USO Weekly Activities Planned at Curb South Foster
The USO Curb on South Foster Street lists a full weekly program. Sunday features free coffee and doughnuts, bingo prize a free telephone call home. 4 PM quiz from the game room. closing with community singing. Weekdays offer craft instruction, bridge, services for wives, dances, a free movie Thursday, Friday hospitality, and a cabaret Saturday with a floorshow at 10 PM.
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Progres Os
USO
South Foster Brrest
Hamtesesg
Rossling Ree 261
Bred MacMurray
Bosteria
la Carte Servic
Alabama primary runoff set after Congress race results
Montgomery AP reports 16 883 votes cast in Alabama Third District to nominate successor to late Rep Henry B. The official tally lists George W. Andrews 743 Robert H. Bennett 614 J Hubert Farmer 6087 Roy L. Smith 2288. Andrews and Farmer lead but none won a majority, forcing a runoff on Feb 8.
Woman Refuses Tax Payment Faces Vow to Enforce Tax
Washington report on a woman who urged citizens to refuse taxes during wartime. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau condemned the stance as disloyal and urged compliance, while the Revenue Bureau pledged to collect taxes as law requires. Representative Coffee called for Justice Department action, labeling the statement a legal violation.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Buttau
Treasury
Morgenthau
Abe
Ming Kallems
Gbe
Aaid Abe
Otharg
Morgenshau
Che
Svc O
Revenue Bureau Anid
Rep
Coffee
D.wash
Justice Department
Duce's Daughter Finds Safe Haven
STOCKHOLM AP Countess Edda Ciano daughter of Benito Mussolini was reported to have taken refuge in a neutral country presumably Switzerland after the execution of her husband Count Galeazzo Ciano The Geneva newspaper La Suisse enid said the countess had arrived in the territory of a neutral country where her three children had been in hiding for several months
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Stockholm
Edda Ciano
Benito Mussolini
Switzerland
Hear
Galeazzo Ciana
Geneva
la Suisse Enid
Unclear text headline from 19th century report
A hospital report details a murder attempt in an apartment where Mrs Goodbody and Mrs Williams were victims. A 45 year old gunwoman fired through a door, wounding Mrs Goodbody and later shooting at Mrs Williams before fleeing. The incident occurred late at night as the women returned to their home.
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Fars
Edger K. Bora
Exeroteak
Ou Pereotg
Pueapyan Teasu Teen
Mra
Winsemg
Thosan J. Cocgan
Mer
Wallan
Mra Goodbody
Goodbody
Lisut
John Quins
Mra. Williams
Mra. Goodbody
Suormon
Leningrad Front Offensives Grab Ground On Two Prongs
Soviet forces drive two bold thrusts south of Leningrad and from Oranienbaum toward the city as Govorov’s troops breach German fortifications. A third push nears Novgorod and Tallinn railway, with ships shelling positions to aid the offensive.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Leonid A. Govorov
Laningrad
Dafenéas
Nazinea
Peter the Great
Red
Russia
Leningrad
Oranfenbaum
Gulf of Finland
Novogorod
Red Army
Tallin
Estonia
Vologda
Plussia
Sualtie
Office of War Information
Govorov
Wiese
Novosokolnik
Fragmented Stock and Commodities Teletype Entry
A garbled page shows mixed entries for Moody and others, with wheat futures across May July and Sept, cotton listings for New York New Orleans, and scattered figures. The text lists traders like Shenley, FreemAn, Sam Allen, and J. Thornton alongside chaotic date codes and price markers, resembling a historical market summary with incomplete data.
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Moody
Shenley
J. J. Flowers
A Reyton
Joan A. Streyer
Chalker, D
Freeman
Sam Allen
I. Thornton
Sam Walter
M Fang
John Pulles
J. W. Jackson
Taon Giesentannes
Chicago
New York
Jaen
New Orleans
Dothan Man Promoted to Colonel at Army Hospital
A Dothan man, Jamies A. Stapleton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton, has been promoted to Colonel. The promotion was announced today as he serves as commanding officer at Lawson General Hospital in Albany, Georgia, part of the Army.
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Culohed Jamies A. ‘Uacis Mapietos
A. Stapleton
Donen
Col Stapleton
Lawson General Hospital
Aiasta Ga
Jasper X Adkinson Funeral Conducted
Funeral services for Jasper X Adkinson age sixty seven were held this morning at Boros church with burial in Hartford cemetery. Surviving are his wife six daughters and tour sons plus two brothers and two sisters.
