Tax Bill Fails To Win FDR Approval In Congress
Washington dispatch reports that a 2.31 billion dollar tax bill faced delays and possible veto as Roosevelt weighs options to avoid signing. The measure aims to raise revenue but hinges on constitutionally possible timing and tax increases that would take effect early next year. Congress plans immediate study of the tax structure while forecasts show annual revenue surpassing 40 billion over ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gemgreas
Coai
Doupston
D.N
Roosevelt
Congress
Montgomery Backed For Medical Center
The Montgomery Junior Chamber of Commerce backs a move to establish a state capital Medical Center in Montgomery. The plan aims to train young doctors and treat charity patients, arguing central location best serves Alabama. State legislators have appropriated 3,000,000 for construction and 350,000 yearly for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Thave
Montgomary
Application Filed For Flying School At Municipal Airport
Hugh W Wheeelless of Southern Aviation Training School Inc filed with the City Commission an application to establish a commercial flying school at Dothan Municipal Airport. The plan envisions light and ground courses to promote civil aviation, using the airport currently leased as a military training field. the commission placed the file on record awaiting developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W. Wheeelless
Southern Aviation Training School, Inc
Decatur
Wheellesa
Civil Auronautical
Dothan
Wheelleas
Four Houston youths named air cadets in AAF program
Four Houston county youths were accepted for aviation cadet training with the AAF. Names listed include Buford L. Hughra Bolly J. Mendhen Jack B. Pre ana and Char e Mesdowa as part of Bauston County's selective draft.
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Houston County
AAF
Ace
Homme Bow
Bauston County
Brice, Boerds
Buford L. Hughra
Bolly J. Mendhen
Jack B. Pre Ana
Char'e
L. Mesdowa
Acuff Declines Run for Governor of Tennessee
Nashville AP reports entertainer Roy Acuff announces he will not seek the Democratic nomination for Tennessee Governor. He says he can best serve by sharing folk music on his broadcasts. Republicans seek to place his name on the GOP ballot via a petition signed by 37 party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvule
Tena
Rep Acuff
Tennessean
Hiss
Grand Ole Opry
Nurses Endure Bombing At Anzio Evacuation Hospital
The article recounts an air attack on an American evacuation hospital at Anzio, noting eight anti personnel bomb craters, torn Red Cross markings, and nurses working bravely amid tattered tents. Captain Thomas Mathews of Houston described the strike and casualties, including a nurse killed in a separate crash, with others wounded and later awarded the Purple Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Joyce
Waloth
Mins
Reynolds Packard
Thomas Mathews
Houston
Texas
Bbomblag
Debrig
Red Cross
Mathewa
Themaslves
Croughi
War Department
Washlington
Nuraoa
Anfio
Department
Nankek
Alaska
WME
Gulf of Salerno
Philippines
Germany
Beachhhead
Cisterna
Examination of Fox Head Report Near Dothan
Examination conducted at the Dothan Branch laboratory on request from BE. M. Jarvis of Dothen route four to assess a fox head. The report references individuals Annia G. Irwin Cooper and Giradtor and notes the examination result was negated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Jarvis
Dothen
Rablee
Néga- Uva
Annia G. Irwin Cooper
Giradtor
Dothan
Tod
Rotarians Hear Tax Explanation at Dothan Club Meeting
BarcPasis spoke to the Dothan Rotary Club on the new income tax returns detailing features that could aid taxpayers. McDaniel discussed the incorporation of victory taxes with the income tax and joined an open forum as members raised questions.
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BarcPasis
Soan
Dothan Rotary Club
McDaniel
Ube Club
Memre
Scouts Hold Annual Meeting At Ozark Council
The Southeast Alabama Council met in Quark with 151 attendees from eight of nine counties, Berbour winning the attendance prize with 19. New officers include Major W. Eapy Headland as president and Grady Proctor Enterprise as vice president. Troop 18 Ozark showcased a scouting demonstration, and Silver Beaver Awards were given to Jimmy Wilson Dothan and Rev. Mart Lower Abbeville.
