Market ceilings placed on corn and grain by OPA
The Office of Price Administration announced temporary price ceilings on corn, grain, and related products across cash and local markets. The move aims to stabilize prices, preserve the balance between animal feed costs and livestock, with rates tied to No 2 yellow corn and governed by the 1.9 ratio to hogs and poultry.
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Igton (Ap
Usly
Steblizetion
Mea F
Byrnes
Waay
Agricul ‘d
Yines
Wick. K. Galbraith
Orm
Te Department
German forces retreat on eastern front amid mixed signals
World Today reports shifting momentum as German troops fall back along the Don front while German forces counter with tank led infantry to slow the Red Army. In Tunisia French forces advance north of Foum and threaten German positions as Rommel faces confusion among command. Western fronts include Allied pressure in New Guinea and Italian and British actions across multiple theaters.
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le Associated Press
Eppro- Rostov
Red Armer Don Front
Ortressen
Tipolitania
Ammel
Tunisia
Fane
London
Fuabble
Rommel
Nehring
Confu
Gera
Tunneis
Manes
Hallag
Germany
Ruhr Valley
Oreen
Medjer-El-Bab
Millesia
New Guinea
Rastat F Britten
Peningula
Ria
Commission Votes Curfew Ordinance For Teen Agers
City Commission adopted a curfew restricting anyone under seventeen from being on streets or public places after 9 p m unless with a parent or guardian. The rule, prepared by City Attorney T E Buntin at the request of Child Welfare officials, takes effect today with a misdemeanor penalty of up to $10 fine or six months in jail or both.
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City Commission
Dothan
T. E., Buntin
I. C. Bates
Commission
William Fehrim Ohta
Trias
Apol
Rhartien
Iwold
Guitpart
Thay
Peetoy
City Aids Jaycee Venereal Campaign in Dothan
City Commission appropriated seventy five dollars to the Junior Chamber of Commerce to carry on a venereal disease educational program in Dothan. Linton Warren represented the Jaycees and outlined spending, with educational literature to be delivered to every home. The program will use Foy Scouts and students, and county officials may adopt a similar request.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dothan
Linton Warren
Jaycees
Warren
Foy
Paad
Aud
Mule Kick Fatal To Houston Boy
David Cooley eleven of Dahan route two died at a Dothan hospital today of injuries suffered when a mule kicked him at his home three days earlier. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J L Cooley of Dothan route two four brothers and several relatives. Funeral arrangements with Followes and Forrester in charge.
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David Cooley
Dahan
Dothan
Young Cooley
Biot
Mre
J. 1. Cooley
A Than
WW. L, J.ob
Sorr. Cooley
Alsters
Laverne Camaron
Cottonwood
Marjorle
Smith
Columbes
Voneci Peacock
Jacksonville
Frs
Ming Christine Cooley
Dotham
Followes
Forrester
Loss Of Aircraft Carrier Ten Other Warships Revealed
Navy publicly identified the carrier Hornet and 10 other sunken ships from World War II battles near Guadalcanal. Surviving accounts describe the Hornet’s last hours as aircraft from the ship and others attacked Japanese forces, with multiple U S. vessels damaged or sunk in the fierce Pacific fighting.
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John W. Wiggins
Washington
Navy
Hornet
South Pacific
Rants Cruz Islands
United States
Buig
Guadalcanal
Northampton
Juneau
Atlante
Monssen
Cushing
Benham
Preston
Walke
Burton
Laffey
Tast
Ita
Horneta
Nutley
N. J
George E. Kindmark
Troe
Kindmark
Dhed
Taskier
T.e
Jodi
Enterprise
Saratoga
Ranger
Two Fliers Die In Marianna Training Crash
Lieut. Paul B. Santee and Aviation Cadet Chain I. Rowe were killed Sunday afternoon when their plane crashed at the Marianna Army Air Base during routine training. A board of officers will be appointed to determine the crash cause. Santee was a flying instructor stationed at Marianna, son of Mr and Mrs Howard B Santee of West Englewood New Jersey.
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Marianna
Paul B. Santee
I. Rowe
Marianna Army Air Hane
Santee
Howard B. Santee
Wisthrop Road
Weat Englewood
Congress Tackles Task Of Boosting Nation's Tax Bill
Congress debates raising wartime revenue with a proposed 19 billion dollar addition this year to fund allied victory. discussions focus on a federal sales tax and higher compulsory loans as potential solutions. Senate probes into Flynn nomination and New York materials for Edward Flynn estate court yard paving, while political maneuvering Over Australia plans stirs GOP protests. Turn to page 4 for more.
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Francis M. Lemay
Washington
Congress
Senate Foreign Relational Committee
Guardia
New York
New York City
Edward J. Flynn
Weo
Flynn
Australia
Natonal Committee
Bridges
R-N. H
Boston
Hiidreport
Move To Raise Food Costs Faces New OPA Chief
Washington AP report notes Sterling F. Greev outlines pressure for price hikes as Prentiss M Brown seeks confirmation to head the Office of Price Administration. Inflationary moves loom with farm groups pressing for about ten to seventeen percent increases in staples including potatoes beans and dairy prices.
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OPA
Sterling F. Greev
Washington
Prentiss M
U. S. Planes Blast Naples In Day Raid
U S planes blasted Naples in a day raid as the war effort expanded. The Office of Price Administration announced a revised tire inspection program delaying the January 31 deadline. A staggered schedule will spread inspections across fuel coupons and basic ration holders, with inspections every three to four months depending on coupon type and bulk documents.
