Andrews and Farmer Face Third District Runoff
Unofficial Third District primary returns show Lt George W Andrews 7,385 votes, J Hubert Farmer 5,348, Roy L Smith 2,252, and Robert L Bennett 1,541. A runoff is set for February 4 with Andrews needing to resign his Pearl Harbor post to take the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Steagall
George W Andrews
Pearl Harbor
J. Hubert Farmer
Dothan
Andrews
Farmer
Roy L. Smith
Phenix
Robert L. Bennett
Barbour County
Flu Cancels Martin Address To Chamber Banquet
W O Dobbins Jr of Montgomery will be main speaker at the Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at the Houston Hotel. Thomas W Martin of Alabama Power Co canceled due to a serious influenza case. The banquet plans, entertainment by Camp Rip Rucker party, and a large turnout of prominent business leaders across the South were outlined as preparations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Dobbins, Jr
Montgomery
State Planning Board
Wll
Chamber of Commerce
Houston Hotel
Thomas W. Martin
Alabama Power Company
Houston
Commer
Camp Rucker Military’ Ng
Orlo G. Connor
Sint Infantry Regiment
Sth
Gtems
Wallace Malone
First National Pork
M. V W. Eapy
Wyatt Oates
J. P. Wilson
F Reynolds
LL Y Dean
World War II Fronts Report Multiple Allied Actions
The Associated Press reports heavy raids on the Reich with U.S. and British air forces claimed numbers of planes though returns are incomplete. Soviet and Allied actions in Russia and the Pacific are described, including river rail cuts, evacuations, and bombardments as forces push in various theaters.
GOP Assails FDR Program As "Bid" For Another Term
Chicago AP brief notes Republican leaders criticize President Roosevelt's new "Bill of Rights" as a campaign ploy for 1944. GOP committees launch an eight-branch study of foreign and domestic policy ahead of the June 26 convention to shape the party platform and oppose Roosevelt in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Chicago
Roosevelt
Congress
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Mackinac Island
Tokyo raid reported near Takao by Allied bombers
AP bulletins say Allied bombers attacked near Takao on Formosa coast last night. Damage described as small. Also reports from Washington note Fed board chairman Marriner Eccles nominated for another 11‑year term. London dispatch claims a German tank column moved south of Banja Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokyo Radio
Takao
Formossleat
Washington
Marriner
London
A_ Yegodar army of Liberation
Banja Lake
Congress Divided Over FDR Service Bill In War Loom
Washington AP reports a Senate committee opened debate on National Service legislation at President Roosevelt's urging. Opposition grows with Senator Austin (R-VI) insisting the measure must reflect public demand, not Congress to people. AFL President William Green joins labor against the draft bill, arguing it could undermine basic wartime contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Austin
Congress
Miliary Affairs Committee
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Allied Bombers Pound Balkans In Heavy Force
Allied air power pounded the Balkans in a day night strike, hitting Piraeus the port of Athens Greece in heavy force while Fifth Army gains Italian high ground near Cassino Cervaro. The German communique reported Naezig ousted from Carraro and a northeast mountain post attacked as heavy fighting raged on. British forces ferried by Flying Fortresses and RAF Wellingtons attacked Sofia Bulgaria in swift blows.
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Associated Press
Europe
Berth
United States
Reich
London
Lsh
U. S
Eighth Air Force
Mediterranean
Cervaro
Casavia
U.S
Fifth Army
San Benedetto
Adriatic
Cornet
Russia
Samy
Piege
Kirovozend
Jbalmans
Bombera Con
Bal“na
Graek
Pi- Stun
Cairo
Sofls
Rad'o Cays
Jajve
Te Iat
Tinae Etalar Pattigan
Cap- Pacific
Ertharm New Guinea Ag
Bemh
Rabaul
New Zealand
Weta
Dows
Algters
Balkans
Piraeus
Athena
Greece
Italy
Carraro
Cassino
Rome
Pirawig
Gwooping
East Sight
Sofia
Capitel
Bulgaria
Fortress Erewhen
Subsidy Debate Sees Room for Compromise After Roosevelt Stand
In Washington AP report, lawmakers view President Roosevelt’s stance as opening to a compromise on food subsidies. Senators Aiken and Barkley support price supports for farmers and continued retail ceilings, with talks planned with stabilization officials. Taft notes potential appropriations near one percent of wartime costs, about 500 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hyndman
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Congressional
Senate
Senator Aiken
Tr.-Vt
Everyaome
Aiken
Barkley
Taft R.oniad
OPA
Negro Held Here On Draft Charge
John Crawford a Negro from Greenwood Florida employed by a Dothan firm was arrested for violating the National Selective Service Act. Bond set at 600 Marshal Henry Floyd said he had been delinquent at Kissimmee Florida board since September 163. He is jailed in Houston County jail awaiting induction through the Houston County Selective Service Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crawford
Greenwood
Fla
Dothan
National Selective Service Act
U 8
J. W. Daughry
Mershal Henry Floy
Crawford
Kissimmee
Win
Houston County
Jalim Marank
Bead
Houston County Selectiva Bervie
American air raid on Berlin and Magdeburg reports
Fifty five American bombers and five fighters took part in yesterday’s raids on Germany. British and German reports clash on results with claims of 18 enemy planes shot down and damage to Magdeburg and Halle/Leipzig area while Berlin was bombed as a diversion.
