Roosevelt advocates compulsory training for American youths
President Roosevelt urged universal training to prepare youth for national service. He favored a flexible program that could involve girls and boys, stressing the need to reduce disqualifications from poor physical condition. He dismissed spreading service over years, promising a robust training plan to defend the country in future wars. He also noted no progress on a meeting with Churchill and Stalin, but said all three desire to meet soon.
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Ragstveit
Eguleien
Congress
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Goessicner
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Ina
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Roosevelt
Europe
Burchill
Marshal Stalin
Jeblon Appointed Assistant Director at USO Club
Alvin A. Sablon is named assistant director of the USO Club on South Foster Street. Announcement by Rev G Ralph Madson and R J McHugh notes his background in photography arts and crafts. He has seven months in USO Motor Service and five months at the USO Club in Tahlequah, Tennessee. He represents the Jewish Welfare Board and will oversee the local agency. He is a University of Chicago graduate.
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Alvin A. Sablon
South Foster Street
G. Ralph Madson
R. J. McHugh
Jablon
USO Club
Sven
USO
Twlehoma
Tennessee
Jewish Welfare Board
University of Chicago
Lions Club Offers Shares In Project
The Dothan Lions Club is selling tickets at one dollar each for 1 800 blocks representing the community project at Edgewood Drive. Proceeds fund the Boy Scout hut playground and tennis courts with a December 1 drawing for a $500 War Bond on the courthouse lawn. Club members also voted to apply for membership in the Alabama Light Association. John Garrison of Pickard, formerly of Andalusia, was introduced as a new member.
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Edgewood Drive
Dethan Lions Club
Dothan
Court House
Alabama Light Association
Lions Clubs
John Garrison
Piichard
Andalusia
Roosevelt profanity claim denied at poll site
Hyde Park Five election officials denied that President Roosevelt used profanity when a voting machine jammed during his ballot. Democratic inspector Thomas L Leonard, nearest the president, said he did not hear any profane language and that the president spoke through the curtain, delaying only momentarily. Republican inspectors supported the lack of swearing, noting the machine simply failed to operate correctly.
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Hyde Park
N.Y
Roosevelt
Time
Thomas L. Leonard
Tom
Leonard
Reguhil
Plans for USO holiday entertainments announced
At the USO Operating Committee monthly meeting chaired by Rev Ralph Madson plans were set for Thanksgiving and Christmas programs for armed services personnel. Hostess schedules were arranged for baking cookies and other treats, a formal dance is planned for Wednesday November 22, with intermission service of turkey and dressing. Alvin A. Jablon, new assistant director from the Jewish Welfare Board, was introduced to the committee.
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USO
I Ralph Madson
USO Club
South Foster Street
Armed Services
Alvin A. Jablon
Jewish Welfare Board
Confession Details Slaying Across Hotels
In a chilling confession, Wilson describes strangling and mutilating a victim in a hotel room, saying a thrill came with the killings while others nearby remained unaware. He recounts moving from one hotel to another and attacking a second victim. The district attorney says the county grand jury will be asked to indict Wilson for first degree murder Tuesday.
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Lillian Johnnson
District Attorney's Office
Wilesn
Tuesay
Longtime Senator Smith Dies After Thrombosis in Lynchburg
The article recounts Senator Smith’s controversial career highlighted by opposition to many New Deal measures and a defining stance on race. It notes his death in Lynchburg due to thrombosis, his planned funeral at Tanglewood, and survivors including a widow, two daughters, and two sons. Witnesses recall his silence on a presidential remark.
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Tuke
Lynahtang
Alshapvitle
Smith Prace
Washington, DC
Alfred Lawton
Ellison Ud, Smith, Jr
Farrow Smith
Allied push into Germany nears Metz and Cologne area
United States forces from the First and Ninth Armies press into western Germany, closing to within a mile and a half of Metz and driving toward Cologne. Patton's Third Army advances near Metz while French units push toward Belfort, with German resistance including barricades and wire in urban defenses.
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Gobeert
Germany
Rhineland
Cologne
Divig 058
Vine First Army
Aachen
St.eirich
Immendorf
Filoverich
Fuchen
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Gerlenkurchen
Siachen
Metz
Tinhonville Bridgts
Wecranty
Menneren
la Croix
Mertzervisse
Exendon
Aachow
Row
Tong
Ethridge unit buys equipment from KC Ruan Corp
A 299th unit member led a bid for equipment from KC Ruan Company totaling 27575 and 275 worth, with purchase details tied to Clark’s Fifth Avenue. The transaction was announced by a official tied to the Ethridge unit and Kuwait’s Fifth Street area.
