Postoffice Windows Seven Nabbed in Liquor Cases
Officers report seven men nabbed in liquor cases with hours posted for tomorrow at the post office windows. Several arrests followed during the operation, including confiscation of six gallons of whiskey and three gallons of non tax paid liquor. Illinois agents described a still destruction and mash seizure in the roundup, with multiple defendants identified and taken into custody in Dothan.
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Neddiay
U.S
Douglars
Erers Lee
Arbus
Bvid
Walter Lee Fomies
J B Withems Negro
Ewell Janes
Bo Cherry
ATU Egerte
Daughny
Aaron Gumible
Henry Conley
Rob. Philipse
Luke Burdick
Stilt Walters
Roy Catiels
Dothan
ATU
FSA Purchases Land For Three Clients In County
The Farm Security Administration announced purchases of three tracts for clients W. E. Welly, L. Bodiford and wives, J. D. Bodvard and wives, and LCL Deepe and wives. The two mile east of Webb tract, 60 acres, was bought for 5 L. Bodiford et al. This raises the year’s FSA loan closings in the county to ten.
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W. E Welly
Ashford
Faro
I G. Nichols
FSA
Webb
L. Bodiford
J. D. Bodvard
Lcl. Deepe
Mrs J D Gamble Dies In Florence
Funeral services for Mrs J D Gamble of Florence, mother of Paul Gamble of Dethan, will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at St James Methodist Church in Florence with Brown Service in charge. A daughter, Miss Clara Gamble, survives.
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J. D. Gamble
Florence
Paul Gamble
Dethan
Tommorrow
St. James Methodist Church
Brown
Clara Gamble
Command Set Up For Jap Territory
A new U S western Pacific base command under Maj Gen Sanderford Jarman has been formed to take over defense and administration of territory wrested from the Japanese in the Western Pacific. Lt Gen Robert C Richardson Jr announced the move. Jarman, a West Point graduate and 40 year veteran, formerly commanded Saipan and said the action shows a determination to push the enemy to unconditional surrender at the earliest possible moment.
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Army Headquarters
Pacific Ocean Areas
U. S. Western Pacific
Sanderford Jarman
Western Pacific
Robert C. Richardson, Jr
Pacific Ocean
Srn
Central Pacific
South Pacific
Jarman
West Point
Saipan
Japs Shake Up High Navy Command In Major Reorganization
San Francisco AP reports a broad Japanese naval shake-up. Vice Admiral Jisaburo Ozawa replaces Soemu Toyoda in the three top fleet posts. Toyoda is removed as commander in chief of the combined fleet and overall naval command, while new posts are formed for the naval general staff and supreme war council. Takijiro Onishi is named vice chief of naval general staff, and Ya takes Toyoda’s place as president of the naval staff college.
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San Francisco
Posta
Jiseeburo Ozawa
Soemu Toyoda
Dome
Toyoda
Naval General Staff
Adm
Koahira Oikewa
Iya
Naval Staff, College
Takijiro Onishi
Philippines
McKinney Penetrates Wilkerson Case Fire Duty Claim
McKinney notes new developments since the Wilkerson matter and argues the fireman was performing actual fireman duties when burned. He asserts half the bill’s expenses, about 750, reflect Wilkerson’s burn-related costs.
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McKinney
A D. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Planning Survey Scheduled Here for Dothan
A 32 month survey begins June 1 as the State Planning Basin and City Planning Commission start joint work on peatwar developments and building surveys in Dothan. The two boards approved a contract funding a 12 month plan at $1,200 from city planning funds.
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City Planning Commigsion
City Commission
City Planning Commission
State Planning Board
Dothan
State Guard Unit Here Is Inspected
A Federal inspection of the Dothan Headquarters and Supply Company, Third Regiment of the Alabama State Guard, was held at the Armory on the Montgomery Highway. A satisfactory report was given to Captain Allo V. Lee. Col. Walter A. Thompson conducted the inspection, including drills, demonstrations, walkie talkie and field telephone tests, first aid, pack ensembling, toe pitching, and field tripping gunk.
