Soldier's Mother Guest Of Napier For Mother's Day
The event honors Staff Sergeant William Winslow mother from East Jersey as "The Mother of Napier Field" with an all expense paid visit. WAC lieutenants hosted a twelve-mother group from Dothan. a colorful retreat parade capped the WAC anniversary observances at Napier Field.
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Women’s Army
Napier
Fitid
Severant
William K Winstow
East Jafrey
Bo H W.ens
WAC
Napier Field
Dothan
Nafer
Ind Las
Eleanor EL Moftie
Nel F. Israelson
Daley Jd. Wolford
Doikan
Mra
Eric Gellerstadt
R. M. Gulliot
D. E. Cannady
A. J. McCall
Fiota Shea
J. Eraselsky
E H. Baughman
A. K. Merrill
Daughtry Named Republican Delegate at District Convention
The article reports that Daughtry was chosen as an uninstructed Republican delegate at a district convention held at the Houston Hotel. Dougary was elected secretary, with Daughtry reclected, as delegates from several counties participated and L. A Carrel of Blocom was elected district committee chairman.
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Cunsen
Chicupu Jury
Dougury Bud
Thomas Forever
New York
Houston Hotel
L. A Carre
Blocom
Daughtry
Nomination Debate Touches VP Prospects in Congress
A New Yorker nominee for President faced questions from a Senate member about running mate selection. Senators questioned Warren or Bricker as VP choices while noting Lt Hunt’s entry was excluded as it involved enlisted men. Mother's Day contest judges included Lt Col. Harris Chaplain Gold Capt Ryle Lt Israelson and Sgt Dicker son.
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Congress
Warren
Bricker
Napier
Hunt
Herman L. Harris
William B. Gold
Joseph D. Ryle
Nell ¥ F. Israelson
James Dickerson
Grady and Burch Die. Family Notified in War Report
A damaged World War II era clipping reports Grady and Burch deaths with families notified. It notes Warm fronts and private Haven tied to a unit in the Southwest Battle area, listing the confusion over identification and kin distress.
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Martfora
Varleas
British and German naval clash in English Channel skirmish
British Admiralty reports light naval actions in the English Channel with two ships damaged in convoy operations. A French destroyer near the scene broke up a Nazi force. In France, a planned Rommel operation to seize manpower advanced, with arrests of De Gaullist supporters and key leaders. Aftonbladet notes Bulgarian Axis satellites to revive seven divisions, totaling sixteen, amid German troop increases and Bulgarian desires for independence.
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Enghub
Inpa
Con- Voss
Brite Uxht
Final de France
de Gaullist
Stockholm
Aftontlolpingen
Satellits
Bern
Bulgaria
Allied Air Offensives Pummel Nazi Targets Across Europe
A long Allied bombing sweep from midnight to Friday claims 150 German planes shot down and targets across France Belgium Germany and Italy hit. Osnabruck rail hub and several airfields were repeatedly attacked as RAF and US forces press the offensive with hundreds of bombers and escort fighters.
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Targata
France
Belgium
Germany
Italy
Luftwaffe
Tuten
Osnabruck
Berlin
Berlin- Amsterdam
Rutz
Tutow
Baltic Sea
Fosteckhaa
Tourain
Albbeville-Drucat
Beemmonte - Sur-Oige
Beauvais-Title
Francce
Chievres
Brussels
RAF
Boston
Rai Yards
Toutcoing
General Arca
Paris Rouen
Burata
Russians push to define postwar control amid German surrender
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Allied plans for occupation and governance after Germany's likely defeat. The text references American and British forces, German webl (web) tors, and the challenge of determining who will run which zones as fighting concludes.
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Heleivets
Mahar
Ath Tole Lee
Abe Pew
Euler
Aled
Cortes
Postwar plans outlined for Muscle Shoals district economy
A regional survey notes small farm and area plants have a good chance to survive the war and that labor experts foresee no marked expansion. It predicts aluminum and chemical fertilizer production will slow after the war and stresses addressing crowded schools and housing as postwar prosperity nears. The study says the Muscle Shoals area transformed by two world wars will share in future progress, with 11,000 workers in local plants and a $60 million wartime expansion shaping readjustment challenges.
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Labor Department
Europe
Colbert County
Lauderdale
Muscle Shoaly
Planta
Esd
Battle Report From Imphal And Kohima Fronts In Monsoon
The dispatch describes continued fighting on the Imphal front against Japanese forces with a push to clear ridges overlooking the city north of Imphal. Allied air forces claim multiple enemy aircraft shot down and several damaged while ground actions target fortified positions near Kohima and surrounding villages. British forces conduct a rapid raid in Pales area, tallying about 200 Japanese killed, with monsoon conditions complicating operations.
