Dothan Flyer Gets Royalty Assignment
A report from England notes two Alabama airmen honored by the King and Queen of England. Captain Culver describes the bomber crew's morale as they act like quiz contestants while the Royal visit praises the unit’s work in bombing Germany. Major General James Doolittle escorted the royal party.
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England
Englad
Frank M Dimes
Culver
Royal Astiple
Germany
James Doolittle
Student nurses end Cohambus strike amid wartime rules
The article notes that cadet nurses halted actions over pay and uniforms while serving during the war. Nurses complain about long shifts, meals, and training conditions, and demand proper compensation for the duration of their service.
Miss Willis Crutchfield Dies in Graceville
Funeral services for Miss Willis Crutchfield forty four of Graceville were held Sunday at Damascus church with Rev Joseph White officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs A J Crutchfield three sisters Corporal Maude Crutchfield of Brout Field and Mrs Dongiss Baldwin of Altha Florida and Mrs Paris E White of Greenville and a brother W Erabelliane of Colorado Springs. Active pallbearers were J M Cooper Jr A D Willisrns A D Grace and John Stapleton.
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Willis Crutchfield
Gracevilta
Damascus Church
Joseph White
A. J. Crutchfield
Maude Crutchfield
Brout Field
Dongiss Baldwin
Altha
Fis
Paris E. White
Greenville
W. & Erabelliane
Colorado
Springs
J. M. Cooper, Jr
A D. Willisrns
A. D Grace
John Stapleton
Bond Drive Progress Report In Houston County
Solomon Baxter, county superintendent, says results from the drive show progress despite communication gaps and canvassing hurdles. Final results will be announced at a later date with two rallies planned, including Cottonwood on Saturday and Dothan on Sunday where Lo Rue will host a bond auction via WAGF.
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Solomon Baxter
Houston County
Aches
Gond
Faye
Cottonwood
Albert Togue
Dothan
Lo- Rue
WAGF
Rill Telephone
New Orleans Cotton Trade Sees Record 2055 Garment Sales
In 1974 New Orleans cotton markets report 2055 bale shipments amid rising prices. Traders note strong demand from textile mills and export channels. Officials warn of weather risks that could affect future supplies.
Reservists Leave for Active Duty
Aerial group of reservists left today for active duty with the rising Army. Names include Mar Ma, Moscoe, Stricklard, and Joseph Brow. Also noted are registrants from McPherson. The departure marks a shift to frontline service.
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Etexelea Reseruips
Registran
Moustogoust
Seleise
FY McPherson
Tielale
Wscord
Jhem PF
Mar- Ma
Moscoe
Stricklard
Josph E Brow
Legion Post To Honor WWII Vets At Porter's Fairyland
The American Legion post plans a casualty ceremony for World War II veterans at Porter's Fairyland, weather permitting, with Mount as commander stating war meeting details. The Dothan post invites Ashford Post to participate, and War Bond drive deadlines loom as the quota lags.
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Legion Post
R. Victary
Americam Legion
Mount
Dothan
Ashford
Baltic Republics under Soviet and Nazi shadows
The text outlines Baltic state history from 1846 to postwar times, noting Russian absorption, Soviet integration via Pedisciten, and postwar German hatred. It discusses republic formation on former Russian Empire lands, early U S recognition shifts, and democratic struggles amid landlord dominance. It cites fears of fascism and strongman rule in Latvia and Lithuania.
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Boviel Rusela
Baviel Rusa
Baltic
Emall
Balt T Barona
Latvia
Lithuana
Russia
Health figures show dozen disease cases reported
A Horton County health department tally for last month lists 136 reportable disease cases. Dr. W T Burkett, county health officer, notes seven gonorrhea, eleven hookworm, eighty influenza, seven pneumonia, five sore throat streptococcal, ten syphilis, one tuberculosis, four typhus fever, and three granuloma cases among totals.
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Horaton County Health Department
W .T Burkett
Contested County Vote Canvass Hears Wallis and Andrews
The subcommittee examined irregularities in Box Three Dothan and other boxes with claims of extra votes. W. J. Lane and W. Reeves faced questions over absentee certificates as the body debated certifying results and potential grand jury involvement.