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Epoaeion Sen
KC Ruan
Tient Gu Wal Wo
Clarks
Meon Waly
Dorky
Funeral Rites Held For Slaybough Child
Funeral services for infant Thomas Johnson Slaybough Jr the son of Captain and Mrs Thomas Johnson Slaybough were conducted at Headland Baptist Cemetery with Chaplain William B Gold officiating. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry B Slaybough of Ashtabula OH and Mr and Mrs Hugh J Ridge of Richwood OH. Headland Mortuary handled arrangements.
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Thomas ‘Johnson Slaybough
Infact
Thomas Johnson Slaybough
Headland
Headland Baptist Cemetery
William B. Gold
Napier Field
Harry B. Slaybough
Ashtabula
Ohio
Hugh J. Ridge
Richwood
Oho
Scout Board Meets Here Monday Night
The Executive Board of the Southeast Alabama Council Boy Scouts of America will meet at the Houston Hotel Monday night at 7 30. Scout Executive Z V Cooke announces presiding President W M Espy of Headland. Reports from districts with finance campaigns will be presented. Planning chair R C Joiner outlines five year expansion to serve 12 year olds in the area. Local officials listed include A D Carmichael, Sam Reeves, Sam Stephens, Alfred Volle, Myer Blumber, W Jones, J W Wilsup, and A Johnson.
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Southeast Alabama
Houston County
Gisroltte
Carmichael Diyrs
Sam C Reeves
Cour
Sam Stephens
Rabb
Alfred Vollehairman
Myer Blumbere
Ot Jones
J W Wilsup
Alin Tohnson
Amendment No 4 Defeated By Voters In Alabama
Alabama citizens voted against Amendment No 4 which would extend sheriff terms from four to six years. The measure failed 80 112 to 7 843 in a statewide tally tabulation by the state canvassing board, with final results pending.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Vacancies Rise as Marines Recruit Younger Volunteers
Audits reveal 17 year old volunteers sought by the Maine Corps under Major Hola from the Birmingham district recruiting office. Eligible youths nearing 18 are urged to visit Birmingham. Marines offer enlistment immediately for those meeting age and training criteria.
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Maine Corps
TDA Hola- Oasys
Birmngham Distrit
Towda
Magis Corps
Birittwaghen
Marine Corps
Fragmented Caption From Page Que Narrative
From a ripped page column a stray passage notes a delivery man Rex Thomas of Angus Georgia sending a five dollar cider to a camp and mentions a main street in Florida. A woman from Ann Arbor Michigan rings Mrs Toffraay to help Nubbins see a doctor. The garbled text references names and places with unclear context.
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Rex Thomas
Angus
Main
Fla
Toffraay
Hope
Ann Arbor
Mich
Nubbins
Births In County Surpass Deaths in Report
A garbled county notice reports births outnumbering deaths with figures 136 births versus 21 deaths. The breakdown shows 205 entries and mentions a racial reference. Data appears corrupted but indicates births exceeded deaths in the county.
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Appiudi
Nous Fon
Marshal's Brother Visits Atlanta to Thank Praying Boys
Chaplain Cola R Montgomery brother of Field Marshal Bernard L Montgomery traveled from Charleston in an Army plane to Atlanta to thank Capital View Methodist Church Sunday School boys who prayed for victory and safety during El Alamein. He carried 21 letters for safekeeping and cited the class as having sent prayers for 129 Allied leaders, drawing thanks from MacArthur Nimitz and Marshall.
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Atlanta
Cola R Montgomery
Bernard L. Montgomery
Montgomery
Charleston
Amerca
Marshal Montgomery
Capital View Methodist Church
Masual
Jaz
Rommel
Libya
James Y Worthington
Douglas MacArthur
Chester Nimitz
George C.marshall
Hitler in Silence Ponders Frontline Fate and Health
An analysis argues Adolf Hitler’s silence may reflect mental strain or strategic withdrawal. The piece weighs possibilities from insanity to concealment, noting depressive episodes and a possible impact from the recent bond explosion, with reports from dispatches in Switzerland offering unclear guidance.
Blealeson Visit Highlights Prospective Tenant Purchases
A Blealeson associate in Hous tom County reported progress on tenant purchases and three additional FO unit farms bought recently. A Sunday church event at Peon Church of Chiat nae near Ast fort was announced for 1:30 PM. A note on household safety warns of fat spatter dangers when heating oils and fats in pans.
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Blealeson
Bileson
FSA Suervisor
Nehols
T ‘Hat
Enon
Enieria
Peon
Chiat
Ast Fort
Fire damages theatre in Dothan area
A blaze this morning damaged a theatre identified as one of two owned and operated by Rufus A Dass in Dothan. The other owner listed was BR E Martin of Columbus. The facility was opened earlier but details are unclear due to the fragmented report.
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Madyanna
Rufus A Dass
Dothan
Martin
Columbus
Jet arrival delays stir coastal shipping worries
Two years ago a problem with modem ships created delays as 2.6 puny obstacles were noted. Officials warn these issues discourage growth and threaten traffic. Local agencies study the impact on bernecles and port routines.
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