Farming With Fire Opens New Avenues For Weeding Cane
Report covers development of flame thrower weed control for Hawaii pineapple and cane fields. Overseer tests show flames eliminate weeds while sparing tall crops. Major Price and McLemore announce improvements aimed at reducing labor in plantations across Alabama Iowa Mississippi California and Louisiana. Tests by government agencies seek safer timing and fuel systems for field use.
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Rane
Price Ore
McLemore
Alabama
Hawaii
Department of Agri- , Experta Sre
Iowa
Mississto
California
Louisiana
Graduate Charles E. Williams Completes Army Training
Private Charles E. Williams, son of Mr and Mrs E M Williams of 60 Stough Street, graduated from the Army Air Forces Training Command at Seymour Field North Carolina. A former Doigh High School student, he previously worked for the Coast Line before his enlistment on December 14, 1942.
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Charles E A
E. M
Stough St
Seymour Field
N.C
Army Reee Training Command
Illiams
Doigh School
Coast Line
Postwar shift for women in factories, says bureau head
Mary Anderson, longtime head of the U S Labor Department Women’s Bureau, predicts after World War II many women will return home to raise families while others continue in industry. She notes improvements in sanitary conditions, restrooms, child care, and equal pay, and says the role of women in production will persist with broader equality and safe, attractive jobs.
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Betty MacDonald
NEA
Washington
U. S Department of Labor
Women's Bureau
Anderson ‘Teally
Ndtetry
Bureau
Misa Anderson
Miss Anderson
Gilmore To Return To Post In Moscow
Selma, Ala AP correspondent Eddy Gilmore reports from Moscow that Premier Stalin leads the Red Army with strategic impact. Gilmore, visiting his birthplace, praises Stalin and notes wartime measures while hometown figures praise his service. He plans to return to Moscow after a Richmond speaking engagement.
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Moscow
Selma
Aleapi
Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press
Bornet
Montgomery County Officials Meet for Three Day Convention
Alabama county commissioners gather in Montgomery for a three day convention to discuss war impact on county finances and modernization efforts. Governor Chauncey Sparks to address modernization and county legislation. sessions include probate judges, attorneys, engineers, and bookkeepers with US Senator Lister Hill as keynote at the closing banquet.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Legislative Committee
Chauncey Sparks
Sparks
Lister Hill
Bus and locomotive collision injures thirteen near Birmingham
Thirteen people were injured when a bus collided with a railroad switch engine on the outskirts of Birmingham. One passenger was seriously hurt and taken to a local hospital. The engine was moving slowly at impact, and the bus was badly smashed en route to Gintown from Birmingham.
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Birmingham
F. Skinner
Ala
W. D. Horton
Jefferson County
Gintown
Enterprise Board Names Selectees for Military Service
The Coffee County Gelactive Service Board No. 2 at Enterprise announced selectees for Fort McClellan induction. Army picks include Earnest A. Cardwell, Brady Carr, John F. Carrett, Emory McDarmont, Robert G. Bimmons, Roy W. Sinquefald, George C. Strickland. Navy selections list James Helms Jr. Army Air Corps includes Louis Vanes Hutchises.
More Rooms Sought By Traveler's Aid
Dothan Traveler's Aid reports strong public response to its plea for housing rooms and apartments. Director Moar Buchanan says many people have phoned or visited seeking rooms, but a shortage remains with numerous requests unmet.
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Dothan
Moar Buchanan
Senator Murray backs Roosevelt for fourth term
In Washington, Senator Murray endorses President Roosevelt for a fourth term, saying he would be willing to serve again if asked, while noting the party must nominate him. The report also notes OPA price ceilings for tobacco and a local Legion meeting in Ozark.
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Murray
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Montena
New Deal
Ivar
Murray Dertarhime
OPA
Green
Federal Register
Private Odom Promoted At Sloth Air Force Base Caribbean
Private Shelby F Odom, son of Mrs Beatrice Kelly of Coffees Springs route two, was promoted to technician status per an announcement by squadron headquarters at a Sloth Air Force base in the Caribbean. Corporal Odom entered service in January 1942 and completed basic training at Jackson Air Base, Jackson, Mississippi. He wan later.
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Shelby F Odom
Beatrice Kelly
Coffes Springs
Caribbean
Odom
Jackson Air Base
Jackson
Miss
121 Scouts Attend Camp At Eufaula
More than 121 Boy Scouts attended the Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council summer camp at Camp Rotary in Eufaula. A total of 270 badges, including merit and first and second awards, were earned. The camp featured initiation into the Order of the Arrow, a ten day camp planned for July 22 to 29 near Anda Vista for western-area scouts.
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Southeast
Alabame Boy Scout Council
Rotary
Eufaula
Tex’ Benner
Araut
Order of the Arrow
Penner
Joe Carroll
Clayton
Jack Halston
Alvin Prestanod
Brundidge
Raymond Saliha
Gene Adkins
Dothan
Joe Carraway
Dayton
Mark
Abbeville
Renser
Anda Vista
Soldier's Caribbean Assignment Revealed in Career Note
Ipegaferred is linked to Caribbean duties where he was stationed in transportation. Prior to Army service he worked on a farm.
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Caribbean
Frank Spain Speaks At Rotary Meeting
Frank Spain of Birmingham, governor of Rotary District No 114, spoke before the Dothan Rotary Club on Preparing Post War Peace. He met with the Board of Directors including Pat Poyner Sr, Lawrence Oakley, Wood Fp on, Horace Hall, Iye Lovern, Victory Mavity, and Albert Logue. The three stamps now valid N, R, and Q may be used through Aug 7. OPA suggested destroying any unused blue stamps as they do not yield full value for food.
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Frank Spain
Birmingham
Rotary District No 114
Dothan Rotary Club
Ha O
Pat Poyner
Lawrence Oakley
Wood FP
Horace Hall
Iye] Lovern
Victory Mavity
Albert Logue
Lon
OPA
Femlea
Hegul
Stamps RH and T Inration Book No 2 Valid Aug 1 to Sept 7
Washington AP report states stamps RH and T In ration Book No 2 will be valid from Sunday August 1 through September 7. Office of Price Administration clarifies the stamp issues and validity period.
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Washington
Office of Price Administra
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