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Dothan
Alabama State Guard
Montgomery
Allo V. Lee
Walter A. Thompson
Fourth Service Command
Interior Defense Section
Birmingham
OPA Rental Branch Moves to New Dothan Offices
The Dothan area rent director F. Z. Doak announced the OPA rental branch will occupy Rooms 207-209 in the Farmer-Porter Building starting June 3. Previously the office operated in the Penney Building, but the government lease was canceled by owners with a 30 day notice clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan-Czerk Defence
Farmer-Porter
F. Z. Doak
Penney
Representative Lee Expects Smooth Senate Passage On County Form Bill
Rep Lee reported no opposition in the Senate for the county form of government bill and Senator Espy pledged support in the upper chamber. The measure lets counties with 15000 to 18100 population choose a city form of government and triggers an election to gauge voter preference for such a government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continard
Fege One
Lee
Major Espy
Hourston
Henry
Senate
Release Of Men Over 35 Urged
Washington reports urge for release of men over 35 from military service due to cost of supporting families and obligations. Figures cited show about 1.27 million in service as of April, with 2 million to 2.4 million discharged, killed, or deemed ineffective.
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Iewetog
Felese
guileUet Velerare
Wey
China Says Japanese Withdraw Likely From China Front
Unconfirmed reports say Japan may pull back from Liu Chow Kwai ngs area as Chinese troops push a two pronged attack along rail lines toward Jao ngsi and Lin Chow. Nan ning fell Saturday, with Chinese forces advancing toward Pinyang and threatening Liuchow as Japan contemplates retreat north of the Yangtze.
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Spencer Moosa Chungking
Liuchow
Kwaings
Dunation
Nanning
Pinyang
Linchow
Hwacyuan- Chen
Yang River
Ishan
Yangtze
Yellow River
China
Lanchow
Shanghai
Hongkong
A Jong Hok
China Indo -China
Indo- China
Canton
Russia
U S Rejects Jap Protest On Sinking Awa Maru
Washington AP reports the United States rejected Japan's protest over the sinking of the relief ship Awa Maru in April. The State Department warned against threats of retaliation as negotiations circulated through the Swiss government. A separate note confirms Douglas liberation news, with Fred Douglas returning home after capture in Limmbourg in 1944 and service with General Patton's Third Army.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Japan
Dais
Tokyo
Kapa
Garesing
Amenians
Isoullertn Asis
Swass
Indas
Comeniand
Ametigung
Stas
Formosa
Apul
Wenden
Knudsen Plans Retirement From Active Duty This Week
War Department production chief Knudsen will retire from active duty at week’s end. A formal War Department announcement is expected. Also noted, Sime Sims, son of Mrs John Sims of Bay Head Florida, has been liberated from a German prisoner of war camp. His mother has been notified. Previously reported missing in action at Napier Field after April 1944, he was later heard from during Pearl Harbor days.
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Douglas
Pleo
Fred Douglas
A Douglas
Headland
Germay
Semons
Ware Department
Limembourg
George Patton
Washington
Wiliam $. Knudsen
War Department
Sims
Timit
Waham
Sime
John Sins
Af Bay Head
Fla
Napier Field
Pearl Harbor
Atlantic Shipping Convoys Cancelled
Washington reports the end of World War II era Atlantic convoys as the U S Navy suspends convoy operations after more than five years of wartime escort duties. The move ends a long era of protection for merchant ships and changes naval risks and routes.
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Washington
Altituc
Maerchenl
hanroMoal
Arese
Eilbeut
Regula
Negro Is Killed In Clash With Abbeville Sheriff
In Headland Rousdvelt Hudspeth, a Negro oil mill worker, was killed by pistol wounds after a confrontation with Sheriff George Gamble of Abbeville. Witness Bob Shelly said Hudspeth attacked the sheriff with a heavy instrument as Gamble tried to subdue him. The sheriff fired several times, Hudspeth died about an hour later. Gamble, injured, sought medical aid in Dothan but could not obtain it and returned home. The sheriff was confined to his home and unavailable for comment.
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Hudstein
George Gamble
Abbeville
Bob Shelly
Abe Ol
Hudspeth
Sherif Gamble
Gamble
Shelley
Hudapeth
Gambie
Dothan
Headland
Shentt
Homecoming Echoes Across War Wounded Rooms
The scene shifts from Bradley and Mitchell Fields to Halloran Hospital Camp Shanks and Camp Kilmer as wounded soldiers and released prisoners fill bunks with weary smiles. Across crowded wards the GI humor and quiet politeness mask pain, loneliness, and the urge to belong. Everyone is home in spirit, dreaming of jobs, families, and the future after war.
