Centers Open For Food Ration Form Access In County
Several information centers have been set up in the county courthouse complex to help residents fill out ration applications for War Ration Book forms. Centers will stay open through June with required signatures and identification. Officials stress applicants bring mailing addresses and plan to avoid guesswork as rationing officials urge personal assistance.
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Piet Otyer
Spor
Presbyterian Crue
Foster Stree
Piet Church
Etholade
Sigmatires
Ten Farm Options Granted By FSA In Houston County
The Farm Security Administration in Houston County announced ten farm options. Recipients include W D Watkins on 100 acres from O D White, S Z Sewell 100 acres, Andrew W Aims 180 acres, J T Anglin 180 acres, W Z Deese 80 acres, Royce Ward 80 acres, Aubrey Forehand 80 acres, James A McNeil 98 acres, and John Newton 60 acres, all on land owned by O D White or others. Funds come from the Banks head Jones Tenant Purchase Act of 1937 with 40 years to repay at 3 percent.
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Houston County
Jocal Farm Security Administration
Morria M. Borland
W. D. Watkins
Dothan
O. D. White
Pareey
S. Z. Sewell
Campbellton
O D. White
Andrew W. Aims
Pansey
J.T. Anglin
Paraey
Harmony Reported In Mobile Shipyard
In Mobile Alabama Federal State and city authorities have quieted the race and labor disturbances at the Alabama Drydock and Shipbuilding Co. War Maneuver Commission regional director Dr B F Ashe says the arrangement maintains separate Negro and white shipways to enable skill use and protection and to gradually restore production. SAILOR PROMOTED Vester Kirkland 2c SN has been promoted to boatswain first class. He is the son of Mr and Mrs F E Kirkland of Headland.
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Atlanta
Alabama Drydock & Shipbuilding Co
Mobile
Ala
B F. Ashe
War Maneuver Commission
Arrance Menta
Ashe
Aghe
Nexro
Waya Oo
Vester Kirkland
Beaman
FE. D. Kirkland
San Diego
Cal
Petersons Ointment touted for pile irritation relief
A 30 year old Buffalo pharmacist created an ointment for piles that offered soothing astringent relief and rapid comfort. The product, Petersons Ointment, gained fame nationwide and became a household favorite with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
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Petergon
Peterson
19 Taylor Pupils Get Certificates
In a local school ceremony certificates were awarded to Taylor pupils. The event highlighted student achievement with names mentioned among attendees and presenting staff.
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Taylor
Eddy Gilmore Back In U S For Visit
Eddy Gilmore returns to the United States after a four day hop from Moscow. Capt Emmett Corrigan of Spokane piloted the sea born white aircraft that drew attention in Russia. The party traveled with Joseph F Davies Roosevelt’s special emissary, but motor trouble delayed the planes and separated the groups.
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Sokany
Janes Boatnz
Maj
William Mestin
Bea Priya
Moscow
Emmett Corrigan
Spokane
Russia
Gilmore
Joseph F. Davies
Roosevelt
United States
Corrigan
Moccow
Selma
Ala
Tax plan favors married men with dependents in surtax rules
The article discusses a tax provision aiming to collect upper bracket surtaxes via a pay check off system. It explains a $2800 income threshold for extra reports, using a hypothetical Joe Doakes, married with three children, earning $80 a week, to show many will file only one report and owe nothing yet must file a separate return later. Many in this class may face similar timing and payment questions.
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Joe Doakes
Fee
Continued 11 at page one Berlin plane missing report
A Berlin broadcast from Lasborn said the missing plane was feared to have an accident. German communique claimed Nazi forces shot down three Allied bombers and one transport over the Atlantic near Lisbon. Passenger list and crew details were not fully confirmed.
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Flina
Berlin
Lasborn
Lisbon
Tondon
Lesle Howard
Xetor
Wis
Alfred
Tienen
Tila
Erik
Geran
Associated 1Ese
Uwe Kuban
Velizk
Moscow
Alabama Admiral Landed By Navy
A fragmented report notes a naval action involving an Alabama admiral and several ships. The account mentions wartime movements and foreign vessels, with limited readable specifics on dates or outcomes.
