Mrs Cunningham Dies On Route Two
Funeral services for Mrs Cunningham of Dethew route two were held after illness. Dr A J Litkoneon and Ker Chasigs Mudreth of Hearn led burial at Ward-Wison cemetery in Move County for the past 50 years. She left four sons Alide Ro ans George Cunningham of Dutl.sr Eugene Cus- Fangnam of Alexandria Jue and Emory Cutturgoan of Gastagen. A drummer Mrs Jo W Savell of Borden. Three daughters Mrs Eve McPherson Mrs Mary Allred and Mrs Raron Snabbett, Troy. Many grandchildren and severial great grandchildren. Active pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named from local churches and community leaders.
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Litkoneon
Chasigs Mudreth
Hearn
Burtal
Ward - Wison
Troy
Jaxnd Seabern
H T Abernathy
CC Pescock
D P Youngblood
Paul Mayes
Robert Guaaliney
Joe Schulman
Biford Williams
Brice Page
C M Weaver
J. O Heneau
Paili
Laughlin
Horace Burch
Lewis Oppert
Russell Kerrington
O Z Hucky
Roy di
Blood test bills and nurse examination veto clash in state debate
The Senate backed a proposal requiring premarital blood tests for both sexes while the House stalled. A 1943 measure for universal blood tests was enacted then, and the Senate urged the House to accept the nurses bill. Senator St John warned that exempting armed forces personnel would lower standards while Governor Sparks signed oil and gas regulation laws after a conference with the authors.
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House
Vernon St John
Fence
Bt Johns
Chauncey Sparks
Turbulent election scene as parties shun expected outcomes
Fragmented OCR text depicts a chaotic election period with parties facing expulsions and withdrawals. Mentions Japan and Churchill era rhetoric, noting promises and political realignments. Specific names and places are unclear due to garbled input but image hints at broader constitutional debate and shifting alliances.
Early Okinawafront speech lauds General Buckner and airfield strides
A wartime broadcast quotes Turner praising General Buckner and the Allied push in Okinawa. He lauds onshore works, a new round system, and airfields already in operation, with hundreds of planes daily bombing Japan. Turner contends the Navy faces challenges but supports soldiers and foresees rapid island possession and stronger offensive use in the near future.
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Buckner God Tus
Okinawa
Turner
Japan
Navy
Hercus
World War II blast injures officers and alters fate
A battle report describes a blast that killed Luftwaffe General Korten and Maj. Gen. Lehmundt, with a splinter wounding another officer. Investigators say if Col Brandt had not moved a briefcase, Hitler might have been killed or seriously hurt as the table end shield averted the blast.
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Geoeral Korten
Lehmundt
Hitler
Truman Boosts War Effort Amid Japan Action
President Truman announced the United States would wield overwhelming force to strike Japan. In a joint session honoring Congressional Medal of Honor winner Jake Landsey of Lucedale Miss, the First Army technical sergeant, the statement underscored Allied resolve as troops prepared for Normandy and North Africa campaigns and as veterans and generals coordinated to sustain the effort.
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b.egeDrad
Russiacp
Reid
Tuagty
Generel Linages
Sijaseus
Kate Tere
Normandy
Gta Dandiogs
Nort Africa
Maly
Truman
United States
Chef Executive
First Army
Jake Landsey
Lucedale
Miss
Pacific War Strategy and Aircraft Outlook
A wartime briefing outlines Japan as a focal air target with Pacific air blockade expected to tighten. It notes concentrated Japanese industry near coasts, declining home production, and escalating air raids as U S forces push toward victory. Aircraft lists favor B 29 and long range fighters with Pacific theater shifts.
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Japan
Sattack
Europe
Alecka
Navy
Pacific
Germany
Records Seek Serial Numbers For Items
A fragmented report notes officials in Montgomery County discussing the need for serial numbers on certain records. The UPA office is involved, with actions aimed at replacing or updating items and securing proper burial names and identifiers.
