Liberty Ship Henry Bergh Sinks Near Farralon Islands
The 10500 ton Liberty ship Henry Bergh ran aground on rocks near the Farallons off the Golden Gate while returning sailors from the Pacific. Navy reports show no casualties among the crew and more than 100 vessels helped rescue all aboard, with most men taken to patrol boats and some reaching San Francisco.
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AN Francisco
Een
Henry Bergh
Farralon Islands
Golden Gate
Navy
Tress
Exsil
Sar Francisco
Funeral Rites Held For James D Teal
Funeral services for James Daniel Teal thirty nine died in Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Maryland were held today at 3 pm at his home in Clio with Rev NA Long officiating Burial followed at Sykes Cemetery Meadland Mortuary in charge Surviving are four brothers and several sisters in Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Ohio with extended family members listed from Enterprise and Columbus Georgia and nearby towns
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Fimara
James Daniel
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Maryland
Mendey
Clio
NA Long
Sykes Cemetery
J.W. Teal
Bruwier
J. W. Teal
Cho
RB Teal
Army
Hlo
Clinical treatment shows big decrease in attendance at venereal clinics
Attendance at Houston County venereal disease clinics dropped to 2 055 in May from April’s 2 100. Officials cite rapid eight week treatment programs as boosting cures and reducing follow up visits. Since January attendance has fallen, with February 1 32, March 1 216, and April 1 175. Seven new syphilis and four gonorrhea cases were admitted in May.
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Houston County
Officisia
OPA Announces Food Ceiling Prices for Dothan Ozark Enterprise
OPA district office in Montgomery sets current week maximum retail prices for fresh fruits and vegetables in Dothan Ozark and Enterprise. Prices take effect today and cover items including cabbage lettuce onions Irish potatoes apples Florida oranges grapefruit spinach string beans carrots cucumbers and more with varied counts per pound or per dozen and regional shipment notes.
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Dothan
Ozark and Enterprise
OPA
Montgomery
Idaho
Rumett
Bakera
Oil Leasing Boom Begins In Florida
In Florida an oil discovery at depth near the Everglades sparks a leasing surge. Humble Oil finds oil and saltwater at 11,634 feet near Sunniland Fort Myers. Stateside interest grows as companies bid on gulf coast lands while critics fear beach derricks and spoiled fisheries.
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Florida
Humble
Sunni
Fort Myers
Chambers of Commercs
Sportamen
Gulf Coast
Tom Watson
Humbig
Spensard L. Holland
Dublin University Funded By 1801 Victory Celebration
In 1801 the English army commemorating its Kinwale victory subscribed 1800 pounds to establish and bury in the University of Dublin.
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Kinwale
Three Are Fined On Revenue Counts
Three defendants named Horace Owens John Moseley and Oscar E Blackman from Coffee County pleaded guilty to violating the internal revenue act and were each fined 100 dollars by Judge Charles B Kennamer. Five others had pleaded guilty, leaving nine criminal cases to be tried when court opens Monday amid additional civil land condemnation matters.
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of & Score
Charles B. Keonamey
U. S
J. W. Daughtry
Horace Owens
John 38. Moseley
Oscar E. Blackman
Coffee County
Kennamer
Hard Headed Mule Wins Bout With Car
Meridian Idaho AP report notes a collision between a mule and a car. The car left the scene but the mule survived, injured yet on its feet. The piece also mentions Charleston hosting America’s first public museum in 1778.
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Hard Headed Mule
Car
Meridian
Idaho
Sherifs
America
Charleston
Only Four Measles Cases In Houston
The State Department of Health revealed today that only four of the 3.16 canes of mengion reported 19 that department in May wire from Houston County Welker County led the at with 27 cases reported for the same period Shel by County, with 145 reported canes and Talisponsa, with 130, ranked In second and third places, respectively. Lasmonth's repored cans were slightly fewer than the 1143 reported the previous month but greatly exceeded the 85 reported in April of last year. Cases were reported from 32 of the States, 87 counties.
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State Department of Health
Mengion
Houston
Welker County
Shelby County
Lasmonth
Allied and Axis forces clash across Italian front lines
Allied and Axis units continued fighting in Italy with French and British troops advancing from multiple sectors. British and New Zealand units seized towns along Highway 6 and near Arce while French forces moved north from Carpineta and Lepini. American destroyers supported bombardments as German retreats intensified in the Valmontone and Avezzano areas.
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Carpineta
Naz
Casilina
Patricia
Frosinone
Monte Plcclarala
Ferentina
Valmontone
Avezzano
New Bedford Ship Incident Ties To German Submarine
In New Bedford Massachusetts the German crew seized a Canadian native and British subject Camilo Grande Perez 24 aboard a submarine but released him later. Pinto described as the ship's chief officer and a Portuguese farmer had been in Portugal for years. Driving While Intoxicated Charge Follows Dothan Alabama Capture Graves Kelley arrested after multiple calls to the State Patrol claiming his intoxicated driving. He was lodged in the county jail and released on 300 bond.
