Miss Betz Defends National Net Crown
Miss Betz, a top seed, battles Kat Wirikap of Mamiton in the Women’s National Ice Tennis tour. Reluns College fears heavy loss as Miss Winthroy defeats Nancy Corbett in straight sets 2 2. Miss Betz teams with Mia Fie Wightman to reach the doubles final against Judy Altersor and Mise Lopaus.
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Kat Ace Wirikap
Mamiton
Muse
Tayattra
Reluns College
Ian Felsta
Cryleland
Miss Winthroy
Nancy Corbett
Reins College
Lo French
Miss Betz
Mia Fie
Wightman
Chestnut Hill
Judy Altersor
Great Neck
Lo 1
Mise Lopaus
Fire kills head waitress Mina Cannon at Napier Field
One person died and another escaped after a fire at Napier Field Officers Mess. Mina Cannon, head waitress, died after smoke filled the building while Mrs. Bryant escaped through a second story window. Fire Chief Ziglar and Wear provided details of the rescue and hospital treatment. Body sent to Plant City Florida for burial. parents Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Cannon survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Napier Field
Air Corps
Ward-Wilson Funeral Home
Plant City
Fla
Eighth Bomber Command Pride in Past Efforts
The speaker expresses pride in the achievements of the Eighth Bomber Command during difficult months and looks forward with the group to a stronger future as they contribute to delivering a more effective effort against their enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Bomber Command
Sweet Potatoes Get Support Prices In Year
County AAA chairman Culbreth explains sweet potatoes will receive support prices to ensure adequate supply. Prices set at 1.18 per bushel August through November, 1.20 in December and January, and 1.45 in February to April, with FDA purchases backing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jease
Cultaciu
AAA
Food Distribution Administration
Culbreath
Wilson H. Scott Funeral Conducted
Funeral services for Wilson M. Scott of the United States Army were held Wednesday morning at the Kynesville apartments church. Rev. J. W. Chalkler officiated, with interment at Mynesville cemetery under Edge directions. Pallbearers included Cecil Shutes Vernon Shutes Woodrow Harris Dot Arms Aubrey Reyburg and Ernest Croom. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs J I Scott and sister Mrs Floyd Harris and brother Wendell Scott.
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Vernon Shutes
Woodrow Harris
Dot Arms
Aubrey Reyburg
Ernest Croom
J. I. Scott
Kynenville
Floyd Harris
Marianna
Wendell Scott
You Can't Raise Hogs Within City
Dr W T Burkett county health officer announced that Dothan residents raising hogs within city limits must move them outside city limits within thirty days under the Hog Pen Ordinance. He noted more than half of the city’s Black residents reportedly own hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Burkett
Dothan
Br. Burkett
Masons to Meet for Royal Arch Degrees Tonight
Dothan Chapter No 113 Royal Arch Masons will meet at 7:20 o clock in the Temple to confer the Mark Master and Past Master Degrees. J E Talley secretary announced today urging all Royal Arch Masons to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Royal Arch Masons
Temple
J. 3
Talley
Royall Arch Masons
Governor warns Alabama educators against costly plans
Governor Chaunesy Bourke cautioned Alabama school leaders to avoid overly ambitious, expensive programs and urged efficient use of funds. He highlighted 1918-1942 education spending growth and urged sticking to modest increases while balancing needs of other state agencies. event featured Dr. Norton and L. M. Lowery speaking at the first general session.
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Birmingham
Ala
Chaunesy Bourke
Alabama Education Asoitalian
Chaumery Bourke
Z .S. Norton
L. M. Lowery
Thomaston
Alabama Congress of
48 Are Graduated Here As Welders
The Dothan Welding School run by Dothan City Schools has produced forty eight welders ready for shipyard work. National defense supervisor B V Havard reported the program has six weeks of operation with one hundred trainees referred, forty eight finishing, fourteen dropping out, and about thirty joining Mobile and Pensacola shipyards or waiting to begin work. Day classes exist and registrations are urged at the local U S Employment Service, with 1 A men not sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Welding School
Dothan City
B. V. Havard
National Defense
Mobile
Pename
Havard
U. & Employment Service Office
House tax reform debate nears pay-as-you-go compromise
A Capitol Hill bloc presses a pay-as-you-go tax compromise amid a four day debate on current tax legislation. Proposals vary between full year abatement and targeted relief, with key figures Robertson Fer end Anderson and Rep Doughton promoting abated tax lability for 1942 and 1943.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Steppenworg
House
Ways and Means Committee
Rep
Ramnepeck
D.-Ga
Rep. Robertson
Havas
Ferend
Doughton
NDNC
Ways and Means
Anderson
NBC
Colorado Governor Halts Farm Draft
Denver announces an immediate halt on induction of Colorado farm workers into the armed forces. Governor Vivian cites power to elimate the Belestive Bervica system within regulations and notes a Delta County quota of 58 men, with 22 farmers deemed replaceable. General Richardson unavailable for comment.