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Washington
OPA
Sperka
Mionti Motorista
Fiona
Menta
Inespertiana
Iakhindaeere
M. O'Leary
QPA
Bombing of Naples Hits Harbor Facilities and Ships
Cairo reports daylight Allied air raid on Naples destroying harbor installations and ships. Casualties at least 28 dead and 75 injured as civilian buildings damaged. Highly clouded results limited post raid assessment. German fighters contested the operation, with several enemy aircraft shot down or damaged. One Allied aircraft failed to return.
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Cairo
United Army
Ints
Naples
War Bulletin
Linyan Baile
Aris
Gail
Turney
Pere
State Changes Justified Says In Last Report
Alabama's outgoing governor Frank M. Dixon defends his administration detailing reforms since 1934 and improved education and government efficiency. He asserts state finances and morale improved, pledging that public trust will be restored and reforms remain aimed at responsive, economical government.
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Dixon
Montgomery. Ale
Frank M. Tizon
Secrerature
Dizon
Reine Chauncey
Eufaula
Bern
Aishama
Alabama
Flying Forts Batter Germans In Tripolitania
Allied report details the first full raid into Tripolitania by Flying Fortresses against Ghademec. French forces reportedly drove Germans from a mountain position near Kalonen and captured prisoners while patrols clashed along the Tunisian front.
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Tripolitania
Wr Gallagher
North Africa
Aap
Fortrassen
Trpolitania
St Marshal Rommeya
Ghademec
Tunteia
Pont da Faha
Ghadames Fa
Comat
Tunie
Tunieia
Algeria
Tripelitenta
Jobel Boudabous
Kalonen
Sousse
Gertoans
Yaltans
Val
Axia
Pont du Fans
Milena
Tunia
Karachonan
Pont Mu Fahs
No Early Relief Seen To Alleviate Butter Shortage
William Fehrimohta reports lingering butter scarcity with minimal near term relief. Domestic production declined through winter months and officials acknowledge uncertain timing for recovery, as demand strains supply and government measures prove insufficient to avert ongoing shortages.
Army to Claim Canned Food Gifts Thursday
Army officials planned to claim donated canned food gifts Thursday through Camp Rocker. The advance notice described Army trucks ready to transport the food but did not specify the receiving military establishment. The effort followed President Roosevelt's promise to alert for farm labor outcomes without deploying armed forces.
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Army
Frank Tibedes
Nia Geran
Mra Parker
Alara
Japs Believed Strengthening Aleutian Bases
Washington dispatch reports military officials doubt the Japanese hold in the Aleutians has greatly strengthened since last fall. Fog and winter weather hinder air attacks, with recent indications showing enemy activity limited to reinforced supply efforts, not firm control of the outpost off Alaska. A pair of light bombers over Kiaska harbor were shot down by Japanese Zero escorts.
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Jon M. Rightover
Washington
Kiskela
Aleutians
Thair
Alaska
Kiaka Harbor
Jap Resistance In Burma Battle Shows Increase
Japanese defenses stiffened as Allied forces under Wavell push through Burma toward the Irrawaddy. In the Pacific, Australian forces are credited with likely sinking a Japanese cruiser or night destroyer while RAF recon flights soften targets in Burma. Tokyo campaigns shift to boosting wartime production amid calls from Tojo for workers to rally.
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Burma
Associated Press
Archibald P. Wavell
India
Wera
Japanesa
Pacific
Ettinh
Maya Peninsular
Bay of
Rengad
Alcyaly
Tokyo
Mikada
Hidek
Tojo
General Royce Address to Highlight Chamber Banquet
Major General Talp Hoyce of Montgomery will address the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Houaton Hertel tonight at 7 o'clock. Hoyte, a West Point graduate and World War II veteran, will present the military tribute and entertain with a program featuring local performers and magic acts. Chamber officials said attendance is expected from members and others who have not yet confirmed. Arthur Jotinson, secretary, and retiring president Jonma Forrester will yield to incoming president A. J. Carmichael as the chamber’s annual report is presented.
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Talp Hoyce
Montgomery
Heuthense
Wil
Chamber of Commerce
Houaton Hertel
Dso O'Clock
Hoyte
Weat Point
Worl Ware
Philippines
Chamber
Arthur Jotinson
Jonma Forrester
A. J. Carmichael
Johnmoe
Cossacks Lead Red Army Back Into Kuban Front
Moscow reports the Red Army has rolled into the Kuban region from the Don area. Cavalry units gained 18 miles in night fighting after key Caucasian towns fell to Soviet forces. German counterattacks failed as Soviet troops pressed toward Stastov and Aleksandrensk, tightening the encirclement around a major German stronghold.
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Meney C Cassidy
Moscow
Com
Red Army
Goremana
Kuban River
Naucastia
Mountains
Don
Ruane
Red Star
Kehan
Florce
Mix Mare
Ciards
Georglecak
Minersinys Voi
Yalfgorah
Hadennovek
Haramth
Kislovodsk
Zimovkini
Kuberle
Rusinv
Rusalan
Coasarka
Rail Unen
Mineralnve Vodt
Gerargievel
Muaninog
Stastov
Aleksandra Ekne
Miomilen
Last Minute Bulletins from London and War Fronts
AP filed brief items from London and Washington noting French partnerships with Germany, RAF air actions against the Ruhr, American diplomats in Vichy context, and General Leclerc’s forces advancing in southern Libya. A U S government plea sought a large supplemental appropriation for wartime programs.
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Oviets
Caucasus
NEA
Mays
Portugal
World Today
City Aids Jaycee
Houston
U. S
Garivan
Noldy
Aleutian
Gen. Royce
Kuban
Dover
Aval
Adolf Hitler
Count Gabracco
Jung
Hallan
Miglaine
France
Air Ministry
RAF
Krun
Vichy
Tegotlat
TAP
Prench
Jacques le ‘Atere
Chad
Warant
Warhington
Recover
Congres
Covnsinaion
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