War Bond Drive Raises 42000 At Premiere Event
The Seventh War Loan drive in Houston County reaches semestretch with a rally at Cottonwood contributing 18550 to the countyE bond total. The Mananna Army Base band provided music, Judge Joan White presided, and Albert Logue auctioned bonds while the county aims to meet a 317,000 quota. A Dothan Exchange Club movie premiere at the Martin Theatre yielded 32000 in E Bonds and 10000 in other series, with scarce items auctioned by Mark Cannon to boost sales. Despite 342000 reported during Salome Where She Danced, the club tallied 74000 total sales for the program. Two weeks remain, and a junior drive for 17-year-olds is planned to reward top sellers.
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Houston County
Cottonwood
Robert Ramsey
County War Finance Committee
Mananna Army
Joan White
Albert Logue
Dothan Exchange Club
Martin Theatre
Mark Cannon
Salome
Exchange Club
Congress planning fix for presidential line of ascension
Washington report on a pending plan to clarify who succeeds the president if both president and vice president are unavailable. A Kefauver bill would place the secretary of state next in line, then cabinet officers in a defined order, with Congress to elect a president when possible. A separate proposal would position the speaker of the house after the vice president, altering the current succession sequence.
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Howard Flieger
Washington
Truman
Edward R. Stettinius
White House
Berlin
Stettinius
House
Rep
Kefauver
Dtenm
Secretary of State
Treasury of War
Navy
Interior
Agriculture
Commerce
Labor
House of Representatives
Mahroney
Dokla
Congress
Senate
Schuyler Funeral Held Saturday
Funeral services for I. L. Schuyler age seventy eight were held Saturday at Ward Wilson Chapel with Rev. G Ralph Maddson officiating. Burial followed in City cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs LT Ferrell of Kingsport Tenn and sons Henry and James with one grandson in Army. active pallbearers named.
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I. L. Schuyler
South St. Andrews Street
Ward - Wilson
G. Ralph Madson
Dothan
Murial
ard-Wilson
Episcopal Church
Democxtic Executive Committee
Iving
Ferrell
Kingsport
Tenn
Henry Schuyler
Baat- U
James Schuyler
Army
Howell
Frank Wilkes
Lehman
John
Clyde Coe
Albert Johnson
Cecil Calhoun
M. L. Hanahan, Sr
L. Hanahan, Jr
LaRence Hanahan
Horace Hall
War Leaders Urge Peacetime Draft in Congress Hearing
A galaxy of top generals and admirals led by Navy Secretary Forrestal urged peacetime draft legislation before the House Postwar Military Policy Committee. General George C. Marshall, Fleet Admiral King, and others emphasized preparedness and a standing force as part of a path to lasting world peace.
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Washington
Navy
Congress
Armed Services
House
George C. Marshall
Ernest J. King
A. A. Vandergrift
Maine
Aubrey W. Fitch
Naval Operations
Trick Shoot Show For Law Officers in Dothan
An open air trick shooting exhibition for law enforcement showcases police weapons tomorrow night at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium in Dothan and nearby areas. FBI special agent in charge Ray J. Abbatechio Jr says the event, sponsored by the bureau, will feature Kline Weatherford and other agents demonstrating firearms and tear gas use, with tracer ammunition to show accuracy. Donahooard, Hartley, and Moody assist, highlighting federal and Alabama highway patrol roles.
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Wiregrass Memorial Stadium
Dothan
Ray J. Abbatrechio, Jr
Federal Bureau On Investigation
Birmingham
FBI
Abbaticchio
Kline Weatherford
Don Donahooard
Chiff Hartley
Alabama FBI
H B. Moody
Alabama Highway Patrol
Donahoo
Pereleen
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Aussies Strike Toward Sarawak Jap Oil Center
Australian forces pushing from Brunei along Borneo's coast head toward the Sarawak air center at Tumtong. MacArthur reports an Allied fleet threatening the Balikpapan refinery port while bombers hit Japanese positions. The 9th Australian division advances from Brunei Bay as British North Borneo is secured for martial law.
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Dean Schedler
Manila
APH
Ausraien
Bommeo
Brune
Sarawak
Tumtong
Douglas MacArthur
Tukso
Balikpapan
Dutch Borneo
MacArthur
Borneo
Melbourne Radio
Tuoton
Australan Nimh Divison
Rats
Tobruk
Brune Bay
British North Borneo
Special Meeting Called Over Hydro-Electric Project
A special session of the county Board of Revenue is called for tomorrow to discuss a hydro electric project on the Chattahoochee River at Columbia. Judge Saxon P. Poyner says government engineers surveyed a 113 foot dam as an Inland waterways Project but power plant financing would come from revenue bonds, not tax funds. The plan aims to create a navigable channel from the Gulf to Columbus and would affect about 325000 acres between Columbia and Columbus, including swamp and farmland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Revenue
Chattahoochee
Columbia
Saxon P. Poyner
Poyner
Judge Poyner
Gulf
Columbus
Hard Coal Cost Up 1 Ton As Pay Hike Given Miners
Washington AP reports miners won a 48 wage increase approved by Economic Stabilization Director William H. Davis. The raise mainly covers travel time under the portal to portal clause, plus a $74 vacation allowance and premiums for late shifts. Home users face a $1 per ton rise.
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Washington
William H. Davis
War Labor Board
Convicts Escape From Alabama Prison Inmates At Large
A state-wide search is underway for two long term convicts Leo Self 26 and Willie Andrew Pirkle 25 who escaped from a prison work detail Wednesday. Both men were serving 20 year robbery sentences in Jefferson County and fled after forcing a cab driver at gunpoint to drive them to Midland City. The driver was released unharmed about 30 minutes later.
