Dothan Primary Drive and Regional Transit Debate
A local political clash over the March 16 primary, Deda Coe’s place on the Democratic ticket, and parliamentary authority is aired alongside calls to cancel primaries. Proposals touch county gas duties, tax repeal, and a legislative delegation seeking changes, with discussion of road and transit needs, vehicle capacity, and population signup figures.
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Deda Coe
Itiou
Cere
Coe
Ube
Pine Board of Revenue
Calhoun
Dothan
County To Open Drive For Red Cross Wednesday
Houston County plans an $18,000 wartime fund drive for the American Red Cross starting Wednesday morning. Committees will canvass stores, downtown areas, and house-to-house in residential districts, with efforts extending to Dothan outside areas and communities including Columbia, Ashford, Cottonwood, Madrid, Webb, and rural sections. County drive chairman B Poyner Jr urges full cooperation and prompt donations to speed solicitors’ work.
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Houston County
American Red Cross
Dothan
Columbia
Ashford
Cottonwood
Madrid
Webb
B .P. Poyner, Jr
Red Cross
U S RAF Planes Pound Nazi Bases In Steady Raids
American Fortress and Liberator bombers struck the German naval base at Brest while RAF Ventura squadrons attacked Dunkerque in a continuing heavy air offensive. The raids marked the latest in a sustained drive from the North Sea to the Bay of Biscay, with many bombers returning safely.
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Edward D. Ball
London
RAF
Cologne
Ture
Germans Mass Tanks To Check Soviet Drives
London AP reports Red Army troops advancing west of Kharkov seized several populated places in violent fighting. Soviet air forces claimed destruction of 18 German bombers on the Zaporozhe air drome along the Dnieper. Ground forces reportedly pushed about 50 miles northeast of Zaporozhe and swept into areas north of Kursk as of yesterday.
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London
Red Army
Kharkov
Zaporezhe
Dnieper River
Zaporozhe
Kursk
Monitor
Aircraft Workers End War Ration Book Two Meeting
Officials report 18 477 registered for War Ration Book Two in Do-Inan with 12 000 white and 6 477 Negro registrants by week’s end. Final day processing kept desks busy as volunteers prepared for rationing of canned goods starting tomorrow. Retailers to turn in certificates in exchange for ration allotments. average three cans per person per month with 48 points first month.
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Do- Inan
Venterdas
Food Distribution Administration
Tt To
Wage talks pause as Boeing unions seek progress
Washington AP report says Boeing workers delaying a 24 hour protest planned for Los Angeles area until wage negotiations show progress. AFL unions across Seattle San Diego and Burbank plant sought firm gains while Byrd urged measures to avert stoppages. Public told the board will stay in session until settlements are reached and that wage increases are under discussion.
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Washington
Baders
Searlor Byrd
U-v
Ylolly
APL Atronautical Mechanica Union
Seattle
Alondayan
Wwe
Developmenta
Daongay
Mac Progresa Upuil
Wallgeen
William T Wavis
WLE
Wallgren
Jet Union War Production Board
Hollywood
Boeing
Boeing Company
AFL
Consolidated Aircraft Factory
San Diego
Lockheed-Vega
Burbank
Calif
Officisma
Bethlehem-Fairfield
Baltimore
J M Willy
Parious Slessanis
CIO
Gnfon
Pnd
Byrd
Eas
Mine Explosion Traps 75 In Bear Creek Mine
Seventy five miners were trapped Saturday after an explosion at the Smith Coat Company mine in Bear Creek. Company manager Bill Romek said no contact had been made since smoke poured from the entrance. One body was recovered. three miners were found alive but critical. Rescue crews, aided by airplanes, battled thick smoke and gas as efforts continued.
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Bear Creek
Smith Coat Company
Bill Romek
Romek
Mina
Frescus Fores
Butte Tw
Balings
Stimson Seeks Stronger U S Manpower Controls in War Effort
Secretary of War Stimson urged the Senate Military Committee to pass the Austin Wadsworth bill for compulsory manpower controls if voluntary measures fail. He cited shortages in agriculture mining and industry and warned current controls are inadequate to fully utilize labor for war. Roosevelt backed the proposal and administration sources signaled support for national manpower regulation.
