Houston 4 H Boys Back Farm Program
Houston 4 H boys reinforce farm program and discuss value of kedry as feed for hogs and cows. Officers elected and achievements noted, with detailed project totals including beef calves worth 47108, pork 5000 pounds, peanuts 4400, poultry 1013, cotton 7400, and other farm efforts across pine trees hogs orchards and dairy calves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevaire
Houston County
H. H Urwei
Stld T.dly
iMa
Creel
Bors
Crest
Roosevelt outlines Second Bill of Rights and unity
The piece reports President Roosevelt calling for a Second Bill of Rights to secure economic and social security, housing, healthcare, and education. He urges Congress to pursue broad national unity and prepare postwar prosperity, warning against complacency and domestic political distractions while stressing duty to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
muUke
Roosevelt
Congress
Goa
Special Gas Rations Aid Ill Soldiers Amid War Efforts
The County War Price and Rationing Board acted on request from the War and Navy Departments to grant special gas rationing for wounded soldiers, allowing automobile transport for medical recovery. A leave permit will be issued with a medical officer’s letter confirming transport aids recovery, as Congress weighs broader war measures and voting rights for uniformed personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War and Navy
Houston County
Scouters Roundtable Installs Officers in Houston Area
Scouters Roundtable installs officers at the Houston area meeting. New officers include 1Le oprraling and 0 milew Alte u'. UL. The Rev. WO Phips leads advancement committee, Dr C. St Polteyvint heads hearth and safety, Rev. Cremett Hitter campsite, and Bain Stephens named Dothan commissioner. Major Jasrices Denny Jr of Maxwell Field guest speaker. council plans annual meeting February 7 at Ozerk community house. Covineton County represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
WO Phips
C. St Polteyvint
Cremett Hitter
Yary Hall Finance
Bain Stephens
Cus
Dothan
F4itevinti
Rav
Hitter
Mrepneng
A. PD
Roncerad
Covineton County
Jasrices Denny, Jr
Maxwell Field
New England States
Boy Stoulg
Amarice
Charges Dropped in Assault Case at Dothan Hotel
Howard Washington, an African American bellhop, faced assault and burglary accusations from a 29-year-old Atlanta woman. Judge Sato P. Pogger dismissed the charges due to unavailable state witnesses after military officials stated the complainant’s husband, an AWOL Army private, had not been on post. Washington was briefly jailed then released. a discarded soldier’s uniform found nearby linked to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Washington
Ann
Atlanta
Dothan
Sato. P. Pogger
Keener Baxley
Farmer
Morgan F. Simmons
Cameo Rucker
Washington
Washingon
Unt
British Decorate 18 U S Generals in Mediterranean action
Allied headquarters in Algiers reports eighteen American generals received British honors for conspicuous service in the Mediterranean. Among the decorations are Lt General George S Patton Jr and General Mark W Clark, who were named Companions of the Order of the Bath by royal decree on the recommendation of Allied leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied
Algiers
George S. Patton, Jr
Mark W Clark
George VI
Mediterranean
Patton
U. S
Anny
Ans
Bath
Sar Hat
Old Alesiader
Th Thaly
Episcopal Vestry Officials Reelected
The Episcopal Church of the Nativity held its annual supper meeting and election of officers. Vestrymen elected included Hamahan, HK Whit Harrie, Suagiu, ML diamakers, Lawrence M. Hanabas, Ingra ham, Heneban, Hees L. Forrester, and M. Merrill. Emile MecKeotle was chosen as a delegate to the Diocesan convention in Birmingham in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church of the Nativity
Mr. Hamahan
HK. Whit Harrie
betta @ Suagiu
ML Diamakers
Lawryce M. Hanabas
Ingraham
Heneban
Hees L. Forrester
Eiddm. Merrill
Use Group
Emile 2
MecKeotle
Burminghem
Alabama Solons See Victory In War End Forecasts
Alabama lawmakers discuss wartime timing and postwar plans as they project victory years and peace measures. Senator Hill and Representatives Jarman and Sparkman predict end dates for Europe and ongoing postwar policies. Mangosa forecasts late 1944 end in Europe and no more Pacific fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Val Dee Yeeb
Washington
AFP
Alabama
Nnde
House
Senate
Senator Hill
Germany
Congrésa
Jarman
Assason
Europe
Boarkman
Sparkman
Samslon
Thicks Jarman Foreign Affairs
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitaton Administration
Mangsca
Yaare
Pacific
Isrue
Indus
Hill
Fugitive 17-Year Escape Convict Re-Arrested After Casino Raid
Chief Deputy J. T. Cassy and Special Investigator T. R. Knight raided a Negro gambling den and captured James Moore, an 85-year-old escapee from a Florida road camp. Moore, jailed in Florida for grand larceny, had been at large 17 years. Fingerprints, sent to the FBI, led to Moore’s identification and note of his Florida warrant. he awaits return to Florida to finish his sentence.
