Waters Dies On Webb Route
Funeral services were held for HOMN Wares, 64, of Webb route one, who died following an illness. The service was at Fetch- Yaham Church with Rev. A Behinden of Dothan officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Surviving are his wife Lucile Compton of Dawson, two sons RO and HM Waters Jr, two sisters Maude Wadell of Jack, Ala and Anita Milite of Columbia, Ga, and two grandchildren John Jr and Charles Ray Compton. The Britley post office handles more than 6.5 billion letters and parcels annually.
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HOMN
Si Sxty
Wenn
Route One
Hos
Feth- Yaham
St. Enterprise
A. Behinden
Dothan
Buriz
Cburth
Ward- Wilson
WOOW
Waters
Burwiving
Dauxhfar
Lucile Compton
Han
H M. Waters, Jr
Mra
Maude Wadall
Jack, Ale
Anita Milite
Columbia, Ga
John, Jr
Charles Ray Compton
Dotbar
Dothan Milling expands feed grinding as price strain grows
Scarcity of feed prompts Wiregrass farmers to blend home grown crops with molasses. Dothan Milling Company offers Jay Bee Hammermills and a molasses inseminator with storage for 32,000 bushels and carload discounts. Open six days, services include grinding, crushing, and mixing to boost milk and meat yields at lower costs. Prices: ear corn 30 dollars per ton, peanut hay 10 dollars, velvet beans 25 dollars.
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Wiregross
Dothan Milling Company
Mooré
Lee
Alabama
B. R. Burger
Dothan A Mulling Company
Farmera’ Car Cor
Mont- Romery
Headland
Dothan Ming Company
Howe
Burgot
New Guinea Battle Advances as Australians Press Coastal Push
Allied dispatch reports Australian forces advance along the Simarananda coast toward Giruwa after breaking through near Sanananda. American troops push along the main track to a road junction by the beach while pockets inland are contained. Air actions include sinking an 8000 ton Japanese cargo ship in the Bismarck Sea and raids on Rabaul and Lae.
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Giruwa
Ated Press
Vern Haughland
New Guinea
Sananande
Sanananda
Egnanands Folnt
Bismarck Sea
Southwest Pacific
New Britain
Rabaul Harbor
Guamata
Lae
Mubo
Salamaua
Continued From Page One Test as minister to Australia
A political skirmish over Roosevelt era foreign appointments surfaces as critics from inside and outside the party attack the President. The resolution by ex-Gov B D Rivens accuses opponents of spreading falsehoods and propaganda to undermine leadership during wartime.
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Australia
B.D. Rivens
Georgia
Prst
Legislative notes and committee appointments from St. Louis
The message outlines ongoing session plans with a May reconvening and calls for an interim committee to study state problems and craft a program for swift law enactment. Sen. Vernon L. St. John of Lawren County is named chair of the Senate Temperance Committee with a slate of members listed from various counties and districts.
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Interin
Mariner
Vernon L. St. John
Lawvanen County
Senate
Gay L H. Bilis
Si Ian DB. Cater
J. M. Black
O. D. Carlton
J. Bruce Henderson
Vincent F. Kilborn
Elvin McCary
James A. Simpron
A L. Toomer
Pasture Improvement Efforts Begin in Houston County
Pasture improvement work started in Houston County with cooperation from the Wieprass So Conservation district. Farmers plan to expand and convert land to pasture, anticipating immediate benefits and higher cattle sales, aiding milk and beef production goals in the Food for Freedom program. The report notes 10 acres of pasture led to $800 in cattle sales for H. C. Meadows of Radford, illustrating increased efficiency and output. In city news, the first arrest under the new curfew law occurred as Odie Johnson, 15, was picked up and handed to juvenile authorities after being found on the streets after curfew.
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Houston
Atcordine
Loyé
H.C Meadows
Radford
Jemine
Meadows
Tecome
Odie Jonnace
Johnson
Police Seid
Saa Jnaf
Civil Service job openings attract applicants nationwide
Civil Service vacancies in economics statistics and transportation attract applicants. Mrs Sedle B Ward announces no written test and no age limit with salaries from 2600 to 6500 plus overtime. Examinations will be held in Dothan with February 23 application deadline.
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Sedle B. Ward
United States Civil Service Commission
Ward
United States
Dothan
U. & Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C
President weighs steps to end Pennsylvania mine strike
Roosevelt faces a fast moving labor shutdown as Pennsylvania hard coal field strikers seek a $2 daily wage raise and the end of a seven month increase. The War Labor Board and White House consider a presidential order placing mines under armed force control to ensure operation, with Byrnes and McIntyre briefing.
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Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Wasitington
White House
Bonnevelthan
War Labor Board
Meemberg O
Marvin McIntyre
Bonnomie
James F. Byrnea
War Assistance Meeting Is Held
A civilian war assistance meeting was held at the courthouse annex auditorium for members of the Department of Public Welfare of Houston Geneva and Henry Counties. County welfare officer Mrs. C L Callins announced that policies and procedures of the civilian war assistance program were discussed. Following the meeting a luncheon was held at the Houston County Memorial Library with Mrs. Wil ia Mae Toomer of the State Welfare Department as principal speaker.
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Department of Public Welfare of
Houston
Geneva
Henry
C. L Callins
Colling Gain
Houston County Memorial Library
Wilia Mae Toomer
State Welfare Department
Three Held By City Police As Drunks
Police today arrested three men on charges of drunkenness and another man, A. G. Mulins, for doing business without a license. Officers say Mulins lacked an unleading license to unload goods in Dothan.
