Florida high school band to perform in March concert
The Florida high school band announced a concert during March with the Dead Lakes fish season restrictions noted. Director Howell Huspington said the program will feature misread classics and popular pieces, aligning with the Alabama Music Festival plan in Tuscaloosa in April.
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Florida
Manu
Whea
Aude Forlym
Howell Husgpton
Bend
University of Alehomae
Racketeer Buchalter Executed After Campaign Ties
Soul, t roke? ment by Soul, 23- continues as investigators reveal Buchalter, a $25,000 contributor to campaign funds of four bidders for a public office. The Times notes police issued a "wanted card" for questioning, not a charge. Attendants at Costello's Central Park West home said he had been home but left early.
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Roke
Buchalter
Diders
the Times
Costello
Contral
Park West
Britain supplies one third of US forces needs in UK
A wartime dispatch notes reverse lend lease supplies to Britain cover one third of US forces in the United Kingdom. It cites shipments of planes guns and other military gear plus over 1.25 billion pounds of food from the United Kingdom Australia New Zealand and India, along with use of facilities and services without US cost.
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Belgium
Netherlands
Russia
U .U
United Kingdom
U. S
Australa
New Zealand
Indie
Cenwity
RAF Mosquito Raid and Allied Night Bombing Across Europe
RAF Mosquito bombers raid western Germany hitting rail targets as part of a broader Allied night assault. British and U S air forces strike rail hubs near Paris and southern France while Liberators target Rome’s airfields and freight yards. Canadian bombers join the effort with limited flak defense reported and no RAF losses for a second straight night.
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Mans
Germany
Lemans
Renault
Jant
Gnome One
France
RAF
Trappes
Paris
U. S
15Th Air Force
Toulon
Britain
Rome
Parly
Brest
Nantes
Judge urges grand jury probes in county irregularities
The judge urged district judges in the TO county to summon grand juries to investigate irregularities. He warned that as long as he remains on the bench it may never be necessary for the Chief Justice to compel a reassembly. He criticized the higher court's reluctance to order investigations.
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State Supreme Court
Jenying
Policy Agency Deferred 244 Of 700 Nominees
E A Locke assisting Chairman Nelson noted as a policy influencer as WPS with 17 000 employees reported a deferment list of 244 from 700 nominees by bureau heads. The review committee granted seven deferments, a move officials say risks the agency's stability.
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E. A. Locke
Ass Tutant
Donald M. Nelson
WPS
Republicans Sweep Special Colorado Election Signal War-Vote Rift
In a Colorado First District race marked by veteran war service and Democratic critique of wartime governance, Republican Gillespie defeated Maj. Carl E. Wuertele amid broad GOP claims that the New Deal era is fading. The result echoed national GOP hopes, with party leaders framing the vote as a proxy for domestic wartime policy.
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Ase
House
Victor Kunt Harding
Denver
Carlos A. Halleck
Indlass
National Republican Congressional Committee
Harrison E. Sprngitz
Republan
United States
Colorado
New York
New Deal
Tammany District
New York City
Haute
Dean M. Ginexpie
Carl E. Wuertele
Lawrence Lewis
Wuertele
George W. Andrews
J. Hubert Farmer
Alabama
Henry Steagall
Cnston
Pearl Harbor
Gillespie
Home Front
Fon Gillespie
War update notes German counterattacks near Odessa Warsaw line
The report discusses heavy mud hindering operations and whether counterattacks come from the main defensive line or regrouped parts of beaten divisions aiming to retake the Odessa Warsaw railway. It notes Field Marshal Fritz von Mannstein's forces in the Black Sea area and the expectation of a continued push toward Lwów and Romania as communications strengthen.
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Nazia
Odessa - Warsaw
Fritz von Mannataln
Black Sea
Ukrainian
Moldavia
Zrukay
Decrease in Luxury Tax Starts April 1
Tax changes take effect April 1 with wartime rate increases set to end after the war. New rates include 28 to 347 percent on bags, jewelry, and clocks, plus higher levies on admissions, club dues, fashion goods, transportation, and billiard and bowling alleys as collectors outline the plan.