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Southeast Alabama
Quark
Berbour County
Houston County
Covington County
Pike County
W. Eapy
Headland
Bam C. Reeves
Dothan
E. A. Ray
Andalusia
Grady Proctor
Enterprise
Prasior
Jimmy Wilson
Mart Lower
Abbeville
Clement Ritter
A.B
Gus Lane
Lane
Treon
Clayton
A. W. Banner
Scout
National Council of Boy
Armed Services
Principe
David W. Eddy
Camp Rucker
Eddy
Espy
W. M. Blount
Roy Jeffcount
Brundidge
Rabbi Wolf
J. J. Jackson
Eufaula
A Ray
R C.° Joiner
Myer Blumberg
Sam Stephe
Sam C. Reeves
Reading
H M Bryson
LY. Dean
Hubert Wallace
le D. Thomason
Ozark
L. Q Norris
George Proctor
D. H. Ward
Geneva
W Tom Jones
I. W. Wilson
Guy Folmar
Laverne
Frank Lloyd
Santley
Arthur Johnson
War news from Dnieper east of Nikopol and court session summary
Report describes German forces trapped at Nikopol and near the Dnieper as Soviet troops press the city walls. The dispatch claims 1 600 German dead and 22 wrecked guns at the gates while Red Army units batter toward the west. County Court Judge Sazan P. Power presided over about forty cases, most for prohibition violations, with many continued for various reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enat
Red Army
Dnieper Aoath
Nikrpol
Sazan P. Power
Milner
Lmw
Davis Wins Struggle Within OWS Division
Washington AP Elmer Davis, head of the Office of War Information, wins a dispute with Robert Sherwood over coordination of psychological warfare. The clash led to resignations among top NY staff and changes that will move Woodward’s overses branch chief to London for final arrangements of internal warfare plans.
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Washington
OWS
Elmer Davis
Robert Sherwood
Office of War Information
New York
Rhertwood
Lvision
Davis
Sharweed
Davis Binaway
James P Warburg
soph = Barres
Edi Johnson
Therwood
OVERS
London
Davie
Federal war ballots clash in Senate stalemate
The administration moves to a conference with Senate and House members to craft a compromise on federal war ballots. Taft proposes making federal ballots optional and delegates a key role to state voting laws while Ferguson presses for overseas voters to choose between federal and state ballots.
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Renata’y Action
Senate
House
Congres
Congress
Taft
Ohio
Washington
Ferguson
P.-Mich
Way
Staten
Grean-Lucas
Fergison
Army
Navy
Howard Flieger
Lalota
Pasa
Adeip & House
Landar Barkley
de Ky
Warkity
Jenstor Ferguson
Rmich
Lipstick Kisses On V Mail Okay Says Army
New York AP reports lipstick kisses on V mail will be photographed and sent by the New York Army post office if properly imprinted. Officials say the plan will not interfere with writing or reading letters but warn against excessive lipstick ink as it may smear and add cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Vinas Riss
Unexpired Brangall Term Ballot To Be Voted In District
Polls open in Houston County until 7 pm while the rest of the district closes at 8 pm as voters cast ballots for the unexpired term of late Representative Henry B. Brangall. Morning turnout is heavier than the January 1 primary.
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Henry B. Brangall
Houston County
Military fuel dumps and armored column advances in wartime
The text discusses dangers of supplying infantry from fuel dumps and spearhead infiltrations. It notes the need for a consolidated beachhead to sustain operations and the risks of failed supply chains if that beachhead is not maintained. In a separate report, city detectives arrested Fletcher Smith for violating liquor laws, posting bond and not being jailed. Hugh DuBose filed for Congress from the Ninth District, with O Lailen of Spir Mingham also qualified for the post then held by John Newsome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Hicks
John Hilson
Fletcher Smith
Smith
Congress
Montgomery
Hugh DuBose
Birmingham
Secretary of State
Jefferson County
Previousy O Lailen
Spir
Mingham
John Newsome
War Bonds as Personal Finance and Security
The writer urges readers to buy War Loans, arguing they are sound personal finance. Bond buyers save money, earn good interest, and gain strong security for future needs like jobs or settling in better prospects. The piece asserts war bonds represent wise, secure investment during the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Allied air offensives intensify as Marauder bombers sweep Europe
The Allies press an aggressive air campaign across France and Germany with over 2,900 American heavy bombers and RAF Spitfires supporting raids on northern France. Marauder crews report heavy bomb loads and widespread destruction, including targets near Frankfurt and coastal town windows rattling as daylight formations attack across a ten day surge.