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Jasper X
Adkinson
Sjocomb
Boros Church
Hartford
Huiman
James Whitaker
Mobile
A. C. Holland
Venera Adkinson
Andrews
Paul Shepherd
Bonifay
Jean
Neomi Adkinson
Blocomb
RE. B. Ackinson
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
Bilocomb
Milbim
Elly Adkinson
Slocomb
C. W. Adkinson
Johale Adkinson
Tum- Teton
Mia
Dothan Rates High In Cadet Enlistment
Dothan Navy recruiting station reports high enlistment rates for the Aviation Cadet Training program. Specialist Ford cites the Wiregrass area ranking third in the Southeast. V-5 program enrollment continues with applications accepted. seniors graduating in June may apply but will be called after graduation. eighteen-year-olds may apply under conditions.
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Dothan Navy
Bes
M. F. Ford
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
Atlante
Dothen
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Ten-mester
Miassasppi
North
South Carolina
Ford
Fire Ruins Atlanta Ordnance Depot Buildings
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Fourth Service Command ordnance base shop and four warehouses at the Atlanta ordnance depot near Forest Park on Jonesboro road. Loss estimated between 2.0 and 2.5 million dollars. Public relations office reported no casualties. Fleet alarm sounded at 2:47 a.m. both buildings smouldering by 8 a.m. located ten miles from Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Fourth Service Command
Forest Park
Jonesboro Road
Atinala
Private Jentz wounded in action disclosed by Navy
Private first class Robun W. Jentz of Abbeville in the WU. S. Baring Corps Reserve was wounded in action, per a Navy Department release from Washington. The theater of action was not specified. The next of kin is his maternal aunt, Mrs. Cora H. Rentz of Abbeville.
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Robun W. Jentz
WU. S. Baring Corps Reserve
Abneville
Navy Department
Washington
Cora H. Rentz
Abbeville
Poll tax totals and late registrations reported
Mary Gwaltney, the tax collector, announced 1781 voters have paid poll tax. Poll tax books close February 1, about 3000 voters expected before deadline. Only 36 new registrations yesterday, total 115 since opening Monday. books stay open through next Friday at the courthouse.
Japanese air strength at Rabaul noted by MacArthur aide
The account reports heavy Japanese fighter strength at Rabaul and quotes General MacArthur's spokesman fearing a false sense of security. It cites American air superiority in the area and notes continued Japanese losses. Ground fighting remained quiet except for a Cape Gloucester clash costing the Japanese 126 more dead as they failed to retake Hill 40.
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Rabaul
MacArthur
Mera
U S Slush Fund In Americas Told
WASHINGTON AP reports Senator Bennett Butler cited a 60 page accounting showing total U S spending on Latin America under the Good Neighbor policy far less than earlier estimates. Senate figures and comments from Senator McKellar contest Butler’s numbers while Butler defends the administration.
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Wamkington
United States
Meney
Peliey
Banalae Butler
SO Tigmaas
Budner
al- Gralzla
Carter
Latin America
McKellar
D. - Teas
Senate Appropriations Committee
Butler
Buther
T .Waxs
Ineg
Venereal control meet notes high local contact rate
A Houten County venereal control meeting led by Social Service representative David Strong reported Dothan showing one of the highest venereal contact rates in the Southeast. The session, attended by about 65 members, reviewed treatment numbers and delinquency in care and discussed rapid clinic work at Pensacola and patient transfer from the Wiregrass area.
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Houten
David Strong
Social Service Division
Dothan
Health Department
Buhl
Napier Field
Llaued
Camp Rucker
Pensacola
Fiz
W.H.Y. Smith
Alabama
Parsons
Col
Lloyd Spooner
Lean Dunbar
City Recorder
J. L. Vaughn
J. W Holmes
HL Hilson
The
County Medical Association
Hopkins letter affair ties to isolationist push and Briges case
Interior Secretary Ickes contends a Chicago group led by Colonel McCormick is trying to discredit international cooperation backers as the Hopkins forgery probe widens. George Briggs, Ickes aide, cited as central figure, remains in seclusion after grand jury testimony and his Washington home was moved amid attention.
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Willkie
Sparks
Hopkins
Washington
Ickes
George M. Briggs
Harry Hopking
Briggs
Langer
R-N.d
Jetter
Harry Hopkins
Wendell TL. Walkie
Hopking
Briges
Department of Justice
Ald Ha
CoinmWin
Grand Jury
Tala
Brigge Hed Yaen
Apain
Engiioh
Davis Long Lead in Louisiana Results
New Orleans AP reports early unofficial returns from 1048 precincts show James H. Davis of Shreveport leading the reform ticket for governor, with Lewis L. Marges and Emin Verrett close in the lieutenant governor race. The result favors the Huey Long era stance, as the regulars trail.
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New Orleans
Wae
Benes
Huey P. Long
Don't Worry About MacArthur Retiring
Washington AP says Secretary of War Siliopos dismissed fears MacArthur will be relieved at 64 next Wednesday. Stimers said MacArthur is already on the retired list and the retirement law would not apply in his case. MacArthur retired in December 1637 at his own request but was recalled to active service.