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Counse
Atierdra
Ogard
Mig
Bex Tares
Dethan
Fort Farmer
Andrew
Wil
Farmer
Andrews
Maven
Muivia
Wells
Hia
Cooper
Mulling
W. W. Reeves
Frank Gwaltney
B D Sellars
Reeves
Gwaltney
Bellera
Horace Hall
the Eagle
Dawsey
Omer Dothan
Tte
Bre
Walls
Lee
Wella
Yncohert
Nun
Wellh
Geasner T MecCorvey
Mobile
State Democratic Executive Committee
Houston Farm Owners To Get Merit Awards
Houston County borrowers will receive merit awards at a rural ownership awards event hosted by Houston Memorial Library. Wallace Malone of Dothea will present honors and honor 68 farm owners for the year. The Focusan Dollar Club and related prize pools will be announced at the gathering, with a large turnout expected for the meeting.
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Houston
Houston County
Omerrow
Houston Memoria Library
Geld Tedey
Suxbar
Palp Lerrrern
Wallace Malone
Dothea
Torrowerg
Doller Club
P. My Nichols
Naval Reserve Officer Ratings Open To Qualified Men
Official notices invite qualified county residents to apply for U S Naval Reserve commissions. Eligible ages span 17 to 34 with education requirements including high school diploma and four years of college work. married status, physical fitness, and outstanding civilian experience also factor in. Direct appointments may be available for select individuals via cadet training or specialized entry.
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Berviliane
U. 6. Naval Reserve
Thia Moralag
Hourtom County
Selective Service
Enisthemt
U. B Naval Reserve
Algo Thone
Gona
Flight crew and passengers listed after Memphis report
The article lists three crewmen Captain D. B. Francis First Officer RR Majors and Blowardess Davie Holybes at Fort Worth. It notes near freezing temps and scattered broken clouds seven minutes from Memphis. A long passenger list includes J. J Ryan Garden City NY R C Matthews Garden City NY and many more with various military and civilian affiliations.
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D. B. Francis
Officr RR
Blowardess
Davie Holybes
Fort Worth
Memphis
New York
American Airlines
J. J Ryen
Garden City
R C. Matthews
Peasy
Consolidated Steel Corp. Ltd
Elizabeth McGuire
Little Rock
Lieut Rasmussen
Luke Frald
Phoenix Ariz
Ensign Baker Yume
Arle
Linton
Slefert
Young
Cal St. Cherley S
Cal
Qo’ Connor
Bohre
Malloy
Reports for Duty Second Lieutenant Virginia King Army Nurse Corps
Second Lieutenant Virginia King, daughter of Mia Alme King Trawick of Piic hard, reported for duty at Thayer General Hospital in Nashville Tennessee. A Newton High School and Hillman Hospital School of Nursing graduate, she joined the Nurses Corps January 1 and was previously at Camp Burke. Two brothers, Private Lewie King and Aviation Cadet James L. King, are serving in the Army.
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Virginia King
Army Nurse Corps
Mia Alme King Trawick
Piichard
Thayer Generall Hospital
Nashville
Tenn
King
Nawton High School
Hillman Hospital School of Nursing
Nurses Corps
Camp Rurke
Lewie 7 King
James L. King
Army
County committee reports reveal election certificate irregularities
Widespread concerns about election certificates spark probes across counties. Officials note discrepancies between unofficial and official counts in Barbour Coffea Bullock and Barbour counties with Andrews and Farmer figures showing large gaps. A subcommittee proposes recalling certificates and asks state committees to review and counter the affair.
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Wella
Ermires
Lee
Cooper
Tharrand
Tharrand Jury and Would Be Also For This Committee To Eorn
Houston
Coffee
Bullock
Barbour
Andrews
Farmer
Andrewa
Andrees
Allies push at Cassino and Anzio bridgehead gains
Reporting from the Anzio-Nettuno area, Allied forces press the Cassino front as German resistance stiffens. Air power disrupts enemy positions with heavy bomber and fighter sorties targeting supply routes and town fortifications. Germans claim new divisions in line while Allies report progress at Cassino and in the bridgehead defenses.
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Washington
Beast
Superieg
Maseed Pune
Mals Pith
Cassina
Camiscom
Dun- Seong Endesilars
Carrareto
Anzio Nettuxo
Ansis
Atetion
Germany
Rome
Abano
Cisterha
Valletri
Campoleone
Cecchina
Albano
Castel Gandolfo
Vatican Radio
Vatican
Anzio
Sangro River
Sustern
Italy
Eighth Army
Lrag
Genos
Cassino
Garman
Jack M Wainwright
43Rd Street
Birmingham
Picked Up By Police Report Mentioned
A brief item notes a police pickup involving an individual identified as nee Picked Up By Police, with a deputy named Seeritt cited in the terse OCR fragment. The readable context suggests a routine police action or detention.