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Imo Amore
Meat Duthan
Alabama
Dotan
Leo Self
Wille Andrews
Self
Pirtle
Joe Caraway
Midland City
Contitts
Caraway
Wetm
Montgomery
Atmore
Ala
Steve W Harm
Willie Andrew Pirkle
Jefferson County
Okinawa Battle Pushes Toward Final Heights
Allied forces on Okinawa report capturing the last major Japanese heights on the southern front as carrier and air units pound targets near the Ryukyus. Tokyo fears homeland invasion while British ships shell Truk. night fighting continues and U S 10th Army advances threaten Japanese defenses along Kunisu and Shien Heights.
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Guam
S “Feat
Amat Islands
Japan
10Th Army
Okinawa
Tokyo
Jou En Navy
Okingwa
Truk
Caroline
Reaty
America
TiemaGese
Forse
Okinawa Fenteg
6Th Infantry Division
Ace
Shien
Yale Posmne Spee
Davison
Kunisu
Wier A del Vale
OOS
Bolivar
Australia Reopens Veto Power Fight in 1945 Cotton Plan
Washington AP reports the 1945 cotton purchase program will continue if Congress extends price stabilization. War Food Administrator Marvin Jones says CCC will buy similar to last year and begin July 1 offer stocks at 25 cents above parity. He notes a 150 dollar rise per bale for government stocks and maintains the 1947 stabilization pact through June 1946 with an August price path toward parity, adjusted by grade and location.
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Washington
Congress
Marvin Jones
Commodity Credit Corporation
Jones
CCC
Memphis
Debating UN charter as conference nears June vote
The article reports a tense UN conference session with leaders pressing to finalize the charter for a new United Nations organization. Delegates argue over trusteeships and the charter’s provisions amid delays, as a late June sign suggests ongoing talks and a potential meeting extension.
Sparks Would Seek Voter Backing for Income Tax Amendment
Governor Chauncey Sparks plans a possible statewide speaking drive to promote the income tax amendment amid opposition concerns. If not approved, $1,750,000 for welfare and schooling could be at risk. passage would advance much of Sparks’ two year program including a Building Commission and expanded Mobile docks, plus a new veterans affairs department.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Ala
APJ
Chauncey Sparks
Senate
House
Mobile
Three Girls Apprehended After Escaping Training School
Police in Houston report three girls identified as Eb Varaea T Gulden and Mirra Lusithere were captured after fleeing a training school. Inquiries focus on where they were headed and who aided their escape. Court actions in Houston are pending as authorities coordinate with regional agencies.
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Drithan
Atlanta
Qathaa
T. Gulden
Etor
Mirra
Houston
Jan
Tehney
AM Tay
OPA Raises Shortening Point Value to 12
The OPA announces a two point increase in shortening values to 12 points effective tonight. Butter and margarine pricing remain unchanged. July 1 schedules and related industrial rates are under review with no impact on current butter and margarine values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Prowler Strikes Home Then Escapes With Cash
A prowler choked a woman at her home on a city street and escaped with about $30 in cash. Police conducted a raid and sought fingerprints but found little usable evidence as investigators pursue the ongoing case. The incident prompted a continued police probe with no arrests reported.
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Mass Forrest Meatton
Rera
Sunaina
Ted
Rudy
Ae Dyer
Nike
Fae Apa
Cafe
Prozier Police
Roosevelt Wanted Talks With Hitler, Says Oenzollern
A distorted Associated Press wire dispatch claims Roosevelt sought 938 dialogue with Hitler. The report, attributed to Oenzollern, echoes a garbled page two note about wartime diplomacy and political maneuvering, mentioning Roosevelt, Hitler, and foreign policy figures amid chaotic OCR text.
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Roosevelt
Hitler
Oenzollern
Shortage Of Spuds Spreading In U. S.
A distorted report notes rising potato scarcity across the United States. Agriculture Department data suggest 1944 crop prospects are worse than 1943 with consumer impact forecast as supply tightens and prices rise.
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U. S
Sloan began rail career in Dothan and rose to leadership
The text outlines M. Sloan, son of a former Mobile fire chief, starting in Dothan and moving into executive roles. It notes he would become president and chairman of a major railroad company and led several railroad and transportation firms after early work with a power utility in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milinear & Sloan
Mobile
Mussouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company
Viher
Acquirry Intercely
New York Electric Light and Power System
World War II News From Pacific and China Fronts
Allied and Japanese actions across the Pacific and China are reported. United States carrier planes strike Truk and Japanese positions in the Carolines and Philippines. British ships bombard Truk while Philippine capital defenses face mounting pressure. Chinese forces launch operations near Wenchow and along the east coast. Burmese troops with artillery push toward Toungon and the Thailand border.
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Associated Press
Ryurus Army
U.S
Amatt Islands
Japan
Okina
Truk
Weste
Carolines
Frida
Philippines
China
Wenchaw
Treat Port
Chinas
Okinawan
Burma
Garki
Toungon
Thailand
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Penton
Das Ton
Michael Fenton
Ae Keout
Vtech
Australia
Douglas
Cornel San Peramisco
Aus Idrala
Curnferchee
Trurans
Imanert International
Quritis
Gov. Sparks
Prowler
Woman
Pring Rad
Pete
Ernie Ek
Gartuens
Mi Hansevelt
Pocaedaftfield
Brena
Agriculture Department
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Sloan
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