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Washington
Siliopos
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Exchange Delegates Chosen For Meeting
Foans for a delegation to attend the meeting of the State Board of Control of the Alabama Exchange Clubs in Birmingham were discussed at the weekly meeting of the Dethan Exchange Club yesterday. Pete Newton president H J Bentley C C Bush and Coy Brungon were named as planning to attend.
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Foans
State Board of Control
Alabama Exchange Clubs
Birmingham
Dethan Exchange Club
Pete Newton
H. J. Bentley
C. C. Bush
Coy Brungon
Farmers To Be Paid For Terracing Work In Houston County
Houston County farmers may terrace land this year and receive payments under a new AAA program. County Chairman Jesse A. Culbreth explains contractors can be paid upon completion and verification, or landowners may receive payments directly if government approved. The old program restricted partial terraces and caused delays.
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Houston County
Jesse A. Culbreth
AAA
Cuibreth
Culbreth
Partisan Fighting Spreads Near Fiume
AP reported Marshal Tito said heavy fighting spread along the Cront coastal area below Fiume as German forces launched two drives toward the coast in Croatia and western Bosnia. He noted rising intensity and about 300 German deaths around Gacko in Hercegovina.
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London
Josip Broz
Tito
Cront
Fiume
Worting
Partisana
Maral Bese
Free Yugoslav Radio
Prauss
Croatia
Bosnia
Gacko
Harcegovnia
Incalculably Worse If War Didn’t Boost Safety
War spurred rapid adoption of safety measures across industry. OWI says nine tenths of worker accidents could be prevented despite machinery strain and fatigue, with input from government, private groups, and labor organizations.
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Owi
Examinations at Houston clinic reveal referral pattern
Seventy two persons were examined at the State Traveling X Ray chest clinic at the Houston County Health Department on Tuesday and Wednesday. All examinees were referred by private physicians. Health officials reported the findings today.
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Houston County Health Department
Miss Artie Serrels Last Rites Held
Obituary notice for Miss Artie Serrels with service led by Reverend Frock Chums of Mecew. The ceremony at Gale church was in charge of Bar with Holmen of Tlartfard. Surviving relatives include two nephews and several nieces, with further survivors listed by name and location.
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Artie Serrels
L. L. Serres
Manfay
Galemade
Bar
Holmen
Tlartfard
W. P. Motealf
P. Culver
Pazema City
Sophewn
L. L Sodels
Becemb
J. & Serres
Slecemb
Clanton
British Press Warns Against German Propaganda in Moscow Dispatch
A Moscow dispatch reports Eddy Gilmore saying Russia and its allies Britain and the United States dominate Soviet capital talks. The Daily Express warns Britons to guard against German propaganda while Moscow broadcasts Eden’s Commons remarks on Russian Polish relations as part of urging a friendly settlement.
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Associated Press
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Russia
Britain
United States
Daily Express
Lani Beaverbrook
Ssaownile
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Alabama Senator Declares Campaign for Democratic Nomination
The article recalls a Senate veteran announcing his campaign for the Democratic nomination in Alabama ahead of the May 2 primary. He praises fellow Democrats, asks for support, and outlines plans to keep wartime plants in Alabama. He notes his roles on committees and his long path from state House to the Senate after Hugo Black’s resignation.
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Alabama
Senate
Hussid
Banate
Bit
Hugo Black
Supreme Court
District 50 split eyed in wage talks delay
Amid factional pressure AFL and UMW factions debate district 50 reorganization after Lewis readmission to negotiations. The executive council weighs terms as George Harrison, Railway Clerks chief, delays in Washington over the wage dispute potentially shifts leverage.
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UMW
Lewis
ABL
AFL
Executive Council
Nicke
George Harrison
Harrison
Clarks
Washington
Bond drive urged as county exceeds quota soon
The report states the campaign won t be complete without the county meeting its 462 000 funding target for the war bond drive. Houston County leaders urge high participation with Camp Rocker displays and banners in Dothan. A mass meeting is planned for Monday night at 7 p.m with Napier Band providing music and a free ticket incentive to bond purchasers at the Martin Theatre.
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Houston
Arives
Rote
Bope
Houston County
Levern
Camp Rocker
Dothan
Parsons
Hon
Martin Theatre
Ashford
W Walls
Napier 3
P.m
Eagle Badge Awarded to Local Scout in Alabama Council
Bernard Jordan, sixteen, of Troop 28 in the Boot Alabama Council, received the first Eagle badge of the year. The presentation was made by officials at Georgia Military Academy in Millidgeville where Jordan attends school. Jordan has been a scout since May 1920. his father Jordan serves on the troop committee.
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Alabama
Bernard Jordan
Hes
Georgia Military Academy
Millldgevilla
Jordan
Georgia
Troop 28
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