Douthan discusses manpower and election board plans
In an era of shortages, the article explores how manpower shifts to include more women for clerical and managerial roles in election processes. It notes the upcoming board appointments, candidate talks, and debates about selection methods, plus a plan to appoint Misllector and potential reappointments, with broader implications for local governance and wartime rationing.
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OPA Investigators Check Rent Regulation at Dothan Rooming Houses
OPA enforcement investigators scanned rooming houses and hotels in Dothan Ozark last week to assess compliance with rent controls. Charles M. Cooper, director, said the checks were not linked to a broader drive and results are pending. He noted landlord registration lags, with registrations well under target, and a future house to house drive may be announced after further record review.
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Trieatigatore
OPA Defense
Dothan
Charles M. Cooper
Dothan-Czark
Cooper
Cooper Aid
Askep
Deermine
Dothan-Ozark
OPA
Dothan-Ozsark
Democratic primary set Tuesday for City Commissioner post
Clyde Coe stands unopposed as the Democratic nominee after Feb 1 qualifying deadline. The winner will serve a three year term starting next month, joining incumbents Miles A. Miller and Ranting WeKinney to elect a city president and oversee departments.
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Clyde Cos
Coe
Bates
Coa
Miles A&a Miller
Camamiasionars
Ranting WeKinney
Miles A. Miller
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J P Morgan Dies at Florida Inn at 75
J P Morgan the famed financier died at 3 15 am in a cottage at the Gasparilla Inn on Boca Grande Florida after a long heart ailment and complications. The Wall Street giant aged 75, whose name signified wealth, passed away peacefully as planned, leaving the Morgan banking empire intact.
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Boca Grande, Fla
Johny Pierpont Morgan
Wall Street
House of Morgan
Morgan
Haye
Gasparilla Inn
Gulf of Mexico Island
Planes Lost In Essen Raid Versus African Tactics
Allied air forces conducted a large daylight bombing raid against Essen and adjacent targets in the Krupp Works area, dropping over a thousand tons of bombs. Simultaneous raids hit Axia rail hubs near the French coast and targets near Amiens Rouen, with routing implying German effort to reinforce troops along the coast.
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London
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Krupp Works
Axia
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Rouen
Channel
Amieng
Somome
Seine
Dieppe
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British
Air Ministry
Two 1943 Highway Deaths Reported
Traffic fatalities in Hounton County averaged one death per month the first two months of 1943 but none in March. Sergeant F B Moody, Alabama State Highway Patrol at Dothan, reported yesterday. The year began Jan 3 with J B Adkins a seventeenth year old Dothan youth killed when the car he rode in overturned on the Headland highway three miles from Dothan. The second victim Woodrow W Ball thirty one of Cottonwood died Feb 11 in a truck auto collision near Cottonwood.
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Hounton
F. B. Moody
Alabame Bate
Dothan
J. B Adkins
Woodrow W. Ball
Cottonwood
Tomorrow Deadline On Filing Returns
Tomorrow is the deadline for filing income tax returns and the initial quarterly installment. Deputy Collectors of Internal Revenue at Dothan report a week of heavy demand as residents seek help completing the forms. Over half of applicants are filing for the first time as the government extends wartime salary tracking. Post office deputies have had to turn away many due to last minute requests for aid.
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Internal Revenue
Dothan
Persona
Eden In U S For Talks Sees Setbacks In War
Eden arrives in Washington for talks with President Roosevelt on war and global security. British Foreign Secretary meets with Roosevelt, Winant, and Halifax to discuss military and political matters, signaling long road ahead to victory amid ongoing Allied strategy.
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Anthony Eden
Roosevelt
Eden
Dianer
Oark
Wes John G. Winant
London
Dominions
Canada
South Africa
New Zealand
Australia
Winant
Lord Halifax
Roosevelt Wan
Church
U S Leadership In Global Arms Urged
The 81st Infantry Division passed in review before generals and 6 000 civilian visitors at Camp Rucker yesterday. Warplanes roared overhead as the Queen of Battles led a five mile parade with attached units. Maj. Gen. Paul J. Mueller praised the troops for resourcefulness and obedience, stressing that unity behind each man ensures victory.
