Voter registration surge and War Bond push in Houston County
A local forecast shows Houston County's qualified voters rising beyond 7000 with estimates reaching up to 9000 as poll tax payments surge and new registrations accelerate. Officials expect about 300 additional voters before the Feb 1 deadline, with absentee ballots possible for those in service. The district also boosts War Bond sales through auctions and outreach, targeting $2,084,000 total and $462,000 in E bonds for small investors, aiming to meet the EK quota.
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Houston County
Clyde
Bond drive in Houston County nears end of first week
The Fourth War Loan drive aims for 2,084,000. officials estimate about 200,000 invested so far, mostly in Series E bonds. A four day roundup notes initial bond auction at Dothan Recreation Center raised about 111,000 via B n ai B r ith, and a Destination Tokyo premiere at Martin Theater drew near 5,000 in bonds, excluding ticket sales.
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Houston County
County War Finance Committee
Dothan Recreation Center
Dothan
B’nair B'rith
Tokyo
Martin Theater
Poll Tax Payments and Registrations Hint Feb Runoff
Houston County records show poll taxes paid by 2014 of about 3000 required for voting in the February runoff for Alabama Third District. About 7000 county residents already qualify to vote. 371 absentee ballot requests so far, with 224 registered since books opened last Monday at the courthouse. 157 registrants reside in Dothan.
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Houston County
A. W. Gwaltney
Houston
Thoas
J Hubert Farmer
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J. C. Woodhath
County Board of Registration
Dothan
Bombers Raid Paramushiro Again In North Pacific
WASHINGTON AP reports a new round of bombing on Paramushiro suggesting a revival of attacks to cripple Japan’s northern navy hub. Aleutian-based bombers struck Paramushiro twice near its southern tip, with a midnight raid followed by a second sunrise strike.
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National Committee Urges Roosevelt to Continue as World Leader
The Democratic National Committee, turning its meeting into a rally, urged President Roosevelt to continue as the great world humanitarian leader in war and peace. It lauded his leadership, chose Robert E. Hannegan as national chairman, and framed the appeal as a plea for ongoing service rather than a formal term request.
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Democratic National Committee
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Chinage
Robert E. Hannegan
Jim Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Howes
Rayburn
Wallace
British Warships and Planes Save Convoy From U Boats
In a four day assault near the Azores and Portugal, German submarines and bombers attacked an important Atlantic convoy. Allied ships and long range planes from Britain and Canada, plus bases at Gibraltar and the Azores, repelled the attack. At least one U boat was sunk, another possibly sunk, several damaged, and enemy bombers shot down.
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SY W. W. Neacher
London
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Bay of Biscay
Admiralty Air Ministry
Mink
U. B
Gibraltar
Azores
England
Traels
Portugal
Patiacops
Two Voting Machines Proposed For Beat Eight
W. Parry Calhoun of the Houston County Board of Revenue said Probate Judge Gaxon P. Poyner told Jaien he would call a special session at 10 am tomorrow to discuss locating two voting machines in Beat Eight for the February 6 run off. One machine has been assigned to Beat Fight and is alternately at Cowarty and Webb for use by all voters. With two machines in Beat Eight, one will be at Webb and the other at Cowarty.
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Houston County Board of Revenue
Gaxon P. Poyner
Jaien
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Immary
Hortatore
Baet Fight
Cowarty and
Webb
Calhoun
Cowarta
Magdeburg Hit As RAF Strikes Deep In Germany
London AP dispatch reports Magdeburg, Germany, endured a vast RAF raid with over 2,000 tons of bombs and incendiaries in a four minute strike. The attack, part of a broader Allied air offensive, added to heavy nightly raids including Berlin and a new German night raid on London.
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Germany
Austin Selmfar
London
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Ren
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Berlin
France
Batony
Berlis
Russians Liberate 70 Towns Near Leningrad Advance
Soviet monitor reports Russians driving to within six miles of the rail hub Kramogvardebk and freeing areas eastward toward Leningrad Moscow line. Over 2,600 Germans killed. many surrendered after heavy fighting near Novgorod and Tatino station.
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London
Leningrad
Allies In Guinea Mark Anniversary
Allies report gains and unrest in Spain deepen Generalissimo Franco's position. Diplomatic sources warn his hold may erode if he weakens Falange. Don Juan, heir presumptive, is in Switzerland, with monarchists backing a potential regency.
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Spain
Francisco Franco
Boath
Franco
Germany
Falange Party
Falangistar
Falange
Switzerland
275 Miles Gained During Full Year Of Heavy Fighting
ADVANCED ALLIED HEAD QUARTERS NEW GUINEA REPORTS A full year of combat across New Guinea yielded 275 miles gained. Forces pushed inland from Buna after crossing Owen Stanley, expanding coastal wedges toward Madang and Bogadjim while Lae and Huon Gulf actions continued. Air raids intensified as plans for renewed offensives took shape.
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Huon Gulf
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Lae
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Peninsula
Sia
Baldor
Hamy River
Bogadjim
Ramu
Japan
Dumpu
Russien Inst
Markham
Tare Te Ne
Fifth Army GIs Face Unopposed Advance in Italy Front
Allied troops in western Italy push inland after landing behind German lines. Observations note uninterrupted progress with landing craft streaming in, no artillery fire visible, and German supply routes from Cassino front blocked. A20 aircraft provided air support during the operation.
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Luftwaffe Knockout Expected This Summer Avers Spear
Lt Gen Carl Spaatz said weather permitting the German air force could be knocked out this summer as American bombing expands beyond limits of weather not planes or crews. He noted shuttle bombing between Britain and Italy bases may play a key role in the campaign and that no German plant is beyond range.
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SY Gladwin Hill
London
Carl A
Aineal
Spearsz
Britain
Italy
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Mediterranean
Spatswald
Berlin
Apaatsweld
Germany
U. S. Eighth Air Force
Schweinfurt
Communist Leader Lands Allied Unity in Swirl of Posts
Foreign diplomats read with pleasure as Soviet formation bureau chief Alexander Bechev, a rising Communist Party figure, asserts unity amid allied maneuvers. The scene suggests shifting alliances and strategic signaling from Moscow.
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Gilmors Morcow
Alexander Bheacherbvekov
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Walty
Rommel Appointed German Defense Chief Reported by Daily Emprowe
London reports Adele Hitler named Erwin Rommel inspector general for defense of Europe to curb invasion threats. Von Rundstedt moves to southeastern Europe for rear-area duties while Fritz von Mannstein retreats from Russia, with Rundstedt returning to anti invasion duties in the west.
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London
Adele Hitler
Emprowe
Hiis
Besten
Desert Fox
Erwin Rommel
Europe
Rommel
Germany
von Rundstedt
Hitler
Auante Wall
Expres
Hee
Fritz von Mannetelm
Russia
von Rundetedt
Robbery Charges For Convict Fugitives
Two convicts escaped Thursday from Atmore state prison camp and robbed two Dothan policemen, kidnapping Homer Lawis and forcing him to drive them near City. They were captured after a chase. Names given as George Rect and Buddy Cibees. Both faced robbery and stolen property charges.
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Dothan
Homer Lawis
Sheriff B
Farmer Aald
George Rect
Buddy Cibees
Guennea
Alabama
Chelsecope
Mobile
Gibwon
Panama City
Pia
Allied landings near Rome surprise Germans in bold assault
Allied forces stormed the coast south of Rome in a rapid seaborne invasion. The landings, described as a major breakthrough, outflanked German defenses and disrupted communications as American British and allied troops moved inland with minimal resistance.
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Associated Preas
Roms
Don Whitehesd
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