Pacific War Update Shows Heavy Japanese Losses
American naval forces struck the Marianas and other central Pacific targets, destroying or damaging hundreds of Japanese planes. Admiral Nimitz reported 135 Japanese planes destroyed at the Marianas, with additional losses across Palau, Truk, and other advances as U.S. forces push toward reclaiming the Pacific. Ground actions north of Suidsi and nearby villages continued.
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Douglas MacArthur
Rebeul New Britain
Desdquartera Stokesman
Rebal
Saldor Frost
Hitau
Warad
Bindamis
Smal
Suidsi
Charles McMurtry
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Marianas
Central Pacific Islands
Perrson
Paramushiro
Kuriles
Bismarck Archipelago
Eniwetok Atoll
Weatarn
Marshalls
Central Pacific
Japanies
Avicea
Chester W. Nimitz
Japan
Whso
United States
Adm
Nimue
Murder Inquiry Produces Rabbit Mire
J D Barnes and her mother in law living miles south of Dothan on the old Dovhan Taylor road started yesterday when they peered into a well and found what they believed was a baby's body. Neighbors were summoned, then Sheriff Farmer and a coroner team investigated. The recovered body turned out to be a rabbit.
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J. D Barnes
Miles Nouth
Dothan
Dovhan-Taylor Road
Ware
Shea
Neigh Fork
W. C Dunning
Mourray
Perry Jones
U S To Pay 3 766 For Child s Death
The President signed a bill to compensate Mr and Mrs J C Davidson of Ozark Alabama for the death of their 10 year old daughter Varlie Les Davidson killed by a U S Army truck on the Enterprise Dothan highway May 15 1943. A War Department report cited negligence by the Army driver and failure to stop during unloading. The child died the day after the accident in a Dothan hospital.
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Washington
J.C. Davidson
Ozark
Ali
Varlie Les Davidson
War Department
Davidson
Dothan
Examinations Allow Soldiers to Return Home for Duty
The list includes William Obie Bush Nathaniel Collier Faulk Robert Luther Com Jr Orman Randolph Todd 7 R Brown Jr Daniel Basjamin Anead Talmadge Willams Thomas Daniel Nobies Henry Floyd Robert William Reeves Laon Harvard Walter Stanley Fuller Marion Andrew Creal James Mesa Kelley Arthur Grean Steele Willem James Pale Martin Hoss Manoogian George Thomer Dennis Sam McKinnon Sydney M Paterson Danis Clyde Stenford Herold Damon Hodges. Others transferred from oath boards will leave with the Hownton County group. A completely equipped soldier requires 230 pounds of cotton or ten times the average civilian wear.
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William Obie Bush
Nathaniel Collier Faulk
Robert Luther Com, Jr
Orman Randolph Todd
R Brown, Jr
Daniel Basjamin Anead
Talmadge Willams
Thomas Daniel Nobies
Henry Floyd
Robert William Reeves
Laon
Harvard
Walter Stanley Fuller
Marion Andrew Creal
James Mesa Kelley
Arthur Grean Steele
Willem James Pale
Martin Hoss Manoogian
George Thomer Dennis
Sam McKinnon
Sydney M. Paterson
Danis Clyde Stenford
Herold Damon Hodges
Baveral Mes
Othay
Hownaton County Croup
Charles Bruce Myrex
Edward Gray Hodges
James Franklin Sparrow
Charlies Vickers
McNary Leadership Crisis Divides Oregon Republicans
In Oregon on Friday seven McNary supporters and freshmen faced dates annulled to push eight pledged to form a midget group. Republican and Democratic colleagues gather rites for the late Oregon GOP figure, while McNary’s illness opens a struggle over party leadership. Vandenberg White and Wherry urged a temporary lineup as McNary’s fate clouded the conference’s future.
