Graceville Woman Injured in Bridge Collision
Graceville woman suffers a laceration to the right eye after a crash on the Choctawhatchee river bridge near Nevies. Investigating officers say a truck driven by Les Lewis tried to avoid Patma’s vehicle, causing the collision that left the right rear trailer hanging over the bridge. injuries reported to the woman and a second occupant.
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Ba Gerdos Hurthsy
Gracevile
Fis
Choctawhatchee River
Nevies
Bats
Putremman J. Denaway
Ozark
Eceider
Patrelmar
C Grant
Les Lewis
Negro
Veldge Dumaney
T. J. Pattie
Meriainn
Mins
Teel Lee
Patma
Bartley
Collisron
Hastley
Negra
Pattille Alee
Military action reports from Burma theater battle lines
Fragmentary dispatch describes Cusdives reinforcements failing to blunt enemy advances in Burma. Airborne Allied boosters target Myitkyina and the Myitkyina airstrip as dive bombers harass Japanese defenders. Attacks push toward Mogaung and the Tiddim road north of Imphal with Allied forces attempting to stem the Japanese offensive. The report notes isolation of Japanese forces and advancing Allied air power over northeastern Burma.
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Cnet
Jopunass
Mama Tag
Myitkyima
Mtikwat
Bealagers
AtHeg
Bkibs
Bharee
Mogaung
India
Tiddim Road
Imphal
Samie
Inductees Listed By Board Three Inductees Listed
A Houston board announced preinduction tests for an age limited group. Names include T. Mearce Field Look Wilhs Breener Torcamia Ach Hersersan Eédig Merppard Jones and many others from various towns. Transfers listed include Bre y Emory Mendhaim from Tampa and Wal Allen Skinner from Egensburg plus several more.
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Houston
Belective Bervies
Fort McCallas
T. Mearce Fieyd
Wilhs Breener
Torcamia Ach Hersersan
Eédig Merppard Jones
Marvis Washingthe Tabb
Joan Worley Adem
Jon Howard Radsey
Las Alex Davis
Marile Byrd McClivrey
Carey Williems Sportcek
Gleatus
Carey Singletary
James Edward Weeks
James Aho Lasseter
Gerald Frederick MeMzal
Dewey C. Forehand
Henry James Sures
Bobby Brisbon Forrester
Scbury
Onis Andrews
Ralph Beaton Lambert
Bre@y
Emory Mendhaim
Tampa, Fla
Wal Allen Skinner
Eégenburg, Tex
Lee Derid Btvart
Kensen Ciby. Mo
James Baeq Haye
Phenix City
Willas Chandler
Jack~ Bonville, Fis
Night Air Raids Strike Germany and Belgium Rail Centers
Allied air forces delivered sweeping attacks across Germany and occupied regions, targeting Duisburg Hanover and rail hubs. In a major night operation, 48 RAF bombers failed to return, while Typhoon and Spitfire squadrons struck German ships near Cap Fréhel and naval targets, with heavy losses on both sides.
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Duisburg
Hanover
Belgium
RAF
Pees
Estimie
France
Germany
Italy
Haanver
Raich
Low Countries
Gieres
Navy
Nnst
Cap Frebel
St Malo
Air Ministry
Nazi Europe
Mediterranean
Allied Air Force
Intaly
Channel
Boulogne
Disppe
Calais
Yeaster- Bay
Second Tactical Air Force
Atlantic Wall
Europe
Trac
Plane Named After Correspondent's Son
A London wartime bomber has been named Hank Ide in honor of Henry B. Jameson the AP war correspondent. The crew presented the birthday gift to Hank Jameson Jr as he nears his first birthday. His father remains stationed with the United States forces and the family stays with Mrs Jameson’s parents in Burlington while he covers American bomber operations.
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London
Pew
Hank Ide
Henry B. Jameson
Penn
Uent
Pee
Bod Jr
Racine
Wee
Hank, Jr
Bors
United States
Hank
Mrs. Jameses
Mrs Huie Injured In Auto Collision Near Main Street
Mrs Huie of Deleville was slightly injured Saturday when the automobile she rode in collided with another car near the Bell Street and West Main intersection. The second car, driven by Dr L Edgar, also sustained damage. Mrs Hale was taken to the hospital for examination and treatment of injuries.
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E. FE Fui
Deleville Pout
Bell Street
W. Main
Hugh Summerlin
Dothan
Eicher Overrules Mistrial Motions
Justice Edward C. Eicher overruled defense motions for a mistrial in the mass section conspiracy trial. Prosecutor C John Rogge's opening statement was challenged as inflammatory but the judge read the transcript and found it did not transcend permissible limits. Lawrence Dennis named the opening statement as the sole issue in the trial week.
