Napier Personnel Backing War Loan
Napier Field officers urged military and civilian personnel to exceed bond targets in the Treasury War Loan drive. Colonel James L. Daniel Jr announced past drives at Napier Field raised substantial bond purchases, with 178000 dollars in bonds bought by military personnel and 33 percent of civilians’ pay contributing. He urged more participation, aiming for Napier to go over the top.
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Nawer Field
Colona
James L. Daniel Jr
Clyilimm
Iupubem
AllMtats Bond Committee
Tuseday
Alr-Wac
Nepler
Miliary Perecanel
Ryan
Rome Raid Runs Amid Reports of Axis Bombing
Allied and Axis claims swirl as Rome reportedly endures renewed bombing with heavy raids on the outskirts and rail yards. Rome radio noted ongoing broadcasts despite interruptions, while Allied attacks target Ciampino and Cantonée in the Rome area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Rome
Biter
Gineas
Ltth
Associated Prage
Prenestina
Porta
Maggiore
Eternal City
Termini
Algiera
Ciampino
Cantonécile
Rome Arcs
Ensign Candidate Enrolls at Maritime Service School
Etienne Celomb, whose wife lives at Elba, has enrolled as an officer candidate at the United States Maritime Service Officers School in Fort Trimmell New London Conn. The Public Relations Office said upon completion he will be assigned as an officer on ocean going vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etienne Celomb
Elba
United States Maritime Service Officers’ School
Fort Trimtell
New London
Penetro Salve Promoted for Cold Relief
An advertisement urges readers to prepare for annual cold season with Penetro salve. It touts warming vapors for congestion and improved circulation where applied, offering single and double supplies at 25 and 35 cents.
Mrs Lela Walker Last Rites Held
Mrs Lela Walker of Abbeville died January 2 and funeral was held Wednesday at Bethel Church with Reverend Ethridge officiating. Survived by husband Les Walker two daughters Mrs Verde Murphy and Mrs Verd Lem Walker both of Abbeville two sons Frank Walker and Verd Lem Walker of Abbeville three brothers W Turner J C Turner and B F Turner Skipperville four sisters Daisy Benter of Dothan Mrs Erre Frott of Skipperville Mrs Davie Palmer and Mrs Tommie Nowlins of Panama City Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahleville
Les Walker
Atbevine
Walker Gestwre
Date County
Bethel Church
Abe Hey
KR Blackabear
Ashford
Ethridge
Oxera
Leslie Exipper
Verde Murphy
Abbavne
Mons
Frank Walker
Verdlem Walker
Abbeville
SW. Turner
J. C. Turner
B OF. Turner
Skipperville
Daisy Benter
Dethas
Erre Frott
Kinsaul Negroes Hold Bond Rally in Hartford
A farm bond rally for the Kinsaul Negroes was held Wednesday evening at Tabernacle church in Hartford. FFA club boys, led by Kelion Shepherd and J M Reagan, presided. Joshua Collins chaired. Talks were given and club boys filled applications for war bonds, with more than half of attendees purchasing bonds. Further such meetings are planned across the county as bonds drive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Kinsaul
Tabernacle Church
F. F. A Club Boys
Kelion Shepherd
J. M. Reagan
Soshua Collins
Colling
Reawan
British Navy Supports Fifth Army In Terracina Action
Allied forces pair up with cruisers and destroyers in heavy shelling of Nazi shore defenses along the Adolf Hitler Line near Terracina. Minturno fell after tough fighting as German evacuation began. Attacks extended toward Castelforte and Vontaia, with German counterattacks repulsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Gustav Belt
Fifth Army
Terracina
Minturno
Cralelforte
Vontaia
Garignans
Castelforte
Political notes and candidate qualifications update
In a continuation from Page Oni, discussions touch on military voters, disqualification rules for Supreme Court nominees, and Will life campaign ties. Bob Bell criticizes voting behavior, hints at local probate judge ambitions, and the party lists candidates with state officials routing to Howell Turner. Gov. Chauncey Parker remains home with the flu and will qualify soon for the national convention delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bell
Birmingham
Natch
Willkfe
Bell
Willlife
Jefferson County
Henry FR. Howse
Jefferson Jude
Frank Dixon
State Supreme Court
Ae Party
Howell Turner
Lister Hill
Montgomery
U. A. Senate
Tom
King
Anniaton
Congréss
Mra
Lennard Thames
iMontgomery
Chauncey Parka
War Bond Drive Emphasized by Local Official
County leaders urge residents to buy War Bonds, stressing their role in supporting troops and war efforts. Local figure Loverno highlights the "E" series and county quotas, promising state colors to top performers and urging Houston County's inclusion.