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Wham
J. T. Cassy
T. R. Knight
Liberty
James Moore
Florida Road
Toila
Knight
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Shariff
Moore
Florida
Army Closes 69 Airbases in U S
The Army Air Forces announce the closure of 69 airbases nationwide as part of wartime reorganization. Most openings will be replacement units with reduced staffing, keeping critical repair and emergency functions. Senator McNary cited War Department notes that some Pacific Northwest facilities are among the closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Air Forces
Benater McNary
R.ore
War Department
Pacific Northwest
Soviet Polish border talk triggers Polish exile view
A Moscow radio broadcast claims Soviet policy seeks a solid Polish Soviet friendship through a redefined border base. It argues the Polish government in exile cannot establish friendly ties with the USSR and criticizes Polish exile actions as aiding German invaders. Poles in London call for careful study of the text amid debates on 1939 and 1921 border references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Soviet Union
Castle-Hromkin
London
East
Pragia
Moscow
Red Army
Sarny
Ukraine
Elba Rucker Bus Route Approved by PSC
The Public Service Commission approved two Cane mon carrier applications yesterday. F W Dyess will operate between Elba and Camp Rucker while Albert F Anglin will run irregular routes within the state. Thirteen members of Troop 22 met Friday evening for a meeting with Scoutmaster G A Lane absent.
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Troop 22
Latoseute Strack Methodiat
Sam Meeks
Ascribe
Charles Pel Tham
Billy Noteix
Wallace Harrison
Heyward Sullan
James Evans
C Smith
Thy Higgains
Repbert J. Howard
Tommy
Urech Ar
Chaden Lewis
Billy Corgery
Diene Adkins
Sam “Minks
Huttet Pelham
Sonio
Patrod Teriier
Bac
Ilinese
Patrala
HatOop
Gloucester operation casualty figures from page one
Reported figures indicate about 300 enemy killed or wounded in the Gloucester operation versus 20 seized. Marines landed there on December 3.
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Nguren
Gloucester
Dee
Induction Notices Cut to Short Face by Alabama Plan
Montgomery AP report says Alabama registrants will receive 48 hour to four day induction notices for near term pre induction physicals from Jan 21 to Jan 31. Lt Col James T Johnson says February quota will be called for last ten days of month with immediate screening and induction upon passing exams. Some call ups occur Saturday and Sunday with transport to Fort Oglethorpe Fort McClellan and Camp Shelby, with 21 day leave still granted. Includes Navy and Marine calls and black registrants noted.
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Montgomery
James T. Johnson
Johnson
Dave
Alabama
Army
Navy
Fort Oglethorp
Fort McClellan
Alh
Camp Shelby
Mies
Allied offensive advances toward Cervalo and Maelf
Allied troops pushed toward Cervalo as Mount di Piperis fell after capturing 1500 yards from the village and pressing toward Maelf. Allied air and naval units claimed nine enemy planes downed with three Allied losses while destroyers bombarded railway hubs and coastal lines in Italy.
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Cervalo
Mount di Piperis
Maelf
Alliada
Italy
Civitanova
Adriatic
Yugoslavia
Taanghile
Negro Held Here For U S Officers
Police arrested Joseph T. Hankins on forgery charges under authority of the U S Secret Service. Detectives Wes Herring and E J Strickland took him from a Booth Ball street residence and jailed him for federal officers. The U S Secret Service office in Birmingham had notified Dothan police that Hankins, using an alias, could be found at 305 South Bell street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Hankins
US & Secret Service
Birmingham
J.E. Cranghan
Hankins
Wes Herring
E. J. Strickland
Booth Ball Street
E County
T. W. Ryan
U. S. Secret Service
Dothan
Bansing
South Bell Street
Hawkins
Four Fires Cause Light Damage in Bremen Area
Four fires yesterday and last night caused only light damage. A blaze on Nawton St. and a stove fire at 1010 E. Collins St. each caused minor damage. Downtown fires hit First National Bank basement heating troubles and Dothan Theater projection room where a reel of film broke and burned a sweater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Erass
Nawton St
E. Collins Street
Firat National Bank
Dothan Theater
Wartime draft, housing, and veteran support debated
The article discusses the potential use of a labor draft if volunteer labor falls short, with Selective Service filling calls and workers moved as needed. It mentions transportation for out-of-area workers, housing facilities, and respect for union contracts at war plants. It also notes hearings in military committees and touches on veterans’ employment compensation and education programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
War Plante
Veterans’ Bureau
Admiral Halsey Assesses Japanese Strength in Pacific War
Admiral Halsey forecasts continued Japanese capability in air, sea, and land. He says Tokyo would be the price to capture if necessary and notes Uruk as heavily fortified. He sees some Japanese rebuilding but hopes their program lags. Knox and Halsey discuss reserve officers and wartime staffing in the Pacific.
