Dothan blackout praised for near total compliance
Observers of Dothan's blackout report nearly 100 percent adherence with only four lights burning in inspected areas. Wallace D. Majena, chair of the Civil Protection section, credited residents and Civilian Defense officials for cooperation. parking lights were off and homes appeared dark, bolstering air raid readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Benlauin
Wallace D. Majena
Civil Protection
County
Civilian Defense Council
State Offers Brief Case Against Woman In Husband's Death
Kathryn Holloway, 41, testified she did not kiss her husband Deva Holloway on the night he died. She admitted beating him with a feather-duster handle to defend herself against his alleged advances. The state rested after five witnesses and the defense planned brief testimony. Nearby witnesses described a quarrel at the Holloway home about 3:30 am the morning the body was found, elevating the case to a bloodied bed scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Kathryn Holloway
Montgomery County
Deva
Abe
Norman Spent
Parrish
Holloway
Walter Brenner
Dave
World Today captures Sicilian moves and Soviet push
The World Today reports Allied forces advancing on Sicily's southern coast with Castalvetrano and ECLAza captured and Sam Stefano fell to the north, while British radio notes a partial island split near Mesavia. In Russia, a major Soviet offensive drives toward Orel as German and Romanian forces suffer heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Reds Smash Nazi Reserves In Orel Drive
Soviet forces push toward Orel as German reinforcements counterattack. The Russians report driving to within nine miles of the city, overrunning hundreds of villages and threatening the key Orel Beyansk railway. Nazi ruler Hitler orders resistance “at all costs” around Orel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Orel
Moscow
Rur
London
Hitler
Wouth
Buky
Orel- Beyansk
Land quiet on shipping progress mocks critics
Speaker D C says Emory Land head of the Maritime Commission and War Shipping Administration remains silent as shipping gains prompt fears of future reductions. The admiral, famed for blunt talk, avoids comment to avoid triggering calls to curb the shipbuilding program though officials acknowledge improved conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whirengton
Emory
Jerry) Land
Maritime Commission
War Shipping Administration
Jerry
Alg D. C
Wnofficial
Washington Authority
D. C
Sbout
Dothan Sergeant Dies As Bombers Collide
In Tampa Fin AP report says two MacDill Field medium bombers collided near Boyett in Hillsborough County. Ten Army airmen died, including First Lieut. Frank B. Waddell pilot and Second Lieut. Jim M. Williams co pilot. Names list ten deceased with hometowns.
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Tampa
Fin
MacDill Field
MacDill
Boyett
Hillaborough County
Frank BE. Waddell
Jefferson City
Jim M. Williams
Megarel
Steff
Herbert T. Viemaing
Dothan
Ala
Gas Dealers Warned On Loose Coupons In Dothan And County
OPA investigators accuse Dothan and Houston County filling stations of flouting regulations by accepting worn and expired gas coupons. A. D. Wilkerson, chairman of the county War Price and Rationing Board, says checks at stations reveal violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Houston County
OPA
A. D. Wilkerson
Record U S Air Attack Shatters Japs Near Munda
U S bombers pounded Munda on New Georgia Island in the heaviest Southwest Pacific air raid yet. More than 160 Avenger torpedo bombers and Dauntless dive bombers dropped 133 tons of bombs and strafed the area in a day long offensive. Ground fighting near Munda saw enemy counterattacks repulsed and U S troops advancing toward the airfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Pacific
Bairoke Harbor
Munda
New Georgia Island
Marion
Douglas MacArthur
Exogal Inlet
Batteke
Solomons
William F. Halsay
South Pacific
U. S
Reduction Demanded for Civilian U.S. Government Workforce
Senator Tydings called for a 10 percent cut in the 3,073,000 civilian federal employees, saying he was shocked government payrolls exceeded three million. He planned to urge Congress in the fall to act to reduce manpower across agencies amid manpower demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Best
Washington
Senator Tidings
D.-Mé
Tydings
Congress
Probe Of Charge That FCC Abused Authority
Washington AP report notes FCC chairman James Fly denies invitation to testify before Cox House committee and seeks prompt hearing. Cox promises thorough inquiry into charges of licensing power used to curb free radio and press freedom, with Craven alleging Fly dominates FCC affairs. The panel plans subcommittee hearings on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James L. Fly
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Cox House
Coz
D-Ga
Board of War Communications
BWC
Cox
T. A M. Craven
Fly
Congress
WCC
Rep. Cox
D.ga
