January 15 Is Tax Deadline for Millions of Americans
James Marlow reports that the January 15 deadline affects about 10,008,000 filers and farmers with 1945 income, outlining quarterly tax payments, estimated tax rules, and penalties for underpayment. The notice describes who must file estimates, how withheld wages apply, and the process to settle final taxes by March 15.
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James Marlow Washington
Tex Deadine
Smyth
Mared U
Smath
Internal Revenue Collector
Jess Kin
Dothan Man Finds Relief With INNER AID Remedy
A Dothan man reports dramatic relief after using INNER AID claiming it ends postmeal gas and acid spitting, relieves constipation, and normalizes bowel function for the first time in years. The ad touts 12 herbs to cleanse bowels clear gas and aid sluggish liver and kidneys.
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Inner-Aid
Dothan
Homemade cough syrup claims to beat all others
A vintage ad touts a home made cough syrup promising strong relief from cold coughs. It claims quick ease, soothing phlegm, less irritation and better sleep, using simple kitchen ingredients and Pinex as a base with a money back guarantee.
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Jers
Dothan man identified after fatal railroad yard death
Oliver's body found near a water tank in the railroad yards with severed head. Sheriff Farmer and Deputy Adams traced the victim to a man last seen near the coal loader as two railroad workers and locals implicated others earlier. Identification came after Elder Oliver and a son confirmed by a funeral home visit. Relatives, military discharge button noted. toxicologist delay, funeral plans pending brother's arrival. Ward-Wilson funeral home handles.
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Fage One
Dothan
Oliver
Clayton Adams
Adams
McGahee
Stovall
Farmer
John Spann
East Lafayette Street
Sykes
Roy Jackson
Slocomb
Jackson
Eagle
C. C. Bennett
Central of Georgia
Albany
Dothans
Germany
W. W. Oliver
Gladys Oliver
Wesley Byrd Oliver
U.S. Army
Washington, D. C
Washington
Ward-Wilson
Shaw Returns as Cherokee County Herald Associate Editor
Joseph M. Shaw Jr. is discharged from the Army and resumes as associate editor and publisher of the Cherokee County Herald, having been assistant publisher when he entered service in 1942. Historical notes also cover weather, obituaries, and local industry snippets.
Friendly Contest Fatal To Veteran
At Fort Benning a friendly contest between guards ended in the death of Curtis F Benefield Jr of Phenix City Alabama. The Air Forces veteran had married Miss Della Lenton at Fortson on Saturday night. The shooting occurred at 2 am when C D Colefield Baker Village a former coast guardsman fired the fatal shot during a display to see who could draw their weapon fastest. Coroner Edenfield cited military police saying the revolver fired as men attempted to draw.
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Edenfield
C. D. Colefield
Baker Village
Coast
Cotton prices slide as ceiling talks unsettle market
Washington moves to impose a ceiling on the 146 crop spooks cotton futures, after an early drop to near $2 a bale and a late steadier close. Texas leaders challenge the plan as impractical while Georgia and North Carolina figures warn of price parity risks and higher production costs.
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New York
Washington
Texas
Burris Jackson
Bowles
Jackson Raidne
OPA
Rep
Pace
D-Ga
Americus
Jong
Deal Joins Dothan Veterans Administration Office
Walter M. Deal arrived at the Dothan VA office to assist with heavy workload as contact representative J. W. Toorman handles veteran inquiries. A Dothan native and World War I veteran, Deal comes from Montgomery, with plans for a temporary posting of two to three weeks and a possible permanent staff addition soon. The Dothan sub regional office reports strong demand, aiding veterans under Public Law No. 16 and the G. I. Bill of Rights. five thousand five hundred five veterans have received information or help in the nine plus months since March.
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Walter M. Deal
Dothan
The
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J. W. Toorman
Thorton
Thornton
Alabama
Sud
John W. Carright
Houston County
Deel
Civil Service
Florida
VA Last Fail
Deal
American Legion
S Shriner
Kidnapper docks ransom call as police swarm city scene
A kidnapper telephoned at 10 a.m. reiterating a ransom demand to Degnan while a note warned the family not to notify police or the child would be harmed. Detective Chief Walter Storms led police, with FBI agents and Cook County officials, in a rapid response as the girl Suzanne Degnan was missing from a two story duplex.
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Yage
Degnan
Walter Storms
Summerdale
FBI
Michael Mulehay
Cook County
Chicago
John ©. Prendergast
Degnans
Baltimore
Washington
Suzanne
The
Sacred Heart Academy
Navy Seaman Ray C Carswell Honored by Discharge
Out of Navy Ray C Carswell coxswain son of R M Carswell Sr is discharged after 30 months naval duty at the Navy Personnel Separation Center Memphis Tenn In 22 months duty with the Sea Bees in the Pacific he earned two battle stars a Captain's Commendation and a unit citation In Birmingham a safe at A A Adams Real Estate Co was robbed of 278 dollars with checks left scattered and an attempted safe opening at Wainwright Realty Co was unsuccessful.