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Washington
War Stimson
Senate
Reynolds
D-Nc
Stimson
War Department
Austin
Wadsworth
RSY
Congress
Austin Wadsworth
Stamson
Stimaon
Reynosa
Naor
Itam
Capoanta
Bankhead
Ain
Fimenon
Austin-Wadeworth
Ufder
Roosevelt
Lumber Industry Faces 48-Hour Week Policy Change
War Manpower Commission ordered a 48 hour week for lumber, steel, and related sectors in non iron production within 92 labor shortage areas. McNutt issued regulations granting broad discretionary authority to implement the limit while easing the transition toward longer weeks.
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McNutt
William T. Peacock
Washington
War Manpower Commission
Pani Vo McNoutt
Snall
Federa
Aati Firea
Newsprint Price Hiked by Four Dollars per Ton
Washington cap likely reports a four dollar per ton increase in newsprint prices effective March first. The rise follows broader cost pressures and is the first hike in five weeks. Authorities cited higher energy and transportation costs impacting production and distribution.
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Washington
Fanadian
Anno Goramen
OPA
Gary
OPA Urges Cautious Buying Of Rationed Canned Goods
Washington reports Pat McLeary estimates 1275 million ration books issued in registration, up from 123 million earlier. He credits newspaper cooperation and orderly processing, noting weather delays in Minnesota Michigan and New York City. The agency warns against canned fruit and meat purchases and promises quick action on any violations.
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OPA
Washington
Dapiy
Pat McLeary
O'Leary Gald
Minnesotsa
Michigna
Germany Vatican Envoy Heads Home After Tense Talks
The report outlines Germany's Vatican envoy returning amid global war concerns and rising pressure on munitions output plus comments from German economic experts. It notes international reactions and regional tensions involving Armenia and Western fronts, with references to Allied responses and ongoing diplomacy.
Ciano Visit Put Off Amid Diplomatic Negotiations
German ambassador to Vatican City leaves for Berlin as Ciano’s credentials are delayed. Vatican observers see hints of wider diplomacy, with anticipated papal and Italian moves and possible archbishop substitutions amid ongoing negotiations.
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Ciano
Thomas F Hawkins
Bern
Bwitzerland
Veli Can City
Berlin
Hallan
Holy Sea
Vatican
Frand Op Spelman
New York
Pius
Warner
Bopoc
Axe
Gan Blyton
McNutt To Keep Job, Chief Aide Reveals
The article reports that McNutt will retain his position as new statements from his chief aide claim. It notes new responses to questions from the press after a pre-conference on Congregational developments, with McNutt not appearing in person.
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Aly Ehale
Renee
Wurper
Newamen
McNutt
WMC
S&hour
Series Of Heavy Armored Attacks By Axis Pressured Allied Lines
Axis forces launched six major armored thrusts across a broad front from Baja to Jabil Mansour, while British and American units fortified the line near Tunis. Allied troops repelled attacks as armor and infantry supported by air power strained front operations. reports say German gains were limited and Allied countermeasures maintained pressure, with evacuations and bombardments altering supply routes.
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Daniel DE
Aidi Nair
Baja
Jabil Mansour
Arvada
Brnish
Briganar
Bridey Uwignt
Lago
Fternoon
Maleur
Buu
Hritieh
von Arnim
Lee Miteur
Jabez Moncour
la Vitanity
Stedgezel- Mab
Toubae
Northwen
Montgomery
Gergen Wiepittn
Purauat
Dacahel Micin
Steormaels Nevectiv
Constantio Ef Gaan
Kaneerine Fusa
Pi Parted
Demoliniink
Thelepte
Nerthweat
Gefiu
Ceparee
Devia
Ionm Tivat
Trewilicka
Coubelat
Bow Areda
Esouthewaat
Tunis
Mjebel Mansour Range
Mjebel Mansour Range Wz Mreretow
Arafa
Materr Reda
Vellay
Birrzte
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