Ozark Captain Awarded Air Medal
Gen. George Kenney announced Air Medal awards to Capt Willis C. Reed Jr of Ozark Alabama Tech Sgt Ralph C. Handerson Jr of Aldelev Alabama for meritorious sustained flight missions in the Southwest Pacific. The missions involved low altitude supply drops and transport near enemy bases under adverse weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South West Pacific
L4a
George Kenney
Allied Air Foreag
Southwaest Pacific
Willis C. Heed, Jr
Owen St. Ozark
Ala
Ralph C. Handerson
Aldvleh
Thewest Pagifia
Lonergan Murder Trial Is Underway
New York AP reports the Lonergan murder trial began with defense lawyer Broderick accusing the court of impropriety and contending a prior panel was improperly used. Broderick pressed for a new panel as Lonergan, calm but resolute, sat beside him after an initial judge’s overrule. He claimed delays have marred the process and warned of potential prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waeyae Lonergan
Sebo J
Abcrefsman
Mwelisen Wm
Edward V. Broderick
Hono
Broderick
Momest
Bla
Blanket of Mississippi gang blamed in jailbreak and assault
Reports say armed men released a girl at a plantation near Belzoni while holding Henry, his wife, and two servants for about ten hours. They allegedly robbed a Jackson hotel and escaped San Quentin after a wall climb. Authorities traced suspects to Greenwood as the case drew in state and federal investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abock
Belzoni
Mira
Wooster Henry
Kin Place
Henry
Hinds County
Robert E Ae
Jackson
San Quentin
Calif
Ang
State Highway Patrol
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Greenwood Land
Miss McKnight
Bond Posted In Log Cabin Case On Marchville Raid
A suspect named Jones posted a cash bond of 52 dollars after a raid at the Log Cabin operation. Detectives reported seeing a man identified only as Smitty involved in the incident and carrying a quart of Georgia stamped whisky. The arrests followed a rear-door exit and a confrontation with Detective Wee Herring at the building’s rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Herring
Waltiog
Roman
Smitty
Jones
Honor Court ENTERPRISE progresses awards and ranks
The Enterprise Court of Honor meeting advances numerous scouts from Troop Four toward first and second class ranks. Names include Jimmy Kuss to Life, Arthur Brown to Life and athletics merit, and multiple others such as Jon McKirson Himan Ogletree Sonny Miller Bruce Fold and many from Troop Four plus Troop Thirty-six advancing to second class ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavigal
W. Beaper
H. J. Harref
Adrasmement
Enterpring
Jimmy Kuss
Troop Four
Ig Wooiarmurg
Arthur Brown
Troop
Buses Proctor
Renner
Jon McKirson
Himan Ogletree
Sonny Miller
Bruce Fold
Sohn Skipper
Harvey Murphy
Ney Reader
Townsend Boyd
Brady Justice
Edwin Paschal
Cortes Baker
Charles Weidner
H. M. Bryson, Jr
Pridgen Murdock
Roy Andrews
Grover Fleming
Wituro Oliver
Billy Rudd
James Daniels
Charles Hilpatrick
Billy Ray Marsh
Lomax Baker
Curtis Alluma
Billy Lock
Jack Hubbarg
Doyle Taylor
Lovis Peeples
Retailers Urged To Obtain Ration Tokens Now
Houston County War Price and Rationing Board urged retailers to obtain their ration tokens as soon as possible. Officials warned stores may underestimate early needs and advised keeping a reserve of one point green and purple stamps for change until supply levels stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County War
Auto Gas Coupons Stolen Saturday
Law enforcement in Houston County and nearby counties hunted for a car stolen Saturday night along with 300 gallons in gasoline coupons from the Waco population on West Main Street. Thieves pried a window to gain entry, rifled the cash drawer for coupons, found keys to the car, and fled with the automobile and coupons.
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Houston County
Waco
West Main Street
Fertilizer rules for Alabama pond owners announced
Fish pond owners may purchase commercial fertilizer under War Board guidance. Alabama Experiment Station recommends 1,200 pounds of 4 plus 120 pounds of nitrate per acre, with twelve equal applications from March 1 to October 15. Proper fertilization can boost food fish production for farm ponds amid War Food Administration limits.
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Jesse A. Culbreth
Houston County
Usda War Board
War Food Administration
Alabama Experiment Station
Culbreth
Negro Hart and Mules Killed in Collision Near Prichard
Early today an unidentified Negro man was seriously injured and two mules were killed when frightened animals dashed from brush into an Alabama Great Freight Lines truck east of Prichard. Crerk patrolmen Dunswey and Underwend reported the wagon wrecked and the truck damaged. the driver's identity was not released.