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London
Benbers
Aigtion
Ycaterday
Gladwin Hill
Berlin
Eighth Airforce
Madgeburg
Haberstadt
Stockholm
Aftonbladet
RAF
Magdeburg
Congress Seeks 300 Discharge Pay For Veterans
The House Military Committee advanced a bill to pay honorably discharged service members up to 300 for discharge after more than 60 days, 100 for 60 days or less. Payments apply regardless of overseas service. several exclusions apply including higher pay grades and certain discharge reasons. The measure aims for House floor action soon amid possible amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Military Committee
House
Mo7
D.-Ky
Housa
Mp Dill
American Legion
Program Set Back By Freeze Vote On Social Security
President Roosevelt urged a tax boost and a freeze on the social security payroll tax through 1844. Congress signaled restraint, with Senate work starting on a $2.2756 billion tax increase bill while Republicans warned against pushing beyond $2.9 billion in an election year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Union
Ile
Rep
Knudson
R.minn
Nblicans
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Pewupapermen
New Soviet Song Catching On With Reds Says Writer
Eddy Gumoee reports that the Soviet Union is rapidly teaching the new Hymn of the Soviet Union to all missions across the vast nation. Millions of copies are printed, posters distributed, and pianos are common as the tune spreads through schools and apartment blocks. The piece features a lively high section as the text replaces the Internationale. On Page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Eddy Gumoee
Moscow
Soviet Union
Sverpone
Eakimoes
Uabeks
Art Imee
Allied Warplanes and Ground Forces Advance in New Guinea
Allied air and ground actions in the South Pacific report gains across New Guinea and nearby New Britain. American and New Zealand pilots claim 21 enemy planes shot down with several probables as Marines move toward Cape Gloucester and Australians push toward the Ward River. In the Madang area, supply dumps and airdromes face bombardment while Japanese rear guards resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrie Landsberg
Rabaul
New Britain
New Calnes
South Pacific Air Force
Rocavi
Wky
New Zealand
Reboul
Tobera
South Pacific
Cape
Gloucester
Rocop Acrom
Villarg Btralt
New Guinea
Ward River
Huor Peninaulh Consant
Saldor
Trnponene
Madang
New Draft Checkup System Outlined by Major G U
Major Daniel G U state medical director of Selective Service explains a new preliminary physical and mental checkup system to screen registrants before Army induction. The process, to be run by county welfare departments, targets undesirables to save time and money and reduce indirections in suitable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G'U
Selective Service
Army
Houston
Yale
Geneva
Pew
Gard
Daniele
Daniela
Dartnisfeld
Labor Draft Law Would Affect All In Age Brackets
Washington AP report details a proposed law to place most Americans under government work direction in wartime or peacetime. It would require registration for women 18 to 50 and men 36 to 65, with exemptions for military personnel and dependents. The measure could force people into jobs or restrict them to current ones, using volunteers if possible and drafting when needed. Senator Austin backs the proposal, with specifics to be worked out by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washington
Austin
R-Vt
Belection Service
Armed Services
Wen
Jon
Mvoid
Sanator Austin
Tara
Hannegan May Head Democratic Group
Robert E. Hannegan of Missouri is expected to succeed Frank C. Walker as chairman of the Democratic National Committee when it meets in Washington on January 22 to announce a candidate for the national convention. Walker and Ambrose OConnell arrived to survey hotel arrangements. Chicago is favored for the convention. the vote is aimed for mid July with the meeting likely in the same stadium as the Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Harold Oliver
Chicago
Robert E. Hannegan
Louie
UV. 8
Wnterage
Washington
Frank C. Walker
Democratic National Committee
Walker
Ambrose O'Connell
Democratic Committee
Sirvey
Hannegan
David Kelly
Fargo
N. C
George E. Allen
Mississippi
Washington, D. C
Furious German gains halted by Soviet advance near Barny
Soviet First Ukraine army forces captured Barny a key rail hub 35 miles inside Poland after crossing the Sluch river. Moscow reports say Baray and surrounding towns fell, encircling the Nazi supply line to Brest-Litovsk as Red Army pushed toward Kiev and Warsaw amid German counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RY James
Long London
Ukraine
Barny
Stalin
Poland
Sluch
Atalin
Saray
Polagius
Baray
Moscow
Ung
Warsaw
Sarny
Nouth
Brest-Litovek
Stryelsk
Barmy
Nenovichi
Eddy Uilmore
Wkrams
Garny
Pripet Marshes
Bary
Kiev
Old Poland
Tav Army
Red Blar
Bas
Ruvenia
Odessa - Warsaw
Dnieper Bend
Germany
Kanev
Firat
Armica
Red Star
Ciantcles
Agethetteoopa
Nikolai Vatutine
Oerse - Waranw
Berdishev
Inatie
Dnieper
Ivy Vatutin Ang Gan
Legion Bond Drive Committee To Meet Tonight
Campaign committees for the American Legion participation in the fourth war bond drive will meet tonight in the courthouse as a prelude to the drive. A. V. Lee, chairman of the Houston County committee, said committees from Ashford Cottonwood and Columbia are slated to be present when Clyde Ingram, chairman of the War Finance Committee, outlines the Legion’s role. The Legion’s goal is about 27 million dollars. attendees are urged to attend to finalize details before the drive begins. Veterans of World Wars I and II will meet at the courthouse Friday evening to hear a discussion of the plan formulated at Wednesday night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Alto V. Lee
Houston County
Ashford
Cottonwood
Columbia
Clyde Invarn
War Finance Committee
Legion
T4e
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Farner
Andrews Ted
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Bullock
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Martin
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George Andrews
GOP
Nax
Sanden
SY Francio J. Kelly
Treasury
Morgenthau
Roosecot
Rumania
Miles
Kherko
NEA Telephota
Karoy
Polonnos
Ruki
Aye
Allied Hombre
Dumipe
Radio Tokyo
Talao
Formosa
China
Chinene
Soviets
Odessa-Warsaw
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