Two Re-Arrested On Murder Charge
Willie Brown and Oscar Perry rearrested on a first degree murder indictment for the fatal shotgun shooting of Pete Jackson near a rural road in the county. Brown allegedly supplied the weapon. Jackson died days later from abdominal wound. An old feud is cited as motive. both defendants were previously indicted by the grand jury.
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Nepre
Pete Jackson
Devester
Willie Brown
Oscar Perry
Brown
Ferry
Jackson
Rho Ture
Perry
Negro Pre-Inductees Leave For Fort Benning
A group of Houston County Selective Service Board Two Negro registrants left for Fort Benning Ga for pre induction physical examinations. Registrants named include Wilbert Curry Henry Stringer Floyd Butt James Finch Resjam Hay Jones Roger Ward Larkie Grace Johnny Dean L C Griffin Willie James Williams George Lee Barnes Mosie Lee Branch Elbert Junior Taylor Willie James Carroll Frank Key Manuel Brewer Robert Lee Buller James Benjamin Lawrence Willie C Butts Johnple B McNealy Marvin Brythers and Eddie Hechourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County Selective Service Board
Fort Berming
Wilbert Curry
Henry Stringer
Floyd Butt
James Finch
Hay Jones
Roger Ward
Larkie Grace
Johnny Dean
L.C. Griffin
Willie James Wiliams
George Lee Barnes
Mosie Lee Branch
Elbert Junior Taylor
Willie James Carroll
Frank Key
Manuel Brewer
Robert Lee Buller
James Benjamin Lawrence
Wille C. Butts
Johnple B. McNealy
Marvin Brythers
Eddie Hechourse
Kidnapping Charge Sworn Out In Marianna
In Marianna a kidnapping charge was sworn out by a boy's mother. She says she left her child at about three weeks old and visited Houston County to request the boy accompany her home to Marianna for about a week. The boy did not return and Coonrod went to Marianna with the boy. Coonrod was released on bond and may face extradition to Florida if the charge is filed.
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Coonrod
Marianna
Joh
Houston County
Dothen
Coonred
Mariannna
Florida
Allied Authorities To Punish Hun Heads
Allied authorities outline harsh measures against German leadership and Nazi supporters. The proposed punishments target the regime's leaders and collaborators, aiming to deter war crimes and atrocities. The language emphasizes accountability for the broad crimes committed against Jews and other groups.
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Washington
Hite
Wba
Anne
Allied Forces Press Forward In Forest and River Crossings
Allied troops push into the Siegfred Line zones and toward Germany after heavy center fighting. The 82nd Division seizes Tony Meuhof near Undenbreth as U S Third Army moves up to two miles beyond the Our River below St Vith toward German hamlets west of Prum. Gains range from half to two miles in the Monchau sector.000
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Page
First Army
Fts
Eisenhower
Supreme Headquarters
Monachau
Dank Forest
Sth
U. S. Third Army
Germany
Our River
St Vith
Heckhuscheid
Grosslangenfeld Winterscheid
Prum
82Nd
Tony Meuhof
Undenbreth
Prisoners recount brutal death march and hunger in Philippines
Veterans recalled forced march from Bataan with no water for a day and limited food. They described eating only scraps from Japanese guards and corpses, with many dying from torture, disease, and starvation near Camp O’Donnell. Cobalt noted as a magnet material used in devices.
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Alfred Jolly
San Francisc
Bataan
Laverne Ruichie
Trenton
Arthur Harrison
Fresno
Calif
Harrison
San Fernando
Camp O'Donnell
Big names enter field for post of loan agent
In a Senate debate the nomination of Henry Wallace to head the RFC faced opposition from George and Taft as factions argued over separating lending from trading powers. The House moved to divest lending authority, while Roosevelt signaled support for a potential adjustment that could speed passage.
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KY Jack Bell
Washinuiun
Ledeay
Senate
Jienry
A Wallace
Fred M Vinson
Econormue Sabuztos
Drecor
Joseph BP
Oldheassader
Jando
Manrener S
Eccles Timuritign
Feders Reserve Board
Henry J Kater
Wallace
Commerce Post
Wallaces
Sade
House
Eany
Wuld
Commerce
Bates Kyl
George
D -Gi
Roosevelt
Barkley
Congress
Federal Loan Agency
Jesse H. Jones
Jones
Eculmnet
Taft
Ohio
Hill
Alabama
Henry Wallace
Mill
Returning Veterans May Consult Service
Returning war veterans seeking home farm and business loans should contact their County Extension Service or Farm Security Administration to avoid unwise investments and ensure a reasonable chance of loan success. Sam Parish, county Service Officer, stated lending agencies will be supplied with necessary farms via the Loan Guarantee Officer, Veterans Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension Service
Farm Security Administration
Sam Parish
Veterans Administration
Montgomery
Parish
304 New Balloters Register In County
A total of 304 new voters registered in Houston County during a ten day period ending yesterday. Beat Three in Dothan accounted for most registrants and 13 of the new voters are Negroes. Nineteen registrants are armed forces members excused from poll tax. About 2,375 voters paid the poll tax.