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Buford Heedris
Ponnecela
Findaendry
Houston County
jaiRig
Florida-Alabama
Graceville
Feri Healey
Alaberms Biats
Healey
Thres Nagrosa
Johnnis Dres
Nathan Richardsos
St. Dodrews
Fin
Prichard
Aems Freight Lines
Alsbams
Crerk
J. L. Dunswey
W. T. Underwend
L Deese Dies On Dothan Route In Kinsey Area
L Deese fifty two died at his home on Dolan route four morning after long illness. He lived in Kinsey community all his life and was a member of Kinsey Baptist Church. Funeral services set for tomorrow at three P M at Kinsey Baptist Church with Rev Madema officiating. Burial in church cemetery, Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving wife two daughters Mrs John Dickens Apalachicola Florida and Mrs Kate Newton Doths route one a son Hyllard Deets of Dothan route four his parents Mr and Mrs Tan Deess of Webb brother Colaman Deets Headland route three three sisters Mrs Millie Pippins and Mrs Bessie Kirkland Webb and Mrs Willie Mae Cobl Donalsonville. Active pallbearers include J Skipper Horace Parish J E Crockett Grather Newton Rufus Hartlett and Eliis Jary. Honorary pallbearers Len Jarvis John Davis Dave Skinner Charley Owens Hughey Ritch Soha Youse Dimmle Steel Marcus Kelley Cay Parker Den Newton Earl Clements.
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R. 1
Deese
Dolan
Long Uthans
Kinsey
John Dickens
Apalachicola
Fla
Kate Newton
Doths
Agon
Hyllard Deets
Dothan
Tan Deess
Webb
Colaman Deets
Headland
Millie Pippins
Bessie Kirkland
Willie Mae Cobl
Donalaonville
Russell proposal aims to curb executive departments power
Continued discussion on Number 31 highlights including an anti discrimination clause in war contracts and a goal to stop executive departments from legislating. Critics say transfers from other agencies kept by bureaus avoid Congressional oversight, signaling a possible independence trend after a tax veto override.
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Russell
FEPC
Bia
Executive Department
Congress
Synthetic fuel industry readiness urged for urgent funding
The country is ready technically for synthetic fuel development says Newsome citing Dr RR OB Sayers of the Bureau of Mines. He argues 300 can meet practical questions and urges immediate appropriation and fast construction of the plants, despite political hurdles and critical materials issues.
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Newsome
RR. OB. Sayers
Bureau of Mines
Iam
New York Cotton Officials Honor Twin Dolphin Insignia
Two entities awarded the twin dolphin insignia of the aubmearine service, recognizing their service along the Cottonwood route one and Cottonwood route two. The ceremony confirms entitlements and marks a joint acknowledgment by New York maritime authorities.
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Cottonwood
Aubmearine Service
Admiral Kirk to Lead U S Navy Task Force in Channel Invasion
Rear Admiral Alan Goodrich Kirk will command a U S Navy task force operating as part of a combined naval force for the English Channel invasion. A veteran of 30 years, Kirk has defeated German forces in the Mediterranean and earned the Legion of Merit for leadership in North Africa.
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Alan Goodrich Kirk
U.S. Navy
English Channel
Adml
Kirk
Trelaing
Louisianans Hold Run-Off Primary in Bitter Campaign
In New Orleans anti Huey era runoff voters select a governor and state officials in a contest marked by sharp charges. Candidates include James H. Davis vs Lewin L. Morgan with Morgan backed by New Orleans’ old regular machine and Davis aided by reform era officials.
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New Orleans
Huey P. Long
James H
Jimmie” Davis
Shreveport
Lewin L. Morgan
Covington
Morgan
Wberal
Huey Long
Earl K. Long
Huey
Joe T. Cawthorn
John B. Delgle
L. E H. Wrazar
Davis
Sam YW. Jones
Walt
Hag
Hie
J. Emile Verret
Fred S. Leblanc
Baton Rouge
A P. Tugwell
John E. Coxe
Candidates Qualify For May 2 Primary
Justices of the Peace from all beats in Houston County qualified today for the May 2 primary. Judge Saxon T. Poyner of Howaton County Probate Court noted two-justice eligibility per beat as filings arrive, with names including Sumpter Smith and W F Day’s Beat One, L T Auvetin and Mia Ed Rogers Beat Five, plus Mrs Baesle Cameron Beat Seven and Suelby Thomas Beat Eight.
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Pease
Houston County
Saxon T. Poyner
Howaton County
Poyner
Fron Sumpter Smith
W. FH. Day
L. T. Auvetin
Mia
Ed Rogers
Mrs. Baesle Cameron
Suelby Thomas
Hight
Wiregrass Men At Great Lakes Training Station
Three Wiregrass men are listed by the public relations office at Great Lakes Training Station. Jesale Fred Presley Jr is eighteen, son of Mr and Mrs 3 F Presley of Cottonwood. William Marion Hatton is twenty two, son of Mr and Mrs John D Hatton of Dothan route one. Charlie D Saunders is twenty nine, husband of Mia Robbie Kate Saunders of Newton route one. Upon completing recruit training, they will be given a nine day leave.
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Wiregrass
Great Lakatha
Jesale
Fred Presley, Jr
F Presley
Cottonwood
William Marion Hatton
John D. Hatton
Dothan
Charlie D. Saunders
Mia
Robbie Kate Saunders
Newton
Health department reports mumps cases in Houston County
Dr. W. T. Burkett, county health officer, urged people with mumps to stay home until jaw swelling and fever subside. He warned adults face more serious effects than children and emphasized careful isolation to prevent spread.
