Selectee Group To Leave Thursday In County List
A list of selectees is set to depart Thursday from the county roster. Names include Davis Jerre TH Feysty and Whitaker Dewey LW along with others. The document notes changes in assignments and mentions several officials and groups in transit.
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Janek
Lodey
TOUBN
Lees Davis
Jerre TH
Feysty
Hall Herry
Frasons
Tr. Whitaker
Dewey Lweal
Dr Willis A Bird Dies At Headland
Dr Willis A Bird, long time physician in Headland, died at his home after a brief illness. Survived by wife and two sons Dr Terry Bird of Tallahassee and Howard Bird of Minnesota, plus brother W. E. Bird of Ringgold. Funeral at Headland Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Headland Mortuary in charge.
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Willis A. Bird
Headland
Hale
Terry Bird
Tallahasger
Fla
Howard Bad
Sotaceuga
Daventer
Min Wille Wright
Tallahassee
W. E. Bird
Ringgold
Headland Raplint Church
Roby J. Lee
Buria
Association Banquet Plans Hints Of Leadership Changes
The president Billa Essy succeeds Theodore Jackson as secretary and Mr Tompking follows H R McClintock as treasurer. About MM association members court attaches and their wives and guests will attend the banquet.
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Billa Essy
Theodore Jackson
Mr. Tompking
H .R. McClintock
Puesta
Birthday candles spark fire alarm at Spokane meeting
Spokane AP report recounts a birthday scene where John Jerome White's candle lit cake prompted a fire alarm at a Spokane Athletic Round Table gathering. He asked softly what was happening as he warmed his hands over the flames.
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Spokane
Wash
John Jerome White
Spokane Athletic Round Table
John Jerome
Accident toll far exceeds war casualties in the United States
The statement notes that more people die and are injured annually from accidents in the United States than in any of the nation’s wars. It emphasizes the high domestic peril of everyday incidents and public safety concerns.
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United States
Roosevelt urged to seize strikebound workers in nation crisis
The War Labor Board faces a 15 day old miners strike with 19 050 participants. Spokesmen say the board may recommend Roosevelt seize strikebound calilers to meet government needs. Local unions in Olyphant Pa press for intervention while remaining on strike. Workers seek a 24 daily bonus on top of roughly 8 50 daily wages and oppose a dues increase from 1 to 1 50. The strike was certified to the War Labor Board by Secretary Perkins.
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Lin
Roosevelt
Calilerion
Olyphant
UMW
Are Iapula
War Labor Board
Perkins
Chamber of Commerce Efforts to Aid War Industry
The Chamber outlines objectives to assist small business and farmers in Houston County. Efforts include expanding programs to obtain farm equipment, securing non durable merchandise, and coordinating with Washington to aid the crops needed by the nation. Emphasis on keeping military and civilian housing solutions, extending gasoline provisions, and easing worker housing through staggered pay and scheduling to prevent congestion. Local leaders reaffirm commitment to supporting defense workers and wartime production with continued collaboration with military authorities.
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Witiecal
Washington
Carmchael
Houston County
Truckes
Maine
Mite
Selynge Cie Protien
Val Tower
Eitizens of
Moran
Hes
Caridchael
Forrester
Activ Wien
Porvester
Eng
Darien
Etforta
Korpenter
County Teachers Meet Tomorrow Roapeest
A fragmented notice reports a county teachers meeting set for tomorrow at Young quainr high school with Superintendent of education Baxter expected to discuss amending the meeting sessions and a code of interest. A separate Saturday gathering for all Negro teachers will be held at Doth Negra school as well.
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Quainr High Set SaMiitariay
Salomon Taxtyy
Eeott
Alueation
Alteashers
Tao
Foylen
Baxter Gadid
Sea
al Negea
County
Setulae
Ty Doth Negra School
Oi Wee
Regivot Tie
Baxter
Banquet Showcases Camp Rucker Entertainment Talent
A county banquet highlighted by recruiting Negro labor for crops and, unusually, four Camp Rucker entertainers. Privates Bernard Mirsky and Jon Crowe led a lively program with Victor H. Heim on piano, violinist Belk Murray, and Corp. Crowe performing She Fighting Wildcat March. Distinguished guests included Major General Royce and Camp Richer officers.
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Ciuamber
Deman
Isbor
Hres
Rucker
Harry Hart
Wien
Bernard Mirsky
Corp
Jon Crowe
Emery H. Heim
Ed States
Belk Murtay
Athoeled
Tenth Hospital Center
Helm
Cory
Crowe Sage
Wildcat
Maren
Hein
Holl. Morgan
Rist Dyvision
Gener Royce
John D. Drege
Berenard A. Festtias
Peneral
Richer Wer
Pawell Muhler
Bist
Dmivision
Tee Dunbar
Ay Short Hy
P. Sawyer
A. Winvird Wloy
Piegdges
Mos Markam
FL S8
Crane Fron
Napier
James
Daniel Cormandinge
Ho. Mienter
Cc) Can
Mesac T. Harris
Hay Mo Fine Ivy
Benjamin Slomath
Hooor Titancet
Royal Air Force
Patek McCorive
HAK
T. B. Howell
Harott Ruyrouphs
City Police Arrest Three As Vagrants
City police reported arrests of three vagrants including a Negro man and a white woman, identified as John Joffsian Lula Br. Min ey, with further charges against H. O. Leen J. T. Bay ees and Clea Davis for assault, disorderly conduct, and related offenses.
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U.un
Tatum
John Joffsian
Lula BR. Miney
Aroes
Juanita
H. O. Leen
J.T. Bayees
Catdorv
Clea Davis
Allied air raids sweep coast and targets in Asian theaters
United States and Allied forces conducted extensive air operations across Burma and neighboring regions. RAF bombers struck inland targets in Burma while carrier planes attacked industrial and coastal facilities. Japanese air defenses offered limited opposition as raids focused on railway hubs, river shipping, and coastal positions.
