Nine Men Accepted Here By U. S. Navy Chief Spee
A historical list shows nine men accepted by the U S Navy. Names include Robert Alexanders Feng and Verne Baldwin among others, with hometowns and brief identifiers. The fragment mentions service eligibility and placement at various offices and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
Spee
Hurches
Robert Alexanders Feng
North Alice
Dothes
Bocer
Iu Verne Baldwin
Tooman Hicer Maddux
Eutua
Headland
Evensr
Tewtian
Hoale Owens
Jr Mewstle
Guy Paul Dunnavart
Pasanes Cry
Flas
Charles Wyreer Fargh
New
Inspection Deadline For Truck Tires Near Houston County
War Prix and Rationing Board officials set a strict deadline for truck tire inspections. Operators must have tires inspected in a certified format to be eligible for gasoline rations and additional tires. The rule does not apply to passenger automobiles. Half of basic gasoline ration books must be inspected by March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Moldera
Housewives urged to join salvage fat program
In a statement for housewives Mrs McCreary urged participation in the salvage fat program stressing fat conservation to ease demand on the market and reduce need for new fat. She said salvage begins with conservation and every drop of edible fat must be reused for war industries.
Allied raid targets hit across northern France and Holland
The communique reports bombed targets including Hol land transport and gun positions with several German planes shot down. Allied air cover protected raiders as crews from American and other Allied nations batted across the Channel aiding operations over St Omer Ventures Abbeville and railway centers with multiple nations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
St Omer
Ventures
Abbeville
France
New Zealand
Kangbera
Red Cross Parley Opens In Dothan
The Red Cross hosts a regional parley in Dothan to discuss wartime relief and growth. Leaders from Houston County and state chapters, including regional representatives, address fundraising and mobilization for national and local Red Cross services as World War II progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Dothan
Ueedera
Ricus Groeth
Amersra
Pearl Harbor
Heoston
Twinter
Stune Crane
Hay EO Davis
Suseo Hughes
Norme Knoll
Red Crown War Fund
Number 8- Continued From Fage One Debate Over Navy Barge Program
The report criticizes delays after the President approved a multiagency plan to expand petroleum transport capacity. It faults overlapping authority and argues the barge program could have reduced shortages of fuel in the East Coast region. The approved fleet includes 20 river lowboats, 100 tugboats, 5060 oil barges, and terminal facilities at Panama City and Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attar Tte
Navy
Ons
Interior
Commerce
Jones
Henderson
Defense
Joseph B. Marstman
Eugene Reybold
Army
Enpinegre
Panama City
Aries
Boston Common Fence Scrapped After Removal
A portion of the old Boston Common fence along Chestnut and Beacon streets has been removed for scrap. About 1,100 feet of metal fencing, weighing an estimated 120 tons, was salvaged and sent to the scrapyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Chinese Wax Production Method Reported by Farmers
Chinese growers describe a waxy secretion from a small insect that spins cocoons. Farmers in Sacoans use this method to produce large quantities of wax, claiming it yields substantial output.
Washington debate on OPA case and war profits probe
The front page text discusses alleged violations of OPA recusation in a case involving a businessman and a $25,000 voluntary contribution to the Treasury, plus hints at Congressional action on postwar security and tax legislation. It notes committees and staff plans, and mentions the WAAC auxiliary officer training and a postponed church banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Ion
OVA
Washington
Ranasevelt
George
Bie
Senate Finance Committee
Namie
Rev Wes
Bath Houses
Wits
von Jesin
Thammaniy
WAAC
Sybil Therdsan Bell
Wonens Army Auxiliary Corps
Untitled historical note on cotton market and tenancy
A fragmentary 1948 era text mentions New York cotton trading terms and farm tenancy matters. It references prices, weights, and a rental or ownership assessment under FSA supervision. The readable parts hint at a purchase committee deciding if a tenant’s purchase is feasible.
Contorted Page One Fragments Highlight Aid Request
Fragmentary OCR text shows unreadable lines about assisting dyke work and the need for control measures. The legible parts reference page one and a committeer instruction styled language, suggesting Proceedings or editorial notes tied to water control or roadwork.
Trackers Advised On Gas Requests
Jos Baggett in charge of the ODT warned of restrictions on tracker fuel requests. Emergency reviews may force trucks to park if total price and rationing rules are not followed. After March 31 stations can allocate gasoline only per Certificates of War Necessity. Few applicants filed for extra gasoline yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Baggett Ena’ Cer
ODT
Chamber of
Cotemerre
Baggett
Navy panel to probe war progress and Navy needs
Number 9 continued from page one outlines plans for public and off the record testimony. Questions focus on submarine menace progress and defense coordination with other forces. Probing the Aleutian outpost, ship and weapon development, needed new ships or laws, and vulnerability of present type plane carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hom
Vinson
Homne
Aleutians
Allied Air Losses and Bombardment Report From Tunisia Front
Allied air forces swept Rommel’s Africa Corps positions while ground forces remained inactive. Four Messerschmitt 109 fighters were downed and two enemy bombers were destroyed with one more bomber on Jan 12. Bombing targeted Misurata, Tunisian and Tripolitanian ports, transport convoys, and the Suisse coast, with ships and ground targets hit and air operations described as chiefly defensive.