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Houston County Health Department
W. T. Burkett
Assault on New Guinea Ports and Air Attacks Reported
A Japanese strike disrupted Kai Island shipping causing several casualties and damage. Allied ships claimed seven enemy vessels sunk and seven damaged, while air forces pounded Wewak and surrounding naval targets with heavy bomber forces in the New Guinea theater.
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Ebalung
Kai Tm
Kew
de Mtrogere
Ang
Rama
Kavieng
Asd
Y Marvy
Ltirg Thomes Lambert
Spokane
Wash
Dodemders
Relpa Karls, Jr
Amall Chain of
Admiralty Islands
Wewak
New Guinea
Allied air and ground actions hit German lines and targets
Allied patrols probed German lines on Fifth and Eighth Army fronts as adverse weather limited operations. Allied dive bombers hit air fields near Rome, damaged hangars, and destroyed vehicles while Spitfires targeted coastal installations and rail cars in Yugoslavia and central Italy. Two Allied planes missing. Fifth Army repulsed two light German attacks near Cassino.
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Ali
Rome
Ladiscull
Tiber
Castelforta
Gerignano
Lit‘torio
Guidona
Nagreslav
Tyrlan
Teaser
Vela Luxe
Korcula
Italy
Yugoslavia
Sibenia
Corfu
Anzio
Ong Fock-Wulfa 150
Allied Communiaque
Fifth Army
Catsino
Willkie Proposals Stir Tax Debate in Congress
The text notes continued discussion on April 15 filing dates for estimated taxes affecting about 15,000,900 taxpayers with high incomes. It references Wendell Willkie’s new tax comment and his call for taxing war era income heavily. Senator Tate of Ohio questions how additional revenue should be raised and critiques Willkie’s guidance to Congress.
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Congress
Wendell Willkie
New York
Tate
Ohio
Willkie
Wilkie
Burglary Boxcar Case Tied to Paroled Convict
A month old boxcar burglary came to light Saturday when Broward White identified Forrester as the man who broke in about four weeks earlier. White aided in disposing of meat as two accomplices, Mose Kelley and an unnamed partner, were involved. Kelley was arrested for receiving and concealing stolen property while warrants named others in the effort. Forrester had prior convictions in Houston and faces serious penalties. the case involves detectives, a taxicab haul, and a statewide penitentiary sentence.
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Forrester
Broward White
Young White
White
Vorventer
Hous Feu
Cent
Lnhe State Penitentiary
Perel
Pardon Beard
President Signs Bill Extending CCC Life
President Roosevelt signed into law a bill extending the life of the Commodity Credit Corporation to June 20. The measure passed Congress without a sustained veto. House Republican leader Wales of Michigan announced plans to offer an alternative bill to extend the Office of Prices Administration authority, to be considered soon.
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Warhington
Roosevelt
French patriote terror network fights German occupation
Reports estimate 15,000 sabotage attacks and 1,000 direct strikes by partisans across France as German SS and Darnand forces intensify crackdowns. Mass executions, including women, rise in occupied territories while Vichy officials honor German dead and militarized courts expedite executions amid prison releases by loyalists.
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Patriote
Germany
Havle
Joseph Darnand
Gestapo
Vichy
Darnand
Waffen SS
Paris
Or- Yeang
Amienk Boma
France
Friend
Armistice Aim and Needs Highlighted by Badoglio
The interview quotes Badoglio saying he could field 10 Italian divisions if armed and equipped, noting the army has fought on with only 1,801 rifles. He stresses the need for equipment, uniforms, underwear, and shoes, and points to elite Starisne pilots hampered by a lack of planes.
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Badoglio
Starisne
Sailors Describe Early War Tension Easing On Voyage
The account notes limited underwater contact, sleeping in pajamas, and no life belts worn. Helmets scarce, even to gas crews, while exposed positions forego headgear. Sailors on destroyers feel cocky and eager to engage the enemy as early war nerves ease. The ship’s captain praises Royal Navy and British patrols and anti-submarine devices for holding U boats in the eastern Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong
Royal Navy
Est
Atlantic
War Manpower Reforms Highlight Induction and Deferrals
A review cites 9,500 90g growpa and 61500 for oncy with 2,490.096 inducted and 1,357 000 disqualified or deferred. Major General Tony Harabey notes changes aim to lift quality over quantity of inductees while addressing needs for general service and manpower through 61 sources and unclassified unions.
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Otticiays
Tappy
Soo
Tony | Harabey
Selective Service
Hes
Army
United Service
Rationed motorists gain extra gas with automatics
Nationwide reports show rationed drivers boosting fuel by up to 30 percent using Vacumatic at the carburetor. The automatic device requires no regulation and can stall within ten minutes. The Vacumatic Co. advertises free installation and invites interested bodies to write with names and addresses.
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Vmatic Co
Wauwatona
Wisconsin
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