Dothan Marines Dream Turned Nightmare in Foxhole
Corporal Anidur Billa Jr and Private Mire Class Herbert Mesas of Euat Liverpool fought a sudden attack in a foxhole near Two Jima. Mills grabbed the assailant, then Gunnery Sergeant Roy Lee Dilbeck Jr arrived with a carbine to restore order. The attacker, Means, woke from a nightmare about a Jap and a loaded rifle was in the hole.
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Jack Dashirll
Marine Corpa Combil Corres Peséent
Jima Derlayrds
Anidur Billa
Merce
Dothan
Herbert Mesas
Euat Liverpool
Wiih
Keneed bin
Fom
Hiss
Roy Lee Dilbeck, Jr
Barnesville Mann
Mills
Dilbeck
Straghten
Means
Draft policy shifts as war status updates unfold
Government heads announce continued medical exemptions for men 26 through 29 while broadening eligibility for further drafting. Local boards gain leeway to interpret urgency in war production needs as skilled soldiers return from furloughs. About 3,000 to 4,000 troops in plants and munitions would be recalled, with August projections showing varied age groups subject to mobilization.
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Hershey
Pol.cy
Eggin
War Department
Army
Toe Wai
Toe Wai Man- Powe
Ined
Nletshey
Mrs A C Benton of Newton Dies
Mrs A C Benton of Newton dies after long illness. Funeral will be held Wednesday at the Newton Episcopal Church with Rev Clarion officiating and burial at the Newton cemetery. Survivors include two sons Betaun Newton and C G Berte Sanford Fla.
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Ezaak
A C Benior
Tor
Kewton
Sollowing
Jong Olupres
Newion Espubt
Mr. Clarion
Rey
Newton Ceiueiess
Hulian Punerel
Irecuung
Sunvers
Betaun
Newton
Trieste Occupation Shifts as Tito Signals Flexible Stand
Allied patrols move through Trieste amid rising Yugoslav tension as Marshal Tito appears to soften stance on occupation. British and American officials anticipate a diplomatic solution with Yugoslavia over Trieste and surrounding areas.
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London
Yugoslavia
Tito
Trieste
Moscow
Austria
Adriatic
Maly
Foreign Office
Harold Alexander
Mediterranean
Allied plans hinge on big power accord in postwar era
A Riyssen dispatch notes Holland hints at possible future events while Truman, Churchill, and Siam discuss Berlin occupation terms agreed months ago by Allied leaders. Stettatus heads a fleeing committee setting a timetable for Dumbarton Oaks work, aiming to finish by early June. Small nations press the United States, Britain, and Russia to define voting and veto rules for a future world security council and to specify how to block or advance peace efforts amid growing tensions.
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Riyssen
Holland
Britain
United States
Truman
Premer
Siam
Churchill
Stettatus
Tan Oluil
Brita
Russia
Strawhtaway
Yalta
World Security Council
OPA checks on tagging and pricing of garments
Mr Wilkerson notes 65 percent of cotton garments in the county are under price controls. A survey will cover 34 apparel items and retailers may face refunds or damages if overcharges are found. Violations with tagging or pricing will be forwarded to the District Office for action.
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Wilkerson
OPA
OPA 1
Ashford Soldier Learns Jap Trick In Mindanao
Ashford resident Hubert Lynas, son of Mr and Mrs Allissa Lynn, is wounded in Mindanao as his rifle platoon bears the brunt of a Japanese assault. He sustained a shoulder wound from a .25 caliber bullet and was awarded the Purple Heart. He expects to be back on duty soon.
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Mindanao
Hubert Lynas
Allissa Lynn
Ashford
Ala
Ob Mindanao
Pre Lynn
Lynn
Theen
Deis Studebaker
Piet of
America
Area AAA Officers Meet In Troy
Alabama AAA officers from nine southeast counties will convene in Troy tomorrow to plan eight one day sessions for projects due by June 30. Participants from Houston, Henry, Geneva, Dale, Coffee, Blount, Covington, Crenshaw and Pike counties are expected.