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Bradley
Mitchell Fields
Halloran Hospital
Camp Shanks
Camp Kilmer
Navy PRO Promises Prompter Promises Prompter
In Atlanta AP reporting, Navy officials pledge transparency while considering a naval newsprint venture. A survey is planned to determine a pulp mill site in Georgia Mississippi or Alabama. The project aims to produce 50 000 to 100 000 tons yearly, with honorary life membership awarded to Frank Miller of Montgomery, as part of the association founded in Atlanta in 1803.
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Atlanta
Américas
Spni
Herela Blanc Mauer Usk
Nets Puble Teletoane AgGirsting
Dyedere
Southern
Publebere Abbotiauud Perterday Ihe AG Harel
Carl B Short
World News and Times
Rowlake. Ve
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
Hese
South
Lufkin
Tex
Atlanta Journal
Atlanta Conquistion
Frank Miller
Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery Journal
Miller
Association
Atlante
Stoll Kidnapper Dies: Robison to Die in Electric Chair
Federal Judge Shackleford Miller set June 8 for the execution of Thomas H. Robinson Jr for the $50 000 ransom kidnaping of Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll in Louisville. The 37 year old former Nashville law student will die in Kentucky's electric chair at Eddyville State Prison after a long legal battle over the death penalty.
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Louisville, KY
Shackleford Miller
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Alice Speed Stoll
Nashville, Tenn
Kentucky
Eddyville
Alcatraz
Robinson
Milan
Mich
Miller
France faces risk as Syria clashes rise in Levant attempt
London's observers warn France may force a forceful stand or withdraw, risking empire as fighting erupts in Syria and Hama, Homs, and Damascus with French reinforcements under crossfire and ambush. Damascus reports fear of a general clash spreading from Arab League backed mandates.
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Arab League
France
London
Levant
Washington
Middle East
Syria
Associated Press
Damascus
Syras
Jamil Muhdam Bey
Hama
Raiload
Election clash looms after coalition dissolves
The remark, said by a minister in the home office, accused the opposition of forcing elections. The coalition, led by Colonel Chivehllaced, dissolved last week, leaving the House tense as two major parties prepare for a fresh clash after five years of united front in the war against Germany.
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Coalion
Camp Sibert Chosen To Train Guardsmen
The United States Army announced Camp Sibert in Alabama will host a four year Guardsmen training program for about 3 500 officers and men. The camp will run for seven days starting July 30 with Colonel Walter M. Thompson and Federal Army officers assisting in instruction. The plan is expected to attract around 2 000 more volunteers.
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Sibert
Montgomery
Depsaritienst
Epprovel
Weust
Gadsden
Prrent
Alkvara
Bog
George L Cleere
Sivie
Daat
Ben
Gevers Cleere
Walter M. Thompson
Sixth Security District
Wean
Committee Recalls Contempt Citation in Veterans Debate
Washington AP The House Veterans Committee voted to recall Albert Deutsch a PM writer and drop contempt charges after he refused to identify sources about hospital conditions. The vote, led by Chairman Rankin, came amid turbulence as the panel met to consider a VA medicine and surgery line. Frank T. Hines testified.
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D-Ga
Domengeaux
D/La
House
Rankin
Veterans Administration
Veterana
Frank T. Hines
Alabama Legislature Deliberates Building and Education Bills
Lawmakers debate optometry education four year plan and state exam. A Chilton bill pressures bus firms to offer separate race accommodations. Senate advances a cow coliseum project funded by the business commission and creates an agriculture center board. A multi million dollar building program awaits approval with a building commission led by the Governor, including an urgent priority budget and a possible $500 000 flexibility. Prohibition amendment moves toward a constitutional vote as session schedules set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Jackson
Tallapoosa
Grover Walker
Chilton
Senate
Cow Coliseum
Business Commission
Agriculture Center Board
Judiciary Committee
Alabama
Finance Committee
Gerald Bradford
Clarke County
Finance Department
James A. Simpson
Jefferson
L. H Ellis
C.D. Norman
House
Vroel
Seven Du Vruen Doughboys Drive Toward Shuri Front
U S Army forces press toward Shuri as rains aid a pincer around the Shuri perimeter. Three divisions clash with Japanese artillery and machine guns while Iwo Jima Mustangs hit Kasumigaura naval targets northeast of Tokyo. Forty two enemy planes destroyed or damaged. one Mustang lost. Privateers of Fleet Air Wing Four sweep Korea waters, sinking a destroyer and six cargo ships.