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Irtraftt
Penrat
Ternica
Pirettenius
United Kingdom
RAF
Dominion
G. K. Eubank
Threckmerten
Tex
Metert Hawking
Austin
Johs B Neill
LaFayatte
Fund Drive Activities Spur Local School Bond Sale
The county and schools announce a bond drive including stamps and bonds sales, with Minnie Heard supervising elementary activities. A community fair at Cottonwood Saturday features a band and Army unity attractions, then a Dothan radio auction with Albert Logue on WAGF to finalize purchases and fund bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie T. Heard
Sxperviser
Minuteman
Cottonwood
Dothan
Albert Logue
WAGF
Invasion Scene Report From Kwajalein Atoll Engagement
Allied observers report heavy bombardment and fierce ground fighting as forces push through Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshalls. Commander Kimmins describes deadly fire and ground debris while advance units mop up scattered Japanese resistance across at least 21 islands, with Enainegin capitalization aiding the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Kimming
Kimmins
Kimmina
Ralal Beee
Namur
Atoll
Kwajalein Island
Wiliam L Worden
Associated Press
Enaigiein
Maraballa
Forland Smith
Icwajain
Leif Frickson
Etotl Legoon
Marshalls
Bankhead bill on Senate quick vote debate
The discussion centers on a Senate vote to advance the Bankhead bill and the threat of a presidential veto. If vetoed, Congress would face a temporary measure to extend CCC subsidies without clear authority, leaving administration control as to continued subsidies. Also mentions a temperature reading seven miles up and a vinegar-based claim about stair retrieval.
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House
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
CCC
Eliender
Legion Soundsides For Carnival Here
Mount commander of the Detkas Past of the American Lag lem today sounged out the City Commington ce a prepoeal for the Legion to sponsor carniva] this tah that hed not been the policy of the City be allow car nivels to show fa Dothan, Com minioser Preside Rachles Mc Kinney and that 'a bis opimies. het of 2 cutzam and a City of ficle) It would not be for the best interest of the public Mount declared that should the Logis sponee or a carnival it weld not ask for aly opposeeions. tach (na free Hesnee or other gratultien 'The Lagion Post is io debt ap proximately $1,003, he added, and the purpose of the orgentation fo ! attempting to bring a carnival to Dothan was to pay off the debt. He mid carnival, he played spots convenient to the cutiseng of Dothan and alnee itle believed that, 'a carnival will appear hers again the winter, he wanted the Legion to have the opportunity of sharing f kx the returns elf to take on the sponsorship of a carnival sod his purposs im call ing the matter to the attention of the Commissioners was to get their reaction on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Detkas
Dothen
Dothan
Alnee Itle
Legion
Bay Line Crossties Damaged By Fire
Fire of undetermined origin yesterday afternoon destroyed several creosoted crossties along the Bay Line at Hodgenville and damaged three freight cars. Section workers found the blaze and alerted the fire department. Firemen said they could not account for the cause unless section workers may have used a lighter or matches on the tied line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgneville
Dothan
Finnish Resolve in War Talks Persist Despite Pressure
A fragment describes a diplomatic view that after mass crushing power on the Finnish front the Helsinki government may seek to quit the fight. A Finnish spokesman asserts Finland's position remains unchanged and that even if Helsinki faced pressure, Finns would not surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russiene
Halsinki
Sfory
Legation
Finland
Helsinki
Frontline correspondents camp near Cassino fronts
The piece describes war reporters living in a tent town near the Cassino front, facing frost and danger as artillery roars from nearby ridges. Correspondents Gra ham Hovey, Davie Strand, and John McTigue share tents, while the crew endures cold mornings and lack of stoves and lights. After the war, soldiers may prefer indoor life again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Correspondents Corps
Fron
Chora
Cassino
Rome
Tonta
Italy
Rida | Tonkes
Essete Ag Times Square
10 Man's Land
Graham Hovey
International News Service
Davie Strand
The
Chicago Tribune
John McTigue
Blue Network
United Nations Radio
Boy Scouts
Pork ration stamps and farmer sales rules explained
The War Price and Rationing Board explains available dumps for Bay Fresh Pork, with a February expiry and a set fee system. Farmers must collect ration stamps and report monthly sales to the Houston County board, as restrictions ease on pork from slaughtered hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pointe
Eec
Lingaloo
Houston County War Price and Rationing Board
Ling
Troops Near Mt Cassino as Italians Face Stiff Resistance
War dispatches report Doughboy units pushing within 100 yards of Mt Cassino summit west of the town while German forces suffer heavy losses in the area. Five hundred Germans captured as Allied scouts describe bombardments, hospital damage, and renewed desertions of supply lines amid a tense Anzio beachhead situation. London editorials urge bolder action despite cautious Allied strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Cassino
Algiers
U. S
Cassino
Rome
Teachers to Meet at Dothan Negro High Saturday
A meeting of all Negro county school teachers will be held Saturday morning at eleven o'clock at Dothan Negro High School, announced Solomon Baxter, county superintendent of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Negro High School
Solomon Baxter
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