City Commission race looms with March primary dates
Amid murmurs of candidates, City Commissioner Ed Walls and W. Co. Farmer join De L C Bates in signaling ambition. The schedule centers on March primary filings with thresholds, fees, and regulations shaping the race as Governor Sparka weighs broader political stages. local officials note salaries, appointments, and transportation tax issues as potential election focal points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onsis
Caminis
Chauncey Sparka
IL. Schuyt
Smith Hall
Werd Ward
Bentley
Prip Ie Almom Cartain
Wefl
Brats
Comra
Kendlefield
Allies Step Up Air Raids Over Africa From Bizerta To Tripoli
Allied air forces launched three waves against Bizerta naval base and targeted Tripoli supply routes in North Africa. The bomber waves incurred six Allied losses and one German plane. General Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Maj. Gen. Carl Spaatz to command American and RAF air forces in the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Gallagher
North Africa
Bizerta
Tripoli
Tualsend Bex
Noted Entertainers Slated For Chamber Banquet
Plans for the annual Dothan Chamber of Commerce banquet were completed yesterday headlined by Major General Ralph Boyes from the Southeast Training Center at Montgomery who will deliver the main address. The event at the Houston Hotel on Tuesday night was moved from January 5 due to Gen Royce’s prior engagement. entertainers include Corporal John Crewe and Private Emery Heim with pianist Private Barnard Miralty. Corporal Crows will sing the Fighting Wildcats March. Arthur Johnson says members will receive tickets at $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
Rucker
Ralph Boyes
Southeast Training Center
Montgomery
Houston
Royce
John Crewe
Special Service
Dothan
Emery Heim
Hollywood
Fighting ‘Wildcats
81St
Crows
Barnard Miralty
Web Medical Battalion
Sist
Arthur Johnson
Jone Chamber of Commerce
Rish to Address Farmers Tuesday at County Court House
John W. Rish of Dothan will be principal speaker at the Farm Mobility Day program at the county courthouse Tuesday. The gathering starts at 10:30 am and ends at noon with farm representatives outlining agency plans for the year and how Houston County farmers can aid feed production for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Rish
Dothan
Housley County
United Nations
Wavell advances as U S airmen aid Burma drive
Allied forces renew fighting north of Akyab Burma as Wavell’s troops push southward in the difficult lowlands. Simultaneous strikes by American Sky Dragons from China and RAF from India mask the broader coordinated offensive entering its fourth week. Air and ground actions concentrate along the May river area near Rathedoung and the Maya paninsula.
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New Delhi
May River
Rathedeung
Akyab
New Type U. S. Planes Hit Nazis In War Update
K. K. Knight named head of Houston's Red Cross chapter for the current year. FB. FP. Poyner Jr. will chair the annual Red Cross roll call. Knight succeeds George Y. Malone. L. J. Thomas as vice chair, Reymond Spann as treasurer, Sve. A. F. Malone as secretary. Executive committee includes Knight, Thomas, Malone, Poyner, Spann, Hall, and Rabbi Aldred Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K K Knight
B. P. Poyner
Houston County
American Red Cross
Knight
Poyner
Red Cross
K. K. Knight
American Red Cros
FP. Poyner, Jr
George Y. Malone
L. J. Thomas, &J, v
Reymond
German Industrial Works In Holland Bombed in Raid
London AP says speedy American made Ventura bombers of the RAF hit the Ijmuiden steel works in Holland, planting bursts on furnaces and cokeways. The raid follows a 24 hour second assault on Germany’s steel industry, protected by Spiticles and conducted with support over northern France and Belgium, including a dogfight near Abbeville in which a pilot claimed a German interceptor. The RAF also targeted railways as Spitfires marked the introduction of the official Mark Nine designation. One fighter and one bomber were lost in the Rubr raid.
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London
RAF
Ijmulden Bron and Steel Works
Helland
Germany
Air Ministry
Ruher
Teeming
Fiost
Area Red Cross Conference Set
Area Red Cross War Fund committees from local chapters will gather at the Red Cross Production Center in Dothan on Thursday. K K Knight, chairman of the Houston County chapters, announced the one day meeting to mark ten months since Pearl Harbor. Attending leaders include Mitton C. Talater Albert Chamberlain Stone Crane H L Morton Ray E B Davis and others.
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American Red Cross
Menta
Pearl Harbor
Red Cross War Fund
Ifrom
Dothan
Net Cross
K. K. Knight
Ehalz- Tan
Houston County
Red Cross
Mitton C. Talater
Albart Chamberlain
Stone Crane
H. L. Morten
Ray EB Davis
Umes Hughie
Merma Kasil
Nips Reinforce Anti Aircraft In Face Of U S Attacks
Allied air forces in the southwest Pacific claim 39 Japanese Zeros shot down in 24 hours and as many as 17 more in a convoy battle near Lae New Guinea. American and Australian planes conducted 16 attacks, hitting a transport and a ship, with remnants of the convoy seen northwest of Lae after attempting to reinforce the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Yates McDaniel
Australis
Southwest Pacific
Las
New Guinea
Lae
Allley
State To Install New Legislative System Tuesday
MONTGOMERY AP Ale ibame will inaugurate a new legislative system Tuesday when the House and Senate meet in their first biennial session. Organization groundwork was laid this fall with a House speaker and Senate leader named. Main business next week will be naming standing and interim committees to study the state's needs and make recommendations. Gov. Frank M. Dison will deliver final message Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday and may review his administration with few recommendations. Gov. Elect Chauncey Sperke will likely wait until May to outline his program. Sparks has been conferring on committee appointments with leaders and La Gov Handy Elila. The law allows a 10 day period to organize, but next week’s session extent is uncertain.
