German Invasion Plans Hover Over Western Front
The article reports on Western Europe defense concerns as Germany extends plans to invade France and the Low Countries. It notes civilian mobilization, reinforced army control points, and centralized Gestapo SS oversight, with suspected reprisals camps and strict civilian travel restrictions to deter underground resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voncheslae Mlutoy
Glas de Gras
Acrees
Gerlomrre
France
Low Countries
Paris
Gestapo
Udo von Woyrsch
German Occupation Policy Debated In War Dispatches
A fragmented World War II report discusses possible German control measures in France and shifts of Marshal Petain. Disparate sources note German desire for extraordinary police powers, while Vichy police are deemed ineffective. Eisenhower signals Civil Affairs to govern Reich after invasion, as Moscow dispatches continue.
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Naz
Marshal Petain
Vichy
Chateau
Paris
Roemmel
Hele
Foreign Office
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Invasion
Germany
Reich
Moscow
Owens Freed Again Under 7500 Bond
Owens was freed on a seven thousand five hundred dollar bond after being arraigned in Olver County Court. He was indicted earlier by the county grand jury and lodged in the county jail before being released on bond. The incident stems from a fight with Wade Wade at a Boston hospital, where Wade reportedly was cut by Owens during a confrontation that followed ongoing difficulties between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B Queena
Sheriffs Office
Wade Wade
Bothan
Owens
Wade
Axis nations urged to quit war for Allied victory
The piece cites broadcasts on German occupation and Axis allies Bulgaria Finland Hungary Romania as multied threats, urging withdrawal from Germany’s side to shorten the conflict. It notes Allied calls and warns of harsher terms if they persist, while reporting wheat and oats futures and German paras movements toward threatened fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romania
Bulgaria
Finland
Germany
Great Britain
Soviet Union
United States
Hungary
Nazi Germany
Mrs J L Price Hit By Automobile
Mrs Price suffered facial bruises after a vehicle driven by Ming Bonrac Tucker struck her at the intersection of Nero Osea and Tiesieet. A passer-by, W Gregor, transported her to the hospital. The report notes she was disturbed and returned to her home.
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Jom Proce
Irwin Weel
Eile
Bireey
Nero Osea
Tiesieet
Ming Bonrac Tucker
Price
Gregor
Tiver Elyre
Officer Mose Harper Injured In Accident
Officer Mose Harper was thrown from a motorcycle while directing traffic during a city fire response. He sustained a sprained ankle and remained at home, with companion Officer Frank Dunham noting Harper’s light injuries yesterday in the western city section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Harper
Mone Herpes
Paice
Harper
Frank Dunham
Taxi Driver Seaborn Jailed On Larceny Charge
J H Seaborn a Dothan taxi driver is held in county jail on charges of drunkenness and petit larceny after allegedly failing to check fare receipts. Police report the exact amount involved is undetermined. Seaborn was detained while intoxicated and was among seven people arrested by city police for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Seaborn
Dothan
Seaborn
Stresta
Air raids pound Lorraine and Louvain in sustained Allied push
Observers along the English Channel describe a continuous onslaught as RAF forces hit rail hubs and invasion targets. The daylight offensive drops 7000 tons of bombs on Nazi transport depots while German radars report heavy air battles over the Rhine and Moselle with significant losses.
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We Channel
Ecompang
Talia
Germany
France
Rovloene
Louvain
Radle
Rhine
Moselle
Girl Scout Rally Highlights Community Support in Dothan
About 200 attendees gathered for a Girl Scout rally in Dothan tonight with leaders from Houston County and local organizations present. Speakers included Dr Norman McLeod pastor and Marian Wright of Troop Dr, who traced Scouting's US history from 1896 and noted the growth of Boy and Girl Scouts nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatas
Dothan
Houston County
Narle Adams
Dethsas Chamber of Capiterte
Tet Povner Fiatary
T A Shesty
Kignols Club
Harv Hall
Mise E.b. Bond Jestler
Trove
Margaret Chermore
Girl Scout Association of Memphis Tonn
Raymond Saliba
Pay Scout
Marian Wright
Norman McLeod
Foster Street
Scoutians
United States
Ernst Thompson Seton
Mortwestern
Seton
Plea
Cain
McLeod Aald
Sir Robert Baden Powell
South Africa
Girlz Scouts of America
Luther Hewitt
McLeod
Monks Infant Son Dies At Dothan Hospital
Infant Charles Robert Monk, son of Mr and Mrs Will Lae Monk of Headland, died in Dothan hospital. Funeral held at Baptist church with Rev Raby J Lee officiating. Burial at church cemetery. Survived by mother and father, maternal grandmother Mrs Emola Richardson of Dothan route four, and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs W Monk of Headland.
