Clyde L Coe enters Dothan Commission race early
Clyde L Coe president of the Dothan City Commission qualified in the Democratic primary for reelection to a three year term. He paid an $85 fee and became the first candidate under deadline rules. Opposition prospects are unsettled with speculation of possible challengers emerging before March 5. Local political chatter notes early qualification is unusual but not unheard of and curtains may rise on a lively race as February 93 passes.
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Nat & Faule
Dothan
Hegan
Clyde L. Coe
City Commission
Smith Hall
Democratic Executive Committee
Coe
Torre
Commission
Tornado Toll Rise Across East Texas Areas
Texas Highway Patrol aided local officials as they searched debris in three communities for victims of violent tornadoes. At least 23 people were known dead with 100 hospitalized and hundreds more injured. The storms struck Southview near Palestine Clawson Nacogdoches and Shilo causing widespread damage including 30 homes demolished and 75 buildings damaged. Names of the dead include Teague Wylie Morrison and several others across Palestine Nacogdoches and Lufkin.
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Palestine
Texas
East Texas
Port Arthur
Gulf
Coasi
Laredo
Texarkana
Pinelad
Southview
Clawson
Lufkin
Nacogdoches
Shilo
Leon County
Appelby
Lutkin News
Teague Wylie
J. C. Morrison
Charles Ray
Sam Ray
Mary Sue Ray
Richard Lipscomb
Mary
Merle Axum
Auto Crashes Into Concrete Post Near Line Transport
Two men escaped injury after a Friday night crash on the Dothan Ashford highway. Cecil R. Franklin of Dothan drove a car that sideswiped Johnnie F. Beard of Dothan before slamming into a concrete post with a transformer. The post and lines fell across the vehicle, sparking debris, yet Franklin and Beard escaped. Franklin was arrested on driving with a license and reckless driving charge and held on bond.
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Dothan-Ashfordighway
Sanitary Dairy
Earlenley
Earl Smith
Cecil R. Frankln
Dothan
Benton M. Beard
Franklin
Johnnnie F. Beard
Accient
Willner Enters Sheriff Race After City Force Farewell
Police Sergeant W Cameron Willner resigned from the City ice force effective January 15 to run for Iton County sheriff. In a letter to Police Chief J B Draughon he cites encouragement from Houston county friends to seek the sheriff's office. Willner served over ten years on the force and thanks the chief for courtesies while declaring his intent to pursue public service.
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J. Baughan
Cameron
Iton County
Houston County
Dean
Draughon
Return Of Overseas Vets To Hinge On Job
General McNarney outlined a new European redeployment plan where release of veterans depends on essential job needs and arrival of replacements. The old system ends, with high point men staying if needed. Army totals include about 15,000 infantry per division and an armored constabulary of 38,000, aiming for a 70,000 reduction by July 1.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Joseph T. McNamey
U.S. Army
Europe
W McNarney
U. S
High Point
United States
Navy point change to release 188000 personnel
The Navy announced that about 18 750 officers and 170 000 enlisted personnel will become eligible for separation due to progressive reductions in point scores through March 2. Officials note these figures cover only those reaching new minimum scores by the effective dates. further releases may occur as points accumulate under earlier scores. Unlike the Army, Navy scores are based on accumulated points.
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Washington
Navy
Army
Winds Collapse North End of Fairground Building in Dothan
High winds gusting to 35 mph struck Dothan on Saturday, blowing out the north end of the Houston County Fair Singing Convention building near the fairgrounds. Owner J L Lunsford said the damage appeared extensive, with the 100 by 250 foot structure, capable of 25 000 in audience, left largely destroyed at the north end. Tree limbs and leaves were scattered across streets, and the CAA station logged gusts of 35 mph with a forecast of 40 mph later.
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Dothan
North End
Fairgrounds
J. L. Lunsford
Eagle
Lunsford
CAA
Truce Trial Talks Advance Between Chinese Factions
China’s government and the Communist party agreed on procedures to end hostilities and restore communications. Gen. Chang Chun would chair talks with Chou En Lai, with Gen. Marshall as envoy. The announcement signaled a possible temporary peace, but key issues including advance into Jenol province remained unresolved.
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Ensi
Smiediniel
Goorke C. Marshall
Cuungking
K. C. Wu
Chance Chen
Szechwan Province
Chou En-laid
Chang
Choa
Marshall
Tru- Man
Chang Chun
Chou En-Lai
Communist Party
Chung- King
Chou
Jenol
Draft Officials To Be Honored In Capital Ceremony
Thirteen men from Dothan and Houston County who have served two years as uncompensated members of Houston County's Selective Service Board will receive the Selective Service Medal and Congressional Certificate of Merit at a Montgomery ceremony to be led by Gov. Chauncey M. Sparks on January 22. W. D. Cannon was eligible for national recognition but could not attend due to travel and lodging limits. Board officials planning to attend include Cannon, Adams, Sellars, and Gantt. Other field men and former members plan to attend, while some incumbents will be unable to attend.