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Imphal
Zgrim Japaree Remstance
Bidenpur
Ningthoukhong
Aren
Aimi
Poteangham
Moirarg
Kohima
USAAF
Mettils Aod
Heho
Meiktlla
Pales
Edgewood Drive park projects near completion
The county plans advance work on Edgewood Drive with equipment placement to begin soon after finishing. South St Andrews and dla Howell school projects will follow, with installation of gear as soon as possible. Jimmy Dees aims to finish all three by July 4 with a dedication program. The Edgewood Scout hut will be built of concrete blocks with showers and a kitchen, work to start within days. Local unions offer to erect the building free and lumber firms provide materials at cost.
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Gamble
South St. Andrews
Dla Howell
Edgewood Drive
Jimmy Dees
Edgewood
Fred James
Scout Hut Committee
Jarmen
Dothan Carpenters’ Unions
Masons’ Union
James
Priest Orlemanski appeals suspension in Vatican row
Father Stanislabs Orlemanski from the Springfield diocese appeals a suspension order after a halt on sacraments and duties. Bishop Thomas M. OLeary announced the suspension following Orlemanskis return from Russia. Orlemanski said Stalin agreed to cooperate with the Church against persecution, presenting a signed document he claims proves persecution.
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Thomas M. O'Leary
Springfield
Father Orlemanski
Apostolic Delegate
Washington
Amleto Cicognani
Apostolic Delegation
Stanislaus Orlemanski
Bishoost
Fr Orlemanski
Russia
Moscow
Poland
Ukraine
Stalin
Fr Orlmanski
Tax delinquencies drop as 1943 record is praised
In 1943 Gwaltney praised a new tax collection record amid delinquent properties. Delinquencies fell from 600 to 700 at year start to just a few by sale day after taxpayers paid or made adjustments. A probate decree for land sale was issued May 6 with June 15 as a date, then canceled after all taxes were paid.
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Gwaltney
Small Blaze At Brown's Barbecue Stand Burns Wall
Firemen were called to Brown's Barbecue on North Street early yesterday morning when flames from a barbecue pit caused the walls to catch fire. Fire department said damage was light. Alarm sounded about 1 am.
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Brown
St. Andrews Street
Lam
First day drive in Italy yields gains around Cassino
Allied forces push in the Liri valley and near Cassino with gains across multiple sectors. American troops secure Cercobi and Ventosa, capture Damiano Hill, and establish bridgeheads. French and British units report progress as German resistance remains stiff along Monte Albanetto and surrounding peaks.
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KF Jet
Sd Feder
Autorg
Capiok Orbere Gurrende
Camelforme
Fifth Army
Mark W. Clark
Alphonse Jui
France
Clark
U. S
Hitler
Flybog
Brenner Pass
Germany
Verona
Po Valley
Bolzano
Bronzoro
Trento
Appenines
Minturno
Tyrrhenian Sea
Garigliano
Cercobi
Ventosz
Damiano Hill
Castelforte
Cassino
San Sebastiano
Ming
Liri
Eighth Army
Rapido
Monte Albanetto
Italy
Corsica
Berlin
London
Monte Failo
Repeat Carnival Planned At CAMP RUCKER
The 66th Panther Division at Dothan Recreation Center praised the May Carnival as a success and announced a repeat program. About 409 soldiers from MA4 division and division artillery enjoyed street dancing, refreshments, and a variety show with entertainers including Cpl Edward Breheny and Pvt Joseph Poleseno, as crowds applauded.
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Dothan Dbo
Jenior
66Th
Cpl
Edward Breheny
Breheny
Pie Nelson Rousseau
Joseph Poleseno
Frank Sinatra
Phil Tully
Soldiers Served Free at Enterprise Soldier Center
The women of the First Methodist Church of Enterprise will serve free coffee sandwiches and cookies to service members visiting the Enterprise soldiers center at 8 p m The director announced this event accompanying reports of cautious optimism amid early gains near Cassino with grim fighting ahead as German defenses remain strong
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First Methodist Church of
Uist
Cassino
Robbery and Sheriff Pursuit Reported in Geneva County
A robbery occurred at a local home with suspects fleeing toward Geneva County. Sheriff Delugy and deputies pursued three suspects, one identified as Sam Daniels, with a weapon display near a bus stop. Total loss was about $159. investigation continues in Panama City, Florida.
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Sheri Des Gion
Magnes Volved
Geneva County
Mar
Auibsmilies
Sam Daniels
Geneva
Delugy
Farmer Sad Daniels
Panama City
Pla
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