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Troy
TH. Marti
Alabama
Auburn
Houston
Hen. Ty
Geneva
Dale Coffee
Berbour
Covington
Crenshaw
Pike
Houston Gas Tax For April Paid Out
Walden gasoline tax revenue for April in Houston County totaled 4277.31 with deputy collector L A Granger receiving the largest share. Dothan received 2650.21 Ashford 282.90 Columbia 147.48 Cottonwood 156.88 Webb 2741 Gordon 3 63 and the county 95480 were distributed as stated by Granger.
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Houston County
Walden
L. A. Granger
Dothan J
Ashford
Columbia
Cottonwood
Webb
Gordon
County
Granger
AAA Seeks Records on Beef Payments in Houston County
County officer Jesse A. Culbreth explains beef production payments under the War Food Administration program require evidence of sales for eligibility. Payments are fifty cents per hundredweight for good and choice cattle from May 19, owned and fed at least 30 days, sold to licensed slaughterers, weight at least 800 pounds live, and sale price within the minimum stabilisation range. Details and copayment procedures are pending.
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Houston County
War Food Administration
Jesse A. Culbreth
AAA
Culbreth
May Demonstration Winners Announced for 4H Club
First place county winners were Dingh Murphy and Heteo Wuhite of the Rehabet nemesh 4H Club. Katty Feuning won for Madrid high 4-H step. referee noted exemplary personal appearance and room design. Demonstration featured a model room with miniature furniture and a guided exercise on arranging furnishings. Webb elementary H Club earned honorable mention for the month. Advisors included Mrs. Sara Kelly and teachers from Rehobeth and Madrid.
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Dingh Murphy
Heteo Wuhite
Nemesh Jary
Ard Katty Feuningwon
Jesse Mary Wonde
Madrid
Jee Walton
Est
Glani
Berler Hames
Eco
Webb Elementary
Katrede Forest
Bers Etheridge
World War II lend-lease totals and cross country aid figures
The report details lend-lease aid to Allies reaching $38.97 billion, with actual exports at $29.31 billion. Britain received $12.78 billion, regional aids include Africa and the Middle East at $4.81 billion, and China and India at $2.10 billion. Reverse lend-lease for 1944 is $2.53 billion, bringing total to $4.66 billion by Jan 1, 1945.
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Russia
Britain
Africa
Middle East
Mediterranean
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
Latin America
Death of Mrs Culverhorse Near Artioy
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Mrs Mary Culverhorse near Artioy. It mentions mourners and nearby figures, with references to local officials and a church service led by a reverend at the Fudge Courch area. The text is garbled with OCR errors.
Ashford Markel Opens Next Week
Ashford Markel plans opening next week as county agriculture officials announce the official start of the Wes crop season. M. Ling, county ager, stated tomatoes are moving to local markets and about 200 trucks will be used to bring in crops, with markets expected statewide.
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Rom
M. Ling
Ager
Houston
Ashford
Ling
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Metuers
Eos
Louis L. Goldblatt
J.L. Harris Roofing CO
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Sorrells Milling Company
Oatex
Garrison
DRY Cleaners
Lena
Tee Bosyer
Weber
Montgomesy
Dusurich Upa
Berial
Dothan Marine
Nippon
Pacific Islands
A. C. Benton
Ot Newton
Bruenrao
U. S
Gora
U.S
Cul Howerd W Reynolds
Hanford
Sancausto Castle
Tures
Cny
Goria
New York
New Orleans
Contiparé
Prar San Lvey
Cuiler Ane
George W. Allengy
Ariton
Markel
Boca
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Raymond DE Mattia
Martin
Mir Dethen Phot
C. E. Blakey
Optometri
Foster, Dothan
Tippee
Hathcock Lumber Company
Hathcock Lumber
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