Last Rites Held for Vassie Williamson
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at Piesrant Grove Church for Vassie Williamson of Graceville who died from burns after her clothing caught fire from an open flame two weeks earlier. Rev HE Wilson officiated with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williamson and two brothers Charles and Henry, all of Graceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Recia
Piesrant Grove
Vane Mas
Jachaon Bostitel
HE Wilson
Graceville
Cnaries Lae
Henry D
Gracevila
Dothan Plans Traffic Rule Booklets For Drivers
Dothan will issue a HiIe booklet explaining city traffic rules and the reasons behind them. About £600 copies will be printed and mailed to automobile owners with extra copies for police use to improve traffic conditions.
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Dothan
USA
Rska Dothan
Walfle Comedious
Tbs City
Oime
Houston County Opens Polls With Machines and Paper Ballots
The probate office reports a record 308 qualified voters in Houston County for the first primary, with 6537 qualified voters district wide. Voting runs 8 a m to 8 p m in machine districts and 8 a m to 5 p m or 6 p m in paper ballot areas, with paper options ready if machines fail. An extra machine will serve Webb, while Cowarts will keep its polling place.
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Webb
Cowarts
Government to buy Saudi oil for military use at discount
Ickes announced that the government may purchase crude oil from the companion He through a 25 percent price discount to the market rate in the Persian Gulf region or U S crude whichever is lower. The offer runs for a 10 year period and could cover all crude produced in an emergency. He stressed this avoids government competition with private industry and supports U S military and naval needs.
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Ickes
United States
Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
Arabian American Oil Company
Kuwait
Gulf Explor‘ion Company
Aggression Of Japs Told By Gen Gunner At USO Talk
Maj. Gen. George W. Griner, commander of the 95th Infantry Division at Camp Rucker, described Japan before the war, saying the people were cheerful and industrious yet militaristic. He warned Americans to expect greater losses and praised USO efforts as 190 plus visitors used Traveler's Aid during a ten hour Friday event.
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Japan
George W. Gripe
Camp Rucke
Se King
Dothan
Nip Army
Navy
Grimer
Manchuria
Cuba
China
Singapore
Netherland East Indies
Pacific
Griner
Jong
Philippines
D. Ussery
Clyde Coe
Ighty
Herman ‘Harrie
Napier Field
G. Ralph Madson
USO
Fred Moesley
Dothan Broadcasting Company
Asose Peterson
WAC
Camp Rucker
Arthur H. Johnson
Walter Wayne
Lou Romano
Joe Botte
Bob Vallee
Georges Pritchatt
Homer DePietro
John Duda
Frank Croas
Sarael Mistovaky
USO Traveler's Aid Office
Ashford fund drive pushes toward final goal
In a local drive led by the Ashford Lions Club and American Legion Post, subscriptions total about $114,000 with expectations to reach $150,000 after final tabulation. Events included a hog auction, a $6,000 Harmon's School barbecue, and a War Bond dance yielding $76,175. The county aims to raise $1,034,000 more in ten days, with upcoming rallies and radio broadcasts to boost support.
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Harmon's
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Napier Field
Lovern
Cottonwood
Dothan
Houston
Houston Countang Have Responded Wonderfully In the Drive No Far,” Mr. Lovern
Mr. Lovern
Sald
Interior Secretary announces oil pipeline plan to secure Persian Gulf supply
The Interior Secretary states pipelines will ensure adequate oil for the nation for several years and that oil reserves in the Persian Gulf will be available when needed. The agreement restricts company sales to governments, and has White House and State Department approval.
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Persian Gulf
Atte
Ohes
Reumvelt
Mate Department
Geneva Rally Sells $86 000 In Bonds
Geneva County subscribes to 6000 War Bonds at a community rally in Geneva. Auctioneered by W. H. Mchea of Hartford, auction featured a gunsheds box sold to Geneva Cotton Mills for 1000 in bonds. Musical and military demonstrations from Camp Rucker entertained attendees.