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Oregon
McNary
Frmshmen
Sophomora
Wocessec
Sewget
Oregee
Ft. Leuderésie
Fin
Vandenberg
Uti
Spain
Resistance Fighters Use Hidden Bases Across France
Underground leaders say about 100 000 French youths have joined maquis bands organized in Lille central France Clermont Ferrand and Grenoble regions. They strike German troops and Vichy collaborators from forest hideouts then vanish, inflicting far more damage than they suffer as the civil war widens.
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Ttfa
France
Lille
Pierre Laval
Clermont Ferrand
French Alps
Grenoble
Farma
Joseph Dernand
Gestapo
Militis
Local election filings in Dothan Houston County race previews
The article lists candidates for four year terms in education and court posts in Dothan Houston County. Solomon Baxter seeks re election as county superintendent of education. William J Christmas a former teacher aims for the judgeship. J M N Mulling Jr is the only candidate for Judge Lawrance T Oaklay has withdrawn and entered armed forces. Arthur Lane seeks reelection as coroner. Sumpter Smith has qualified for constable. City primary filing closes March 1 with Rawlins McKinney seeking mayor and others filing for City Commissioner.
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Court of Common Pleas of
Dothan
Court of Common Pleas
Lawrance T. Oaklay
Houston County
Arthur Lane
Lake Burdick
Sumpter Smith
Newton
Amouation of the Peace
Rawlins McKinney
Commission
McKinney
Jaglee Y
German War Dispatches Signal Heavy Fighting On Several Fronts
The German command reports Soviet forces being thrust back from strong positions as German columns press forward with rapid drives. German tanks and planes reportedly attacked near the Duieper bend and Krivel Rog area while defense remains stubbornly active to the north.
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Ruesviena
Duieper
Krivel Rog
Kirevogred
Roosevelt orders review of occupational deferments for war effort
President Roosevelt sent a memo to Paul V. McNutt and Maj. Gen. Hersey directing Bat e directors to review deferments for all classifications 3A 7B 3 and 2 and to favor younger registrants under 36. He warned that Selective Service misses monthly quotas hurt training and urged a balance among food, munitions, and armed forces, increasing use of surplus workers and women to fill critical roles.
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Roosevelts Mréer
Bate
Ime
Roosevelt
Paul V. McMutt
Wat Manpower Commission
Gea. Lawis & Herstey
Merries
Asa
Messnj
Armed Services
Ite
Incumbent Justices Face Uncertain Reelection Outlook
The article notes many justice posts lack formal candidates with incumbents sometimes serving until a successor is chosen or appointed. Judge Lawrence T. Oakley resigns to join the Navy, withdrawing his bid for reappointment, leaving Mullins as the sole candidate with local attorneys endorsing him.
More Beef Shortages Forecast By Meat Institute
The American Meat Institute predicts shortages of better grades of beef in parts of the country this spring. Cattle numbers, reluctance to sell range cattle, and anticipated black market activity are cited as factors likely to reduce beef marketing this spring, with pork supplies expected to rise.
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Ferris Chicago
American Meat Instituts
Prisoner of War Camps Under War Department Policy
The post engineer supervised construction of three small prison camps in Alabama at Greenville Evergreen and other sites to meet Geneva Convention standards. The camps are designed for easy management and minimal transport and fuel use, aligning with War Department policies.
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Greenville
Evergreen
War Department
Traffic code strict enforcement warned by chief
Hidden cameras have been placed on most traffic lights and patrolmen will enforce the natural law this week. Motorists who violate it will be cited in Recorder's Court. Pedestrians crossing downtown intersections on red lights are also warned, and officers urge compliance to avoid penalties. Governor will complete Osldey's unexpired term.
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Snd
Recorder's Court
Traffic patrol warns pedestrians to observe laws
The chief stated pedestrians will be cited after failing to heed regulations. Boy Scouts assisted officers in warning Saturday shoppers to comply with the city traffic code adopted by the City Commission. Patrols vow to continue enforcement over several days to reduce accidents and deaths.
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City Commission
Norma
Ity
Officie
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