Arthur Keyton Addresses Dothan Rotary Club
Arthur Keyton was the guest speaker at the Dothan Rotary Club for the weekly gathering. He spoke on Penicillin and related salts, detailing discovery, development, and current production. The president and secretary announced club representation at the district assembly in Amsterdam on July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Keyton
Dothan
Rolanan
M Sj Davie
Tha Mretng
Presigemt
Victor Mavitz
Ralph Madson
Smeesgemery
Mosquito raids and raids across occupied Europe report
Allied air strikes over the Alps and France target German troops and railways. Mosquito formations harass bivouacs northeast of France, with Berlin as an industrial target and one Mosquito lost. Daylight raids resume after four days, including rocket Typhoons and Spitfires hammering positions southeast of Caen and near St Lo. Ban on raids extends to trains, rail lines, and transformer stations with multiple vehicles damaged and freight yards shelled.
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Alps
Berlin
France
Mannheim
Reich
Germany
Amiens - Lille - St Quentin Laon- Camplegne Arca
Paris
Caen
Lestay
St. Lo
Jime
Compiegne
Addiion
Ruffec
Fine
Russians close in on Baltic fronts as Pinsk position erodes
Soviet forces driven from Pripyat marshes press the German line near Pinsk while Utena and Vilna show major advances. Moscow says Daugavpils area enters Latvia with heavy fighting around Kaunas and 37 miles from the Berlin–East Prussia system. Widespread German resistance tightens as logistics and speed of a Nazi retreat loom.
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Pinsk
Luniniec
Pripyat
Utena
Lithuania
Baltic
Meme
Reuters
Moscow
Daugavpils
Latvia
Bagramian
Iskes
Drisvyate
Drivpati
Vilnia
Cherniakhovsky
Kaunas
Berlin - East Prussia
Kaunas Riga
Wilna
Eddy Gilmore
Wilno
Rantciv
Nasie
Winuelo
Hurriaate
Brest
Glass Will Succeed Berry As Policeman
Police Chief J. Creaghon announced the resignation of D. Berry after a month with the department and the appointment of R. L. Glass, formerly of Houston County, to replace him. Berry left citing housing difficulties in Dothan. Glass arrives from Chattahoochee, Florida and will report for duty tonight.
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J. ¥. Creughon
Berry
R. L Glass
Houston
Chattaheshhee
Fla
Allied advance in Normandy stalls then resumes after heavy fighting
British and Canadian forces face stubborn resistance near Caen while American units push along the Vire and Orne rivers. Montomgery reports 54,000 prisoners since D-Day as German troops withdraw from Cherbourg area. gains include La Baye Du Palis location and multiple river crossings, with Rommel’s withdrawal evident along the Cherbourg peninsula.
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la Baye du Palis
First Army
Bernard L. Montgomery
France
Lael
Orm
Caen
Odon
Ome
Maltot
Orme
Orne
Esquay
Hull
Associated Press
Roger D. Greene
The
Athis
Tater
Eterville
Louvigny
Odon Nvers
Erwin Rommel
Cherbourg
Bradley
Amercans
Carentan
Vire
Ammuicans
Peters Key
le Haye du
la For Bes
Saintony
Gragnes
Carenta
Aronn Bolh
Pont Hebert
St Lo
Rive
Meauffe
Coordinators Aid Dilburn Papers On Eve Of Invasion
Coordinators announce aid to South Alabama food merchants to aid OPA compliance over the next three weeks as district rationing executive A Jones and Miss Lorraine McWilliams prepare to assist merchants with ration banking and point changes. Paratrooper letter describes D Day eve mood and pride in joining the invasion force with the flag and division insignia.
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Dilburn
South
Alabama
Irby A. Jones
Lorraine McWilliams
Jones
Four Criminal Cases Disposed Of Today at Houston Circuit Court
Houston Circuit Court moved through its second day with four cases disposed of during the morning session. Bennue Thomas and Homer Smith pleaded guilty to assault and battery and were fined. William Terry was found guilty of assault and battery and fined, while Crawford Lasseter pleaded guilty to assault and battery and fined. Willie Bell pleaded guilty to possessing a still and received a year and a day in the penitentiary. Hanzlin Gladded was fined for violating prohibition. Bell sought probation with a hearing set for next Monday before Judge D C Halstead. Edgar Smith was found guilty of grand larceny but sentence not yet passed.
