County and City Weigh Airport Land Exchange Plan
The piece discusses Houston County and Dothan city plans tied to purchasing or jointly owning land at Napier Field, with potential War Department use and reimbursements. It notes a possible $70,000 federal part and shared county city costs, plus airport expansion, municipal debt, and ongoing vehicle and facility investments amid growth and war-time funding.
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Houston County
Dothan
Sygmat
Tts
Te Epee St
Chy
AEF Captures Two Hills in Tunisia Push
Allied infantry with artillery support under Lt Gen George Patton captured two strategic hills, Djebel Tahient and Hill 609, in a bayonet assault near the Tunisian bridgehead. Air forces struck Axis ships at sea as fighting raged in the Sidi Weir area 16 miles southwest of Nofio.
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Edward Kennedy
North Africa
U. S
Azu Ealpping
Mediterranean
Stralg of
Ielly
Sant Seven
George 8. Patton, Jr
Djebel Tahient
Sidi Weir
Tarm
No. 13
Former Envoy Urges Peace Conferences Before End Of War
Hugh Gibson former American ambassador to Belgium and Brazil urged an immediate peace conference to avoid a postwar Armistice stalemate. Associate Justice Owen Roberts backed creating a world government structure with a representative assembly and an executive to enforce laws. They spoke at the American Society of International Law meeting. Roberts warned a stopgap peace would breed discord and old rivalries. Gibson suggested using the United Nations to draft total disarmament and redraw boundaries to curb land grabs after hostilities end. Fire damage at a rooming house on North Foster was caused by an oil stove incident with minor injuries and property loss.
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Frank FE
Carey Washington
Hugh §. Gibson
Belgium
Brazil
Supreme Court
Owen J. Roberts
Synlero
United States
American Society of International Law
Gibson
Justice Roberts
Versailles
United Nations
Tuatics Roberts
Gagia
Dademeesesen
Renee Hhhhd
Mingr& 16
John Ty Lawle
Harei
Te Ikea Loo
Iekea
Nersey
Tekea
Jioosevalt
Inchle
Armad
EPS War Department
TV Coal
Msg
Staten
Diven
Toe
Cody Ated
Aitvey
Yonen
Wilm Green
Id Ameian Federation of Labor
Teoeevell
Adik Green
Greem
Colune
Roonevelt
Cam
Lewla United Mine Workers
Canned Fruit Juices Slashed In Point Value
Washington AP reports Dehydrated and canned fruit juices receive lower point values under OPA rationing changes effective today. Affected items include tomato juice and dry soups up to four ounces per package. Officials cite stock spoilage and slow sales as reasons for revisions with broader rationing anticipated in fall.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Eata
Legislature Quiet Ahead of Alabama Assembly Session
Alabama Governor Sparks has steered much of his program through interim committees, leaving Capitol corridors calm as the legislature prepares to convene at noon Tuesday. War and pre-threshed issues reduce lobbyist presence while reforms and merit system items move through committee channels.
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W. T. Maynor Montgomery
Alabama
Capitol
Montgomery
Interior
Sparks
Beer License Revoked for White Castle in Montgomery
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board revoked the beer license of the White Castle on Montgomery Highway. Owner Mrs Lloyd Goodwin had been convicted in City Court two weeks earlier of assault and battery after a clash with a polder and a civilian near the establishment. renewal had been recommended by Ralph Chalker of the ABC.
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Alabama Al¢olwl Beverage Contral Board
Lloyd Goodwin
Montgomery
JJ Wee
Dr. & Co
Ray
ABC
Sire
Godwin
Asault
White Castle
J. le. Vaughn
Ralph Chalker
The
Committee Urges Tax Bill Support and Jeep Purchases
A partial War Loan drive tally shows $1,100,655.45 in securities sales including War Bonds and Government securities. In Houston County May 1 bond and stamp sales will be credited to the county. Dotban schools led the Jeep drive with city students buying six Jeeps, while county totals counted five Jeeps with final county results awaiting page 3.
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Honda
Houston
Marc Ray Clement
State War Savings Staff
Dotban
Ways Means Group Pleads For GOP To Back Measure
Washington lawmakers debate tax bills as Democrats defend a pay-as-you-go plan and Republicans criticize a compromise. Details focus on income thresholds rates and exemptions, with party leaders arguing over who bears the cost and who benefits under two proposed timelines.