Red Army squeezes German forces near Leningrad and Novgorod
Soviet forces under Govorov and Meretskov push west from Novgorod and fringe the German positions near Leningrad. Estimates claim 25,000 enemy killed and 16,000 captured as 350,000 Germans face encirclement while the Baltic Fleet gains freedom to operate from Kronstadt.
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Stalin
Red Army
Leningrad
Lenoré A. Govorov
Kraanoye Belo
Finland
Moscow
Sata Govorov
Germany
Sheardeedy
Gorovov
Krasnogvardeisk
Estonia
Meretskov
Novgorod
Fetonia
Govorov
Volkhov
Nikolai Vatutin
Khristinovka
Odessa-Warsaw
Rumania
Eddy Gilmore
Russia
Kronstade
Baltic
Oranienbrum
Moscow-Leningrad
Japanese cargo fleet hit by Allied naval actions
Number 16 continues from page one noting 12 ships sunk or crippled in today’s announcement. The vessels included seven medium freights a large tanker a medium cargo transport and one small transport. The losses further depleted the Japanese fleet as south Pacific supplies dwindle and war barges struggle to move materials and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Incident Involving Army Officers At Picture Event
A lieutenant struck him on the head with a glass amid a picture incident. Authorities are checking an automobile used by Army officers, and the owner is believed to help identify the vehicle involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leutenants
Midwestern Democrats Meet Over Roosevelt Ticket
The article notes that delegations favor Roose velt with him at the head of the ticket and doubt his absence would weaken the Democrats. Governor Kerr, seen as a doubtful state figure since a 1942 Senate win, faces charity report disclosures within the party. James C. Quigley calls today’s meeting of the Midwestern Democratic conference, a group of committee members and state chairmen from 13 midwestern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Overnor Kerr
United States Senate
Quigley
Midwaeters
Scouts Meet Jointly In Dothan With Multiple Troops
Scout troops in Dothan plan a joint meeting next Thursday hosted by Troop 35 of Foster Street Methodist Church. Troop 38, Troop 12 sponsored by the Lions Club, Troop 3 linked to First Baptist, and Troop 22 with Lafayette Street Methodist join. Troop 37 under Rotary sponsor will attend though not yet registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geacing
Dotran
Taureday Jugnt
A.W. Benue
Siout
Foster Bireet Methodist Church
Scoutmagtec
Feu
Gambie
Rourdissie
Benner
Eeasion
Dothanere
Ly the
Ligne’ Clu
T. A Deason
the First! Baptist Church
Pat Jones
Lafayette Street Methodist Church
H. Lane
Rotary Club
Rucker Units To Aid Headland Bond Sales
An all Army travelling show from Camp Rucker arrives in Headland to boost Fourth War Loan bond sales. The display opens at 10am with vehicles and equipment, and at 2pm a bond auction with Albert Logue as auctioneer. Donated items include a German helmet and everyday goods awarded to the top Series E bond buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Rucker
Headland
Albert Logue
Dothan
Tojo Outlines War Time Strategy in Diet Speech
In a Diet address Premier Tojo contrasts Allied aims for a swift war with Japan’s plan for a drawn out conflict. He cites supply line strain and unrest among Allies as reasons for a short war versus Japan’s goal of extending control in Greater East Asia. He also notes shipping losses and vows increased sea and air protection and urgent transport, crew and shipbuilding measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diet
Japan
Tojo
Greater East Asia
Domei
Pacific War News From The Front Region