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Geneva Rally
Geneva
Geneva County
ClukeDg
Cometown
KO & Ward
Tsp Drive
W. H. Mchea
Hartford
20Th Field Artillery Group
176Th Station
WAC
Geneva Cotton Mills
Inside View of Japanese Cruelty in World War II
A veteran writer recalls encounters with Japanese soldiers and gendarmerie, detailing barbarities in Asia from Manchuria to Bataan. He reflects on Tojo’s leadership, the intent to drive out Westerners, and the chilling authority figures who spoke of conquest while prisoners endured harsh treatment and war crimes.
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Aale
Japan
Shanghai
Pearl Harbor
Tojo
America
Bataan
States rights bill seeks military absentee voting plan
The document outlines a plan where states must pass laws creating their own military absentee voting system with aid from the Army Navy and War Shipping Administration, while explicitly denying a federal ballot. It notes pre Pearl Harbor statistics on fin tonnage and references Tojo and Japanese actions in a controversial historical framing.
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Senate
Army, Navy and War Shipping Administration
Alabama primary candidates listed for state offices
A long list of declared candidates for the upcoming Democratic primary is shown, with incumbents James A. Simpson and Lister Hill for U S Senate, justices and national committee roles, and congressional delegates by district. Notable entrants include Gov Chauncey Sparks and several state and local figures from Birmingham, Montgomery, Jasper, Anniston, and Mobile as the party sorts through nominees for Senate Supreme Court seats and congressional seats.
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Aubeldy
Wnep
Asso Quate
Virgil Bouldin
State Supreme Court
Mey
Robert T. Simpson
Court of Appeals
Actng
Davis Stakely
Supreme
Thomas
Lewson
Moblie
Frank Boykin
Selma
Bam Hobbs
Boykin
Tom C. King
Jack Wright
Anniston
Hobbs
Nap
Carter Manasco
Bate
J. H. Deeson
Reuben Li. Newton
Jasper
Poat O. L. Allen
Birmingham
John Newsome
Secretary of State
United States Senate
James A. Simpson
Lister Hill
Montgomery
Supreme Court
William H. Thomas
M. B. Grace
Firet
J. W
Jake) Brassell
Phenix City
Sam High
Ashville
Graham Wright
Talladea
J. Herbert Meighan
Gadsden
Roy Davi
McCord
G. B. Davia
Gordo
Shelton C. Pinson
Phil Camppbell
Henry W. Sweet
Beasemer
John J. Robinson
Roy JF. Parker
Attala
Frank W. Boykin
Mobile
Ncumbent
Sam Hobbs
Tom C.king
Jack) Wright
Anntaton
J. H
Deason
Reuben L. "Newton
Winth
O. L. Allen
Allied Air Effort Pounds French Airfields Deep in France
United States heavy bombers and Allied medium aircraft mounted a major daylight and night raid across northern France and toward Paris, targeting Villacoublay Orleans Bricy Chateaudun St Avord Tours and other airfields. RAF and U S forces reported heavy losses on both sides with many bombers and fighters shot down while Berlin wave transmitters went off air.
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Ing. U. & Army
Gurong
Whrong
Lghtera
Northerm Frace
U. S
Villacoublsy
Paris
Fomberg
Orleans-Bricy
Chatedudus
Avord
Chateguroz
la Martiierie
Tours
RAF
Benavistula
France
Berlin
Nasquilt
Villacoublay
Paria
Do Gay
Europe
Oine Dtys
Channel
Britain
Beardes Villacoublay
Chateaudun
St. Avord
Cheauroux
la Martinerie
Andrew J Morrow Dies At Elba Home
Andrew Jackson Morrow 67 Coffee County tax collector died at his Elba home Saturday afternoon after several weeks illness. He served four terms as tax collector. Survived by daughters Mrs Franklin Pheats and Mrs Dave Veaglen of Elba, two sons Weeley Morrow Phenix City and Felix Morrow U S Army, three sisters Mrs Albert Prescott Minnie and Lilla Morrow, and two brothers Harris Morrow and J D Morrow. Funeral at Methodist Church at 3 p m with Rev C T Roberts officiating. burial in Evangel cemetery.