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Ray C. Carswell
Coxawain
R. M. Carswell
Lt. Andrews Sr
Navy Personnel Separation , Center
Memphis
Seabees
Pacific
Birmingham
Ala
APL
A. A. Adams Real Estate Co
Wainwright Realty Co
13 Negroes Leave For Army Exams
Thirteen Negroes from De to and Houston County are set to day for local Selective Service pre induction physical examinations. Names listed include Cosmes Ackew Samuel Bearbem Jesse B. Koooce James Anderson Henry Shiver John McDaniel and others registered with Boards No. L and No. 2. Further details note multiple registrants and board designations.
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Dethan
Houston County
Cosmes Ackew
Samuel Bearbem
Jesse B. Koooce
James Anderson
Henry Shiver
John McDaniel
Selective Service Board No. L
Tommie Lee Beachem
Wil
Wil Ue C Leah Reva Gien Miller, Arebit Lee Skipper and Water James Holland
Thir
Curtis Harris
Joba
Henry Willieme
Manila Office Intrusion Sparks Army Debate At W Pac
A Filipino night supervisor reported two men in an army officer uniform entered the cable office, demanded files, and read them, violating civil and criminal codes. Lt Gen W D Styer condemned any unauthorized examination and ordered investigation. A public protest by about 3,000 soldiers occurred as Styer warned hotheads could cause harm.
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U. & Army
W. D. Styer
Army
Western
Pacific
Styer
R. Hurd
G. L
Patterson
Manila
Philippines
Walter A. Wood, Jr
Rae
War Department
State Department
Far East
Slim Summerville Dies After Third Stroke in Laguna Beach
Slim Summerville, a longtime film comedian born George J. Somerville in Albuquerque 51 years ago, died Saturday night at his Laguna Beach home after suffering his third stroke in recent weeks. Funeral services and cremation will be held tomorrow.
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Slim Summerville
Laguna Beach
Calif
Carmen
George J. Somerville
Albuquerque
N. M
Vet Rights Rule Eviction Case Details
A district OPA rental officer, WF. a Wiles, says a returning veteran may occupy a veteran owned apartment if the family previously occupied it. If the veteran never owned the property, he cannot displace current tenants. Red Cross aided eviction cases and consulted an attorney, Wilson, who notes veterans may have shorter wait times to possession under regulations compared with non veterans who buy rental property.
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Red Cross
Wilson
Houston County Tuberculosis Group Reports Patient Days Funded
The Houston County Anti-Tuberculosis Association funded 1,678 patient hospital days for palieste from the county using 104 dollars in funds. The association is led by president Jesse Forrester and secretary treasurer T. T. Sheen, supported by the Dothan Community Chest and Ashford, Columbia and Cottonwood. Six county residents are currently hospitalized at the State sanatorium.
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Houston County Anti - Tuberculosis Association
Houston County Anti -Tuberculosis Association
Jesse Forrester
T. T. Sheen
Dothan
Two Children Suffer Critical Injuries When Gun Discharged
Marianna report: six year old Lewis Corbin and ten year old Bill Corbin lie in a Jackson County hospital in critical condition after stepping in front of a double barreled gun fired by their brother Buck Corbin fifteen. Neighbors rushed them after the shot in the yard of their home moments after parents left for downtown.
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Marianna
Lewis Corbin
Bill Corbin
Jackson County
Buck Corbin
Lawyers Challenge Yamashita Conviction Jurisdiction
Yamashita's lawyers contend the Philippine Supreme Court erred in holding the U S military commission valid arguing that no martial law or active hostilities existed in the occupied territory and that a commandant cannot be criminally responsible for soldiers under him.
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Yamashita
Philippine Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Island Supreme Court
America Military Commission
Philippines
Discharged Sergeant Whitehead Honored for Service
Sergeant John J. Whitehead, whose wife resides in Cottonwood, was discharged from the Army at Fort McPherson Georgia after eight months of service. He spent eleven months overseas as a squad leader in the 8th Division and earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct, American Theater and European Theater ribbons with two battle stars.
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John J. Whitehead
Cottonwood
Army
Fort McPherson
Meteor Crater Once Known as Coon Butte Between Flagstaff and Winslow
Meteor Crater in Arizona lies between Flagstaff and Winslow and was formerly called Coon Butte. The old name appears in historical references, noting the landmark's location and name change over time.
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Flagstaff
Winslow, Ariz
Social Security Card Requests Prompt Procedure Notes
In Dothan, officials discuss handling numerous mail requests for Social Security cards lacking names or addresses. Temporary steps speed processing by returning incomplete letters and answering questions, with permanent rulings to follow.
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Harry N. Scott
Dothan Social Security
Loaray
Social Securi
Sweral
Tor
Dothan
Elairn
U. S
Ministerial Group Elects Officers in Dothan Association
The Rev. E. Ross Sator of the Church of the Today was chosen president of the Dothan Ministerial Association. Other new officers include Rev. J. Norddy as vice-president and Lawrence Baxter as secretary treasurer. An athlete's body may reach a high 104 during strenuous exercise.
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E. Ross Sator
Church of the Today
Dothan Ministerial Association
J. Nord Dy
First Church
Lawrence Baxter
Episcopal Church of the Nitie Ag
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