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Enue Ryukyu
Che. Ma
Genarebbaid V. Arpold
Yuesberns
Oraio Mure
Tera
Karma
Shuri
U. S
First
Machine
R&d
Iwo
Korea
Navy Privateers Sink Seven Japanese Vessels Off Korea
Two Navy Privateer planes swept the Korean coast destroying seven enemy vessels including a destroyer and damaging two more. Five freighters were sunk as Lt. Comdr. George Hicks and Lt. Leo Kennedy led the attack with Lt. Comdr. Hicks strafing and Lt. Kennedy delivering a bombing run. The tail gunner watched the destroyer explode as the mission ended with planes low on ordnance.
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Okinawa
George Hicks
Oakland
Calif
Leo Kennedy
Ethlyn
Kennedy
Korea
Kyushu
Hicks
ARM
Patriot youth military training outlined in wartime article
Number 8 outlines patriotic military education for youth with camp trainings and musters in a peaceful state. Sergei Xaitanov, chairman of the higher schools committee, notes Russians built improved combat ships for the Red Navy during the war but provides no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergei Xaitanov
Moscow Bolshevik
Red Navy
Two Scout Units Renew Charters In Troy Ozark Area
Two Scout units renewed their charters in Dothan and Ozark regions. Troop Sixteen under W D Thomas and Pack One sponsored by Presbyteries Church in Ozark area have 16 cubs and a structured pack committee, with leaders including Rev Picksra Jr and Ojon D Roberson. The units trace back to 1939 and 1942 registrations.
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Srouy Mg
Omeg
Dothan
JV Coats
Kew Brockton Tyuup
Tie Mette Church
Rei
Picksra
Troy
Ojon D. Roberson
J. W. Brak
Ozark
Gs Presbyteries
Courch
W. D. Thoma
Douglas Brown
James FL
T. H Colbor
Tually
William A Cherry Funeral Held Today
Funeral services for William A Cherry of Dothan and Houston County were conducted at Prospect Church in Brunswick with Rev H Draughn officiating. Burial followed at Prospect Cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. Survived by wife, two sons James B and William Bardsley Cherry, three daughters Lillie Vaughn, Mary Hanks, Katherine Roney, three brothers A M Cherry Henry and Mann Cherry, and 11 grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Woodmen of the World members.
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William
Cherry
Brunswick
Prospect Church
H. E. Draughn
Ben
Prospect Cemetery
Wilson
Dothan
Booston County
Prospect Chan
Woodmen of the World
James B
Wiliam Bardsley Cherry
Lillie Mar Vaughn
Mary Hanks
Brunawick
Katherine Roney
Tustabogg
A. M. Cherry
Henry
Mann Cherry
Promoted to Captain Bowden in War Department notice
First Lieutenant Adam Fran Bowden of 203 S Andres St Dothan has been promoted to Captain in a War Department notice issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Fran Bowden, AC
St. Andres St. Dothan
War Department
Honorable Discharge for Johnnie L Wardell of Cottonwood
Honorable discharge announced for Johnnie L Wardell of Cottonwood from the Army at AAY regional and convalescent hospital Fort Wright Washington. Entered in October 1841 served two years as a radio operator on Ascension Island. Receives European Theater of Operations Ribbon American Defense Ribbon and American Theater Ribbon. Wife is Lomi Ray of Cottonwood.
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Johnnie L. Wardell
Cotonwood
Army
AAY
Fort Wright
Washington
Ascension Island
Lomi Ray
Coitodwood
Scorching Weather Skin Relief Product Ad
An old style advert pitches a medicated powder for skin misery in extreme heat. It promises relief from heat rash mosquito bites and sun irritations, claiming family appeal and affordable cost and advising as a handy overseas gift.
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Navy High Command
Henry G. Gwaltney
Merrill
State Guard
OPA Rental Branch
Ottie
Louis L. Goldblatt Llurie
JL. Harris Roofing CO
Baltary
Lamibe Artoy
Rey
Shaoyang Paoching
Henan Province
Hsthchakos
Chunting
Shanhgien
Lunghay
Bucher
Knudsen
Shetley
Navy Pro
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William A. Cherry
C. E. Blakey
N. Foster, Dethan
Bright Runner
Sorrells Milling Company
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