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Alabama
Peanut Production Forecast Sees Higher Output in 1943
Jay E. Parrish, executive head of the rearsta fesnut Co., said production may rise to 2,000,000 tons this year, about 56,000 tons more than 1942, driven by war needs and demand from confectionery and peanut butter sectors. He argued peanuts can feed more people when used in candies and spreads, with oil use reducing edible supplies.
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Chicago
API
Jay E. Parrish
Rearsta Fesnut Co
South
Parrish
Edihin
Contialled From Page One Demands Prompt House Action
Debates on restrictions of various commodities continue as lawmakers discuss procedural steps for a final vote. Key figures include Representative Colmer and others weighing how to proceed amid a looming strike vote and Navy opposition.
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Lewis
Colmer
Atlawert
Ciader
Sonnet Pyle
Cormen
L. Tawis
Navy
Amis EO
Iss
Jehan Do McChy
Mead Gene
WPB Removes Ban Qn Pants Cuffs
WPB moves to lift long standing restrictions on pants cuffs amid debate over dress codes. Officials cited modernization and uniform standards as justification while critics warned of cultural implications. The measure advances to a public hearing for final approval.
Reds Repulse Nazis Near Novorossisk
Soviet dispatches report heavy fighting near Novorossisk with Red Army repulsing German counterattacks. Russian artillery and infantry engage along a long Don front while fortifications are expanded and German reserves are reassembled to renew efforts.
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Taman
Red Army
Lishchansk
Donuts
Sneak Jap Attack on West Coast Revealed
Port Orford Oregon residents learned of the enemy fifth futile West Coast raid, a lone airplane incendiary launched from a Japanese submarine on September 28 last year. Fog shielded the coast as a forest lookout missed the ship, a fire started in a canyon, and crews hiked mountains to suppress it. The attack was disclosed to Senate investigators in Washington.
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Port Orford
Ore.cay
Fnrest
Tariousout
Lauren
Giebner
Gicbner
Hue
Ventol Wis
Oresor
Gichner
Shuy Vt
Orford
Watts
Senate
Youths Warned to Register Promptly in County
Local notices urge youths reaching eighteenth birthday in Ayaston county to register promptly. Officials stress timely voter registration as several registrants have already been noted and delays may affect eligibility.
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Ofiwiaa
Ayaston County
Pee Seeetee
Ota
Cane Offirin
Penalty Lifted in War Payments Dispute Teeters
A county farming dispute over incentive payments tied to a 90 percent threshold led to a temporary penalty suspension. Pippin claimed no action will occur on salines to key totals while farmers await clarified payout rules and compliance incentives.
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Pippin
Owas
Houston County Farmery
Wippin
Aronomy Previouay
French leaders clash over executive committee in Algeria
North Africa dispatches report De Gaulle and Giraud contending over a jointly led executive committee to govern French territories as they unite under war efforts. Peyrouton seeks restoration and rank while purge targets include pro Vichy officials. committee meetings resume with key appointments yet to be named.
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de Gaulle
Liona
Dew Executive Pomeittee
de Gaulle Bed Museller
London
Muscher
Pigbury
Pierre and Miquelon
Syria
Giraud
de Gauls
Peyrouton
South America
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Meril
Mueller
NBC
Algiers
North
Africa
Itaelf
Renri Giraud
Vichy
Joint Council
Office of War Information
Aaids
Pierre Bolason
French West Africa
Dakar
Auguste Nogues
Moemeca
Michelier
Jean Marcie Bergeren
1943 begins with Allied bombing impact on U boat bases
Alexander praises RAF and air force efforts in bombing U boat bases and shipyard targets. He notes sinking and damaging many U prowlers, with Atlantic U boat numbers falling in the past two months. He credits increased destruction from bombing and air attacks for merchant losses dipping after February highs.
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Airforce
RAF
Alexander
Rbattin
Atlantic
Westdox
Nea
Tavr
Pope Urges Set Up In Aerial Warfare Lessons
Pope Pius XII urges observing humane laws in air war during address to the College of Cardinals quoted by Rome radio. He stresses avoiding cruelty to victims and calls for a future world where nations heal from violence and pursue harmony, warning against indiscriminate attacks and reprisals.