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Dothan
Houston County
Armed Forces
Joseph Fenn
W. 5. Hayes
R. W. Washington
T J Perry
Mattie Lee Revere
J. H. Alford
Rosa Lee Brown
Middie Alford
Joe Itehuret
T. J. Dumag
Yessie H Hilsman
Essie Lucile Hayes
Tullis Porter
Alvin Gwaltney
Howard N Lamb Killed In Action in Europe
The War Department announced that technician fourth grade Howard N. Lamb, son of Mrs Nevada Lamb of Dothan route four, has been killed in action while serving in the European area.
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Howard N. Lamb
Nevada Lamb
Dothan
Eropean
Berlin Struck in Pre-Dawn Raids Amid Rail Disruptions
Berlin was bombed before dawn as RAF strikes targeted Mainz Ludwigshafen and Siegen to hamper German rail movement from west to east. Weather slowed attacks but 3,200 planes battered the Reich rail system in a day and a half. Rhine bridge actions near Koblenz and Moselle targets supported by U.S. Ninth Air Force followed, with barges on the Rhine destroyed and roads hit near Dulin Corsfed Bev.
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London
Apy
Berlin
RAF
Mainz
Ludwigshafen
Siegen
Reich
Maine
Rhine
Cologne
U. S Ninth Air Force
Cole- New York
Mit
Jayay
Dulin
Corsfeld
Bev
Reigate Triingle
Camp Rucker Activation Reduces Uncertainty
Lt Col A T Smith stated at a Chamber banquet that the Fourth Service Command in Atlanta assured military authorities the camp would not close and hoped to have new troops within 30 days. Reports of activation grew as preparations for receiving troops increased, with War Department via Associated Press noting Alabama senators and a House member advised activation as an infantry replacement training center.
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Unet
Camp Rucker
Chamber of Commerce
A. T. Smith
Fourth Service Command
Atlanta
War Departments
Associated Press
Alabama
John H Bankshead
Lister Hill
George Andrews
Third District
Riley Infant Dies At Parents Home
Marie Joyce Riley infant daughter of Private and Mrs Eldridge Riley of Gordon Route One died at her home early Thursday spring. Funeral services will be announced later by Johnson and Wilkergan Funeral Home. She is survived by her parents a half brother Howard C Glotson of Gordon Route One grandparents Mr and Mrs S L Beasley and Mr and Mrs Mason Ru fey of Jakm Ga and several uncles and aunts.
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Marie Joyce Riley
Eldridge Rlley
Gordon Route One
Johnson and Wilkergan Funeral
Howard C Gltsson
S .L. Beasley
Mason Rufey
Jakm
Upset Stomach Cases Reported in Houston County
Dr Binnett, health officer, said only three sporadic upset stomach cases were reported this week in Dothan. He ruled out contaminated water as the cause and urged the public to report any new cases to the health office for investigation.
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Houston County Health Department
Wot Binnett
Dothan
Health Office
War prisoners on German collapse and the prospects of peace
A fragment from a wartime interview describes captives predicting Germany's end within a month, while cautioning that officers fear for their families and doubt formal peace talks. The speaker suggests only the military leadership or the Nazi regime could push for surrender, noting post July 20 purges removed potential successors and Gestapo surveillance stifles action.
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Ishil
Gestapo
Germany
Earer
Hitler
Ludwig Beck
Frang Halder
Frwin von Witzleben
Number 2 Continued From Pare One In War Power Rules
In conserve coal and fuel supplies penalties will be authorized and directed by the WPB for infractions of the order. Violations can lead to suspension of electrical services and additional penalties, Goodwin added.
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WPB
Goodwin
Williamson Promoted to Corporal in Military Service
Williamson of Dothan was promoted to corporal today by his mother Mrs Walhe Williamson. He serves as a Flight Surgeon’s assistant and has overseas service totaling 18 months with 16 months in India and the past two in China.
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Williamson
Wiliamson
Dothan
Walhe Wiliamson
India
China
Pres Amateurs Tee Off In $5,000 Open
Harold V. Eatliff reports Corpus Christi Texas hosts the first annual five thousand open golf tournament. Amateurs, led by Claude Harmos and Frank Strema, compete with pros amid fog and brisk wind. Notables include Sem Byrd, Johnny Revolts, and Ed Furgol, with Revolts and Furgol posting strong scores as the field opens.
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Harold V. Eatliff
Corpus Christi
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Claude Harmos
Grosse Paint
Mich
Frank Strema
Greesmith
Conn
Yenerdlay
Dorsey Trailers Earns Army Navy E Award
The Elba plant receive s Army Navy E for wartime excellence in production. J C Dixon praised transportation role while C E Dorsey Sr and son led the company in delivering trailers for front lines. Napier Field Band and a color guard attended the ceremony, with hundreds of spectators at a celebratory barbecue.
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Napier Field
Dorsey Trailers
Dorsey Brothers
CBE
Dor
Dorsey Trailers Built in Elba Honored for War Efforts
The Dorsey Trailer company at Elba Alabama rose from a local firm to a major wartime producer. Thousands of trailers built for Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Their growth included a move to a modern plant and a legacy of government contracts and E award recognition.
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Toey
Gig
New Viewy Automobile Agency
Eterprise
Henry
Esterpise
United States
Europe
Agi
Africa
Elba
Ala
USA
Rissa
Dorsey
Marine Corps
Navy
Pacific
Coast Guard
Army
Con
Dorgey Trailers
Army-Navy
Compan
Dorsey Company
Ool
Robert P. Patterson
C. E. Dorsey
CG Dorsey, Jr
J. W. Wright
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