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Charles
Robert Monk
Will Lae Monk
Headland
Dothan
Baptist Church
Raby J. Lee
Bheq Matal
Emola Richardson
Doathan
Wmonk
Hesdiand
Martin Dies Announces Retirement From Congress
In a letter to constituents Dies says after 14 years in Congress and 10 years before that in the district, he will retire to private life when his term ends. He cites a throat ailment and the need to avoid becoming a professional politician, wishing his successor well and expressing gratitude to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Frederick Fowler
Martin
Allied Regrouping and Offense Opened at 11pm May 11
Allied armies in Italy completed regrouping without enemy interference despite bad weather and rough terrain. The Fifth and Eighth Armies, commanded by Gen. Alexander with support from the Mediterranean air force, began an attack against the Gustavine at 11 pm on May 11. Reports describe heavy artillery and air action, with Sid Feder and Lynn Heinzerling noting unprecedented bombardment and strong enemy silence until an hour after the first shells.
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Camu
Cezen
ODF Sini
Feder
Asa
Fred
Lynn Heinzerling
Eighth Army
el Alamein
Italy
Alexander
Mediterranean Tactical Air Force
Priest Claims Private Moscow Visit Tied to Poland Mission
A Catholic priest said his trip to Moscow was as a private citizen not representing the church or the U S government. He described it as a mission to help his church and Poland, asserting he is not a Communist and has no party affiliation. He reportedly sought Soviet approval via the Russian consulate in New York after an invitation from Marshal Stalin. He promised forthcoming Poland news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Poland
Armistice Terms Debate After German Surrender
The article outlines a projected framework for armistice terms after Germany surrenders, noting the need for unified acceptance by Russia Britain and the United States. It mentions the European Advisory Commission set up in Lisbon and recent efforts by London Moscow and Washington to accelerate action, while signaling cautious optimism for eventual agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Burma Front Briefing Notes Allied Actions
Airdropped and ground forces pressed against Japanese positions southeast of Maungdew. Artillery and bombing reported in use. No new details on Lt Gen Joseph Stilwell’s Northern Burma operations or the Central Burma front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arakan
India
Atysh
Maungdew
Oseph W. Stilwell
Burma
Oil firm cites option to lease or buy land in dispute
Clerk J W Daughtry reported that the oil company claims an option to lease or purchase the site for 10000 during the contract, with power to meet or reject bids. It is alleged the company refused to meet a 20000 offer from Blumberg and Sons and a Dothan organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Daughtry
Blumberg and Sons
Dothan Organization
Front-line action limited as Soviet air force reports gains
Number 24for was reported to have failed and it was the first major action on the front since mid April, except for the Red Army's three day recapture of Sevastopol. Elsewhere the lull persisted but Soviet pilots claimed varied successes in the air war. The high command said a torpedo plane directly hit a 27,000 ton transport off Norway, causing explosion and fire, while ships of the Red fleet raided an undisclosed enemy port sinking a 4,000 ton transport and six other vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Sevastopol
High Command
Norway
Red Fleet
Fellowship remarks at meeting with guests from several cities
Number 27 complimented the members for fine fellowship he enjoyed during the years as 1 member. Two WAVES from Birmingham, Miss Margaret McGee, SC and Miss Frances Watson, Sp. C, were guests of the Rev. W. C. Phillips, and gave short talks on the great need for young women in that branch of service. Other guests were L. G. Nichols and Bill Ward, both of Dothan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Margaret McGee
Frances Watson
W. C.phillips
L. G. Nichols
Bill Ward
Dothan
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Office of New York Life
Oates Street
W. R. Jordan
Chicago
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J. L. Price
Adams Street
Wes Herring
Gir
Buddy Gardner
Welfare Department
L. Collins
New York
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Dothan Theatre
Big
Don “Red” Barry AS
ST. John In
Stagecoach Express
Jane Withers
Johnny Doughboy
Nyoka
Johnny Weismuller
Tarzan
Tisha
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An Ibig
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Darling
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