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Uruk
South Pacific
Truk
Tokyo
Pacific
Add
Planca
Knox
Si Ggested Hal
State-Wide Traffic Code Proposed Here
Raw line McKinsey today proposed a statewide traffic code to minimize confusion for motorists traveling through towns in Alabama. The commission, with various officials, aims to improve enforcement and police efficiency as eight draft regulations seek incorporation into code form. The plan, discussed at a Com Tolesian meeting, seeks ready implementation, including a rule allowing right turns after a full stop unless prohibited.
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Sty
Rawline McKinsey
Alabama
Rede
Red Army advances near Smela and Konev drive toward Warsaw line
Russian forces under Vatutin and Konev praise rapid gains across the Dnieper region. German units retreat, with Sank German losses topping 15 thousand as Soviet pivots threaten encirclement at Rovne and Smela. Advances push toward the Bug river and the Warsaw Odessa Railway corridor, signaling a potential break in Nazi defenses.
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Smale
Lanka
Nikolai Vatutin
Ukraina
Kunev
Oderme - Wareaw Rcilwey
Berasence
Ludiipol
Weiles
Barny
Old Poland
Yeelordsy
Kanev
Vatutin
Voronovitse
Nemirov
Vingitsa
Warsaw _ Odessa
Konev
Smela - Konev
Dnieper
Smela
Voronovtsa
Vinnitsa
Bug
Odessa
Warsaw
Petitions Hearings Digest Power to Audit Public Services
The Alabama Public Service Commission heard petitions in Montgomery on November 4 with support from the Alabama Chamber of Commerce and county chambers seeking audits. The attorney general later said state law does not authorize intrastate carrier certificates. Both companies may seek federal ICC permission. Dothan is on Eastern Air Lines with wartime service expectations pending conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Commission
Alabama Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of
Attorly
Iowe
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
Dothan
Eastern Air Lines
Condiitons
Evacuation Talks in Somme Amid Air Attacks
German controlled Vichy radio claims evacution orders for Somme district as heavy Allied air raids strike French towns. Mosquito raids trigger sirens in major cities. Paris broadcast says four U S four engine bombers were downed in northern France with no official USAAF confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craftiag
Vichy Radio
Paris
Somme
France
U. & Air Forcs
Meeting To Explain OPA Set For Jan
Officials of the County Way and Rationing office will present a summary of price controls and OPA efforts to area residents. The January meeting aims to explain how price ceilings affect costs, with Wright leading a review of current measures and district plans for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efetock
Whem
Wright
OPA
County Way
Griner Reflects on World War II Battles and British Resolve
In a Rotary meeting Griner discusses Allied actions and British endurance during wartime. He praises British courage while noting German and Soviet roles, recounts ship losses and a pivotal crossing, and remembers a former comrade as attendees include Lt. Clifford Baw and guests Evens and King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Hemeland
En Grigg
Hiler Poyly
Griner
England
Beit Varger
Siszark
Tost
Rotarians
Farmer
Sat
Samsons
Clifford Baw
H. H. Simms
B.ty Evens
C. G. Evane
King
Robert Ramee
Voting hours shift as rain delays return of ballots in county elections
Voters gain an extra hour to cast ballots amid overcast weather and forecasts of rain. County polling places extend to 6 pm at some sites while others close later. observers expect first returns between 6:30 and 7 pm with results from districts arriving as polls close around 3 pm in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aftarnoor
Robert Matone Mot Company
Dot
Fullteen
Polly Cee
Democrats Seek Party Resolution On National Committee Action
A report from the party group outlines plans to draft a resolution for presentation to the executive body. The draft action proposes states work through legislatures and Congress to make materials available to selective groups. The document lists committee members including Werner W. Deher, Mrs. Gisdya Knowles, and Katherine K Brow, as it motions toward a formal ballot for the next phase. Meanwhile, Houston County selects Marvin T. Kiotbell and others for military duty as 21-day home visits conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guffey
D-Pa
National Committee
Russel Sprague York
Soroque
Werner W. Deher
Tinots
Gisdya Knowles
Montana
Katherine K Brow
Onis
Wat
Prt
Congress
Ane
Ax Houston C
McPherean
Offi Houston County Selectives Board No. 3
Marvin T. Kiotbell
Conrad, Hager
Tuckmoe A
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George C. Marshall
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