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Nee
Judge Oakley Enters Navy As Lieutenant
Lewrence T. Oakley, judge of the Court of Common Pleas, has been commissioned as a lieutenant in the Navy and will report March 1 for an indoctrination course. He stated uncertainty about resuming judicial duties or seeking leave under a recent legislative act and whether he would run in the May 2 Democratic primary.
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Lewrence T. Oakley
Court of Commes Pees
VUB Navy
Oakley
Tom Hae
Burglars Hit Four Juke Boxes In Dothen
Police report burglars struck last night in Dothen forcing back doors to two venues. At Bhaily Jacobs on Cherry street they rifled a juke box cash box and then at the Cottom Club they robbed three juke organs. Loot amount not yet determined.
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Dothen
Bhaily Jacobs
Cherry Street
Cottom Club
Midwest Cold Snap Grips States With Record Low
The region faced temperatures down to 42 below zero in North Dakota with the heaviest winter snows, up to 11 inches, shutting many schools. An Indiana death occurred as storms produced deep drifts while the eastern storm stretched from New England to Washington, D C, with temperatures in the 20s.
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Midwest
Little Galva
N. D
North End
South Dakota
Indiana
New England
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Atlanta
Allied force advances after Madang push near Saidor
The report notes heavy losses for Japanese units including three regiments and artillery, as Allied forces consolidate after the Saidor squeeze. MeMedung appears abandoned by the enemy while Rabaul suffers another raid with limited Japanese air opposition noted. Boloman patrols guard Lakunal air drome.
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Madang
Saidor
Medung
Rabeul
New Britain
Lakunal
Haa
Rabaul
Rifle fire description from Lt Wainwright remark
Lt Wainwright recounts firing from a height of about 100 feet toward an enemy target between Rome and the sea. He states he shot the opposing force down from that vantage, describing the moment with concise, action-focused detail.
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Rome
Sea
Wainwright
US Air Forces Strike Germany and Holland in Major Day Raid
American bombers and fighters carried out large daylight attacks on Frankfurt Brunswick and the Gille-Rijen air base, aiming to destroy aircraft plants and hubs. Losses included 29 bombers and eight fighters, with 84 German planes shot down in furious air battles over Brunswick and Pas de Calais fronts.
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Germany
Berlin
Garmsey
Bertin
Richard M. Young
Savannah
Hitler
Flest
J Feet Nealy
Pas de Calas
Yeatarday
U. S
Scotland
Brunswick
Gille-Rijen
Holland
U. 8. Commounique
Flying Fortress
Seaman First Class Ray Hinson Promoted in Navy
Seaman First Class Ray Hinson son of Mr and Mrs Brown Hinson of Webb has been promoted to petty officer third class The announcement notes he enlisted December 29 1942 and trained at San Diego California after Quartermaster School graduation in San Diego he was transferred to a naval unit where he is now serving
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Ray Hinson
Brown Hinson
Webb
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Quartermaster School
Frontline updates from Moscow war front report advances and captures
Reports from the Moscow front describe General Rodioal’s Third Ukrainian Army crossing lines near Ag tolovo and pushing toward Nikopol. Malinovsky’s forces claim substantial gains with hundreds of German troops captured as the Fourth Ukrainian Army presses the advance amid deteriorating supply and enemy positions.
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Moscow
Galchet
Rodioal
Erive
Ag Tolovo
Malinovsky
Nikopol
Faedor Tolbut
Arrest Plot Claims Tie to Beverly Hills Hearing
Number 23 continues from page Ons alleging Mime Berrys arrest was plotted and she was denied counsel. A Beverly Hills City Judge Cyan Griffin, after Berr pleaded guilty to vagrancy, sentenced her to 90 days, suspended on leaving town. Names like Claude Marple and Matron Jos Billie Mang appear in the report as officers and affiliates.
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Seesa
Anid Ee Virike Becenrs
Thay
Thay Mall
Gars
Roof Seating Co
Chicago
Mosbhera
War Bond
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Republica
United States
Naval Reserve
Elga
Nattuno
Eternelly
Seeritt Acuvd
Judge Oakley
Pagene
Uberalars
Sisshing
Pardes Calais
Serthwe Frence
Vesterdeg
Ettede
Brunewick
Downing
France
USAAF
Frankfurt
Caida
Back
Dothan Drag Co
Grubb Produce & Ice Co
Montgomery Highway
ED Johnston
The
Alabama Rhythm Boys
Sally and
Tex
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