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Parsons
A. G. Mulins
Dothan
Congress Eyes Scope of FCC Probe in Radio Industry
Congress moves toward a freeman committee inquiry into the Federal Communications Commission. Rep. Cox aims to examine policies and personnel, while Rep. Fish warns of a heated investigation. Senate leaders push to delay certain labor and military plans as hearings begin, and Sparksman hints at broader industry scrutiny.
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Pennsylvania
Congress
Federal Communications Commission
Rules
FCC
Fish
R-N-Y
Cox
D.-Ga
James L. Fly
Senate
Thomas
D-Okla
Appropriations
War Department
Thoman
Bumbher
Reed
R.kas
Burkley
Kentucky
McNary
Oregon
Reey
Roosevelt
Edward J. Flynn
Australia
Pepper D.fla
Beidges
R-N.h
Pirania
Market Cotton and Commodities Report Snapshot
Market reports show New Orleans cotton with May July October and December bids, along with Chicago commodities including Wheat Corn Oats and Lard. Prices appear fragmented in OCR with multiple figures and dates, indicating a dense, numerical market update from a historical newspaper page.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Russian drive strengthens siege of Leningrad frontier
Front dispatches detail a week of Soviet breakthroughs around Leningrad. Govorov and Meretskov spearheaded twin offensives from the east and Volkhov, cracking the Schluesselburg fortress, killing 18,000 Germans and taking over 11,000 prisoners. Zhukov and Voroshilov orchestrated the push, widening a corridor to Leningrad and forcing German surrenders as supply lines near Rostov and Stalingrad faced heavy pressure.
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London
Iter
Hiller
Sone Cesar
Leningrad
Leonid Govorov
Volkhov River
Kirkill A. Meretzekov
Behluesselburg
Lake
Ladoga
Odessa
Sevastopo
Stalingrad
Izgentia
Manych
Cans
Salsk
Moscow
Lake Ladoga
Voronezh
Stalingrad - Tikharetsk
Donets
Kamensk
Rostov
Don River
Skisk
Stalingran-Tikhoretsk
Flood Inundates Town After Jordan Creek Swells
The town faced evacuation as Jordan Creek overflowed draining into the street. Children could not attend Masses due to highway conditions and 35 houses were evacuated in the Negro auction area as debris and water covered the roadbed.
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Jordan Creek
Board Change in County Selection Service Panel Three
Correction: B. M. Meadowa replaces M. Fellown as new member of Hounton County Selection Service iBoard No. Three. The Eagle previously announced the mistaken name.
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BR. M. Fellown
B. M.meadowa
Hounton County Selection Service
iBoard No
Tha Eagle
City Commission Meets in Routine Weekly Session
The City Commission, at its regular weekly meeting, approved bills for payment and adjourned after a brief session.
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Commission
Appointment of supervisor sparks county debate and votes within the board
At a county meeting Judge Poyner and board members Boswell Trawick Calhoun and Summerford heard five applicants for the grand supervisor post H C Adams John A R Atkins Carl B Burkett Mullins and John A Stridger. Mullins favored for engineering qualifications and postwar road plans, with a tied initial vote then cast for Mullins by Poyner to break the tie.
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Easa
Ulsctor
Dumboutor Ao
Tom Gasolint Cancun
Judge Posner
Boswell
Distact
J. Brady Trawick
Calhoun
iTeree
Detkap
Bummerford
J Peyner
H.C. Adams
John AR. Atkins
Carl B. Burkett
Mullins
John A Sridger
State Highway Department
Burkett
Trawick
Drew
Accond
Summerford
Mulling
Bullins
Poyner
W. G. Pruett
U. S. Bureau of Roads
Pruett
Bill Ea Holland
Rish
John W. Rish
Engineer
Supreme Court
Steve Dawsey
Rivenbark
Columbia
Marion Oakley
Unanimous support and county job jockeying reported
The proceedings show Trawick and Boswell pushing for Oakley while Farmer sues for county attorney, citing promises and past alliances. Judge Poyner defends friendship with Farmer and condemns claims of votes being bought, as Oakley seeks vindication and Summersford backs the Oakley ticket. Boswell defers gas tax collector choice after nominating Granger.
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Oakley
Coakley
Oakey
Farmer
Promtee
Martin and Jacksonl
Harriman Summerford
Boswell
Lonnie Granger
Senator Hill Warns of War Mobilization and Postwar Plans
The junior senator extolled the New Deal while urging total mobilization of all national resources to win the war swiftly. He praised Alabama farmers for their role in supplying labor and emphasized shaping a postwar world organization to enforce order and justice. He warned of tightening economy as wartime needs grow and resources dwindle.
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Alabama
Hill
Funeral for William Culbreth in Ebenez Church
The funeral service for William Culbreth Webb will be held tonight at Ebenez Church. Reverend Jim Wilson will officiate, with active pallbearers and local relatives among the survivors.
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Timan
Doth
Goodson
Alvis
Ashford
Sneads
FF Douglas
Paliby
Taylor
Smart
Fragmentary Legal Hearing Notes Raise Questions
Disjointed OCR fragment notes reference a prosecution hearing, defense opposition, and juror discussions. Mentions Elaine Fordea and Lorene B in affidavits, plus alleged statements and reactions from a housewife. context unclear due to damaged text. No clear outcome or dates.
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Coun
Elaine Fordea
Network Execu
Mra
Lorene
Jatart
Tz Flynn
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Culver Coal Co
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Cape Killerton
Senananda
Beyore
Benson
U. S. Army Air Forces
Egypt
Foy
Omr
J. DL Foy
Drewry Foy
Sparkman
D-Ala
New York
Menoet
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jSudge
Pat
William
Dick Foran
Martha Mears
Sons of the Pioneers
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