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Washington
iEdward C. Eicher
C. John Rogge
Eicher
Swancutt trial and related army inquiry details emerge
Chaotic proceedings recount Capt Swancutt’s shooting spree at a Riverside club and the ensuing army inquest. Witnesses testified Swancutt rose from a table and fired on Lt Light, Miss Livermore, and Miss Douglas before confronting Capt Serfling. Sanity questions loom as prosecutors pursue motives and legal actions.
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Wan
Pass
Swancutt
Siling
Charles A Thomas
India
Bag Ve Ang
Migs Dauglas
Camp Ansa
Harry J. Light
Bridgeport Conn
Miss Livermore
Douglas
Serfling
Army
Alon-4
Anza
Military Committee Launches Inquiry into Records Destruction
Washington The Senate Military Affairs Committee began an inquiry into a proposal to destroy Army Intelligence investigation records on subversive activities The panel planned to review actions affecting both military personnel and civilians and sought to clarify why the destruction order was issued while promising careful review of files with Army involvement limited The episode involved General George Patton Jr and sparked criticism over handling of records in a wartime environment
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Washington
Stnate
Raynold
War Department
Army
Georgia GOP Delegation Debates Convention Seats
A Georgia party meeting discussed delegates to the national convention. Debates centered on alignment with Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and the Wilson Williams faction. Four at large delegates will be chosen. central committee to elect new leadership with candidates including L. E. Crawford Roy Foater and Rep. Caedl Hartness.
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Caicago
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Central Committee
Wilson Willame
Natioze
Field
Harry Sovwar
Atlanta
Dewey
L. E. Crewford
Dalton
Roy Foater
Wadley
Rep
Caedl RR Hartness
Fannin County
Evory Republican
Georgia House
Care-Megan Plans Hearings On Drinking Effect On War Workers
The Care-Mejan set to present industrialists this day to discuss drinking's impact on war workers productivity and the Monday pay-day issue. A wartime megatire would curb absenteeism by banning beverages over half a percent alcohol. Representative Celier urged continued pressure on Capitol Hill warning of hearings.
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Care- Mejan
Celier
D-N. Y
Capitol! Hill
Glorifying youth clash prompts campus speech protest
Dr Hubert Searcy urges graduates to pursue maturity in responsibility and discipline as he delivers a message to a 65 member senior class described as among the largest in the institution. A pistol charge follows a stop of W C Coachman by deputies after reckless driving suspicion. Bond set at 300 dollars.
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Pearl Harbor
Hubert Searcy
Prewanted Dugresa
W. C
Cottonwood
Deputicanher
Missing Officer's Wife Located and Searched
Police located Mrs Patricia McKnight wife of Lieutenant Alfred McKnight of Nepler Field after she failed to return home from the post office. Neighbors reported she left 008 South Maynews Street and did not notify friends of her town departure, triggering an alert. The search traced her to Montgomery and confirmed she had left Dothan unexpectedly.
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Patricia McKnight
Alfred McKnight
Nepler Field
Abe
Montgomery
McKnight
Anénews
Aba
Dothan
Wallet and Keys Taken from Poyner Home
Police report a thief gained entry through an unlocked front door at 8 Burdenhaw Street and took a wallet and a set of keys from Mr Poyner while he slept. The wallet contained 65 cents. no other items were disturbed.
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Berigara
BP. Poyner
Houston Negro Charged With Assault at Smithville Church
In Houston County Jail, a man identified as Son Pasrson, Negro, faces an assault with a dangerous weapon charge after officers say he slashed the throat of O. K. Jackson, a nearby church incident at Smithville near Cattonwood, though Jackson sustained only minor injuries. Chief Deputy J. T. Cassy provided details.
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Pasrson
Houston County
Smithville Church
Wallace
Ucket
China
Roosevel
Asia
City Works to Chlorinate Water Despite Uneasy Taste
City official Goodwin says two or three potential water contaminants exist but none pose an immediate danger. The water system is chlorinated to kill bacteria, though taste and odor may be affected briefly. Sampling five times weekly remains a safety guard against disease, with higher bacteria counts possible in some areas.
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Goodwin
Cherry
Bombers strike Pacific targets and a local distress incident
Army 11th Air Force Mitchell bombers from Aleutia and Navy Ventura planes attacked shipping and Para Mushiro defenses in the North Pacific. A separate incident left Mrs. Hugh Summerlin critically injured after an apparent chemical incident in Dothan. Houston County Sheriff’s Office reports a quiet period with six drunkenness charges and one murder case among recent arrests.
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Army
11Th Air Force
Aleutia
Para- Mushiro
North Pacific
Paramushiro Strait
Southeast Scout Troop 3 First in Inter-troop Efficiency Contest
Headland area Troop 3 from L Towns of Scwatmaster topped the Southeast tlabame Council with 3,210 points in the Inter-troop Efficiency contest begun May 1 and running into June. Andalusia’s Troop 67 placed second with 2,890 points and Troop 8 of Andalusia was third at 2,1? points.