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New Bedford
Mass
Camilo Grande Perez
Pinto
Portugal
Alabama State Highway Patrol
Dothan
Graves Kelley
J. C. Coan
Kelley
Permany
Helley
Chicago Commodities Report Summary
Commodity prices for wheat oats and other grains show July and December futures with modest gains and varied quotes. The fragment notes percentages and month labels but lacks full context or clear contracts and locations beyond Chicago.
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Chicago
Spectacular Coup By Yanks On Monte Artemision Ridge
American troops executed a bold infantry coup north of Velletri by infiltrating German lines on Monte Artemision. They moved under moonlight, bypassed outposts, and crept through vineyards and forests to dominate the front near Velletri without firing a shot. The raid featured close air raids and tense moments as German defenses lowered, with brave movement amid guiding flares and natural cover.
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Franz
Cassino
Kenneth
Dixon
Rome
Monte Artemision
Velletri
Pe asGons
Albanilla
Nouth
Bricht
Aida
Erewtad
Nolwe
Bis Front
City Police Begin Vacations Amid Staffing Notes
City police officers eligible for vacations began taking annual leaves with pay. J E Craughon said eligible members with at least one year service can take ten days of paid vacation. Those with weekly days off receive 13 total days. Vacations started May 16 and run through the summer.
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Potios
J. E Craughon
Roosevelt flags Spain supply cutbacks in war talks
The article notes U S concerns over Spain and Turkey policies, Sweden trade, and British compromise on war vital Wolfram shipments to Germany. Roosevelt, at a news conference, said Spanish supplies to the Axis had not been cut enough, a stance echoed after Churchill’s praise of Spain.
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Spain
Turkey
Sweden
Germany
Washington
Roosevelt
Turmoil in Budapest as residents face police and suicide cases
The Budapest Pester Lloyd reports arrests for impersonating detectives threatening to arrest Jews for wealth, while a wave of personal crises erupts. Notable deaths include an 81 year old widow, a 59 year old widow, and Johann Mihalyffy who killed himself in a hotel room. Emmeric shot his wife and killed himself.
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Ths
Budapest
Pester ‘Lloyd
Karl Panda
Emmerich Berecg
Leaders urge FEPC action to curb discrimination at home
A discussion on fair employment practices emphasized facing racism now to guarantee the wartime cause abroad is matched by progress at home. A Philip Randolph and Dr. ab Jan Knight Chalmers backed the effort, with witnesses Reps Scanlon Dawson Lafollette proposing a seven member FEPC to curb employment discrimination based on race color or creed.
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A. Philip Randolph
Ab Jan Knight Chalmers
National Council For A Permanent
FEPC
Scanlon
Dawson
Lafollette
R-Ind
Fair Employment Practices Commission
County service officer to operate full time six days a week
Board members voiced support for a full time service officer. Parrish said he was extending duties on a full time basis. He noted 100 plus veterans visited his office, signaling strong need for ongoing aid. The officer and staff offered to discuss veterans benefits and dependent claims. Offices are on the county courthouse second floor.
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Brom
Parrish
County Courthousd
Negro Soldier Reported Lost Money in Sleep Theft
Eugene Moore, a Black soldier, told police he had $20 stolen from him while sleeping at a Baptist Bottom house. Sergeant George Garrett said Moore, under the influence, could not give a clear account of the events. Occupants said two friends and others were present earlier. Moore could name the house but dispute remains.
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Catp Rucker
Eugene Moore
Polies
Baptist Bottom
George Garrett
Garrett Aald
Amg
Hig Monary
Mooes
May Air War Sets Record for Allied Sorties
Operations on Saturday capped a thunderous May with Allied air power, logging 148000 sorties. U.S. bombers and escorts from British bases shot down 588 enemy aircraft in May, a new monthly high, while American losses reached 287 heavy bombers and 153 fighters, surpassing April’s figures by seven.
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Centransd Vrees
Oca
Sacorta
Absentee Ballot Box Left Under Scrutiny In Alabama
Centered on allegations of votes cast in dead voters names and ballots cast by ineligible voters. A local judge sent the box to U. S. Attorney E Burns Parker for possible federal action. The 30 day retention period expires tonight, risking destruction of the ballots.
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Alabama
Kennamer
Houston County
Rontal
E. Burns Parker
U. S
Overseas theaters peak strength projection quoted
A wartime projection states overseas strength of the Army will reach 1,871,000 men, nearing the peak overseas force. The figure compares with about 400,000 men the total Army strength at the height of World War I.
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