House
T. A. M. Craven
Commission
James Fry
E. L. Garay
Cog
Tt Coleats
Craven
Labor federation threatens price rollback protest
Organized labor served notice it will seek removal of Price Administrator Prentice Brown and repeal of the Little Steel wage formula if prices are rolled back to the September 15, 1942 level as set by the administration. Washington rumors reflect broader wage policy disputes tied to wartime controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prentian Brown
Comprema
WLB to Hear Subpoena Power Over Wage Contract Test
A UMW Ulinole operators pact offers the War Labor Board its first look at subpoena power under the Smith Connally act. The two year deal sets a 48 hour week, 2 percent wage rise, portal to portal pay, and excludes strikes. Board hearings may determine how the $1.25 daily portal pay was set as President John L. Lawry urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Arbogast
Washington
United Mine Workers
UMW
Ulinole Bituminous
War Labor Board
WLB
Misola Coal Operators Association
OPA
Johns L. Lawiy
Smith-Connelly
Board
Iscus
UMW District 12
Onnole
WLE
IMW
Wag Meade
There Are Lots Of Reasons Why Beer Has Become Scarce
AP report notes beer scarcity stemming from reduced production and war demands. It cites rationing by brewers, limited nationwide deliveries, and higher consumer money use. Major breweries face supply issues due to corn hops and transportation constraints as production shifts to armed forces needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
George Zlieles Wasrington
Wet Food Administration
Bates Cast
Tom Nea Fon
Million Los Angeles transit strike halts commutes
AP reports a 24 hour work stoppage by Los Angeles bus and rail operators, affecting Los Angeles Fair way Co and Pacific Electric services. Thousands wait on street corners as drivers walk doorside, with Army intervention discussed and other lines facing similar walkouts.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Fairway Co
Los Angeles Company For Transportation
D. D. McClurg
War Labor Board
Army
M. J. Tierney
Ninth Bervlea Command
Braching
Los Angeles Railway Co
Pacific Electric Railway Co
Pacific Flactre
P. EB
Railway Labor Panel Emergency Board
Fred M. Vinson
Accnormicat Obiligation
Mats Merting
Wlathher Bowron
Spann Names Captain on Colonel's Staff
Col. John P. Shealy commander of the Third Regiment of the Alabama State Guard announced two Dothan men to the regimental staff. Raymond F. Spann named regimental adjutant with rank of captain and Henry B. Moody appointed captain in charge of planning and training. Page 6 continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Shealy
Alabama State Guard
Dauhie Ypland
Raymond EF. S Pacn
Henry B. Moody
Navy Reports Sub Overdue In Pacific And Presumed Lost
The Navy said the American submarine Triton has failed to return from patrol and must be presumed lost. About 60 men were aboard the vessel commanded by Lt. Cmdr. George Kenneth MacKanete Jr. The Triton had been credited with destroying enemy ships during Pacific operations, and the loss brings total U.S. naval vessels reported as sunk, overdue, or destroyed to 104, including 10 submarines.
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Washington
Americas
George Kenneth MacKanete
Gree
New York Avenue
Brooklyn
Pacific
Atlantic
United States
wUbo
Navy Department
Fost
Navy
Ture
Court Continues Soldiers Trial in Dothan Case
Judge D C Halstead of Houston Circuit Court continued the cases of Private Arthur DaMeo and Private Tom Gibson of Mapler Field, accused by a 12 year old girl of carnally assaulting her while en route to Hartford. Demurrers to indictments were not ruled on, due to court conditions and custody issues. Both soldiers had previously been convicted by court martial, each sentenced to two years and dishonorable discharge. Clarence Mathis, 36, of Houston County, was later linked to a robbery at Brannen's Stand, with fines imposed and other penalties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Halstead
Houston
Arthur DaMeo
Tom Gibson
Mapler
Lioeville
Carnally
Dothan
Hartford
Rtanda
Halstead
J. Hubert Palmer
Dafendante
Narthat
Atlants
Aull
DeMeo
Gibson
Clarence Mathis
Houston Countian
Atmore
C. B. King
Gear Brannen
Ming
Wally Setenered
e@ fery
Allied and Axis Battle Updates From Mediterranean Front
A wartime dispatch describes Castelvetrano and Sciacca yielding to swift Allied pressure south of Palermo as heavy fighting rages near Messina and Catania. British naval air strikes hit Taranto and Rome area, while Allied and Canadian forces push northeast toward Sicily’s rail and ports, with reports of ships sunk and prisoners taken.
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Reuters
Crostone
Gulf of Taranto
Britta
Rence
Bickly
Rome
Nephew
Messina
Catania
Associated Press
Naptes
Grossato
Salerno
Nouth
Naples
Itation
Cegilarius Bardinie
Sicily
Contral
Sesterm
Sone
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