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Elba
Andrew Jackson Morrow
Coffee County
Morrow
Franklin
Dave Veaglen
DeVane
Weeley
Phenix City
Felix
U. S. Army
Albert Prescott
Minnie
Lilla Morrow
Harris Morrow
Pope
J. D. Morr
Elbe
Mathodist Church
C. T. Roberts
D.ew Fox
The
Baptist Church
J. C. Dixon
Church of Christ
Grandview Baptist Church Out Of Debt
The Grandview Baptist Church holds special services today to celebrate the church debt liquidation. Rev. James A. Pate will preach at morning and evening services, with the debt burning during the evening ceremony. Rev. T. W. Wilson notes the church expanded from a one room building to an eleven room structure with a baptistry and choir loft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview Baptist Church
James A. Pate
T. W. Wilson
German forces press Italy beachhead defense amid heavy fighting
German statements claim fierce combat near Rome with heavy resistance as Allied and German forces clash along the Gustav and Adolf Hitler Lines. Air operations strike south of the front while the 12th Air Force targets motor transport and camps to hinder German reinforcements. In France, Fortresses bomb Toulon and Cannes rail hubs amid a 30-fighter battle.
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Rome
Berlin
Italy
Rong
Hitler
U. & 12Th Air Force
Fifth Army
Lee Germann
Gustav
Adolf Hitler
France
Fridey
Toulon
Carroceto
Invasion News From Marshall Islands Front
Allied headquarters report rapid progress in the Marshall Islands as U S forces land on Kwajalein and Engebi and press toward Eniwetok. Carrier raids and naval bombardment disrupt Japanese bases while Wake Island and Jaluit come under air attacks. A military government is set to rule occupied areas as Hirohito’s authority is suspended.
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Newajalein
Eniwetok
Nimity
Hosigo
Wake Talend
Marshalls
Coronadas
Marshall Island
Jaluit Atoll
Millstell
Eniwatok
Kwajalein
Chilberts
Mayrevalle
Caroline
Afr
Wake
Marehall
John R. Henry
Mwajuain Lagoon
Richard L. Connally
Waukegan
Roi
Namur
Aley
Atoll
Admirel Connolly
Nimue
Hirohito
Bombing Campaign Reports and Pacific Front Actions
Fragmented OCR notes describe air raids and naval actions around New Guinea and Rabaul. Mentions Japanese bombers, Allied counterstrikes, and air base targets in New Britain Madang and Bes Guinea with expected losses and fleet movements.
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Gan. Arthur
Ig Mackinnar
Sagt
Cmdeg
Wewak
New Bet
Enany Pines
Rabaul
Madang
Alexishates
Bes
Guinea
Japan
Solomon Islands
Mrs N C Wood of Abbeville Dies
Mrs N C Wood of Abbeville dies at home after illness. Services to be held at 3:30 pm at the ham with Rev J C Vickars officiating. Survived by husband, a son Captain H Wood of Mitchell Field, a daughter Miss Mishis Wood at University of Alabama, an uncle B O Petarasa, and an aunt Mrs Matte Peacock. Interment in Abbeville cemetery.
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Abbeville
NL Cen Fifty
Dethan Hospital
Ham
J. C. Vickars
Unioa Springs
Abete
H. Wood
Mitchell Field, MY
Mise Mishis Wood
University of Se Dbama
B. O. Petarasa
Matte Peacock
Mobile
Abbevilla Cemetery
Carmichael in East Main Street Firing Incident
Carmichael was in an argument at a firing station on East Main Street when Patrolman Cherry said he fired twice at Harrison. One bullet missed, the other struck Harrison in the shoulder and penetrated the lung. Sheriff Farmer issued a peace warrant against Harrison several days earlier.
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Carmichael
East Main Street
Cherry
Harrison
Farmer
Territorial tensions rise in Bulgaria and Hungary report
Number 22 continues on fare one as manda shows resolve to hold territory amid growing political friction. Bulgarian cablest leaders keep Jong special mension and Hungary faces similar affect.
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Manda
Bulgaria
Cablest
Jong Special Mension
Hungary
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Vassie Williamson
Contioan
Prem Fage
Gunner
Tokyo
Washington
Orient
Baiean
Corregidor
Axcuse
T Lo
Hideki Tojo
Hig
Ani
Occidentals
Jaland
Frankfurt
Lonce
Brunswick
Hannover
Wilhelmshaven
Andrew
Osa
Allied Headquarters
Southwest Pacific
N.C. Wood
Montgomery Ward
Chamber of Commerce
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