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Irene
Rome
Pope Pius XII
College of Cardinals
Punwtl
Wg Europa
Holy Father
Air War Escalates Around Sicily and Nearby Islands
Allied squadrons pound Axia and Sicily coastal targets with nonstop air raids. Italian seaplane bases on Stagone Island and several harbors suffer heavy damage as Mitchells and Warhawks engage enemy fighters. One American plane missing after clashes. British raids hit railway lines in southern Italy per Valletta communique.
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Axia
Bas
Stagone
Sicily
Trapani
Marsala
Dardinian
Terranova
Porto Ponte di Romano
Porto Torresalso
Stagnone Island
Japanese claim major operations on Yangtze front amid tallies
Tokyo framed a reverse to claim that Japanese forces completed operations in the lake region and inflicted heavy Chinese losses while capturing prisoners. It said a crushing offensive hit 120000 Chungking defenders opposite Ichang, as Chinese reports spoke of Japanese retreat toward Ichang and continued siege actions along the upper Yangtze. Chinese forces pressed aggressive assaults across Hupeh and Hunan with estimates of Japanese casualties reaching tens of thousands. In Burma, monsoon rains intensified Allied action as the war extended.
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Tokyo
Lake
Chungking
Ichang
Yangtze River
Yangtze Valley
Ichaor
Tchang
Chiang
Yangtze
Hupeh
Hunan
Burma
Coast Guard Cutter Sinks German Sub
The Navy reports Coast Guard Cutter Spencer sank a German submarine in the Atlantic several weeks ago during convoy operations. Forty crew members were captured. the submarine was detected lurking in the path of a large convoy bound for an American port. The Spencer’s crew had sworn not to shave until their ship achieved a confirmed sinking.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Spencer
Navy
Atlantic
Amiea
Battle reports on Attu May battles and air raids
The May 29 30 attacks against Attu include B 24 Liberator B 25 Mitchell and P 40 Warhawk raids hitting Japanese positions at Kiska and North Head. Navy bulletins say 400 enemy dead between dusk and dawn May 29 30 and confirm the May 29 dawn counterattack wipeout.
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Jlat
Army Liberator
Warbank
Kiska
North Head T
Gertrude Cove
Navy
Attu
Air war reports and myths from the Burma to New Guinea fronts
Allied air units bomb Japanese railroad yards at Mandalay and strike shwen river bridge near Loiwing while Liberators pound Lae and Wewak in brisk raids. MacArthur says B-24s and fighters pound Lae as Japanese resistance ebbs. a Fortress battles Zeros near Finschhafen, one crew survives a hail of bullets as the co pilot is wounded. A national science estimate proclaims the earth two billion years old and notes a Chinese typewriter has 400 character keys.
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Raing
Jmantha
Arakea
Bay of Bengal
Burma-India
Britis
United States Army Air Force
Mandalay
Burma
Yuannan
Shwen River
Loiwing
Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
U. & Flying
Lae
Finnchhafen
New Guinea
William Hazzard
Birmingham
Ala
Wheat For Live Feed Now Avadat War Aid Notes
A garbled report from a USDA War Board meeting notes feed for cattle and meat, with prices around $1.08 per head and farm group actions. Farmers urged to pool resources and contact county AAA for fatty formation and timely arrangements.
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Usat
Ang GeltVersey Ag
Uban
Lee
Ueda
Mime Aloo
Con County
Breth
Treamerer 4
Alabama Legislature Ballads and Budget Motions
Fragmented notes from page seven show debates on a tonal amendment and fuel revenues for roads. The Senate passes a bill to abolish certain highway ranks and raises salaries, while a measure for a $910,000 station in the upper Alabama counties is discussed. Committees hear arguments on employment tax and jury duty reforms amid adjournment.
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Senate
Fair Chamber
James A Simpagferson
Simpaon
Henry Balla
Paul Hoeetesdolph
Tuncaloosa
Thare
Lem J. Cobbkee
Highway Patrol
Reuben L. N. Walker
Upper Cou
Alabama
Newton
Winston
Walker
Lerar Pickens
T Bibb
Hare
Autange
House Committee
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Dixie Tire CO
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Townsend Brothers
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Moreton
Jay
New York
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Goat
Tomas Oal
Pert
Ararar
Tyre
Seth Abaut
Novorossisk
Jn West Coast
Pope
Hawaii
Robert C. Richardson, Jr
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Denis C. Emmons
Pacite Coasi
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L. L. Harris Roofing Co
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