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81St Infantry Division
Alabama
Paul J. Mueller
Mueller
No. Lf
Solons Push UN Proposal for Wartime Peace Council
Senators from both parties back a draft urging creation of a United Nations like body for wartime cooperation and postwar security. The measure, timed with Eden’s visit, seeks US participation in an international effort to settle disputes and police aggressors after the war. Supporters include Hatch Hill Wagner Burton Ball and Connally with Welles’ tentative approval noted. Roosevelt’s reaction was awaited as the plan heads to him for comment.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Prisoner Lt N J Meadows of Opp reported by North Africa broadcast
Relatives in Opp learned from a Birmingham baritone broadcast that First Lieutenant N J Meadows was a prisoner in Germany after being captured in North Africa. The War Department later notified the Meadows family that he had been in action in Africa and was being treated in Germany. The Meadows brothers, Auburn graduates, include Second Lieutenant Joe Meadows who recently entered service.
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Germany
Bie
Mamerange
Mra W. T. Meadows
Mantgomry
Laeut
Joe Meadows
Arrvice
Meadows
Kaduetas
Auburn Udaut
Nod
Africa
AED
One Killed Two Injured In Slocomb Cutting Affray
In Slocomb a family feud flare ended with Arthur Holloway dead and Zell Holloway wounded after a street clash. Richard Clark suffered abdominal wounds. Whit Clark is jailed on first degree murder charges as others are treated at Dothan and Hartford hospitals. The incident prompted Sheriff Walter C. Register to describe the event as an old family feud.
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Geneva
Walter C. Register
Geneva County
Bow Pitala
Slocomb Street
Arthur Holloway
Dothan
Zell Halloway
Hartford Hospital
Richard Clark
Whit Clark
Reg
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Sheriff Register
Peak Output Seen By Fall With Less Demand For Soldiers
Washington AP reports Ward from Donald M Nelson says war production will peak and then slacken, reducing worker demand. Senate committee hears that efficiency may lower employment needs, with Army manpower not yet fixed for the year end. Debate grows over keeping armed forces small to preserve production and avoid labor shortages. Page 3.
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Donald M Nelson
War
Senets
Hayden
Aring
Melson
Naa
Saent Cann
Joseph T McNwinegs
Ata
Weowil Nak
Senate
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Fymica
Progeosnia
Oworker
Conpa
Navy Planes Blast Jap Base At Munda In Pacific War
Navy Avenger torpedo planes and light bombers raided the Japanese base at Munda in the Molwan islands, setting enemy installations afire. The action followed reports of an Allied convoy threat near New Guinea and claims two Japanese ships were sunk in broader operations, with weather hindering full observation.
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Munda
Veen Haugland
Australia
New Guinea
High Command
Warwak
Cline
Joan M. Hightower
Washington
Molwanon
United Staten Mibhrarine Wing
Japaneas
Black Soldier Hurt In Alley Knife Incident
A Black soldier, in critical condition, was wounded with a sharp object in Cherry alley late yesterday. Police say a Black woman, identified as Neg Marah, is in custody on assault and battery charges. Detective Herring reports a witness, a Black soldier, described the attacker. the suspect was arrested blocks from the scene. The injured man was taken to the port hospital for treatment.
Tanks And Men Hurled Into Battle At Kharkov
German forces pushed hundreds of tanks and thousands of infantry into the Kharkov area as the Red Army defended the Ukrainian citadel. Moscow reported heavy fighting around the city with Soviet counterattacks and withdrawals to new positions, while Berlin broadcasted grim casualty figures and said German troops held strong near Kharkov with ongoing bombardment and countermeasures.
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North Africa
Dwight D. Eiseenhower
Ued Ring
Tunie
Ebenhower
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
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London
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