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Headland
Scwatmaster
Tlabame
Will
Nagre
Andalusia
Goss
Eufauls
Clayton
Louteville
Opp
Eufeals
Camp
Rotary
Fifth Army advances around Terracina and Liri Valley gains
Allied forces push through Terracina and capture Monte Leucio and Monte Pasignano as operations widen along the Adolf Hitler Line. The Fifth Army reports encirclements and shrinking German positions while tracking threats to Pontecorvo and the Pontecorvo‑Aquino corridor. Prisoner totals exceed 6,000 as mopping up continues and German reinforcements move to bolster Pico. Spitfires disrupt enemy air raids.
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Fifth Army
Anzio
Nazia
Terracina
Save Talpointa
Pontecorvo-Pice
Monte Leucio
Pontecorvo
Liri
Piedimonte
Tirt
Pidimonte
Lirl
Italy
Adriatic
Pico
Pontecorvo-Aquino
Terracine
Monte Ban Blagio
Fondi
Soma
Rome
Eternal City
Naples
Monte Pasignano
Monte Casa Recolo
Traveler's Aid Busy Hub Helps War Travelers
Linda Cauley profiles Traveler's Aid volunteers at a Greyhound station desk aiding soldiers and families. Workers field odd requests from a boy asking for a needle and thread to a large woman seeking a dress, while explaining they are volunteers who cannot take gifts. They provide information, help with passes, and support weary travelers, contributing to the war effort during their duty hours.
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Linda Cauley
Amurusi
Hatella
Meeks Funeral Held At Rock Hill Church
Funeral services for E J Meeks fifty six of Cottondale route one were held at Rock Hill Church with Rev Joe Eldridge officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving are his widow four brothers and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers named. SEAY OVERSEAS Private first class John H Seay son of Mrs M Seay is with Allied Force Headquarters in North Africa in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. The public relations office reports bomb carrying FW 190s north of Anzio with ME 109 escort. The British shot down eight FW 190s.
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E J. Meeks
Cottondale
Dothan
Rok Hilll Church
Joe Eldridge
Ward Wilson
Erhnfe Meeks
Lester Meeks
Fletcher Meeks
Poshoka
Flo
J. D. Meeks
Panama City
Lillie Carter
Biecca
William Barton
Dewey Emfinger
Etlig Jackson
Roy Waters
Tom Seay
Dan Jackson
Seay
John H. Seay
M. Seay
East North Street
Allied Force Headquarters
North Africa
Mediterranean
Anzio
Land-Lease Aid Campaign Figures Reported
The report outlines World War II lend lease totals with large figures. It notes billions in aid to allies including Britain and China. It cites percentages by region and claims a dramatic rise in monthly supply tonnage compared with the previous year.
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Iam
Lend
Lam
Africa
Middle East
Mediterraneas
China
Indie
Australic
New Zealand
America
Pacific
Waeth Af Lang
Japan
Pepman
Party politics and primaries loom in November contests
The text notes Republicans debating nominee choices in several states including a possible Dewey tilt, Connecticut Democrats planning a two day meeting to name delegates, North Carolina nominating a governor candidate and Reynolds successor, and Oregon Senator Holman undecided on backing Wayne Morse in the November race amid a party upheaval.
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Lideagate
Bard
Btassen
Dewey
Connecticut
Wil
North Carolina
Reynolds
Mame Cholces
House of Representatives
Holman
R -Ore
Oregon
Wayne L. Morse
War Labor Board
Display of medieval military device begins in era
A historical exhibit traces the emergence of military devices in medieval times, outlining early siege tools, weapons, and defensive mechanisms that shaped later warfare. Researchers highlight technological evolution and the role of artisans in developing practical siege engines and armor.
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Cate
Vichy
Howard
Dethea
Alabama
Mephe
PSO LA Cantra Dan
Gulfspray Orchestra
Aml
Thersdaye
Gulf
Pitcher Warehouse & Gin Co
Central Depot
Huie
Oas
Slyaardd Swancut
la Crosse
Arlington
Riverside
Brngall
Cale
Los Angeles
Ariington
Andrews Street
Plymouth Rock
Henry Laster Stevens
New Orleans
NEW Fork
Dee
Chicago Commodities
Poyner
Yellowstone National Park
Phi Beta Kappes
Honorary Cor
Houston County Sheriffs Office
Nta
Meeks
Rock Hill Church
Dothan Savings & Loan CO
Trey
Dalian
Heating Co
J. B. Davis Siicale Refining Co, Agt, Dethen
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