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Houston
Bennue Thomas
Homer Smith
William Terry
Crawford Lasseter
Willie Bell
Hanzlin Gladded
Bell
Woman dies under unclear circumstances at Cottonwood farm
Circuit Solicitor Keener Baxley ordered arrest after Lt Burkett refused to sign a death certificate amid bruises on the face and arms of Mrs Moss. Police, coroner and Dr Burkett examined the two room farm, blood stains and a blanket as autopsy awaited lab results to determine if foul play occurred.
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Keener Baxley
W. T. Burkett
Moss
Cottonwood
Mota
Johny Ingram
Shente Dt Casey
Burkett
Neghbors
J Mlush
Roosevelt May Indicate Wallace as VP Pick
Reports circulated that President Roosevelt plans to publicly back Henry Wallace for renomination as vice president. Sources say Roosevelt may state his preference but will not dictate to the Chicago convention, where the final choice is expected to rest with delegates.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Chicago
De Facto Authority in French Governance Debate
The President described a committee’s role as de facto authority pending a French self government. From the U S view the body would exercise administrator power but not be a recognized government. In Williams Arizona five women employees joined the Ben Perkins Bar Cross ranch roundup.
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United States
FATR
Williams
Ariz
Ben Perkins Bar Cross Ranch
Damage suit filed against Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
A damage and demurrer suit was filed in the courthouse records against the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Charles J. Fauhr, a farmer's employee, claims injury while employed as a student switchman. The plaintiff seeks 600 in each of two counts, alleging damages from the railroad's negligence.
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Damare
Dethan
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Charles J. Fauhrfarmers
Ozark Receives Federal Child Care Funds
Ozark, Alabama is allotted child care funds by the Federal Works Agency. The total federal public service allocations amount to 453,231 dollars, with Ozark the only Alabama city listed as receiving funds.
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Ozark
Federal Works Agency
Alabama
Evacuating Japanese city children amid looming bombings
Tokyo ordered the evacuation of metropolitan schoolchildren as Allied air raids intensify. Only a few thousand of nearly 20 million residents in six main cities can be moved, mostly children, while others remain trapped in crowded areas. Japan faces scarce room for refugees and transportation limits in Hokkaido.
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Russell Brines
Associated Press
Japan
Tokyo
Achuol
Hokkaido
Saipan
Harris Promoted to Staff Sergeant in WWII service
Sergeant G. W. Harris, son of Mrs G. W. Harris of Dothan, has been promoted to staff sergeant. He serves as a gunner on a B24 Liberator bomber and has been in England since April. His enlistment occurred during the war years.
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G. W. Harris
Dothan
Harris
England
Another Typhoid Case In Houston
Report of another case of typhoid fever the fourth in Nouston County this year has been received by the county health department. Dr. W W T Burkett announces an open forum on the rat problem at the auditorium of the public health building Friday Aug 4 at three pm. Dr Eakey rector of typhus control U S Public Health Service Atlanta Dr A J Perohe director of typhus control State Department of Health and representative from both military camps will be present. Dr Burkett urges abstention from attendance by anyone who has had typhus a Brilis fever as well as the entire public.
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Nouston
We County
Belch
W.W. T. Burkett
Pubiic
Eakey
U. $ Public Health Service
Atlanta
A J. Perohe
State Department of Health
Burkett
Roosevelt Confers With Wallace In Chicago Convention Talks
Roosevelt signals possible third term, says war victory and veterans’ living standards are top goals. Wannegan reports broad delegate support for renomination, urging Roosevelt to lead during the crisis. President avoids committing to vice presidency or second ticket role amid ongoing speculation.
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Civil
Lfe
J . Hudson River
Albany
N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
China
Mr. Roosevelt
Hannegan
Wannegan
United States
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Pvt Edward Stanley Killed In Action In Italy
Private Edward Stanley of the U S Army was killed in action June 17 in Italy. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W B Stanley of Miami formerly of Haleburg Alabama. He had served eight months and overseas one month. His family includes Ward and M C Stanley in the Navy and Jimmy Stanley in the Sea Bees.