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la Failaro
Timor
Burma
HAR
Bengal
Turemar
Rma
Aissinby
Wasthnoton
Cary
Chuongeamgatt
Henderson
Ficht
America
Mundser
San Geen
United States
Tahaeinal
Number 6 Continued From Page One War Notes
The piece reviews U boat actions off the American east coast during the war. It notes German subs disrupted shipping, the Battle of the Atlantic, and claims the enemy faced few insurmountable obstacles in crew organization. Naval experts warn of heavier projection for convoys to North Africa.
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Boeis
North Africa
Tax plans and nomination fights shift focus in Congress
Lawmakers press for a government lottery as a revenue option with Knutson and Sabath proposing plans claimed to raise about 40 billion dollars annually. The Ways and Means Committee leans toward Ruml and pay-as-you-go tax ideas to fund war costs. Carlson notes Treasury is crafting a separate plan. In the Senate Flynn nomination faces Friday hearings amid political opposition. Welker hints at likely party chairmanship as a new chapter unfolds.
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Rereen
Knutson
R.-Minn
Sabath
D.I
Ways and Means
Rep
Carlson
R-Kana
House
Treasury
Joint
Congressional Internal Revenue Committee
Senate
Ward J. Flynn
Democratic Nations Com
Australia
Flynn
Yasterday
Norely
Chiraen
Ci “Itzen
Frank C Welker
Rétietanty
Russian Pushes Reinforces at Stalingrad and Caucasus Fronts
Soviet noon communique reports Red Army gains around Stalingrad with advances from a northern factory district toward the western outskirts. Long-range Soviet air and ground pressure along the Volga and Caucasus fronts claim continued German setbacks, with several towns recaptured and six more points in the Caucasus reported retaken.
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Serve
Tevestia
Don
Caucasus
Stalingrad
Red Army
Volga
Krasnodar
Rostov
Novorossisk
Moscow
London
Monitor
Vower Deon
Reich Army
Stalinxead
Central Caucass
Baku
Caspian
Rose Toy
Azovah
Easentuki
Pyatigorzk
Eagentuki
Kuban River
Teanors
Eliata
Kalmyck Steppes
Carrasus
Urozhalnos
Levakumsky
Rnnovak
Soviet forces seize more towns on Stalingrad front
Soviet communique says four towns along the southwest rail corridor from Stalingrad to Krasnodar were captured. Kharkovsky Mayorsky and Kurmoyarsky expanded the front while other units mopped up German detachments. Russians claim heavy fighting, two thousand enemy killed and forty tanks destroyed.
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Deyas
Stalingrad
Kotelnikovski
Zimovniki
Salsk
Kuberle
Tikhoretsk
Krasnodar
Kharkovsky
Mayorsky
Kurmoyarsky
Red Army
Rostov
Thhe
North Caucasus
Stockholm
Lower
Don
Velikie Luki
Market Reports Chicago Wheat and Corn Prices Summary
Chicago market reports show commodities including Wheat Corn and Oats with varied figures. Lard yields and odd fractions appear among prices, with 1.37 86 and 1.3943 87 indicating quotes or trends. The data emphasizes volatility across grains and fats in the regional market overview.
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Chicago
Four Mississippi men charged in Wach lynching case
The article reports that four men and a fifth were accused of conspiring to influence state officials to deny Wach equal protection under the law and to impose harsher punishment due to his color. Penalties include up to $5,000 fine and 10 years imprisonment. The grand jury investigated but reported without mention. Officials expect arraignments in Hattiesburg in April. Additional context notes historic and regional implications, with remarks from officials and a Jackson Daily News comment on race and morale.
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Coleman
LA. 5
Alabama
Supreme Court
Welborn
Wash
Lester Welch
Jones County
Jett
Welch
J. Press Reddach
Biddle
Jackson Daily News
Alabama Legislature Watches Inauguration As Sessions Open
The House completed naming its 40 standing committees and will announce Senate committee members after Lieut. Gov elect Handy Ellis is inaugurated. Eight interim committees will prep special bills for May reconvening. Gov. Sparks noted the state’s finances improved with a December cash balance of 29,377,459 and reduced outstanding bonds from 72,671,000 to 62,286,500 during his term.
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House
Senate
Handy Ellis
Eled Sparks
Sparks
Frank M. Dixon
Pearte of
Alabama
Dixon
Treasury
Be Still Lost Coffeyville Soldier Re trains to OCS
Sergt. John L. Braucher of the Coffeyville Army Air Field enlisted January 7, 1942. He paused September 7 and on January 7, 1943 received special order No 7 to report to Officers' Candidate School. It was on December 7 that his girl married another fellow.
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Coffeyville, Kas
John L. Braucher
Goffeyville Army Air Field
Willie Found After Disappearance In New York
Police searched for seven year old Willie after his family said he vanished. After hours of searching and the mother paced the living room floor, Willie's dog began barking at the bedroom door and Willie was found under the bed.
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Willie
New York
Wille
Fluffy
Number 1pal Church of the Nativity USO center open weekends
The Church of the Nativity, which housed the temporary USO quarters, will keep its doors for services men on Saturdays and Sundays. Rev. G Ralph Madison, vicar and USO manager, said this following word that the new center will open.
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Pal Church of the Nativity
USO
Bervics
G. Ralph Madson
USO Mariageraé
Combined output of the diamond mines of Brazil and Britten Guiana
The report states that combined production from Brazil and British Guiana accounts for less than a specified small percentage of world diamond output, highlighting limited share despite their historic significance.
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Brazil
Britten Guiana
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