Cab Driver Convicted In Prostitution Case
Wilburn Johnson a Dothan taxi driver discharged by his employer after a prior arrest was convicted in Recorder's court and fined 52. Evidence showed Johnson warned by his boss that any dealings with prostitutes would not be tolerated. City officials warned cab operators they could lose licenses for employee misconduct. Assia Man Helms pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and vagrancy, receiving a $77 fine and 30 days in jail.
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Wilburn Johnson
Dothan Tari
Dip
Bia
Ny Palce
Recorder's Court
Neterday
Jokenes
Pragutytes
Deibas
Beena
Civera
KE. J. Strickland
Johnson
Assia
Helms
Head-On Auto Crash Injures Four Men
Four men were seriously injured in a head on collision about a mile from Headland on the Newville highway. Wilt Roberts, a Negro from Headland route, suffered multiple injuries. Jobo Sgiter, a Negro from Columbia route, and Armstrong, a white man, were injured with varying severity. Perry Walker, a Negro, escaped with minor injuries. Two ambulances from Headland rushed the injured to a Dothan hospital. full extent of injuries not yet determined.
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Newville
Bate
Earl Henley
Wilt Roberts
Pnd
Jobo Sgiter
Columbia
Cui? Armstrong
Elso
Salto
Menley
Perry Walker
Neura
Headland
Salter
A Dothan i
Cepital
Labor unions press for wage hikes amid steel crisis
In Birmingham Alabama steel and iron output rose as union coal miners returned to work ending the fuel shortage. Two Ensley blast furnaces reopened while three others remained banked. Republic Steel restarted ingot production at Gardden plant. coal mining operations returned to normal. CIO chief Murray signals broader wage demands following AFL union actions and a pending regulatory push before November 25.
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CIO
Wheremitteca
Tag Red
Philip Murrey
United Bioelwarkers
Auer Fa
Jeu Ube Cio Catpaigy
Regardieng
AFL
Truvaan
D-Mo.s
Nonops
Ita
Crosser
Murray
Birmingham
Alabama
Ensley Steelworks
Tennessee
Tron & Railroad Co
Ensley
Republic Steel Corp
Gadaden, Ala
Atilly
Board of Revenue Opposes Tree Bill in Alabama session
The Houston County Board of Revenue urged defeat of the Forest Conservation Act. It warned the bill would grant the Secretary of Agriculture near unlimited control over private forests, require record keeping and notices to timber owners, and threaten private land use while aiming to protect forest land values and national defense. The measure seeks to regulate timber, navigability, and commerce with broad federal reach.
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Houston County Board of Revenue
Voss Conga
Forest Conservation Act
Alabama
Reastura Bankhead
Yun
Congresssian Steagall
TF Stantin
Detban
Abe Susrd
Bhref
Analgsia
Secretary of Agriculture
Camp fund drives surge with $4000 raised in Dothan
Col. Lloyd Spooner and Capt. Charles F. Young Jr led efforts turning $1000 into a Dothan fund. Officers, men, and civilian personnel added $3000 for distribution to areas where camp personnel maintain homes. Dothan Negroes led by Dr. J. Viemison raised more than $500.
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Lloyd 3. Spooner
Charles F. Young, Jr
Chest
J. Viemison
UN plan to relief aid and freedom from want outlined
President Roosevelt declared UNRRA will relieve suffering of Axis-ruled areas by feeding and rebuilding, aiming true democracy through joint effort of United Nations. He warned against burdening any single nation and stressed fair distribution, especially in regions under Axis control. The first conference acts as a bold step toward freedom from want as Allied forces advance.
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Roose Eit
J. J. Tomnerroe
Metang
Evers
UNRRA
Fhrat Ihe
Imany
Axia
Ued
Natio
Roosevelt
United Nations
Mr. Roose
Robbie E Bryant Dies Near Abbeville
Robbie E Bryant dies near Abbeville. Two year old daughter of Mato and Mia Mobe Bryaut of Abbeville route car died on Nerday. Burial at Abbeylie Urateery wall. Abbeville Funeral Home in charge. Survived by mates Gypsy Anu cryant and paternal relatives.