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Washington
House
Martin J Mase
Vineta
Mwatblack
Guy
Dune Wold
Marcy
Qnaka
Ahd Vanekal
W J Steele Dies In Dothan Hospital
W J Steele sixty two of 505 Headland Avenue died in a local hospital Friday afternoon after a week long illness. Former superintendent of city schools he served in Elba and Enterprise and moved to Dothan in 1942. Survived by wife, three sons William J Steele Jr of Miami Walter F Steele of Birmingham Arthur Steele of the U S Army, brother R Vernon Bierle of Los Angeles, California, two sisters Mrs Joe Tate of Birmingham and Mrs Lydia Weekn of Blountsville, Alabama, and one grandchild. Funeral arrangements in Birmingham today at Burteingham.
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Wat Steele
alxty-Two
Headland Avenue
Ilness
Walter F. Steele
Hirmingham
Arthur Steele
VW Army
R. Vernon Bierle
Los Angeles
Cal
Joe Tate
Birmingham
Lydia Weekn
Blountaville
Carrier Delver Price Increase For Eagle Readers
Announcement effective today states the carrier delivered price for the Eagle daily and Sunday will rise to 25 cents per week. Multiple factors including higher newsprint costs and wartime curtailment necessitate shifting more cost to readers to retain capable carriers and ensure a quality paper.
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Eagle
War Manpower Edict Freezes 4 Million Southern Jobs
ATLANTA AP The War Manpower Commission issued a region wide labor stabilization order Saturday freezing about 4,900,000 Southern workers in nonessential industries unless released by current employers. The directive retroactive to April 19 applies to Georgia Alabama Florida Tennessee Minnesota and South Carolina with certain exemptions. Employers must require new hires to complete Form 7 release classifications.
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Atlanta
Cyder
Dr & Aphe
WMC
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
Minnisappi
South Carolina
Essen Named World’s Most Bombed Town Title
London AP reports Royal Air Force bombers struck Essen on Friday night, earning it the title of the most bombed city. Allied daylight raids targeted western France harbors while Berlin and Essen faced heavy bombing, with German claims of heavy losses to four engined bombers.
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Essen
Rice Yahner
London
Royal Air Force
Gar Wan
Berlin
Englisah
Air Force
Nead
Duattera
Cyantal
Britain
Chanene
Bertin Radio
Tomtewie Laenudaner
Treka
Esser
Bond Sale May Pass Goal By 4 Billions
Treasury reports Second War Loan Drive reaches target well over plan as May 10 deadline approaches. The drive aims to raise about 4 billion dollars, with officials confident of meeting and exceeding the goal. The report notes strong demand and large subscriptions from investors across regions.
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Washington Cap
Bion
Lara
Treascy
Meredith Peream
Escambia Voters Keep Liquor Stores in Special Election
In Escambia County Alabama a special election outcome favors the state liquor store system. Proponents led by more than 490 votes in an incomplete unofficial tally reported Friday by AP from AHEWTON.
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Ahewton
Ala
Escambia
American English Victories Lauded In Stalin May Day Speech
Stalin vowed no peace with Hitler until Germany's defeat as Moscow celebrated May Day with banners and portraits. The Kremlin clock shone, and posters of Stalin adorned buildings while reports highlighted Allied air raids on Germany and occupied lands.
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Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Joneon Stalin
Marstal
Soviet Union
Urey
Ciany
Hitler
Germany
Ted Finga
Stalin
Red Square
Kremin
Coast Guard Cutter Sinks Nazi U-Boat And Captures Crew
A Coast Guard cutter sank a German submarine off the Carolina coast and captured 33 crew members including the commanding officer. Prisoners were taken to Charleston, South Carolina, and are likely being held in a U.S. prison camp. The destroyer raider fired depth charges, then the U boat went down, with survivors picked up by the Coast Guard ship.
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Washington
Carolina
Navy
Charleston
United States
Meir
Ste
Wight
Reat
Rimand
Gleitenant
Fae
Maurice Debeater
New Dorp
New York
Wuttthaard
Wien Toe
Mrs Mildred Stagg Dies in Miami Florida
Mrs Mildred Adair Stagg formerly of Lean died in Miami Friday night after a short illness She was a graduate of Jn than Blt college and taught in Dothan for many years She served as organist at First Baptist Church for over fifteen years Funeral arrangements will be announced later Her husband Loring Stagg and relatives survive.
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Mildred Adair Stagg
Lean
Miam
Adair
Jang Cole
Dothan
First Baptist Church
Loring Stag
Ickes To Take Charge As Government Seizes Mines
The Roosevelt administration moves to take over all coal mines starting tomorrow amid strike threats. Fuels Administrator Ickes will operate 9,500 soft coal and 450 anthracite mines to stabilize supply. Roosevelts pledge to use troops if needed to keep mines running and curb rail outrages.
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Aspact
Preas
Washington
Howece
Stike Savp
Cima
el Coats
I'reea
Romeselt
Ickes
Tehes
Aoft
Rooseve
John
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