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Sousse
Lager
TAIRG
Marshal Rommel
Africa Corps
Wight
Misurata
Tunisia
Tripolitania
Caidg
Tutmiman
Suisse
Tunisian
Africa Christmas minis and gifts aboard the convoy
The article describes a large convoy heading toward Africa with troops and munitions, including tanks and fuel tanks, accompanied by 30 nurses. It recalls training in Louisiana, the Carolinas, and Ireland, and notes confidence and readiness for the jump-off, with nurses aiding officers and a focus on shell damage and buttons. Names and locations include Ruth M Jones of Philadelphia and Sara Estee Launceford of Augusta, with North Africa viewed as the destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Louisiana
Carolina
Ireland
Thor
Wurst
Ruth M Jones
Philadelphia
Sara Estee Launceford
Augusta
Time Limit Extended On Retailer Coffee Stamps
The timelimit for retailers to turn in Coffee Stamp No 27 has been extended through Barnidey Houston County War Price and Rationing officials said today. Wholesalers have secured coffee supplies for distribution to retailers. Retailers surrendering stamps within the new period avoid penalties, though wholesale deliveries may occur later. Coffee Stamp No 77 may be surrendered to the rationing board for a weight value certificate until stocks can be delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnidey
Houston County
Farmers protest excess peanut prices in Georgia
The article notes complaints from Mimms and Rep. Meyer Goldburg about inflated peanut prices paid by the GFA for surplus peanuts. Mimms cites prices of 78 to 80 dollars per ton, contrasts with 180 to 200 dollars per ton for non excess production, and accuses officials including Mr Parrish of setting these rates. The resolution to refer the matter to a congressional agricultural committee passes by acclamation, with Coples to be sent to the Georgia delegation and federal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla
GFA
Mimms
Parrish
Meyer Goldburg
Newnan
Georgia
Miners threaten action over day wages amid coal shortages
Southern mine workers set a Friday deadline to press for a day wage bonus averaging about 2.50. Coal dealers report exhausted stocks in Philadelphia and low stockpiles regionally as oil rationing tightens supplies. Ickes notes halt requests to Canada and west of Erie to ease shortages and calls the strike intolerable. Washington leaders condemn the walkout as treasonous while the War Labor Board calls a public hearing for Friday to hear reasons for the strike and urges union leaders and operators to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington
Office of
Solid Fuels
Ickes
Canada
Erie
McCormack
House
Brewster
R-Me
United Mine Workers
Fred Schroeder
Song
War Labor Board
William H. Davis
John L. Lewis
Department of Labor
14Th
Constitution Avenue
United States
Esyher
Lewis
Truman
D-Mo
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Tekes
Anid Ickes
Masons to Meet Tonight in Regular Session
Dothan Chapter No. 118 of the Royal Arch Masons will meet tonight at 7:30 in the temple for a regular session. Secretary J. S. Talley announced today urging all Royal Arch Masons to attend as important business will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Royal Arch Masons
Temple Jin
Talley
Royal Arch Macone
Army Relief Offices Help Soldier Dependents Seek Aid
Army dependents may apply for relief at any Army Emergency Relief office while plans for a national dependency benefits office in Newark, New Jersey are finalized. Sgt W J Grinsett said delays arise from late or incomplete paperwork and urged families to use local camp relief stations for loans and assistance as overseas orders disrupt many households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Grinsett
Army
Dothan
Office of Dependancy Bene‘rts
Newark
N. J
Grisgett
Free Fare Ons Number at Stalingrad Defenses Report
Russian communique says Stalingrad defenders held in western suburbs after repelling counterattacks and killing many invaders. Moscow Reuters notes German officers leaving the city by plane. Communique cites German claims of Soviet prisoners while mocking German losses and retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalingrad
Moscow
Reuters
London
Allied RAF and naval raids pound Japanese targets in Pacific Burma
Reports describe a coordinated series of air and naval strikes against Lae Harbor and airfields, Merauke, and the Akyab region. British forces claim heavy damage at Lae and Akyab while bombers from India raid Akyab airport and Mayu river shipping. Further movements by Field Marshal Wavell’s column are not detailed.
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Lae
sStorea
MacArthur
Merauke
Dutch New Guinea
Burma
India
Akyab
Bay of Bengal
Kumuktaw
RAF
Mayu
Sir Archibald P. Wavell
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Renate Malone Motor CO
Ford & Mercury
Firestone Distributors
Glen Oak
Blumbergs
RCAF
Spa
Atlantic
Hell
Young People's Department
Foater Street
Methodist
Chiron
Isfer
Chica
FSA
DNL
Tha Cotta
BSA
Super von
Eed
Assistadt
Pearehuse
Stallworth
Pensacola
Fla
Rome
We Boy
Almoal
North
Atriea
Homer D. Ler
District Farm Manarcment
Mary M Larkin
Trey
Morria Mo Reteland
Masons
Blomish
Blounts
Herey
Guilford Mia
Marans
Houston
Mra
Collins
Dodge & PI
Robert Ay
Speigner Marble CO
N. Ontos Street
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