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Edward Stanley
the . S. Army
Italy
W. B. Woodham
Stanley
W. B. Stanley
Miami
Haleburg
Ala
Eith
Court forfeitures and pleas heard in Recorder's Court
Nine forfeitures of written bonds were reported yesterday along with several cash bond forfeitures. Four cases were heard with two defendants pleading guilty to public drunkenness, one to vagrancy, and one convicted of disorderly conduct. The proceeding included continuance requests and ongoing docket entries.
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Recorder's Court
Laboratory Examinations Reported By Dothan Branch Lab
June results from the Dothan Branch Laboratory show 222 specimens examined with 81 positive and 141 negative and four unsatisfactory. Five positive typhoid cases, two positive diphtheria, four positive diphtheria, and five tuberculosis indicators detected among tests.
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Acme Irwin Cooper
Dothan Branch Laboratory
Iaet
Whites' Infant Son Succumbs In Dothan
Thomas Alvin White three months old son of Mr and Mrs T A White of Avanta Ge died today in a Dothan hospital after pneumonia Parents include a sister Shirley White of Atlanta and grandparents Mr and Mrs W M Lesvins of Bonifay Fig and Mr and Mrs Thomas White of Banijay Frs Funeral services set for July 1 at Saint John's Baptist Church near Bonifay with Rev Mathews officiating Burial in church cemetery Johnson Wikersons in charge of arrangements
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Thomas Alvin White
T. A. White
Avanta
Dothan
Shirley White
Atlanta
W. M. ‘Lesvins
Bonifay
Fig
Thomas White
Bani Jiay
Frs
Ham
Saint John's Baptist Church
Mathews
Assembly of God Church
Boat-igay
Johnson-Wikerson
Commission Vacates City Owned Property
The City Commission adopted two resolutions vacating parcels of city owned property at the request of Dothan businessman W C Faulkner. Vacated areas include parts of North Lena street, Houston street east of North Oates, and segments near the ACL railroad right of way. The moves were offered by Commission President Rawlins McKinney and seconded by Commissioner Clyde L Coe.
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City Commission
W. C. Faulkner
Dothan
Faulkner
North Lena Street
North Oates
Montgomery Highway
Houston Street
North Oates Street
ACL
Commission
Rawlins McKinney
Clyde L. Coe
Massachusetts Governor Nomination Race Shows CIO Split
In Boston Mayor Tobin and state treasurer Hurley vie for the Democratic nomination as the CIO Action Committee endorses Tobin despite CIO denials of a unified issue. Across states, Utah, Washington, Michigan, New Hampshire and Oklahoma name congressional and state nominees, while Minnesota GOP pushes Trygve Lie manifold for renomination.
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CIO
Maurice J. Tobin
Boston
Francia X. Hurley
Massachusetts
Tobin
Joseph A. Salerno
Utah
Washington
Michigan
New Hampshire
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Edward J. Trye
Manning
Tohn C Peterson
Eston v. Alten
Detroit Lakes
Democratic - Farmer Labor Party
Reeves Decorator Receives Ribbon After Service
First Lieutenant Goat Reeves of Dothan wore the wall ribbon after thirteen months as communications officer in a bomber group. Roosevelt cited his service as a duty in action.
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Goat Reeves
Dothan
June & Ginis
Communications Office
Roosevelt
Primitive Baptists Hold District Meeting at Ramah Church
A Seconi district Primitive Baptists gathering was announced for Ramah Church southwest of Cottonwood on the 15th and 16th with FLA Hartford leading. Everyone is invited. dinner will be served.
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Seconi ‘Trict, Primitive Baptists
Ramah Church
Cottonwood
Fla Hartford
Newer Roar Bags Held In Yunnan Frontier Clash
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Chinese forces in Yunnan near Canton and Burma front lines. Mentioned are Tsingyun 40 miles away, fire objectives at Tengebung and Mangshih, ongoing monsoon pressures, and heavy operations along the Burma road with isolated pockets resisting. The report hints at Chinese control of a damaged road except for pockets of enemy holdouts.
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Tsingyun
Canton
Yunnan
Burma
Tengebung
Lay
Mangshih
Salweert
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