Reports from Tokyo quote Tojo urging stronger oil protection and a long war to build Japan’s strategic position. Allied air power, he says, will decide the outcome. In New Guinea, over 300 Allied fighters attacked Wowak base, downing 21 Japanese planes while Japanese bombers dropped 133 tons but hid in clouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo Radio
Tojo
Japan
Uma
Southwest
Pacific
Wawak
New Guinea
Erator
Wowak
Toherr
Rabaul
Spooner Speaks at Lions Club Meeting in Dothan
Col Spooner and Col L praising Camp Rucker and its community ties told Lions Club members in Dothan that the Army seeks to train thousands of boys into citizens during service. Col Spooner described his trip to Camp Rucker and commended Dothan's hospitality while Viellors and musicians from the event accompanied the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bnow
Fears Harts
L & Spooner
Camp Rucker
Laun
Col Spooner
Dothan
Union
Rucker
Dol Uban
Colely
Achopt
Mra
R. C. Floroleter, Jr
Robert Hanson
Dan McCarty
Bnl Lowe
S. A. Cherry
Otis Byrd
Ted Sehelle
Carl Shea- Tous
Viellors
Cal. R. T. Smith
Col. Spooner
W. W. Sapp
George Gore
L. G. Nichola
Letter in Wilkie forgery case fuels grand jury probe
The debated letter tied to Wendell Willkie politics surfaces as Hopking demands a grand jury inquiry. Senators Langer and Briggs figure, with Ickes denying ties, and Sparks claims key words may reveal administration plans. Phillips is named by Langer but denied by Phillips himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopking
Umphrey Les
Texas
C. Nelson Sparks
George M. Briggy
Twoter
Ickes
Briggs
Langer
R.-N.d
Senate
Alamo
Dr. Lee
Connally
Wendell Willkie
Wilkie
Gadl
Frank Phillips
Oklahoma Oil
Phillips
Briggs Worly
Ickes, Dr. Lee
Southern Methodist University
Harry Hopking
Icke
Henry A. Schweinhaut
Sparks
Hopkins
Les
Icken
Briggy
Armd Jury Room
Justice Department
Frank Phillins
Oklahoma
Phillips Nigg
British Denies Officials Involved In Peace Rumors
The British government categorically denied that any officials had engaged in spreading peace rumors amid Moscow’s Pravda coverage. The statement countered claims of state-backed messaging, stressing no government involvement in such activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Alabama Bay Scout Week Proclaimed by Governor Sparka
The state will observe Bay Scout Week from February 8 to 14 in Alabama, proclaimed yesterday by Gov. Chauncey Sparka. The proclamation marks a celebratory period highlighting scouting activities across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOY Scout Week
Montgomery
Alabamasa Bay
Chauncey Sparka
New Tax Bill Bars Post War Reserves
Senate defeats amendment by Stover Trumas and Hatch that would let corporations and individuals set aside up to 35 percent of gains as a postwar reserve. The plan would have required non negotiable government bonds and tax later as income. Finance leaders warned rates must fall after the war to avoid wrecking the country. The revised renegotiation bill, now about 2.276 billion dollars, advances toward adoption with a tentative year end for negotiations and presidential power to adjust dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Benaterg Trumas
D-Mo
Hatch
D.- NW
Tempeyer
Fimence Committee
George
D-Ga
Taft
R-Idaho
Danaher
R-Conn
Finance Committee
Henry County Opens 265000 Bond Drive
Abbeville reports a 36000 quota for the Fourth War Loan with W L Woodham and M W Eapy chairing divisions. Local meetings set solicitors. Napier Field Band appearances and an equipment show from Camp Rucker are planned in Abbeville. Troop 19 Troy seeks charter renewal with 32 Scouts, new scoutmaster William Clipson, and a small committee roster.