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Interasi
Dethan
Cumgrem
Berlin Air Attacks Escalate in Eight Day Campaign
Military brief notes a series of American daylight raids on Berlin with over 280000 incendiaries and 10000 high explosive bombs. It cites four attacks in eight days, a 650+ bomber tally, and German defenses including radio blackout and post-raid assertions of air superiority by American forces.
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Berlim
Barlim
Berlin
Thies
Moodey
Germany
Hannover
Enid
Campainy
RAF
Nasi
France
Barlia
Air
Roosevelt faces labor delegate choice amid AFL CIO tension
President Roosevelt said he faced difficulty naming a labor delegate as both AFL and CIO must be considered. AFL officials indicated potential withdrawal from CIO participation if representation must be shared. The AFL fears losing its traditional role as exclusive spokesman amid these talks. Russia’s possible attendance raised cautious optimism, though the country is not an ILQ member.
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Ates
Roosevelt
AFL
CIO
Organi Iation
Russia
Ahe
Cub Pack 22 to Meet at Lafayette Street Church
Cub Pack 22 holds its first meeting tomorrow at seven o clock in Lafayette Street Methodist Church. Pack 24 members are divided into three dens with mothers and den chiefs named. program led by J B Davis with Rev W C Phillips and Scout Executive A W Benner assisting. The new group will be inducted into the Boy Scout movement and awarded Bobcat Badges.
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Lafayette Street
Methodial Church
A W. Benner
Boy Scout Movement
J. B. Davis
Stubmaster
W. C. Philips
Benner
Mre
J. D Saliba
R. N, Sullivan
Mr. W. A. Take
BU Jy Gregory
Heyward Sullivan
Charles Lewin
Sere
den Chiesa
Dera
Radio Information To Japanese Denied In Pearl Harbor Inquiry
Washington hearings on Pearl Harbor censorship reveal FCC testimony from Fly and Rep. Miller clashing over government efforts to uncover the truth. Fly notes radio intelligence would aid a task force. Magnuson cites Japanese workers at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard and possible consulate contact. A report on findings is anticipated as the inquiry continues.
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Washington
Fiy
House
FCC
Rep. Miller
R-Mo
Cbsiplp
Umen
Acd
Fly
Miller
Jageneer Navy
Alisck
Hasdi
Rep
Magnuson
D.wash
Navy Yard
Pearl Harbor
Fry
Amyeas
Navy
Miler
Alaskan
Federal Communications Commission
Funeral services for Mrs Armanda Herring
Funeral services were held for 75 year old Mrs Armanda Herring at Wigging Church after a long illness. She died at her daughter Mrs G W Danford in Cottonwood. Burial was in Wigging Cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving daughters include Mrs F G McKay, Mrs Danford, Mrs Yancy Sikan. sons Doyle and Pet Herring. fifteen grandchildren. Active pallbearers included Myron Adame Harmon Danford Frank Danford Woodrow Clark Clarke and Aubrey Exum.
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Armanda Herring
G. W. Danford
Cottonwood Roots
Wigging Church
T. W. Wilson
Hey. Greely Vann
Wiggins
Ward-Wilson
Sha
Sylven Grove
F. G. McKay
Dothan
Danford
Cottonwood
Yancy Sikan
Abbeville
Doyle Herring
Pitts
Pet Herring
Columbus
Myron
Adame
Harmon Danfords
Frank Danford
Woodrow Clark
Clarke
Aubrey Exum
American and Chinese troops join in Burma fighting
Reports from Walawbum in upper Burma say American infantry and Chinese forces now fight side by side. Chinese troops occupy Hpunmye and Shingban, with Maingkwah, the Hukawng valley base, reported captured. Encirclement isolates Walawbum and blocks Japanese lines as allies push toward Maingkwah.
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NEW Delhs
Walawbum
Upper Burma
Joseph W. Suilwell
Hpunmye
Maingwan
Shingban
Maingkwah
Hukawng
Jawa
Dothan Marine Brings Home Jap Souvenirs From Pacific
Cpl Tatum, a Dothan Marine, is traveling home with a collection of Japanese items and loot from the Pacific war. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Faris Tatum, report the items include a sword sheath with Japanese writing, a shaving kit, cigarettes, a ring, an aluminum piece, a pocket watch taken from a Japanese soldier, and a watch inscribed to A. J. Shaw of Dunedin New Zealand. He joined the Marines in January 1942 and has seen action at Guadalcanal, Ramos, New Zealand, and Tarawa, currently resting in a Pacific camp.