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Robbie Hugensa Bryaut
Mato
Mia Mobe
Bryaut
Abbeville
Nerday
Lume
Cour Goin
Scurle
Ri Ipivey
Uratcery
Abbaville Fuinesas
Ty Ted Parent
WPB Clears Way for New Theater Construction
WPB permits resumption of work on the Hitz Theatre on Custer Street after a year plus halt by the War Production board. Rufus Davia of Maslin-Davia Theaters announces a WPB permit to restart construction halted in August. Completion is projected in four weeks with a second revival of a Martin-Davis theater in Panama City supported by the WPB.
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Hitz
Custer Street
War Producius. Board
Rufus Davia
Maslin-Davia Theaters
WPB
WPRE
IM2
Davis
WPE
Martin Davis
Panama City
Rotery lectures to showcase Institute of International Understanding
The Rotery sponsored lecture series in Alabama presents four Institute of International Understanding speakers in Dothan. Poyner notes observers expect the Dothan speakers to be the institute’s best. Attendees are urged to attend all four lectures beginning tomorrow night with Bolt, followed by a November 17 discussion with John A. Marsh.
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Institute of International Understanding
Alabama
Poyner
Dothan
Bolt
John A. Marsh
Agreement Promises Swift Rehabilitation for Conquered Peoples
An accord declares that rehabilitation will be swift once the conquered peoples’ winds are freed, signaling a policy shift toward rapid relief and renewal amid ongoing occupation.
Cantinund From Page Gar In Bougainville Action
Forces on Bougainville resist a Japanese air raid as twelve dive bombers strike Allied beachhead positions. Antiaircraft fire repelled the attack, downing five aircraft. headquarters had ordered tight defense and suppression of airfields in the region.
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Bougainville
Augusta Bay
Westieotal
Pouptinville
Oew ¢Iater
Ant-Alarcroft
Bera Co
Mehure
Allied advances in Italy and Durazzo raid reported
In a continued World War II update British Canadian and Indian forces punched through Torrebruna and seized coastal gaps near Selenza and Isernia while Pescolancione and Fornell changes marked progress. Allied air activity focused on Durazzo harbor in Albania with direct hits on a war house.
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Joseste
Tocune di Sangro
Saralbording
Torrebruna
Selenza
Eighth Army
Pescolanciene
Isernia
Fornell
Isemira
Durazzo Harbor
Albania
Allied forces unite to seal off Hitler's southeast arc
Number 14- continues from Fage One. The plan would give the three Allies a rare chance to trim Hitler's southeast salient by joining forces across a 100 mile Black Sea front to push German troops back toward Germany.
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Hitler
Black Sea
Germany
Invasion Stakes and Allied Air Power Foresee German Action
The piece stresses a high-stakes air war against Germany with American troops forming the invasion core and large casualties foreseen. It notes Eastern Front Soviet pressure could force German capitulation or trigger a Western ground invasion earlier than planned.
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Germany
United States
Italy
Western
Europe
Prostitution Trial Delayed Over Names in Shivers Case
Convictions or acquittal of Hill Roy Shivers depend on whether military authorities will reveal the names of persons involved. Dr W T Burkett and Recorder J LeVeusio argued over disclosing identities tied to an alleged house of ill repute in Bluvera. The case stalled as Burkett declined to name individuals infected with a disease, claiming military considerations. Recorders ruled that authorities must permit disclosure if the case proceeds.
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Hillroy Shivera
W. T. Burkett
J. le Veusio
Strur
Tau di Burkett
Fosezumington
Shirr's Inn
Burkett
Perone
Vaughn
Shivers
British wartime clothing rationing and supply needs
In a damaged note the figures suggest Britain faced clothing shortages and sought relief from Rawemep. The text mentions large sums and U.S. service connections, with unclear names and dates, reflecting wartime economic strain and aid expectations.
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Imacra
Board of Revenue
Robbie E. Bryant
White P
GE Washington
Role Free Press
Massachusetts House of Representatives
America
Ruth Laws
Alina Lee Gord
Britain
Ke Supply
U.S
Aervicarsay Jane and
Jend-leapa
Danley-Johnson Furniture Company
A.B. Patrick Danley-Johnson Furniture Company
Starling
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