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Abbeville
Henry County
W. L. Woodham
M. W. Eapy
Locel
Banking, and Investment
Yanko Dean
H. Upshaw
Eufaula
Bronday
J. R. Thornton
Can Vesséra
Bryan Whitehurst
Banking and Investment Committee
Mra
Navy
Ealler
Camp Rucker
Thoop Sefhs
Troy
Troy Rotary Club
Baptist Orphanage
William Clipson
Judson Coly
Lane Enzor
Roy Crows
Pate Black
Cadet James A Payne Enlists at Army Air Forces Flight School
Ozark resident James A Payne has enrolled in the pre flight school at Maxwal Field. Upon completing the course he will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Air Forces, the Public Relations Office announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
James A. Payne
Ozark
Maxwal Field
James J. Feyne
Army Air Forces
Two Small Fires Reported At Local Addresses
Two fires caused only minor damage at Askew Machine Shop on East Troy Street and at 02 Park Avenue. Firemen reported defective heaters as the cause in both blazes. The Askew alarm rang at 12:80 this morning and the Park Avenue alarm at 7:45 a.m. Occupants at the Park Avenue address were not identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Askew Machine Shop
Troy Street
Park Avenue
Askew
Park
Convicts Escape Prison Camp In Dothan Car Chase
Four inmates escaped last night from the state prison camp after disarming a guard and hijacking a car. Gibson and Root led the hold up, pursued toward Florida by local officers as a search expanded across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby
Homer Lewis
Procery
Metn
Kelly
Creuch
Cameron
Lewis
Root
Gibson
Gibaon
Gideon
W. Tv. Burkett
Floot
County
X Xovery Company
Dothan
Panama City
Fla. Atmore
Ale
Bonar Gison
Mobile
George Root
Morgan County
Alabama
Clarence McCord
Etowah County
Wille Cargi
Jefferson County
G. C. Dreader
Bwecord
Dresden
Florida
New York Cotton Open High Low Close May July Oct Dec
Cotton futures data from New York shows daily open high low and close figures for May July October and December contracts across varied years. The timestamps indicate historic price levels with May at 1907 and other months ranging around 1880 to 1998 in the pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wai
Allies Expanding New Delhi Front in Burma War
Allied forces in southwestern Burma report expansion of operations near Myitkyina and Pasayware as they press Japanese positions. Recent shelling and patrols indicate steady progress, with Allied command noting failures of Japanese counterattacks on multiple fronts while advancing toward key targets near Laungdaung and Buthesan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Delhs
Burma
Shamurg
Butties
Pasayware Lealen
Laft Sedet
Buthes J
Houston Youths Accepted for Cadet Training in AAF
Four Houston county youths were accepted for cadet training in the Army Air Forces. A large board sent groups to McClellan for examinations after furloughs home. Navy board selections included Hansen Boyd Wallace and others. Army candidates listed with several names from Boards One and Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
AAF
McClellan
Navy Board
Hansen Boyd Wallace Miter
Riley Hi Newton
James Luther
John Pierce Culver
Ray Kelly
Joseph Roscoe Bton
Bernices Edison Pippin
James Dorsey Newberry
Charlie Carry Bruner
Char Bogastt
George W. Martin
Mr Eur] Moore
Ervin E. Walkerty
KC Wilkes
Levanda
A. Eli Theo F. Williford
Board
Navy
Jame
Kirkland
Willam Charles
Billy Watson Smith
L Peters
Army
James A. F Edward J. Paterson
Woody Whitehburet
Billy Joe Mendhels
Jack Howell Paarson
Buford Lamay Hughes Boshf
Charla Lown
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Napier
Lela Walker
Kinsaul Negroes
Krele
Deusdalcacal
Dovagius
Eyroge
Cora
Lovern
Luis
Mr. Lovern
Overlox Roof
Dothan Roofing & Heating Co. J
Wala
DD A. Webring
Hales Rep
Southside Granite Co
Appletres Oey L. Breasse
Buse’s
Chicago
Spooner
Lions’ Meeting
Heavy County Four
WAGF
Famous Quartet
J. Hubert Farmer
J. Mabert Farmer
Houston
New Orleans
Carpenter's Loc. Union
A. F
Ala
Tri-State
Paul R. Flower
Merrill Building
Dothan, Alabama
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