Rent Registrations Fall Under Estimate
Athietics compiled Ly wie Bo tea of Centus gov Ane Latpert reports that registration of rental property in the Dothan area under the OPA program is under the estimates. Cooper said only 32,000 registrations were tallied in Houston and Dale counties, with several areas above estimates and some below fifty percent. Landlords are urged to register now or face enforcement actions, as noncompliers will be pursued by enforcement attorneys.
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Tax handling debated by Houston County board
The Board of Revenues discussed gasoline tax collection in Houston County. Calhoun outlined that rationing prevents evasion at wholesale, with deposits of coupons at Dothan banks and certificates issued for gallons. The State would cross check payments, and a next meeting is scheduled for Monday.
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Tuscarooms
Wttle
Houston County
Calfoun
Nenat
Dothan
Calhoun
Bummerford
Tuscaloosa
National War Service Act details stir debate and support
The text discusses a proposed National War Service Act expanding Selective Service registration to all adults including women aged 18 to 35, with exemptions for mothers and deferments ending when conditions change. It outlines presidential power to call volunteers, housing and job placement safeguards, and guaranteed return rights, backed by Citizens Committees led by Douglas Arent and Ernest L Bell Jr who urge full mobilization of national strength.
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National War Service Act
Selective Service Act
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WAVES
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Selective Service Board
Selective Service
National Service Act
National War Service
Citizens Committers For
Douglas Arent
Birmingham
Ala
Alabaa Bar Association
Arent
Ernest L. Bell, Jr
Riend
Son
Allied Air Triumph Over Japanese Forces In New Guinea
Allied positions were guarded by strong air cover as American fighters shot down or damaged all about 70 Japanese planes in a Saturday air battle. Allied airmen bombed enemy posts in Dutch New Guinea Celebes and Cap Gloucester while Liberator bombers struck near Raroon, dropping explosive payloads and leaving the target area aflame.
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Aalenuya
Dutch New Guinea
Celebea
Cap Gloucester
Burma
Public hearings target pay as you go tax plan 1944
The Ways and Means Committee aims to finish public hearings this week and move to executive sessions to draft pay as you go legislation amid potential political repercussions in 1944. The push follows public demand for a painless tax collection method.
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Ways and Means Committee
Sten Vandenberg Backs Senate Action On Executive Appointments
Au Sten Vandenberg said he opposed similar confirmation proposals in the past but now believes only Senate action on executive appointments can Congress keep check on burgeoning bureaucracy.
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Au Sten Vandenberg
Senate
Congress
Sheriff Moves Office To Annex for Better County Jail Work
Houston County Board of Revenue authorizes Sheriff 5B. G. Farmer to relocate offices from the courthouse to an annex after legal clearance. The move aims to speed jail and sheriff operations, as the heated annex is operational year round while courthouse heating is limited to weekdays.
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Houston County Board of Revenue Today
G. Farmer
wpHex
Attorney General
Farmer
Sheriffs Office
Court of Common Pleas
Hoover Urges More Men For Farming
President Hoover called for one million more workers to join the farming, metal, and oil sectors, drawing on armed forces to fill acute shortages. He warned against overstraining the home front, noting military strength would rise to over 11 million by end of 1943 and stressing a likely three to five year war horizon with victory in view.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
St Iesat
Japan
Coffee Stamp No 25 Becomes Valid Today
The Houston County War Price and Rationing Board announced Coffee Stamp No 25 in the War Station Book is valid for one pound of coffee until March 21. Previously stamps covered a five week period but rationing officials extended the time to six weeks due to shortages.
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Houston County
Rationing Officials Plan Montgomery Trip For Instructions
Houston County War Price and Rationing Board members will travel to Montgomery for guidance on Wayis tian Hook No 2 registration. Chairman Wilkerson and clerks Speiahy and Elizabeth Bapy will return to Dothan to finalize the program. Canned foods rationing is set for late February as the registration period, with details to follow. Private Henry Gras, formerly of Cappa, Ala, now serves with the Ground Observer Section in Norfolk, Va, part of the air defense network protecting the coast.
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A.D Wilkerson
Martha Speiahy
Misa Eiiaahoth Bapy
Dothan
Wilkerson
Houston County
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Cappa
Ala
Norfolk
Grayta
Aviation Cadet Training and Royal Tour Update
Number 15 continues from page one with details on an American built Tobertor pamph and flight by Capt Willem Van Der Kroat from Sarasota. Britain awaits Prime Minister's report to the House of Commons while observers assess events. Myron F. Kingry begins basic flight training at the 2nd Army Flying School Enid Oklahoma after prior service in the Field Artillery.
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Sarasota
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Landohe
Britain
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Basie
Ming
2Nd Army
Broadway playgoers cough up for hits season
New York AP report notes veteran playgoers paid high prices to see Broadway hits. Some theaters offered cough drops to customers amid a busy season marked by robust attendance and sniffling patrons.
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New York
Ita
Shoes rationing moves cause shoe dealers to halt transfers
War era notes say no registration yet and that one coupon covers one pair of shoes until June 1. Citizens may return shoes to merchants and reclaim coupons if allowed by practice. Government workers suspected in rush buying spur. Washington AP reports armed forces may buy shoes with certificates from armed services officers to access new stock.
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OPA
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Armed Services
Shoe Stores Closed as OPA Orders Stabilize Rationing
Dothan shoe stores and other merchants halted selling shoes today following an OPA order issued yesterday. The measure, effective tomorrow, limits styles and materials while ration stamp 17 in the Luger book covers the first pair per person up to three annually. Manufacturers must pursue economical, low-cost models. two tone and silver or gold shoes are restricted. work shoes stay in leather. Supplementary rations may be requested via local boards.
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OPA
Dothan Marchants
Washington
Houston County War Price and Rationing Board
Byrnes
Washington Post
Press cuts loom as publisher fears wipeout across nation
The Office of Civitan Supply urged prescription cutbacks amid reports of 15 percent and higher reductions. Rep Bradley chaired a session in his Washington office where Shafer warned such slashes could shutter papers with circulations of 15,000 to 20,000 or less. Bradley said notices warned Congress must protect the nation's press.
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Whafer
Bradley Eaid
Congress
Leadership shuffle in Eighth Assembly District unfolds
As leader of the Eighth Assembly District Flynn succeeds him meaning Flynn becomes a key figure after controversy. President Roosevelt nominated Flynn to be Minister to Australia triggering resignation as Democratic National Chairman and Bronx County executive committeeman. His name was withdrawn last week following a Senate fight over the appointment.
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Australia
Ax Bronx
Senate
Rights case heads to appeal in state court
A civil rights dispute moves to the state appellate court as attorneys file briefs asserting violations of individual liberties. The case centers on alleged due process failures and requests for damages, with key arguments focusing on statutory interpretation and governmental authority.
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