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Denver
Jobs C Vivian
Colorado
Harold H Fbhardson
Beleve Service
Vivian
Delta County
Hichardson
Held man Bedsole held on counterfeiting charge in Columbus Ga
John Lloyd Badpole of Houston faces a murder related charge in Houston Circuit Court and is held by Federal officers en route to Columbus Ga on a counterfeiting accusation. Deputy Clerk J W Daughtry noted Bedsole failed to appear for February term. bondsmen seek continuance to locate him. Bedsole arrested around March 10 in Columbus with a counterfeit mould and coins in custody. He is held in Muscogee County jail with $1,000 bond default.
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John Lloyd Badpole
Houston
Countian
Columbus
J. W. Daughtry
Middle District
Alabama
Bedsole
Daughtry
Muscogee County
Roosevelt names Wickard to several posts in new plan
The president said Wickard will remain with the WFB and other boards, but will have less time for administration duties due to heavy commitments. He outlined the Agriculture Department’s pre expansion activities including research forestry and farm credit. Brown warned Bankhead and Pace farm bills could add over 3.75 billion to consumer budgets and end price and wage stabilization.
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Davis
Wickard
WFB
Economic Stabilization Board
Combined Food Board
Agriculture Department
Farm Credit Administration
Roosevelt
Prentias M. Brown
Bankhead
Pace Blila
Brown
House
Allied forces gain in North Africa drive toward Gabes
Field dispatches report United States troops seizing the Jaat mountain chain overlooking the coastal plain and Axis supply routes between Makinasay and the Gulf of Gabes after repelling Axis armor near El Guetar. American air forces bombard Axia troops and installations in support of Patton and Montgomery in the Gafsa sector as Allied aerial and ground operations advance.
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Gabea
United States
Thea Jaat
Makinasay
Gulf of Gabes
el Guetar
Gafaa
Gabes
Axia
George 3. Patton, Jr
Gafsa
Bernard L. Montgomery
Tus Nisia
Algiers
London
Reutera
First Army
Tunia
Mareth
Senase
Stax
Narthe
Dorks
Ferryville
Bizerte
Western Desert Air Force
Turh
Page
Citywide aerial photo plates on four inch print
Aerial photographic plates prepared under War Department supervision enable a detailed image of an entire city to be printed on a surface not exceeding four inches in width. The phased process outlines high resolution plates and careful handling to preserve image fidelity for military or official use.
Cadet Fejuo Wiliam Hails From Adams Family Notice
Aviation cadet Fejuo Wiliam Hail son of Mr and Mrs J H Adams of 802 West Alaine Street Dublin graduated from the Army Air Forces Advanced Flying Befoo Napier Field and was sworn in during a ceremony announced by the Public Relations Office Lieutenant Hall, now mrss, is the former Miss Etterine Matow of Moultrie. He attended Emmas Bus peas College in Albany and later worked as manager of the Fire stone Atto Supply in Mosltrme before joining the armed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fejuo Wiliam
Pephbew
J. H Adams
West Alaine Street
Dobuen
Army Air Forces
Napier Field
Potuc
Plow Hall
Paso
Geerxum
Hall
Etterine Matow
Moultrie
F.eemas Bus Peas College
Albany
Firestone Atto Supply
Mosltrme
Armed Service
Profit figures cited in continued hearing testimony
The witness Kine testified about commission fees and gross earnings totaling 6,276 in 1942 for a partnership run by W Lerner Baker and Catherine Kilne egid. The committee warned about wartime profiteering by Washington representatives, noting the Army’s vast land holdings and large fabric quantities as illustrated by a cotton and linen example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kine
W. Lerner Baker
Catherine
Kilne
Washington
Pork Cuts Ceiling Prices Scheduled by War Board
Elizabeth Espy, coordinator for the War Price and Rationing Board, reminded Houstonians that ceiling prices for pork cuts take effect April 1 as part of broader meat price controls. The new ceilings, to be followed by beef, veal, and lamb limits, aim to curb black market sales and give housewives a fixed price for pork products. Prices may be slightly higher for some items but remove doubt about what should be paid.
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Mass
Elizabeth
County
Houston
Momilar
Mise Espy
Miss Espy
OPA
Raid on French West Coast Targets Elevates War News
Fragmented notes report heavy damage from Allied air raids on Nantes and nearby rail facilities with about 50 houses destroyed. British accounts identify St Joseph Locomotive Works as a key target and photographs show extensive damage at Tours railway workshops. Associated Press coverage notes earlier February raids and Monquitas air force activity.
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Nantes
Oc Nazaire
Sutmaring
Pras ‘ Toe Brits
Neates
St Joseph
France
Air Ministry
Tours
Losir
Tighten Belts Warned by Civilian Supply Official
Joseph L. Weiner of the Office of Civilian Supply warns that current programs imply intensified austerity measures. He notes bedrock requirements remain, signaling continued prioritization of essential goods and tightened allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Weiner
Office of Civilian Supply
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St Andrews
West Maw Street
Uncle Sam
Houston County Milling Company
N. St. Andrews
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Atoay
U. 5
Mins Virginia Moore
State Welfare Department
Mra
CL. Colling
Octagon
Lady Esther
Woodbury
Manis of
Lon
Detch
Morton
Swan Soap
Effectiva Garminide
Carters
Castoria
Tait
Mote
U. S
Sara
Erseas
Goss Oui
Napier Paper A
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Jar
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Johnson
Skerpion
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