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House
Senate
Frank M. Dison
Chauncey Sperke
Sparks
Ain
George Miller
James Simpem
Handy Elila
George O. Miler
Aumter County
Jaman A. Simpson
Jaferson
Harare
Millar
Bimpeon
la Gov
Zila
Columbiana
Solons
Triple-Tailed U S Plane Flies On Maiden Test Hop
In California, the Lockheed giant with three tails completed its maiden flight after a brief delay caused by a motor backfire. Pilot Eddie Allen led the craft aloft at 1 66 p.m. and circled before a controlled landing at Marinov Geert Army airport.
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Burbank
Calif
Lockheed
Catif
Eddie Allen
Capebie
Cate Acres
Terew Ra
Miners Vote End To Wildcat Strike
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania United Mine Workers officials vote 68 to 48 to resume work for about 24 000 striking anthracite miners on Monday A committee will report within a week on miners protests over annual union dues The move follows a War Department appeal to end the stoppage amid a nationwide coal shortage and pressure from Harold Ickes Solid Fuels Coordinator In Washington a response from the anthracite committee was awaited
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Wilkes-Barre, Pe
United Mine Workers
Alag
Eesk
Alvay
C W. Kerwood
War Department
Washington
Harold H. Ickes
Penncylvania
An‘theacita
Ito
John Boyton
Hazleton
Anthracite Committee
Tekawald
GOP Senators Map Fight On Flynn Envoy Appointment
AP dispatch reports Senate Republicans plan a hearing and full review of Ed ward Flynn before any Roosevelt envoy appointment to Australia. Flynn resigns as Democratic National Chairman and says he will become minister plenipotentiary and personal representative to Australia, with nomination to be sent to the Senate Monday.
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GOP
Flynn
Jack Bell
Washington
McNery
Oregon
Edward J. Flyon
Roosevelt
Australia
New York
Senate
Board of Revenue Plans Final Meeting
Montgomery Alabama dispatch reports the present Board of Revenue set to hold a final meeting before new members take office January 19. Three incumbents return, three new appointees replace others, with appointments including a road superintendent. The probate judge and county officials note quorum rules and conflict-of-interest limits for related contracts.
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Board of Revenue
Actad
Tearm Fometow
Dboard
Jazen Poyner
Yeaturday Hurtiman Summerford
J Whidden
Earh
Summerford
Terry and
Whiddon
M. M Holts
Roade
Farmer
Montgomery
Ala
County Commisionere Court
Wea
Maturdey
William W. McQueen
P. Poyner
Houston
Ceanty
Dothan
Muenter Promoted to Colonel at Napier Field
Lt Col Hilbert F Muenter executive officer at Napier Field’s army air force school has been promoted to colonel per the Adjutant General’s Office Washington. A West Point grad class of 1881 he began in Infantry then moved to Air Corps, trained at Kelly Field and Chanute Field, and served as Napier Field’s executive officer since October 194.
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Hilbert F. Muenter
Army Air Forcan
Napier Field
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Muenter
Napier Plaid
United States Military Academy
West Point
Air Corps
Army Air Forces
Kelly Wield
San Antonio
Texas
Chanute Field
Tinois
11 Towns Taken As Reds Extend Mile Front
Soviet forces widened a wide front between Stalingrad and the lower Des, advancing about 15 miles toward the Donets. The Information Bureau reported capture of Bogeynovlonskaya and other towns, threatening Rostov and disrupting German supply lines as heavy fighting continued along the Donets and Rostov corridors.
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Henry C. Cassipy
Moscow
Bundaty
Stalingrad
Western Railroad
Des
Lower Donets
Méetov
Soviet Information Bureau
Bogeynvlonskaya
Nileiaorakaye
Merinsk
Lower
Donets
Rostov
Eupply Bartion
Caucasus
Don
Bogerartenakaye
Tatainskaya
Maya- Mev
Dermiley
Nove-Romsoshensty
Fusslang
Red Army
Kovilkin
Valkeve
Tatsingkays
January Bond Quota Fixed At $112,000
Clyde Levern chair of the anleo staff announces January bond quota set at $112,000, up from December’s total. Through early January banks and post offices in Houston County have accounted for about $60,000, with Doathas Bank and Trust Co and First National Bank reporting substantial sales in the first seven to eight days. Levern notes continued effort needed to reach the quota and urges residents to support war bonds to aid victory.
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Clyde Levern
Anleo
Jmantha
ATUL
Deothas Banka
Dothan Bank and Trust Company
First National Bank
Severn
Houston County
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C. C
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W. Rt
Africa
Bizerte
Spaatz
Rish
U. S
India
Edward D. Ball
Marion Junction
Associated Press Service
Birmingham
Atlanta
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Solomons
Holland
Fast Pew
France
Belgium
Focke-Wulf
Abbeville
Area Red Cross
Montgomert
Ale Lbame
Sénate
Reds
NEA
Kesy
Russia
Col. Muenter
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