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Houston County
Selective Service
Chauncey M. Sparks
Montgomery
Charlen L. Jackson
W. D. Cannon
White House
Selective Service Boards
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Houston County Board
C. H. Adams
Selective Service Board
Norton M. Sellars
Thomas L. Gantt
Selective Service Board No
Alex D. Wood
Columbia
B. M. Sellows
Ashford
John C. Ingram
LW. Jernigan
Sam J. Parrish
Gordon
F. G. Granger Tortuver
B. C. Chalker
N. B
Candidates For Governor Begin Laying Bases For 1946 Campaign
Alabama candidates prepare for the 1946 Democratic primary as the State Democratic Executive Committee plans May qualifiers. Gessner T. McCorvey sets rules, with several governor candidates announcing headquarters and launches in Montgomery and across the state. Debate over Negro voting rights enters the campaign as the committee weighs rule amendments.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Comauitie
Gessner T. McCorvey
Mobile
Cumming UK
200000 Electric Union Workers Fix Strike Date
A chaotic fragment mentions 200000 electric union workers and a proposed strike date. The text shifts to unclear references involving names like PATE MAUR and Gen. Masala Hanns, with scattered mentions of Batwan Manila Bataan Corregidor and the Dares, offering little coherent context or verifiable details.
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Pate Maur
Batwan
Masala Hanns
van Void
Manila
Tie Jap Econgreror
Bataan
Corregidor Fa
Wyatt Pledges Red Tape Cut for Housing Aid
Wyatt promises to cut federal red tape to speed affordable housing. At a White House meeting Reconversion Director Snyder and agency heads backed swift action and cooperation. Wyatt says cites and towns will be urged to adopt immediate measures to boost low cost rental housing and prefab housing production.
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Washington
Watson W. Wyatt, Jr
Wyatt
Whitt House
Snyder
Louis
Jain
Japs Bow to MacArthur Order Amid Cabinet Shakeup
Japanese government drafted ordinances to remove leaders who aided the former regime as General MacArthur orders are implemented. Cabinet spokesman Diesabura Tus reports readiness for an emergency meeting postponed to tomorrow. Newsmen say Tsugura suggested the cabinet may continue after purging ministers without portfolios.
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Mac Arthur
Japan
Diesabura
Rita
Tsugura
Doch
Tnngile Intel
Mugnt
Former Egyptian Minister Wounded in Cairo Shooting
A dispatch reports that Osman Pash, a former minister in the Egyptian government, was shot and seriously wounded last night in Cairo. The incident, described as an attempted assassination, occurred at a depot area and is under investigation by authorities.
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Yeuler
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Osman Pashs
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Cafre
Reds Ask More Bretton Woods Pact Study Time
Washington AP dispatch reports the United States and other nations debating Bretton Woods terms before signing. Russia remains reluctant to join the charter, delaying currency stabilization talks while a fund and bank await full membership and initial cash pledges. The Chamber of Commerce notes months may pass before operations begin as currency values and US credits for Britain are debated.
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State Department
Averell Warriimiat
Amie
Pean
Musca
Hussia
Brétion Woods
N. YE
Russia
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Rissila
Ruszia
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Indies
God Fund
Igut
Britain
Minuituteens
Rusvia
Joan
American UNO Group Arrives In London
In London a large American UNO delegation arrives to attend a United Nations conference. The group includes Secretary of State and key State Department officials along with multiple senators and other attendees, arriving aboard a chartered vessel at the hosting venue.
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London
Rivard
Steins
Falmer
State Department
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Llizas
Stetanias
Senor Torn
Cunnaily
Ato Vanden Mery
Beane Lancesety
Allenante
FDR Warned Against Early War Commitments Before Pearl Harbor
Congressional investigators heard President Roosevelt warned subordinates against making commitments that could signal U.S. entry into war before Pearl Harbor. Admiral Harold R. Stark testified that Roosevelt told Charles R. Part unrelated to London observer duties to avoid remarks hinting at war. Stark stressed no political commitments, while others noted planned joint actions with Britain and the Dutch were discussed but not approved.
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Roosevelt
Adm
Harald KR. Sterte
Naval Operationa
White House
Price Controls Will Be Put On This Year's Cotton Crop
The 1448 cotton crop will be brought under price control to curb textile and clothing prices, announced by GPA Administrator Chester Faw Jes. The plan aims to stabilize prices by extending price ceilings to raw cotton, with CCC stocks bolstering supplies. The Agriculture Department intends to add hundreds of thousands of bales to CCC catalogues to ensure ample raw cotton for mills and promote orderly marketing and stable prices.
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Chester Faw Jes
Bern
Bowles
OPA
QITA
Agriculture Department
CCC
Nationwide railroad and factory strikes roil US
United Labor drive sparks a 200000 worker general strike call against General Electric Westinghouse and General Motors plants with 7000 Frisco railway employees slated to walk out at 8 pm as emergency boards delay action. Cleveland papers suspend for AFL truck drivers strike. multiple grievances persist beyond wages.
Nationwide Strike Of Phone Workers Imminent
In New York AP reports the three day old Western Electric strike could explode into a nationwide walkout. ACEW and NETW leaders push for a 20 percent raise, Western Electric offers 14 percent, ACEW sets a Wednesday strike deadline with 42 state picket lines possible.
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Western Electric
Frank J. Filgsimmons
Western Electric Employer Association
New Jersey
Manhattan
Joseph A. Beigne
Filasitamons
Agirne
Association of Communications Equipment Workers
NETW
Fitzsimmons
ACEW
Iti
British Jail 704 Indonesian Rioters Batavia
British authorities in Batavia report 704 Indonesians jailed awaiting trial on charges from fraud to kidnapping and murder after a weeklong roundup of suspected violence in the Java capital. The Indonesian government said Amar Sjarifuddin resigned as Minister of Information, moving to another post in Central Java.
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APH
Java
Amar Sjarifuddin
Inejakate
Save
Attay
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