 dead and several hundred injured as pilgrims returning from a Virgin Mary festival were struck by a rear freight train near Metepec.
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Mexico City
Catadero
Guadsleiers
San Juan del Rin
Queretaro
First Ce
National Railways
Poll tax debates in southern legislatures continue
Number 13 continues from page onec noting removal of the tax age prerequisite for voting in primaries and the 18 elections. The Senate had previously rejected bills modifying the levy. A bill to exempt war veterans from the tax has been introduced in South Carolina, and in Alabama a legislator vows to push to erase delinquent poll tax collections beyond two years.
Doctor Glaze Personality and Suspect Traced in Fatal Shooting
The article fragment reports on a fatal shooting case involving Dr. Glaze, a Birmingham physician and World War I veteran. It notes a pistol seen in a suspect’s hand and that Dr. Glaze went to his office after visiting Miss Roberts, who is described as a longtime resident with a surviving brother.
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Dr. Glaze
Vanderbiit University
Athens
Als
Birmingham
Bla Wite
Miss Roberts
Burkett Addresses Exchange Meeting Opal City speaker urged regional cooperation
Dr WT Burkett, guest speaker at the Dotksa Exchange Club meeting on Wednesday, spoke on county betterment, city and community needs, and the cooperative role with the heart department in the intervention program. He discussed hospital project possibilities, and two new members Frank Jonas and Fred O'Brien joined the club.
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WT. Burkett
Dr. Burkert
Bes For
General Hospital
Istro
Uced
Frank Jonas
Fred O'Brien
Guess
BB. Smith Hal
Montgomery Exchange Club
Gie Griffin
Marton O'Neal
Dothan
Lieutenant Evans Awarded Bronze Star for Valor in France
First Lieutenant William W. Evans of 300 Denton Street earned the Bronze Star for heroism in France. He, a platoon leader in the 101st Infantry, established an observation post 150 yards from German mortars and directed Yankee Division artillery to German positions. Evans entered service March 19, 1943, trained at Garden Military Academy, and was later commissioned after Officer Candidate School.
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Wiliam W.evans
Denton Street
France
Lieut. Evans
T A
101St Infantry
Jerry
Evans
Eagle
Lieut
Evang
Garden Military Academy
Atlanta
C. G. Evans
Allied Drive Penetrates Siegfried Line Near St Vith Front
Allied forces push toward the Siegfried Line from Monschau to St Vith with gains averaging two miles despite mud and rain. First Army reports 1,332 prisoners in 24 hours as German positions east and northeast of Colmar weaken. Advances bring Colmar pocket under pressure and reinforcements note a general western-front attack with several divisions crossing toward the Rhine.
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Ingelsbeig
Ihren
Winterspelt
Heckhalenfeld
Germany
St. Vith
Prum
U. S
Monschau
St Vith
Colmar
First
E. D. Ball
Colmar-Breisach
Strasbourg
Cernay
Wittelsheim
Gambsheim
Bettenhofen
von Rundstedt
Roer River
First Army
West Wall
Pass Long
Third Army
Aviation Cadets Graduate At Napier
Aviation cadets at Napier are commissioned as second lieutenants and awarded Army Air Forces pilot wings. The top cadet, Second Lieutenant Larcus Bentley Copeland of Holly, is honored by inviting his wife Fern E. Ovist as guest of honor. Chaplain and post officials address the group urging enduring effort and courage on the war front.
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Ianes
Anukboo
Sapien
Dothan
Chariss
Daly
Comonandies
Senemssi
Napier
Army Air Forces
Larcius Bentley Copeland
Holly
Cope Fend
Tech
Fern E. Ovist
Dulith
Minn
Hollywood
Copeland
Field House
Eleanar E. Moffie
Wiliam B. Gold
Europe
Belgium
Return of Philippine War Captives After Brutal Years
The 515 prisoners arrived home after a harrowing ordeal in Japanese custody. They marched and rode through a grateful crowd in a procession that honored their endurance and sacrifice. Survivors, many gaunt or scarred, met officers of the current campaign with solemn resolve. The unit then advanced toward the fortifications, a swift 25 mile forced march marking a stark transition from captivity to battle readiness.
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Reinvasion Army
Bataan
Corregidor
Jong
Beri-Beri
Houston Countian Pleads Guilty Under Ramsey Court
A Houston Countian pleaded guilty today in Ramsey Court with Acting Judge J Rovers Ramsey presiding. The case, involving Fred Maddox and others, resulted in costs assigned and confinement records filed at the sheriff’s office, with a prior seized quantity of a moonshine operation confiscated at arrest.
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Winleung
Fred Maddox
Housten
Ater
Conanmoed
J. Rovers Ramsey
Cape
Determination of essential war work under mobilization rules
The article explains that essential war jobs are decided by the Director of War Mobilization or a delegate, and only draft boards may permit a registrant to stay or shift jobs. After a shift order, the registrant gets a reasonable choice of employers and may decline if the board finds just cause.
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Worr
Farm Organizations Oppose Nomination of Aukage Wilkiars
Washington AP report shows national farm groups led by the Farmers Union the Grange and the National Producers Federation urging rejection of Jon Roosevelt’s nominee Aukage Wilkiars for a key agriculture leadership post. The letter argues the candidate is not qualified by experience and notes the committee postponed its meeting to allow attendance.
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Washington
National Farm Organieencny Nedag
Jon Roosevelt
Aukage
Wilkiars
Kurheeuri J Adgmunipiretor
Americas
Bereay Federation
Nesey
iGrange
Federetion
Charman
Senzie Agriculture Comminihe
Food retailers seek adjustments to war ration points
The document notes retailers and wholesalers may apply to adjust net point inventories based on hardship. It cites possible missed opportunities and describes obtaining detailed application information from local War Price and Ration Boards.
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