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Lari Tatum
Pacific
Fari Tatum
Tor
Jepenes
Ristoggia Meda
Tekan
New Zealand
A. J. Shaw
Hattray St. Dunedin
Cpl Tatum
Marina Corps
Guadalcanal
Ramos
Tarawe
WLB Appeals To Cut War Wage Increases
The War Labor Board faces a split with labor members opposing a wage decrease while industry voices support cuts. A single company L. C. Smith Corona Typewriter asks to taper bonuses paid to service supervisors, arguing wartime pay leaps outpace workload. Hearings begin on the wage dispute affecting broader policy.
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Washington
War Labor Board
WLS
Henty
L. C. Smuih and Corona Typewriter Company
Raverse
WLE
CIO
Red Cross War Fund gains high praise from generals
General Eisenhower and Major General Doolittle laud the Red Cross in wartime support. They describe doughnuts, coffee, hospital aid, and club comforts as vital for morale. Donor appeals urge county residents to increase contributions this year to sustain front line and hospital relief efforts.
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Red Cross
Eisenhower
Doolittle
Tokyo
Red Cross Club
U. S. Army Air Forces
American Air Force
Red Cross War Fund
Rollitary
Donk
War Fund
Webb School Joins Red Cross Coat Drive
Webb School joins the annual Red Cross drive led by Superintendent of Education MD. Cumbie. Principal reported 200 pupils participated as 48 coats short of 200 coats needed to meet the goal.
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Webb School
Red Cross
Principe
Macon Evangelist to Open Meetings in City Hall
Hardin Pearson of Macon Georgia will begin two years of evangelist meetings tomorrow night at 7 45 in the City Auditorium. Pearson has held many meetings in Georgia and Alabama and comes to Dothan recommended by pastors and churches he has worked with. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Macon.
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Hardin Pearson
Macon
Auditorigm
Evangelist Pesréon
Dothan
First Baptist Church of
Allied air blitz hits Rome Toulon and Italian rail hubs
Allied forces conducted heavy bomber raids across France and Italy, striking rail yards near Florence and Rome, air fields north of Rome, and the port of Santa Stefano. Five Nazi planes were shot down for Allied losses, while damage was reported on munitions facilities and ships along a riverfront jetty. A Canadian patrol damaged an enemy house near Tollo as German defenses attacked Indian positions north of Orsogna.
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Toulon Marchase
France
Rome
Florence
Eighth Army
Tollo
Orsogna
Santa Stefano
Riviera
Torlo Rela
Nas
Allies hammer Rabaul and Talasea in Pacific drive
The Sixth Army and Allied air and naval action hit Rabaul on New Britain and Talasea on Willaumez Peninsula. Bombers dropped 98 tons on Habaul town, shipyards, and Tobere airdrome. air anti aircraft fire was fierce. Los Negros troops seized the Momote airdrome nine days ago, with more than 700 Japanese killed in one engagement.
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Madang
Sixth Army
Douglas MacArthur
Solomons
Rabaul
New Britain
Marine
Talasea
Willaumez Peninsula
Habaul
Tobere
Los Negros
Navy
Momote
First Cavalry Division
Rangers Hold Line After Tank Skirmish Near Allied Front
A battered Rangers platoon fought off two German tanks amid heavy fire. With only two hundred men left, the captain ordered a retreat toward allied infantry to rejoin forces. The last message arrived noon, reporting the stand as they were overwhelmed.
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Anmimiyam
Capiais Ema
Meindes Divorce Case Salient Details Defense
In Lake Charles Louisiana an AP report describes a complaint in a divorce case where the complainant accuses the wife of coercive conduct. The document mentions a quarrel over whisky and a dispute about payments, with the defendant offering a defense related to the alleged behavior.
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Lake Charles
Anguieh
Alnk
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