Slayings and indictments noted in county meeting report
A county board session discussed a slaying case tied to Yreso and Negro, with Densis Baily and Early among those charged. Judge Gexan P. Poyner, absent, led by interim chairman, as LE Doc Boswell noted the board would appoint a new chair if needed. Routine business and potential routine matters dominated discussion amid arrests and indictments.
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Aye DC
Halstead
Gexan P. Poyner
LE “Doc” Boswell
Poynter
County Board of Reve
Johnson warns rail and travel outlook amid wartime need
The article portrays Johnson warning of ongoing travel disruptions and potential suspensions of railroad and bus services. He advocates home vacations and cautions against over-optimism, urging readiness for worst case impacts on transportation and the broader war effort.
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Germany
Johnson
Marianna Plans Victory Services
Marianna churches the American Legion and civic groups plan a public service to mark Germany's fall. A general committee led by Ven Valentine G. Lowery and others from Saint Luke's Episcopal parish the American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce will organize the event with local clubs and officials participating.
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Marianna
American Legion
Muniipal
Marianna Arms Air
Dreyer
Kapving
Germany
Valentine G. Lowery
Sint Luke's Epsecope Parish
T BH
Copelind
Smith-Kelly
Fred Rongvy
Public Proclamation Details Military and Civic Actions
The report outlines planned military participation under Colonel Marin Zipp and a 48 hour sale of 21 alcoholic beverages following the surrender broadcast. Proclaimed by Mayor Hinson, it directs special services in four city churches within minutes to an hour after the news. Rev A C Abney of Farat Baptist Church serves as association president.
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Xsnocia
Marin Zipp
Rosl. Hinson
Voip
Essotzalion
A C Abney
Farat
Propeller Metal Makes Hand For Boy
In the Marianas AP report Seabee craftsmen used a Japanese propeller and metal from a blown grenade to forge a new hand for 16 year old Jesus Castros Selina. They carved lines and molded fingernails from plaster and metal, shaping a cupped prosthetic that lets the boy hold objects.
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Marianas
Jesus Castros Selina
Shipiitiers
Feather touch triggers nuclear iodide explosive claim
A claim asserts that nitrogen iodide explodes when touched by a feather. No corroborating evidence is provided. The statement appears unverified and unsafe to act upon without expert confirmation.
Yank-Jap Soldier Wins Many Honors
Staff Sgt. Yoshiyuki Ogata, Hawaiian-born American of Japanese ancestry, in the 100th Infantry Battalion, earned over 1,200 Purple Hearts and the Distinguished Unit Badge for actions in Italy and France. He was twice wounded and awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster to his Purple Heart, with campaigns across Salerno, Rome, Anzio, Benevento, and other battles from North Africa to Italy and the relief of the Volturno crossing. Ogata, famed for his modesty, served with the Fifth Army and the European-Africa-Middle East theater ribbons and campaign stars.
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Associated Press
Tuscaloosa
Yoshiyuki Ogata
Northington General Hospital
Fifth Army
Italy
Seventh Army
France
United States
Ogata
Joe
100Th Infantry
Hawaii
Belvedere
Sassetta
North Africa
Salerno
Rome
Pisa
Mintaveletto
Benevento
Belvedre
St. Angelo
St. Angelo de Alice St. Mano
First U.S. Marines Sergeant Fires Early Spanish American War Shot
Sergeant Philip Gaugham of the U S Marines fired America s first shot in the Spanish American War in 1886.
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Philip Gaugham
America
U. S. Transportation In Tough Position
U S transportation faces a tougher predicament as War freight embargoes and storm-bound rail lines strain the system. Col J Monroe Johnson warns of sustained heavy demand through 1945 with no extra equipment, as top 10 percent of travelers drive overloads despite public demand for travel curbs.
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Peter Edsonner
Washington
Washington, D. C
U. S
Office of Defense Transportation
Col. J. Monroe Johnson
Certan
Ohto
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New York
ODT
Col. Johnson
United States
Great Lakes
Opt
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By Williams
Marianna Plans Victory Services
Valentine
Parker
Rogers Beauty Shop
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Ruby's Beauty Shop
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BOY Ware Bonds
Propeller
U. S. Transportation
Riley Business College
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Dothan
Almen
U.S. Navy
Navy
Perry V. Riley
Dothan Cigar and Candy Company
John Ayres Brokerage Company
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